Faris Niaz,Cpim Email & Phone Number

Newport Beach, Ca

As the Buyer & Planner, I oversaw material processing, planning, and shipping to support purchasing programs while acting as the in-charge of 20,000 SKU items. I planned inventory control, negotiated lowest rates, and maintained purchasing activities within the assigned budget.My key accomplishments there include:- Created 3-month projections to maintain inventory level below the $6M target. - Evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, and lead time metrics. - Created and presented pivot tables using VLOOKUP to update the senior management on KPI performance.- Implemented a system to track ordered items from PO acknowledgement to shipment. Key Skills: Acquiring Competitive Cost | Meeting Performance Standards | Inventory Management | MRP | Ensuring Material Availability | PO Prioritization | Planning Manufacturing | Vendor Communication | Assessing Vendor Eligibility | Pivot Tables | VLOOKUP | Excel | Pricing Negotiation

Orange County, California Area

As the Purchasing Planner, I forecast inventory for 2200 onsite and offshore home depot stores. I updated production managers and sales coordinators on material shortage and availability.My accomplishments there were:- Established a vendor portal and integrated it with the company’s primary business management software for vendor communication.- Developed an email-based reminder system to improve timely PO follow-up.- Downloaded and forecast inventory data, broke down individual store sales, and gained contract approval from stores.- Ensured compliance with company policies while issuing PO's. Key Skills: Inventory Forecasting | Systems Integration | Inventory Update | Procurement Strategies | Cost Reduction | Quotes Evaluation | Vendor Selection | Orders Expedition

Brea, Ca

As the Purchase Assistant , I issued POs, verified unit quantity and cost, and managed quality control for all production samples. I oversaw inventory to ensure maintenance of 300+ SKUs. I also utilized forecasting and planning to save thousands of dollars in cost. My key achievements there were:- Established a child-resistant marijuana packaging product line and achieved US certifications by testing products domestically.- Identified an offshore vendor, outsourced production, and defined contractual terms.- Obtained custom-made molds and sole proprietorship of the product line.- Negotiated inventory price with the vendor by offering additional business prospects. Key Skills: Quality Control Management | Assessing Product Samples | Product Line Introduction | Production Outsourcing | Products Import | Facilitating Product Testing | Defining Contractual Terms | Meeting Sales Targets

Brea

As the Purchasing Coordinator, I created and verified POs to maintain accuracy for product costing and shipping. I resolved supplier invoice discrepancies and updated POs accordingly. I also ensured POs matched the agreed price and lead time. Some of my achievements there were:- Addressed customer complains about pre-produced samples.- Developed a communication chain between vendors, customers, purchase department, and the factory.- Implemented quality control measures to prevent production discrepancies. Key Skills: Quality Control Implementation | Customer Issue Resolution | Customer Satisfaction | Invoice Discrepancies Resolution | Removing Production Issues

Orange County, California Area

As the Operations Specialist, I achieved production fulfillment targets.by ensuring timely products shipping. I collaborated with the production team to ensure material availability. I coordinated with vendors to eliminate quantity and quality discrepancies. I also maintained an updated inventory database.Some of my achievements there were:- Supported sales generation by maintaining optimum inventory levels.- Measured profit by developing a KPI scorecard to assess product quantity and sale against labor and cost of production.Key Skills: Inventory Stocking Plan | Inventory Analysis | Inventory Update | Product Shipping | Sales Analysis | Profit Maximization | KPIs Analysis | Maintaining Inventory

Educated customers concerning benefits of the products.Ensured that every customer has positive experience.Answered queries and concern regarding pricing and availability.Complete administrative tasks such as data entry.Create spreadsheets of data using formulas.Took part in store marketing activities.Managed inventory associated with the sales process.

Ability to effectively hire, train, and manage staff.Payroll management, scheduling, reports, and inventory.Handle customer inquires and complaints in a professional manner.Led and motivated team to carry out daily tasks. Ensured maintenance of company standards on equipment, facilities, and grounds.Assisted with development of short and long term financial goals.Closed fast food restaurant by balancing out cash drawer.

Bayside - Elmhurst

Supervised 2-5 kitchen staff employees and all aspects of food preparation.Handled personnel responsibilities, including training, and payroll.Organized stock and equipment and ordered supplies. Maintained professional and technical knowledge of new trends. Created a sales incentive program which increased sales by 30%

Elmhurst, Ny

Provided efficient data entry into the local team.Performed general office duties and administrative tasks.Constructed a trial balance in Excel format of one property and recorded journal entries.Insured that checks are properly matched with vendor invoices; obtained necessary signatures.Resolved customer complaints and request for refunds, exchanges and adjustments.Help in team meetings regarding in the service planning.