Nihal Fathima F. Email & Phone Number

Savannah, Ga, Us

United States

Responsible for global supply chain planning of 4000 aircraft parts with an inventory value of $69 Million. Identify and work on various supply chain constraints and improvement activities; collaborate with various cross functional business units to identify solutions; lead and drive projects to completion.Lead supply chain planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management of portfolio parts across the distribution network. Create the division’s global annual parts forecast for internal management, suppliers and finance team. Responsible for procurement and planning activities of A/C parts for internal suppliers. Monitor internal supplier’s schedules to ensure quick resolution of back orders and missed promise dates. Create and authorize purchase orders to internal suppliers, collaborate with the pricing team to finalize cost, and ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain processPart of the Life cycle management project team for G550 aircraft; collaborate with various business units and suppliers in developing and executing an end of production transition plan. Perform life cycle planning on rotable and perishable inventory items. Anticipate emerging trends, and their potential impact on business, to recommend changes to the supply chain tactical team.

Savannah

Work cross-functionally to analyze, forecast, budget and report on all facets of JLA Homes Logistic divisions, supply chain operations. Analyzed, forecasted, budgeted and reported on supply chain operations across Distribution Centers (DC) in the United StatesProjected month to month inventory volume based on sales projections and historical trends, to plan the DC operations and optimize the contingent workforce. Created annual supply chain operational budget for DC’s and worked closely with the DC directors to monitor the performance against planDeveloped and implemented a KPI tracking system; to collect, analyze and optimize the supply chain’s performance.Planned and successfully completed three DC development projects within the planned schedule and cost. Most significant move was to a 1.1 million sq.ft, Initiated the planning for the upcoming set-up of a 1.3 million sq. ft. DC in Savannah Planned and implemented supply chain optimization projects for DC’s, warehouse routing, product slotting. Initiated and managed multiple projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives. Audited supplier operations according to OAL quality standards, worked with supply chain partners to identify improvement opportunities. Identifying sources of supply to meet DC’s requirements and responsible for all purchasing needs at 5 cost centers.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Initiate, drive and manage multiple projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives.Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organizationUtilize Lean principles as a standard tool for continuous improvements in processes and work flows.Collaborated with multiple departments to create efficient process flows, process documentations, identify efficient ways to present aircraft parts, in terms of ergo, safety and damage protection.Analyzed and evaluated the POU Supplier delivery processes, identified the root cause and initiated corrective actions. Identified cost effective ways to protect parts during delivery from the DC and staging for production. Project resulted in an estimated savings of $25,000 based on 2016 and 2017 build schedule.Forecasted material requirements for kitted items on the production floor; worked with the multiple departments to plan the requirements.Interfaced with vendors to receive quotes, samples, product specifications, perform ROI and prepare the business case.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Savannah, Georgia Area

Chennai Area, India

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Honors

Certificate, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management