Usama Bilali, Procurement & Logistics Manager

Usama Bilali

Procurement & Logistics Manager

ACCL International

Location
Afghanistan
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Sciences
Experience
19 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 3 Months

Procurement & Logistics Manager at ACCL International
  • Afghanistan
  • My current job since February 2015

• Purchases goods and services within established limits as provided by the Division of Purchases. Contacts suppliers for price quotes; prepares requisitions and affixes authorizing signature before ordering. Checks accuracy of funding information.
• Reviews and approves purchases for amounts greater than authorized prior to referral to the Division of Purchases; confers with agency personnel or vendors prior to preparing specifications to describe the items desired; makes recommendations to a higher level buyer.
• Informs agency personnel of purchasing procedures and regulations; maintains purchasing records.
• Contacts vendors or agency representatives to obtain availability and product information or to solicit bids; develops requests for quotations; and confers with vendors concerning new products, damaged goods, delayed payments or related information.
• Assists higher level buyers with the selection of bidders, public bid openings, preliminary bid evaluation, brand comparisons and final award of bids.
• Conducts research concerning new products and general commodity requirements.
• supervise the work of support staff processing requisition
• Responsible for managing the loading of vehicles, completed stock and load bay areas.
• Planning and scheduling the delivery of goods and cargoes.
• Identifying & delivering operational cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.
• Making sure that project deadlines are met.
• Responsible for a team of over 20 staff that include drivers and warehouse operatives.
• Completing and filing compliance documentation for import, export and supply chain security.
• Ensuring that all set targets are achieved.
• Negotiating the services of 3rd party carriers, couriers and haulage companies.
• Managing supplier delivery performance and maintain supplier contracts.
• Negotiating pricing with local carriers.
• Visiting company sites around the country.

Management Trainer/ Senior Staff Trainer at ACCL International
  • Afghanistan
  • February 2014 to January 2015

• My responsibilities in the work situation, was to develop the abilities of the individual and to satisfy the current and future needs of our esteemed organisation.

• Identify needs - the analysis covers problems to be solved as well as future demands. Two points are usually considered during training, the best and most cost effective way to meet those training needs.

• Define learning requirements - it would be important at this stage to examine the skills and knowledge level that is required to be developed in order to meet the new objectives identified by the training needs.


• Planning training program-mes - Training techniques and locations of training should be considered at this stage. They must also be designed to meet training needs and objectives and learning requirements.

• Techniques, facilities, locations and trainers - These factors are based on the training programmed being developed to meet the needs and objectives by using the correct combination of training techniques and locations. A decision as to who provides the training, from within or outside the organization, has to be made on the availability of suitable training, and the source of responsibility, i.e. training department or manager.
• Implement the training - effective training methods must then be applied in order to allow trainees to gain the required skills, knowledge, and attitudes they need.

• Evaluate training - this step is considered to be of vital importance where trainee performances are monitored in order to find out if training objectives have 9 been met. Also this step provides feedback in producing any improvement which could enhance the effectiveness of training.

Submittal Coardinator / Procurement Officer - Construction at ACCL International
  • Afghanistan
  • February 2013 to January 2014

Responsible for submitting of product data along Specification, which were matching with Client requirements for approval before going to buy from International Markets.

Submittals were covering Manufacturer info, trade name, model or type number and quantities: This information is necessary to compare the submitted item with the specified products and acceptable products listed, in the specification and addenda.

Description of use and performance characteristics: Information should be furnished describing the normal use and expected performance of the product. The architect and contractor reviews this information to confirm that the product is appropriate for the intended use.

Size and physical characteristics: The size and physical characteristics, such as adjustment capabilities, which is reviewed by both the contractor and architect. The contractor has the most available information for comparing adjoining materials and equipment. The contractor also needs to know the size and weight of the equipment for lifting and handling considerations.

