Rowella Carino Soriano CISCP

• Overseeing And Managing Companys Overall Supply Chain And Logistics Strategy And Operations In Order To Maximize the Process Efficiency and Productivity
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams
• Work with finance, sales, and Inventory team to determine best vendors and distributors
• Analyze operational performance and resolve related issues
• Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly
• Handles Forecast and Analysis reports of annual procurement plans and ROL indicator
• Study and Review Market Trend, Pricing, Demands, Inventory and Stocks moments
• Source New Suppliers & Business opportunities, Make Comparison of terms and services in order to make sound purchasing decision
• Establish Purchase Documents and Contracts ( Purchase orders, Contract agreements, Annexures of terms)
• Handles Logistics related transactions : Shipping, 3PL, Forwarding, Deliveries, Distributions, IMPORT and EXPORT
• Prepare and Coordinate relevant documents for Ministry approvals on all FMCG and special commodities (EPA, PAI, MOH),
• Handles Documentation process of PRODUCT REGISTRATIONS IN THE MINISTRY
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounts Department for Purchasing Invoices, Clearance, Costing and Pricing
• Conduct Analysis and Evaluation on the Supplier/Vendors, Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, Shipping agents and Courier Services
• Conduct Staff Training and Evaluations
• Accounts record keeping and reconciling all invoices every end of the month, ensuring that all invoices, purchases and expenses are accurately declared before presenting to the shareholders and board management
• Conduct quarter inventory & spot-on Audit on all branches
• Maintain ERP database and update any new operational process that match actual physical operation into the ERP system.
• Enters data (Inventory and accounts) into the system and ensure the security of its files and databases
• Create internal policies for the company’s supply chain and Logistical process, and constantly check feedbacks and process review to ensure that processes are streamlined and conveniently flows accordingly.

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple business units including pet shops, vet pharmacies, and equine
hospitals.
• Direct strategic procurement for feeds, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality and inventory availability.
• Liaise with government bodies to secure approvals and streamline import procedures.
• Optimize warehouse processes, logistics planning, and stock turnover across locations.
• Lead vendor management and performance analysis to support business goals.
• Spearheaded the transition to improved ERP inventory controls and performance reporting systems.

 Lead and manage a team of Demand & Supply Planners, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
 Review costs, develop strategic relationships with vendors & suppliers, maintain inventory, perform
data analysis, and advise on purchase timing to align with demand and cost targets.
 Handle supplier communications and coordinate MOH (Ministry of Health) product registrations,
ensuring timely resolution of inquiries.
 Forecast customer demand using statistical and collaborative forecasting techniques to optimize
inventory and service levels.
 Supervise warehouse operations — shipping, receiving, material storage, and inventory
 Ensure on-time, defect-free shipments that meet customer-specific requirements.
 Coordinate cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and other departments to fulfill
orders efficiently.
 Conduct monthly, semi-annual, and annual physical inventories; reconcile inventory control
systems
to maintain accuracy of all finished goods records.
 Collaborate with Operations & Sales teams to ensure seamless supply fulfillment.
 Drive continuous improvement initiatives for operational processes and ERP system functionality.
 Prepare management reports and presentations, providing actionable insights.
 Implement automated solutions to optimize operational fulfillment.
 Plan and execute seasonal strategies to align with market demand cycles.
 Manage and develop Master Data governance and integrity.
 Provide monthly financial & operational reports to Finance and Senior Management.
 Assemble and analyze performance data, identify bottlenecks, and develop corrective
actions to enhance SCM performance.
 Interpret key metrics (costs, productivity, demand patterns) for strategic decision-making.
 Investigate operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
 Develop performance reports and distribute to management and retail points of sale.
 Re-design, customize, and enhance ERP software to meet operational and service requirements.

