Morgan Afshar, Mba Email & Phone Number

United States

Managing All of East Point's Procurement and Vendor Management Process, including setting East Point's overall Supply Chain and Procurement strategy.. Overseeing all aspects of Procurement, from sourcing and vendor selection to contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.

Global

Morgan Group helps companies gain a competitive advantage through Business Training, Consulting, and team mentoring workshops ….aimed at driving resultsFor full list of services, please visit: companymorgan.com

Courses Taught Include:- Macro & global Institutions and Policy- Project Management

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

MBA and Undergraduate Professor in the fields of Economics and Business.Courses Taught- Global Operations Management (MBA)- International Business and Economics- MacroEconomic and Global Institutions and Policy (In conjunction with University of Arizona)- Managerial Economics (MBA)- Project Management (MBA)- Micro Economics

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

Course Leader and Lecturer in the field of:- Project Management- Supply Chain Management- Operations Management- Warehousing and Inventory Management- Logistics- International Business and Marketing

Daejeon, Korea

University Professor Lecturing in • Business Management • Marketing • Economics • Supply Chain Management• Critical Thinking• Cross Cultural Communication and Negotiation

• Led Project Team in charge of Expanding Cisco’s Supply Chain and Business Operations to 15 countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa – by establishing logistics capabilities, Warehousing, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Customs, Importation of Records, and Legal infrastructure• Managed 12 third party logistics (3PL) and consulting companies with a $17 Million budget across the EMEA region – Including Sourcing, Pricing negotiations, Contract negotiations, and Performance evaluations• Implemented Six Sigma / LEAN optimization Projects aimed at reducing overall costs/tax liabilities and improving delivery performance - reducing $3.2 million out of supply chain costs • Solved Supply Chain disruptions by meeting with Government officials, working with outside consultants, and leading projects teamsRole Includes:• Business Development and Market Expansion• Vendor Management• Meeting with Government Officials and Customs Teams to tackle Supply Chain Disruptions• Logistics Strategy Development and Implementation• Cost Cutting Initiatives through Six Sigma and other Methodologies• Supply Chain Management• Business Reviews and Audits• Lean Supply Chain Management• Continuous Improvement• Contract Negotiation• Supply Chain Modeling• Problem Solving

United Kingdom

Developed an acquisition based market entry strategy into 3 countries on 2 continents. Analyzed and valued potential targets within the selected new market geographies and identified market entry strategies for specific lending products. Travelled to each country and met with Bank CEOs and Competitors.

United Kingdom

• Developed Ishida’s entire Market Expansion Strategy in the Middle East over the next 5 years, in order to increase market share, sales, and profits in the region. This included developing Ishida’s distribution strategy, pricing strategy, sales strategy, promotion and communication strategy, and 5 year sales forecast.• Traveled to Turkey, Egypt and Iran to interview agents, current customers and potential customers in order to identify brand image and awareness, competitor marketing and distribution efforts and customer demographics. • Performed competitor analysis, market trends analysis, macro-economic analysis, and a Cost / Revenue / Risk analysis of various distribution channels within the region.

California, Usa

• Managed vendor sourcing, tactical purchase, and logistical strategy of a $24 million inventory base. • Took over procurement and inventory management responsibilities in support of record $306 million in sales for 2004 – up 22.4%• Negotiated 4 strategic contracts, leveraging ‘economies of scale’ to reduce costs and improve delivery, resulting in a 25% reduction in material costs• Managed a supplier base of 32 vendors from 15 countries, including cost/delivery negotiations, quality control, and performance evaluations• Implemented LEAN Manufacturing Processes across the Supply Chain to improve efficiency

San Diego, California, Usa

• Managed inventory levels and the distribution of materials to 12 warehouses in 8 countries around the world, resulting in Service Parts’ record $100 million revenue and increase in sales by 23%• Responsible for the resource management (forecasting, planning, sourcing, procurement and distribution) of services, materials, and $20 million in inventory• Managed a supplier base of 27 vendors, including cost negotiations, developing forecasting models, and communicating engineering/supply chain requirements• Negotiated 7 long-term strategic contracts with suppliers at a 15% reduction in costs, resulting in a record $50 million Parts Profit (50% of revenue)• Led Supply Chain Modeling / Forecasting and Network optimization Projects• Obtained Six Sigma Green belt and applied knowledge to Warehousing and logistics solutions

Mba, Masters In Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Vice President - Manchester Business School Energy Club

Bs, Management And Economics, 3.8 Gpa (Magna Cum Laude)