Syed Ahmed Bafakyh, Assistant Manager - Supply Chain, Logistics and Warehouse

Syed Ahmed Bafakyh

Assistant Manager - Supply Chain, Logistics and Warehouse

Majid Al Futtaim Fashion

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration
Experience
11 years, 0 Months

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Assistant Manager - Supply Chain, Logistics and Warehouse at Majid Al Futtaim Fashion
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since March 2016

Responsible for all on site aspects of the logistics, supply chain, and operations.
Duties:
•Managing complete warehouse operations, distribution, logistics and freight
•Managing a team of 12 members
•Manage and Work on ERP based software
•Transportation arranging shipments and ensure timely delivery of merchandise to all stores within KSA
•Manage and provide guide lines about the processes
•Plan and Supervise export shipments.
•Freight negotiations with Shipping Lines/Freight Forwarders.
•Manage cost for freights (local and international)
•Managing and moving freight from several countries around the globe to the particular destination
•Checking all the documents required for shipments, as per the rules and regulation of the specific country
•Handling of documentation during freight processes.
•Organize shipments with branch offices, suppliers and customers.
•Shipment tracking and updating the merchandisers on timely basis.
•Inventory control.
•Managing the stock take twice every year, with daily cycle count to check stock level
•Manage and resolve customs related issues
•Managing the supply chain and all import & export logistics.
•Manage KPIs of all logistics activities
•Designed new warehouse design for the upcoming brands
•Re- designed existing warehouse design for the renovation
•Handling all the billing invoice related to logistics department
•Reporting to Director Supply Chain and Procurement, Supply Chain Manager and Logistics Manager

Customer Management Executive at Aramex International
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2014 to February 2016

Responsible for logistics, distribution, freight, warehouse operations and inventory control for 60 stores in UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lebanon, Qatar and Oman of 10 international fashion brands
- Managed a team of 30 operation members in Aramex Distribution Centre
- Managed the entire order cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction.
- Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation, inventory control and customer service.
- Managed track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
- Ensure timely delivery of merchandise to all stores within the UAE and Middle East.
- Responsible for arranging warehouse, plan routes and process shipments.
- Resolving any arising problems or complaints.
- Maintaining metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
- Proficiency in standard logistics software
- Managed and supervising complete logistics and operations of several fashion brands for Majid Al Futtaim Fashion in Aramex distribution center
- Preparing all import and export documentations (Mirsal II, Bill of entry, Invoices, DA, GP) for inbound and outbound shipments
- Reporting to Project Manager, Senior Operations Manager and Senior Supply Chain Manager

Supervisor at Iqbal Sons
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • November 2012 to August 2013

- Supervised, analyzed and logged purchase orders commensurate to existing stock availability and reduce shipping cost
- Oversaw and monitored availability of stocks to reduce shortages.
- Negotiated and supported logistics costs meant for 3rd party logistics providers assisting yearly budget goals.
- Planned and arranged logistics required shipments
- Supervised team of 5 members
- Supervised and lead team to develop articulate and maintain logistic process documentation.

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at Heriot Watt University
  • December 2016

MBA - Heriot Watt University - Distance Learning Completion year 2018 - Supply Chain, Strategic planning and Risk Management

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Iqra University
  • July 2013

in Supply chain

Specialties & Skills

Inventory Control
Freight
Warehousing
Supply Chain Management
Logistics
BILLING
DELIVERY
DOCUMENTATION
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
LOGISTICS
MANAGEMENT
NEGOTIATION
TRANSPORTATION
Freight
Warehousing
Fashion - Apparel - Retail
Customer Support
Client Services

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Native Speaker
Hindi
Expert

Hobbies

  • Photography
  • Swimming
  • Cricket
    Lead the school , college and university teams
  • Badminton