Zeiyad Mufti, Manager Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing.

Zeiyad Mufti

Manager Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing.

Infinity Support Services (ISS), Infinity Aviation Academy (IAA)

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Master's degree, Project and Systems Engineering Management
Experience
30 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :30 years, 10 Months

Manager Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing. at Infinity Support Services (ISS), Infinity Aviation Academy (IAA)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2017 to March 2018

Responsibility / Duties (include, but are not limited to): Oversight and management of Supply Chain & logistics activities, including Procurement, Purchasing, Storage, Shipping & Receiving, MRP & Inventory Control of all required Technical/Nontechnical Spare Parts and all Supplies needed for the support of Infinity Aviation Academy (IAA) Flight Simulator Maintenance and Support operations. Also, responsible for facility and fleet oversight and management.

Skills Training Manager at Infinity Support Services (ISS), Infinity Aviation Academy (IAA)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2017 to November 2017

Soft Skills & Hard Skills Programs, Training & Development, Management and Planing.

Responsibility / Duties (include, but are not limited to): Oversight and management of internal and external training (Soft Skills & Hard Skills) programs, concentrating on English Language Training (ELT) and Computer Applications by creating, planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring, controlling and managing the Infinity Aviation Academy (IAA) for Higher Training & Development, in collaboration with Technical and Vocational Training Company (TVTC) and Ministry of Education (MOE).

Procurement Manager at Sky Prime Aviation Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2016 to February 2017

Aircraft Materials Procurement & Logistics, Technical Support for Airbus A319/A320/A330/340, Gulfstream G4 450/550, Cessna Citation, Embraer legacy 500 and ATR.

Supply Chain Management Specialist at Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 2014 to January 2016

Management of all logistical and property actions for the Special Emergency Forces (SEF) program. Develop relationships with the customer as well as local suppliers and subcontractors to manage their ability to meet cost, schedule and performance requirements. Develop and coordinate all import and export processes and procedures to support mission requirements. Execute receiving, quality inspection, inventory control, transportation, shipping domestic and international, management of government property and equipment for the SEF program. Facilities and Transportation Vehicles Fleet Management.

School of Engineering, Master of Science at The Catholic University of America
  • United States
  • August 2010 to May 2013

GPA: 3.54/4.0
Major: Engineering Management
Minor: Project & Systems Engineering Management
Areas of concentration and studies: Decision Analysis, Technology Management, Information Systems for Managers, Software Project Management, Managerial Engineering Economics, Engineering Risk Management, Project Management, Organizational Theory and Behavior, Planning and Control of Organizations, Strategic Management, Introduction to Systems Analysis, Introduction to Systems Engineering Management

Manager Supply Chain at Middle East Propulsion Company, LTD.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2009 to October 2009

Manager of Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics, and Third party Repair for all required materials and parts technically related to PW F-15 engine repair and overhaul and all required none technical materials and parts required to support Production, Facility, IT, HR and general procurement (Riyadh/Saudi Arabia).

Supply Specialist at Al-Raha Group for Technical Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • May 2008 to May 2009

Engine Management of all F15 Jet-Fighter (PW engine parts supply, procurement and repair) of the Royal Saudi Air Force fleet at King Abdul-Aziz Air Base (Dhahran/Saudi Arabia).

Materials Management Quality Assurance Specialist at Saudi Arabain Airlines
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2005 to March 2007

•Implementation of ISO 9001:2000 (International Organization for Standardization) Quality Management System in Materials Management department.
•Implementation of IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) in Materials Management department.
•Internal auditing, quality facilitating, documentation controlling, training coordination, problem solving, and future planning for Materials Management department.
•Creating corporate-wide quality awareness through emphasizing its relevance and key benefits.
•Exploiting various tools and techniques for the improvement and optimization of key processes and activities.
•Developing a process for the selection, recruitment and development of a workforce that is capable to render superior services to our customers and key stakeholders on a consistent basis.
•Paying attention to the regular measurement, monitoring, review and control of all quality initiatives.
•Building partnership with our key suppliers and supporting, them for raising quality standards so as to achieve a seamless quality approach to delivering our business.

