•Oversee demand planning and management processes for new and existing products.•Ensure optimum inventory levels are achieve without disrupting the supply through accurate forecasting and planning.•All goods that are procured from the right supplier, right time, right quantity and best quality.•Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends.•Identify opportunities to meet customer demands during constrained supply.•Maintain demand planning processes… Show more •Oversee demand planning and management processes for new and existing products.•Ensure optimum inventory levels are achieve without disrupting the supply through accurate forecasting and planning.•All goods that are procured from the right supplier, right time, right quantity and best quality.•Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends.•Identify opportunities to meet customer demands during constrained supply.•Maintain demand planning processes and systems to improve forecasting accuracy.•Provide support in developing seasonal demand forecasts and anticipate customers reactions to the promotions and campaign.•Monitor delivery schedule of our purchased goods, inspecting the completeness and accuracy of the shipping documents shared by the supplier to avoid delay in clearance.•Manage and expedite shipments to ensure fill rate. •Maintain demand plan to ensure cost effectiveness and to meet customer demands.•Ensure smooth and hassle-free intercompany transfer between branches (Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar).•Working with freight forwarders to mitigate unbudgeted freight expenditure (Sea, Road and Air).•Maintain a constant relationship with the operation, marketing and finance teams to understand the demand forecasting.•Prepare and maintain Goods-in-Transit report supplier wise.•Address demand related queries and issues in a timely manner.•Process and maintain Cash Against Documents.•Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans. Show less

•Design and implement all material plans and ensure compliance to all purchasing policies and manage all communication for all to buy all supplies and equipment and maintain quality for same.•Evaluate all quotes and coordinate with vendors to provide required component bids and analyze all vendor performance to improve all purchasing process.•Develop and maintain professional relationships with all suppliers and prepare reports for all departments and provide support to all managers to… Show more •Design and implement all material plans and ensure compliance to all purchasing policies and manage all communication for all to buy all supplies and equipment and maintain quality for same.•Evaluate all quotes and coordinate with vendors to provide required component bids and analyze all vendor performance to improve all purchasing process.•Develop and maintain professional relationships with all suppliers and prepare reports for all departments and provide support to all managers to plan and execute all purchasing processes and provide an effective interface with all departments.•Administer everyday activities of all purchasing staff and provide training to staff and monitor all purchasing activities and design various cost effective methods according to demands.•Design and implement various purchasing strategies and procurement policies and participate in all supplier reduction programs in coordination with global supply chain team and determine appropriate programs for all purchase requirements and assist to reduce supply chain cost.•Manage all supplier contracts and assist to administer best pricing strategies for all purchase materials.•Oversee all programs and assist to purchase all materials and equipment and participate in various purchasing processes and prepare appropriate budget and implement all optimal contract negotiation.•Analyze all existing procedures for purchasing agents and approve all requisitions and evaluate all competitive bids and requests for proposals and prepare all competitive agreements and design a system and procedures to minimize cost for all customers.•Supervise all audit activities and evaluate all purchase orders and payment perform and assist to eliminate any discrepancy in same and prepare all contract terms and conditions.Highlights:•Budgeting & Cost Controls•Forecasting & Trend Analysis•Partnership & Channel Development Show less

•Administer and co-ordinate online purchasing activities with Finance Department.•Overseeing and coordinating online purchasing activities with Finance Department•Handling pending purchase orders follow-ups with the supplier•Developing and maintaining up-to-date supplier database information for local and foreign suppliers•Looking after the processing of the purchase orders by liaising with suppliers and principals•Taking care of up-dation and communication of the latest ETA… Show more •Administer and co-ordinate online purchasing activities with Finance Department.•Overseeing and coordinating online purchasing activities with Finance Department•Handling pending purchase orders follow-ups with the supplier•Developing and maintaining up-to-date supplier database information for local and foreign suppliers•Looking after the processing of the purchase orders by liaising with suppliers and principals•Taking care of up-dation and communication of the latest ETA and delivery duration to internal Zajil customers•Ensuring:oAll purchases are approved within Zajil mandated guidelinesoTimely co-ordination with logistics / stores and internal users•Suggesting suppliers / service providers to be black-listed or suspended from the procurement system•Serving as a key representative for Zajil in negotiating contracts, terms and formulating policies with suppliers• Supporting in the sourcing process of new local and overseas suppliers•Managing clearance requirements, processes and documentation with Kuwait regulatory bodies•Liaising and participating for all Procurement System related developments with IT DevelopersHighlights:•Successfully completed the projects in time and followed-up vendors in timelines•Instrumental in negotiating with vendors for allocating the budgets and initiating all kinds of saving process of the company•Holds the distinction of receiving appreciation for timely follow up of negotiations and completion of projects Show less

• Looked after all the local and foreign purchases• Accountable for inviting quotations from different suppliers and preparing comparative statement of quotations and proceeds to management for approval• Developed purchase orders for stock and followed-up for the same• Handled a gamut of functions including:o Issue of the purchase order on the basis of management approvalo Preparation of weekly Import Purchase Status Statement to the managemento Monthly preparation of… Show more • Looked after all the local and foreign purchases• Accountable for inviting quotations from different suppliers and preparing comparative statement of quotations and proceeds to management for approval• Developed purchase orders for stock and followed-up for the same• Handled a gamut of functions including:o Issue of the purchase order on the basis of management approvalo Preparation of weekly Import Purchase Status Statement to the managemento Monthly preparation of total purchase cost and total savings for the montho Preparation of Landing Cost• Took care of the up-dation of pricing & circulating of new arrival list of new shipment• Oversaw effective & efficient planning for:o Imports based on market trend & seasono Annual physical inventory• Taking care of quoting and bidding of ministries contract• Managed cooperate and re-export sales Show less

• Handled post export documentation work, marketing of products and searching of new suppliers

Post Export Documentation Work,Pre Import Documentation, Preparation of Bank Realization Certificate.