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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Carried out comprehensive planning of EPC projects using Primavera for picking a strategic mix of resources and reporting critical path.• Annually reviewed departmental goals and objectives to align with supply chain targets.• Guided and monitored cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the allotted budgets and timeline.• Developed matrix relationships by involving technical experts and stakeholders to conduct improvement/problem-solving exercises using techniques such… Show more • Carried out comprehensive planning of EPC projects using Primavera for picking a strategic mix of resources and reporting critical path.• Annually reviewed departmental goals and objectives to align with supply chain targets.• Guided and monitored cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the allotted budgets and timeline.• Developed matrix relationships by involving technical experts and stakeholders to conduct improvement/problem-solving exercises using techniques such as brainstorming, fishbone diagram, 5 WHYS, etc.• Steered technical and commercial evaluation meetings with customers for project approvals.• Prepared project scope variation reporting to customers for additional budget approval.• Conducted deal-making and problem-solving negotiation meetings with vendors and customers.• Liaised with top management to redefine Business model to optimize the service offering for the existing and new clients thus increasing turnover by 18% in the second year of employment. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Held monthly meetings with clients to plan, prioritize and agree on supply plans based on the order in hand.• Identified and promptly responded to supply disruptions due to unforeseen circumstances.• Developed Supplier Rationalization Metrics to annually evaluate and select suppliers which helped the firm renegotiate favorable business terms.• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to achieve monthly supply objectives.• Computed quarterly moving average prices of materials… Show more • Held monthly meetings with clients to plan, prioritize and agree on supply plans based on the order in hand.• Identified and promptly responded to supply disruptions due to unforeseen circumstances.• Developed Supplier Rationalization Metrics to annually evaluate and select suppliers which helped the firm renegotiate favorable business terms.• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to achieve monthly supply objectives.• Computed quarterly moving average prices of materials and their impact on final product costing.• Built annual reports based on inventory aging and inventory turnover analysis to establish inventory controls, thus reducing the value of stock in hand by 28% in a span of 12 months by liquidating slow/dead inventory accumulated over the years.• Coordinated with government officials in resolving issues in the import of DG goods.• Attended quarterly meetings with key value chain stakeholders to review resource planning parameters. Show less

Dubai Industrial City

• Sourced raw materials and packaging materials based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).• Prepared import and export documentation.• Oversaw production routing and scheduling based on supply targets.• Planned and executed dispatch of finished products.• Measured customer forecast accuracy and prepared plans to mitigate risks in the value chain.• Prepared raw material and packaging material forecasts for vendors.

United Arab Emirates

• Placed material requisitions based on project requirements.• Managed and reported petty cash expenses.• Liaised with cross-functional departments for progressive invoicing and documentation.• Assisted the manager with recruitment and hiring processes.• Diligently allocated materials and manpower to various projects.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Operations And Logistics, Upper Second Class

Activities and Societies: Applied Learning Experience, Executive Skills Development, Branding Forbes Middle East Magazine in their March.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Hons, Business Administration And Management, General, Upper Second Class (60 - 69%)

Activities and Societies: Football, Cultural Fest, Executive Skills Development, Applied Learning Experience * Graduated with honors.

Senior Secondary, Commerce, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Professional training taken for Photoshop, Visual Basics and Oracle during Senior Secondary Education