Aircraft Materials Procurement Specialist at Saudi Arabain Airlines
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 1990 to December 2004

•Initial provisioning of new fleet as per RSPL from BOEING manufactur
•Vendors, Suppliers, and Repair Agencies evaluation and verification.
•Initial provisioning purchase orders issuance and handling.
•Market research for price, lead time, and reliability among authorized vendors and suppliers.
•Following up with SAUDI AIRLINES Regional Procurement offices in Europe, North America, and the Far East regarding (repair and new buy purchase orders status) shipment handling/tracking, and delivery for normal/ contested/ overdue orders.
•Communicating with all (local/international) manufacturers, suppliers, repair agencies, and vendors and through their official sight.
•Expediting overdue and critical (AOG/MEL/WSP) orders.
•Coordinating in between all SAUDI AIRLINES departments and all vendors and suppliers for mismatched invoices resolution.
•Market research for parts and suppliers.
•Vendors and suppliers verification for capability, certification validity and authority.
•Resolving invoice mismatch with manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors.
•Resolving contested for price, quantity, unit of measure, minimum buy quantity, and standard packaging for all open repair/purchase orders with vendors, manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors.
•Purchase orders issuance and handling for all Aircraft Airframe, Systems and Powerplant Components and parts.
•Vendors, Suppliers, and Repair Agencies evaluation and verification.
•Market research for price, lead time, and reliability among authorized vendors and suppliers.
•Coordinating with Technical Services (engineering/production/maintenance) for piece parts interchangeability, compatibility, warranty, exchange, engineering orders, service bulletins, and bogus parts verification.
•Third party repair orders issuance and handling with all international repair agencies for all fleet type of engines and engines components.
•Evaluations for scrap replacement of all engines repairable parts for stock float update.

Approved & Certified Aviation Electronics Mechanic at Saudi Arabain Airlines
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • August 1984 to December 1998

•Approved Mechanic / Instrument Shop (1984-1986).
oTest, repair, and overhaul of Aircraft Instrumentation such as:
(T&B, QAR, TGT, N1, N2, CVR, Gimbals and Gyros) For all SAUDI AIRLINES Fleet B707 / B727 / B737 / B777/ B747 / A300 / L1011.
•Approved Mechanic / Radio Shop (1986-1988).
oTest, repair, and overhaul of Aircraft Communication Systems such as (VHF, UHF).
oTest, repair, and overhaul of Aircraft Navigation Systems such as:
(ATC, ADF, APAF, CVR, SCA, VOR, ILS, DME).
oFor all SAUDI AIRLINES Fleet (B707 / B727 / B737 / B777 / B747 / A300 / L1011).
•Approved Mechanic / Special Flight Services (1988-1990).
oTest, repair, and overhaul of Inertial Navigation Units (INU) LTN-58 / LTN-72.
oTest, repair, and overhaul of Aircraft Instrumentation, and Communication systems.
oLine and Hanger maintenance checks for Training fleet such as (Cessna, Beechcraft, and Citation), and Charter fleet such as (British Aerospace, Challenger, Falcon 900, and Gulfstream G2/G3/G4).

Education

Master's degree, Project and Systems Engineering Management
  • at Catholic University of America
  • May 2013

Project and Systems Engineering Management - is a graduate level foundation for the practice of managing projects associated with development and life cycle management of a product.as Project Managers and System Engineers in management roles or positions. Courses related to Systems Engineering, Project Management, Operations Research, Technology Management, Risk Management, Descsion Analysis, Information Systems, Engineering Economics, Systems Analysis, Softeware Management.

Bachelor's degree, Administration and Business Administration
  • at King Abdulaziz University
  • May 1991

BS / Administration Science GPA 2.47

Diploma, Aviation Electronics (Avionics)
  • at Lockheed Georgia Company / Lockheed Martin
  • August 1984

Study coverd all navigation and communcation aircraft instuments, componenets and systems for test, repair and overhaul.

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Systems Engineering
Quality Assurance
Purchasing Management
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management
Aviation Electronics Maintenance, Test and Repair
Purchasing and Procurement
Sourcing and Market Research
Quality Assurance

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Saudi Quality Council
  • Member
  • January 2005

Training and Certifications

Passing and completion certificates for all courses (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 1992
Valid Until:
December 1992

Hobbies

  • Water sports, • Mechanics/Construction/Computer/Science/Music/Traveling/Exploring