Supply Chain Manager
IBM
Total years of experience :21 years, 9 Months
IBM PAKISTAN (1995 - 2017)
Integrated Supply Chain Manager (ISC) (2008 - 2017)
Managing three sub-divisions of Transformation and Operations as Supply Chain Manager which are Sales Transaction Support, Procurement and Global Logistics as well as acting as Import Regulations Executive for IBM Pakistan.
- As Sales Transaction Support Leader (STS) managing end-to-end business operations activities from Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) including proposal preparation, contract management, aggressively supporting business strategies and enhance Seller experience. Providing innovative solutions for complex transactions, focusing to achieve spending budgets. Responsible to drive the collection team in meeting Accounts Receivables collections and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) targets.
- As Procurement Leader managing country procurement activities and ensuring compliance with strategies. Ensuring execution of strategic sourcing plans, managing supplier relationships, negotiating supplier commercial contracts to deliver high quality products & services with significant cost savings. Also monitoring & reviewing supplier performance and developing action plans for continuous improvement to achieve efficiencies.
- As Global Logistics Leader managing importation of all IBM and OEM products in the country. Implementing agile strategies for smooth and prompt execution of shipments, ensuring delivery of high quality services by logistics partners, keeping focus on meeting contract commitments, resolving any issues and maintaining strong compliance and control posture.
Supply Chain / STS Team Leader (2003 - 2007)
Managed Supply Chain / STS teams and responsible for timely execution of the transactions on end-to-end basis which includes Proposal creation, Pricing, Contract management, Billing, Revenue Recognition, Resolution of customer queries and drive Accounts Receivables for timely payment collection. Kept high focus to meet the quarterly targets as well as support business in achieving country targets.
Senior Financial Analyst (1999 - 2002)
Responsible to monitor Revenue & Cost Adjustments, Treasury Analysis, Credit Analysis, Pricing, Bank Reconciliation and Adjustments etc. Provided full support in internal and external audits and maintained satisfactory business controls posture.
Accounting Analyst (1995 - 1998)
Managed Contract Execution & Management, Ordering & Fulfillment, Billing & Revenue Recognition and provided full support to Accounts Receivables team in payment collection and in resolution of customer queries.
Real Estate & Office Operations (2005 - 2009)
Managed the relocation of three IBM offices in Pakistan (Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi) to new premises. Responsibilities included site search & selection, negotiations with landlords, prepared case and obtained regional approvals, finalization of lease agreements, engagement & coordination with the Architects/Contractors, monitor fabrication of the offices etc. Managed all office facilities management operations and monitored administration activities at all IBM locations in Pakistan.