Supply Chain Manager
Almajdouie Logistics Company LLC
Total years of experience :26 years, 5 Months
Accomplishments:
• Head-hunted to command entire supply chain for fleet service spare parts across 6 locations in KSA valuing SAR 35M.
• Instrumental in building state-of-the-art Supply Chain function and driving continuous improvement. Established the division’s strategic objectives, and KPIs and reported a weekly dashboard for all SC functions.
• Mastered effective inventory management strategies to optimize costs and reduced Annual Inventory Stock by 10% & Days of Stock Avg 115 to 59 days.
• Challenged the status quo and truly shaping the department and taking supply chain capability to the next level. Thus unleashed 26% efficiency gains in SCM processes.
• Expert in reducing costs through inventory optimization achieved a 33% cost reduction in spare parts inventory through a multi-pronged approach - developing and sourcing alternative parts, identifying cost-effective new/used options, implementing comprehensive tire management practices, conducting CPK analysis, and placing cannibalized parts management and assisting establishing in-house repair capabilities.
• Significantly reduced asset downtime and contributed directly to operational excellence by achieving 97% stock availability by using real-time data analytics helped businesses respond quickly to changes in demand/supply, and negotiating supplier BPAs with guaranteed timely releases tied to dynamic MIN/MAX levels, making inventory management more agile and cost-effective.
Responsibilities:
• Providing leadership, vision, direction and structure to the global SCM function to drive efficient, effective and value-added planning, sourcing and contract management in keeping with the Corporation’s strategic priorities and in compliance with applicable legislation and industry best practice.
• Planning, organizing, sourcing, and optimizing warehouse operations and inventory management. Shaping logistics operating model of the future and driving strategies underpinned by a cost transformational framework.
• Streamlining inventory control and monitoring by implementing strategies such as ABC analysis, JIT, and Consignment/VMI, to achieve efficient inventory management and cost optimization.
• Devised ways to optimize inventory control procedures - inventoried and optimized PPE expenses, bringing a significant SR 500K category under control with implementing IR-ISO business process.
Accomplishments:
• Orchestrated the optimization of operational efficiency to build a resilient supply chain.
• Under my leadership reduced annual inventory carrying cost from Avg 55% to 26%.
• Provided leadership and strategic advice for complex, multi-million-SAR contracts. Established 55 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) of worth SR 319 M. And mitigated procurement lead time from Avg 15 to 8 days.
• Digitized supply chain management operations successfully led end to end Oracle Supply Chain solution implementations. Resolved 1125 tickets for 1st Level SCM User issues. 200, 000+ Items codified with UNSPSC standards.
Responsibilities:
• Evolved with next-generation technology, facilitated adoption of latest tools and technologies to ensure sustainable differentiating value propositions across the supply chain.
• Governed, controlled and reported as per established SCM SCOR Dashboard BSC KPIs for Group Inventories across Automotive, Manufacturing, Real Estate and Logistics Industries.
• Audited compliance of P&P 56 Warehouses across Kingdom having inventory value SAR 947M.
• Ownership of conducting annual stock count for 56 group inventory organizations.
• Developed UNSPSC codification structure for 200, 000+ SKUs under Master Data Management.
• Created e-Stores for i-Procurement users, Catalogues & Standardization of the product families.
• Enforced compliance of structured Inventory policies and procedures, Min-Max, Re-order points, EOQ stock levels.
Accomplishments:
• Successfully implemented ERP Oracle Modules to streamline and automate supply chain management activities.
• Provided leadership to build a culture of continuous improvement, oversaw process design and implementation of new SCM business processes and functional excellence and thereby crucial profit drivers.
Responsibilities:
• Developed powerful supply chain management (SCM) system design that gives better control of all logistics processes and increases their visibility. Conducted solution demonstrations and tests and verified system functionality.
• Drove improvements across their supply chain processes and innovate business operations with the help of effective software. Partnered with other Project team members for reviewing project deliverables and sign off.
Accomplishments:
• Savvy Procurement Leader- leveraged best practices and led vision of providing solutions that continuously evolve in pace with the needs of the business.
• Entrusted to manage SAR 300M annual procurement CAPEX/OPEX budget for Manufacturing and Logistics sector requirements. Identified innovative solutions that support procurement optimization, reduce procurement costs, improve quality, and delivery, and optimize inventory holding and lead times.
• Delivered robust cost saving through strategic sourcing to the tune of SR 28 M.
• Nurtured alliances created value and trust through innovation & supplier and vendor partnerships.
• Master Negotiator pulled off incredible deals with favorable terms- prices, payment terms, INCO terms for projects.
• Handled Global Sourcing, managed complete procurement cycles for a wide range of commodities, equipment, spares, consumables and services adhering to established processes, procedures and requirements of QMS certification.
• Responsible to purchase materials and services required by various departments/divisions of the Group at the most competitive price, best quality and arranging delivery in time.
• Negotiate with suppliers to get best price, quality, and delivery terms, warranty and payment terms.
• Independently handling all contract and foreign purchase orders and correspondence with vendors for pending financial matter pertaining to Purchase Orders, Contracts and Blanket Orders.
• Devising reporting and analytical methods using ERP system \[EMIS\] and other software tools.
• Implement & monitor the effectiveness of the procurement strategy.
Support & contribute to the development and implementation of corporate procurement strategies and policies.
• Responsible for strategic procurement; working with service managers to identify best practice, revise policies, challenge processes and develop new ways of working.
• Develop effective relationship with key suppliers local as well as foreign.
• Working with team to add value to the Company's projects worldwide by the effective and efficient procurement of goods and services to the required standards of quality, ensuring best value within budget and on time.
• Negotiated significant price reductions with suppliers, resulting in substantial cost savings for the company and contributing to improved financial performance.
• Identified and implemented cost-saving measures through strategic sourcing practices, including alternative vendor selection, leading to optimized procurement costs.
• Reduced procurement lead times for purchase orders by improving communication and collaboration with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
• Established and maintained positive relationships with key suppliers, fostering open communication and collaboration, which contributed to smoother procurement processes and mutual benefits.
• Resolved supplier issues efficiently and maintained positive relationships, ensuring smooth collaboration and uninterrupted procurement operations.
• Successfully fulfilled all procurement requirements for the Group, ensuring timely and efficient acquisition of goods and services.
• Conducted thorough quote analysis, selected the best bidders based on cost and other relevant factors, and approved purchase orders, contributing to cost-effective procurement.
• Managed supplier payments through various methods like L/C, T/T, B/D, cash, and credit, ensuring smooth financial transactions and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Implemented a robust vendor evaluation process, assessing quality and delivery performance, to ensure the selection of reliable and trustworthy suppliers.
• Collaborated effectively with suppliers, shipping agents, and clearing agents to source, transport, and clear critical materials accurately and on schedule, minimizing disruptions and ensuring project success.