Finish characteristics: The architect reviews the available finishes and selects the appropriate finish, if the finish was not previously specified in the documents. The contractor should confirm that finish requirements in the specification are being met by the product.
Specific request for job site dimensions: Some materials are custom-fabricated to job conditions, requiring dimensions from the job site. These job site dimensions are provided by the contractor, prior to release of the product for manufacture

DFAC Manager - Life Support Services at ACCL International
  • Afghanistan
  • February 2012 to January 2013

Menu planning, food ordering, meal production and service - supervising the purchasing, receiving, and inspection of food and non-food items - preparing daily/weekly/monthly food service reports - responsible for running an efficient, quality operation - supervising food service union employees; day-to-day management, training, scheduling, daily employee informational meetings, employee counseling, and performance evaluations

Logistic Supervisor - Life Support Services at ACCL International
  • Afghanistan
  • May 2009 to January 2012

Responsible for managing the loading of vehicles, completed stock and load bay areas.
 Planning and scheduling the delivery of goods and cargoes.
 Identifying & delivering operational cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.
 Making sure that project deadlines are met.
 Responsible for a team of over 20 staff that include drivers and warehouse operatives.
 Completing and filing compliance documentation for import, export and supply chain security.
 Ensuring that all set targets are achieved.
 Negotiating the services of 3rd party carriers, couriers and haulage companies.
 Managing supplier delivery performance and maintain supplier contracts.
 Negotiating pricing with local carriers.
 Visiting company sites around the country.
 In charge of HGV vehicles and also a team of transport planners.
 Cost management and reporting.
 Development of the logistics supply base.
 Supporting other departments within the company.
 Identifying key transport cost drivers.
 Managing import and export via external distribution teams.
 Managing all supply chain activities.
 Taking into account capacity and planning ahead accordingly.
 Developing robust processes & policies.
 Implementing new processes and procedures.

Warehouse In-charge / Procurement Officer - Construction at Hajvery Associate (Pvt) Limited Islamabad - Pakistan
  • Afghanistan
  • March 2008 to May 2009

Project:- Construction of Jinnah Hospital Kabul Afghanistan.
Consultant:- National Engineering Services of Pakistan.
M. Contractor:- National Logistic Corporation of Pakistan.

• Supervising, training and hiring of employees to work in the warehouse either as laborers, equipment operators, clerks or inventory control personnel.
• Scheduling employees, truck drivers, arranging drop offs and deliveries and scheduling loading dock use of mechanized equipment such as forklifts.
• Ensuing that all appropriate safety regulations are being followed both with regards to personal safety and safety of inventory.
• Checking and verifying shipping records, handling questions or concerns of shipping shortages or overages and addressing any problems with inventory control.
• Meeting with new and existing clients to determine their needs for warehouse space, entering into storage contracts and entering information into various software programs to monitor use of the facility.
• Purchases goods and services within established limits as provided by the Division of Purchases. Contacts suppliers for price quotes; prepares requisitions and affixes authorizing signature before ordering. Checks accuracy of funding information.
• Reviews and approves purchases for amounts greater than authorized prior to referral to the Division of Purchases; confers with agency personnel or vendors prior to preparing specifications to describe the items desired; makes recommendations to a higher level buyer.
• Contacts vendors or agency representatives to obtain availability and product information or to solicit bids; develops requests for quotations; and confers with vendors concerning new products, damaged goods, delayed payments or related information.
• Conducts research concerning new products and general commodity requirements.
• supervise the work of support staff processing requisition

Ware House In charge - Construction. at Hajvery Associates (Pvt) Islamabad - Pakistan
  • Afghanistan
  • June 2006 to February 2008

Project:- (A) Construction of Nishter Kidney Center Jalalabad Afghanistan.
(B) Construction of Sir Syed Science Faculty Block Nangarhar University.
Consultant:- National Engineering Services Of Pakistan.
M. Contractor:- National Logistic Corporation of Pakistan.

• Supervising, training and hiring of employees to work in the warehouse either as labourers, equipment operators, clerks or inventory control personnel.

• Scheduling employees, truck drivers, arranging drop offs and deliveries and scheduling loading dock use of mechanized equipment such as forklifts.

• Ensuing that all appropriate safety regulations are being followed both with regards to personal safety and safety of inventory.

• Checking and verifying shipping records, handling questions or concerns of shipping shortages or overages and addressing any problems with inventory control.

• Meeting with new and existing clients to determine their needs for warehouse space, entering into storage contracts and entering information into various software programs to monitor use of the facility.

Store Keeper at SANA-ULLAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (PVT) LTD
  • Afghanistan
  • July 2005 to May 2006
Public Relation Officer (PRO) - Hospitality at Marian Hotel
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • January 2005 to May 2005

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Sciences
  • at Allama Iqbal open University
  • September 2004

Specialties & Skills

Logistics Management
Business Development
Procurement
Team Management
Logistic,Procurement,Admanistration

Languages

English
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