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Managing and foreseeing day to day tasks of the supply process. Planning inventory replenishment and business development with sales department while monitoring market trends.Designing, implementing and controlling an effective system of tracking from planning, Ordering, shipping, warehousing to eliminate error rate and maintain smooth work flow While ensuring cost effectiveness.Providing necessary tools of data analysis to sales management in order to achieve the most favorable outcome of forecasting and tracking achievement accuracy in order align purchasing plan with the companies target.Creating customized processes for different clients through 4pl and 3pl accounts to reach best practices in terms of supply and delivery.Designing complex data analysis tools to determine the area of improvement: Like analyzing aging and slow-moving inventory which is holding cash flow and overconsuming Warehouses along with over selling which can create stock deficiency. Monitoring and organizing the supply chain and procurement process to prevent unwanted flaws that affect the bottom-line of the company.Ensuring communication throughout the company between departments and with suppliers, freight forwarders while outsourcing new suppliers for potential business development.Attending fares to keep a track of new market development and maintain supplier’s relationsTravelling through kingdom and to Kuwait on monthly basis to maintain an efficient communication while understanding potential problems to provide effective solution.Managing remotely categories through category managers.Established Al Yasra supply chain department from Scratch in ksa

Prepared BOQ for certain architectural and civil work including bulk material.Sent RFQ and organized tendering with different subcontractors and suppliers.Liaised between technical department and subcontractors in order to maintain accuracy of work scope.Negotiated contracts with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.Tracked and reported key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Maintained tracking sheets for the work flow, procurement planning and inventory control.Managed importation and logistics process while securing shipping terms in favor of the company.Controlled PO issuance while assuring the timeliness of delivery as well as being aligned with Finance department.Expected unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepared control strategies.Handled Aramco’s inquiries and orders for spare parts as well as subcontracting for Civil ELV,MEP.

Coordinated and supervised order requisition between construction team and procurement team.Liaised between technical department and subcontractors in order to maintain accuracy of the work scope.Prepared comparisons for multiple contracts proposals and quotations for commercial team Tracked and reported key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Maintained tracking sheets for the work flow, procurement planning and inventory control.Managed importation and logistics process while securing shipping terms in favor of the company. Controlled PO issuance while assuring the timeliness of delivery as well as being aligned with Finance department.

Confirmed purchasing orders with suppliers.Negotiated all in taxes with Ogefrem committee concerning shipment in bulk.Tracked flowing items and prepared procurement plan.Prepared documents for import license & Bureau Veritas inspection. Arranged shipping documents for clearing (invoice, BL, packing list, FERI, CO & HC etc. from Arranged booking for FOB orders and follow up with the forwarder & the supplier. Handled demurrage / Storage with shipping companies as well Insurance claims. Followed up with suppliers for daily activities (arranging license, BV inspection, collecting shipping documents, payments tracking reconciliation etc. Managed spreadsheets for the support of the enterprise system.

* Connecting with suppliers along with sending inquiries * Preparing spreadsheets, attending trade fair in china to track prices and products * Tracking shipment schedules, pricing, ordering. * Handling bill of lading, letter of credit. * Coordinating with agencies for customs clearance .