SOHAIL UZBAK, Planning & Procurement

SOHAIL UZBAK

Planning & Procurement

Arabian Gulf Manufacturers Ltd.

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Master's degree, MARKETING
Experience
12 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 4 Months

Planning & Procurement at Arabian Gulf Manufacturers Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since April 2020

Responsible for end-to-end operations pertaining to Logistics, Supply Chain (SCM) & Commercial functions. Accountable for Budgeting & Forecasting for Logistics Operations (Warehousing, Distribution & Logistics) by ensuring optimal utilization of resources
 Maintained, improved and optimised internal work procedures and instructions related to the Supply chain to drive process improvement, best practice increase eficiencies to help company become an eficient organisation.
 Assist the Director in various successful Projects related to procurement and logistics operations, including strategic, tactical and business development.
 Rebuild the relationship between procurement and production team and increasing eficiency by planning and expediting delivery.
 Engaged in formulation, management and execution of multiple organization change management activities including identifying change requirements and defining change strategy/plans
 Developing the sourcing strategy with focus on transforming the procurement function into a value creation group by working in collaboration with local and international suppliers facilitating Plastic productivity and cost reduction
 Supporting an efective supply chain, overseeing transport and operations, while efecting new arrangements for ordering and receiving supplies
 Meeting with sales department for their plans and exploring new business prospects
 Led all the Procurement-related activities to source requested distribution services based upon contract work plans and business requirements ensuring policy conformity
 Developed alternate vendor base to achieve cost reduction, increase revenues, streamline process workflow and create a team environment to enhance productivity
 Drove the Procurement function, providing support in global strategy implementation, sourcing, negotiation, discussion and recommendation - partnering with stakeholders for key vendor review (strategic & operational)
 Negotiating with local and international suppliers basis buying terms and competitive pricing for cost efective process
 Prepared inquiry documents (technical & commercial) & floated inquiries to the suitable vendors - conducted follow-ups with the vendors to get quotations on-time to avoid any delay
 Improvised business operations through constant monitoring of customers and employees feedbacks, implementing them into the overall strategy and various process re-engineering initiatives taken
 Mentored and developed staf using a supportive and collaborative approach - assigning accountabilities, setting objectives, establishing priorities, monitoring and evaluating job results

Planning Raw Material at Arabian Gulf Manufacturers Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • March 2015 to April 2016

 Planned for complete operations for raw material purchases - forecasting quarterly and yearly raw materials
 Maintained distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies/procedures and overseeing a variety of activities including packing, shipping etc
 Managed the overall operations and enhanced the operational eficiency by eliminating obsolescence and achieving cost reduction through vendor development, materials management and inventory control
 Directed and analysed all elements of the supply chain and made recommendations as to how the process can be optimized. Provided cost savings recommendations and ensured spend is within budget
 Single point of contact for complete documentation - pick lists, work orders and shipping orders using computer-based technology
 Analysed statistical data to ascertain trends in performance, resulting in efective and eficient use of logistical resources
 Pivotal role in controlling costs, reduce lead time to customers, increased turns/product via various Process Re-engineering initiatives
 Accountable for high-speed delivery of required parts, by managing a team of 8 colleagues. Applying warehouse management system to locate and deliver missing parts to assembly line
 Managed imports and export - managing logistics (end to end) involving coordinating with companies for price of delivery negotiation and achieve seamless & cost-efective solutions
 Implemented logistics policies and procedures, ensuring best service levels at optimum cost as per companys standards
 Spearheaded development and management of relevant supply chain related processes and procedures ensuring supply and cost targets in line for Imports and Exports
 Liase and coordinated with Customs for duty exemptions and follow ups with clearance agents for new custom procedures

Sales & Marketing at Al Mosaid International Freight Forwarders
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2008 to November 2012

 Orchestrated sales for the company - forecasting sales budget and target per month. Follow up on plans, orders, sales forecast with suppliers
 Defined short/mid-term business strategies with overall business goals - Devising and implementing strategies of financial support to meet targets, creating long-term sustainability
 Handled Import, Export shipments and custom clearance
 Liased and coordinated with international agents, ensuring their Project(s) are completed on time with utmost accuracy and allocated cost budgets
 Managed logistics (end to end) involving coordinating with companies for sea/ air/ road transport and other external agencies to achieve seamless & cost-efective transport solutions
 Developed key metrics and measures for the Business Performance. Investigating performance drivers, root causes of process ineficiencies and developing new processes for improved performance
 Build, Motivated and Coached team for performance enhancement coupled with regular training

Sales & operations Executive at MANSOUR AL MOSAID INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDERS
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2008 to June 2012

JANUARY 2008 - PRESENTLY WORKING
MANSOUR AL MOSAID INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDERS
Postion: Sales & operations Executive.