Procurement Task:
• Sourcing new vendors/ suppliers ( both local and international)
• Communicates with vendors and clients to interpret, clarify, inform and resolve procurement issues
• Draws up a plans for international trading and purchase of equipment, services and supplies
• Provides Customer service- prompt response to every customer complaints and initial immediate solution for any critical issues, delays, alternatives and others
• Handles High value Projects /Tenders/ Bidding/ Invitations & Procurements for commercial department
• Provides logistical support and consultancy for special projects and high value tenders
• Responsible for the purchase of products and services in the organization that includes Checking for Quality, Pricing, Delivery Schedules and Negotiation of payment terms
• Prepare purchase order, purchase request, comparative statement, monthly reports thru ERP-oracle system / Exel Software/ SAP
• Responsible for making and submission of monthly cash flow report, pending purchases, sales department logistics status report
• Determines appropriateness of sole source, brand name, and emergency procurement requests and prepares justification requests.
• Communicates with Managers/ Department Head on more involved procurement issues
• Procurement of Monthly Pantry and day-to-day Stationery
• Handles Commodity trading and Supply Chain Management
• Liaise with Forwarding Agent & Shipping Lines for status of shipments and delivery orders
• Handles Clearance documentations and coordination with our airport personnel for customs formalities and approval
• Handles Export courier Services ( DHL/FEDEX/ARAMEX/UPS) deciding which courier is applicable for any type of consignment and destination
• Handles Major commercial Shipping projects to Iraq
• Handles Air/ sea/land import & export shipments and full coordination of clearance process
• Manage logistics operations to ensure accurate delivery of shipments and efficiency of the process
• Manage updates/status of ON-GOING AIR, LAND, SEA OR RAIL OPERATION
• Participates in the selection of carriers, considering cost, lead-time, capacity, plant and customer schedules, and warehouse constraints.
• Provides daily operational support to internal customers /procurement/ shipments by monitoring carrier status in all possible tracking tools
• Handling and checking of EXPORT SHIPMENTS ( from declaration of proper items in the documents, documentation, export approval, labeling, tracking)
• Check proper documentation of inbound shipments for customs clearance
• Assesses cost and other performance aspects of major carriers, freight forwarders and operators.
• Handles Training and support for all employees to be familiar with shipment hazards and handling procedures
• Follow-up on customs clearance (Ministry approvals/ Documentations process)
• Coordinate with warehouse & Store in-charge for ROL, ROP, and stocks replacement as well as schedules of deliveries
• Prepare Annual Logistics report of Expenses, Costing, Cost savings, Stocks & Inventories
Project Management & Administrative Task:
• Direct liaison with Project Team and other related Personnel to ensure the efficient and processing of information and documentation.
• Generating of reports to allow the on-going monitoring and progressing of the status of documentation, including correspondence and actions arising from interactions with the team, client, and contractor
• Provide Cost, Schedule and Document Control assistance and direction as may be requested from time to time.
• Review and monitor Contractor’s and/or their Subcontractor’s scheduled activities during all phases of the project.
• Participate in reviews and meetings as required.
• Participate in Monthly Progress reviews with the Contractor and Project team
• Planning and scheduling meetings, preparing of memos and other internal correspondence, and keeping records of each related documents

• Handles Major Shipping projects (US ARMY/MINISTY), charter flights to Iraq (KBR/ US ARMY), Air/ sea/land inbound & outbound shipments and clearance process
• Coordinate with 3rd party agent for releasing of Delivery orders and Container release/ guarantee
• Contacting worldwide agents for freight quotations/ex-works and all related services
• Tracking all inbound and outbound shipments, updating the clients, compute necessary charges and releasing of delivery orders
• Issue AWB/BL for export shipments/ Issue D/O, Container Guarantee upon arrival of orders / shipments
• Tracking and Updating of stocks reports for all retail clients ( Siemens, Beidoun trading, world duty free, Fono and etc.)
• Responsible for all inbound/outbound Clearance documentations and coordinating with our airport personnel for customs formalities and approval
• Handles Supply Chain & Logistics needs for retail materials, Mobile Phones, Machineries & IRAQ Project ( Humanitarians & US Army Shipments)
• Handles Trucks from GCC and Export formalities to IRAQ
• Supervise Drivers (approx. 25 persons/day) & Labors inbound from GCC to IRAQ
• Maintain contact with the customer throughout the duration of an order, communicating both positive and negative occurrences.
• Contact dependable drivers, and companies, negotiate terms and process /prepare necessary equipment, schedules loading; book containers, update the status report and update clients
• Create daily logistics reports/ data entry for systems updates
• Handles and Site visit for truck inspection for all US ARMY shipment
• Handles required documents for inspection and convoy approval for US army shipment to IRAQ