MANSOUR AL MOSAID IS ONE OF THE RENOWED NAME IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.MAM IFF OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF MULTI MODAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS SERVICES TOGETHER WITH VALUE ADDED SERVICES.

Job Profile:
• Providing sales for the company.
• Planning quotations and inducing cost effective methods for competitive market.
• Involved constantly in instant decision making.
• Handling any kind of Import, Export shipments..
• Handling Custom Clearance of the shipments.
• Always Working on constant dead lines under Pressure, and achieving the Success.
• Handling Air, Sea, Land Shipments.
• Meeting with the Clients for sorting out smooth Operations of the shipments.
• Arranging Transportation for Land Shipments.
• Correspondence with International agents
• Completed projects for the some of the leading Companies in saudia Arabia.

Marketing executive at Reliance Infocomm Ltd
  • India - Hyderabad
  • May 2007 to October 2007

May 2007- October 2007
Reliance Infocomm Ltd
Position: Marketing executive

THE RELIANCE GROUP OF INDUSTRIES IS INDIAS LARGEST BUSSINESS ORGANISATION.
RELIANCE GROUP OF COMPANIES INCLUDES RELIANCE INDUSTRIES, INDIAN PETRO CHEMICALS CORPORATION, TELECOM AND BSES LIMITED.
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Job profile:-

• Marketing for mobiles and landline telecom connections.
• Supervise the authorized company agents for my region -South Hyderabad.
• Increase companys revenue through cold-calls to potential customers.
• Maintain better relations with existing customers.
• Providing after sales services to customers in professional way.
• Seek greater scope in marketing survey through internet service & advising through on line.
• Co-coordinating with technicians, engineers & technical staff.
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Marketing Executive at Reliance Infocomm Ltd
  • India - Hyderabad
  • May 2007 to October 2007
Senior Marketing executive at MARUTI SUZUKI MOTORS
  • India - Hyderabad
  • August 2005 to February 2007

AUGUST 2005-FEBRUARY 2007
MARUTI SUZUKI MOTORS
Position: Senior Marketing executive

MARUTI UDYOG LIMITED IS ONE OF THE LEADERS IN THE INDIAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY.
THE BIGGEST MANUFACTURER OF CARS IN INDIA.
IN COLLABORATION WITH SUZUKI MOTORS OF JAPAN.


Job profile:
• To interact with customers and make the best deal.
• Show customers the best finance option available according to their convenience.
• Explain complete specifications and models of the cars to the customers.
• Explain the Various models of the cars as per the customers budget.
• Maintain better relations with the existing customers.
• Satisfying customer needs


Awarded as best Sales Executive of the month for making the best & maximum deals with the customers and satisfying their needs.
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Senior Marketing Executive at Maruti Suzuki Motors
  • India - Hyderabad
  • August 2005 to February 2007

Education

Master's degree, MARKETING
  • at Vinayaka Mission's University
  • January 2024

2003-2005 VINAYAKA MISSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INDIA MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING) Areas covered Marketing research and forecasting demand International marketing management Retailing, wholesaling, and logistics Managing mass communication Corporate and divisional strategic planning Brand management Customer relationship management & Financial Accounting

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science And Business Administration
  • at OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
  • January 2024

2000-2002 OSMANIA UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD, INDIA

Bachelor's degree, Maths science physics chemistry
  • at INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL JEDDAH
  • January 2024

1999 INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL JEDDAH, KSA All India senior school certificate (10+2)

Master's degree, Masters in Business Administration (Marketing)
  • at Vinayaka Mission Research Foundation
  • January 2005
High school or equivalent, Computer Science
  • at Osmania University
  • June 2002

Graduated with CBSE Board

Bachelor's degree, COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • at OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
  • April 2002

B.SC (COMPUTER SCIENCE) FROM OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors in Science (Computers)
  • at Osmania University.
  • January 2002

Specialties & Skills

Company Operations
Cost Reduction Projects
Transportation Operations
Decision Making Skills
Leading Projects
COORDINATING
NS (SIMULATOR)
FORECASTING
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
COST REDUCTION
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
BUDGETING
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
BSEE/SUPPLY
CLIENTS
CORRESPONDENCE
LOGISTICS
OPERATIONS
QUOTATIONS
SALES FOR
SORTING
SUPPLY CHAIN
Planning

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

MS Office (Training)
Training Institute:
ZOOM Technologies ,Hyderabad
Date Attended:
June 2003
SAP Material Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Arabian Gulf Manufacturer
Date Attended:
August 2015