Zeeshan Ali Email & Phone Number

Islamabad, Pk

Moonshot Brands acquires and grows profitable e-commerce businesses.Key Functions: • Playing a key role in supply chain strategy – using internal and third party tools to analyze sales trends and inventory needs.• Developing and constantly improving supply chain and logistics processes.• Daily management of all aspects of the company’s supply chain for all brands/accounts.• Overseeing the sourcing and inventory management operations.

WE-THE-BRANDS_ is a technology-driven e-commerce company that buys, grows and operates Amazon businesses.Key Highlights: • Playing a significant role in reducing COGS through purchase price reduction and controlling freight costs. • Achieved total cost saving worth $80000 for quarterly ordering cycle through relationship building, trust and negotiations. • Maintaining optimum inventory levels to save business from lost revenue scenarios through proactive ordering approach… Show more WE-THE-BRANDS_ is a technology-driven e-commerce company that buys, grows and operates Amazon businesses.Key Highlights: • Playing a significant role in reducing COGS through purchase price reduction and controlling freight costs. • Achieved total cost saving worth $80000 for quarterly ordering cycle through relationship building, trust and negotiations. • Maintaining optimum inventory levels to save business from lost revenue scenarios through proactive ordering approach and minimizing OOS situations. Show less

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HIGHLIGHTS:• Managing purchases for the diversified brand portfolio (63 brands) with YTD spent of $300M.• Overseeing buying ops for 5 major brand categories having 2000+ SKU’s, 5 Markets (US/UK/CA/ EU/JP) and 200+ global suppliers’ network. [categories: sports/outdoor/health wellness/personal care/pets]• Developed a great team of 5 buyers from scratch and leading them passionately in a fast paced never settling environment which helped to support company growth.LEADING… Show more HIGHLIGHTS:• Managing purchases for the diversified brand portfolio (63 brands) with YTD spent of $300M.• Overseeing buying ops for 5 major brand categories having 2000+ SKU’s, 5 Markets (US/UK/CA/ EU/JP) and 200+ global suppliers’ network. [categories: sports/outdoor/health wellness/personal care/pets]• Developed a great team of 5 buyers from scratch and leading them passionately in a fast paced never settling environment which helped to support company growth.LEADING PURCHASING ACTIVITIES:• Ensuring the portfolio of suppliers is managed by the buyers in compliance with: 1. Supply agreement terms 2. Packaging requirements 3. Product quality 4. Trade compliance 5. Committed ERD's 6. Production capacity• Ensuring the maintenance of product and suppliers’ databases including: 1. Lead time 2. Minimum order quantities 3. Packaging info 4. Product Specs (Weight and volume) 5. Price lists 6. Catalog• Building effective communication and collaborating closely cross functional, internal, and external with relevant stakeholders.• Reviewing the accuracy and existence of backup documentation files including in NetSuite of the portfolio transactions.• Maintaining good filling system in accordance with the company policies and standard procedures.• Conducting regular supplier evaluations and ensure collaborative relationship including identification of opportunities for cost savings.• Leading process improvement special projects as assigned.TEAM MANAGEMENT:• Managing and developing a team of buyers.• Overseeing the day to day purchasing activities (Approving PO's, Payments, Shipping documents)• Serving as backup to the lead buyers including creating, reviewing, processing, and issuing orders with suppliers. Show less

LEADING SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:• Managing the supplier data base and updating all changes in a timely manner.• Negotiating cost and lead times to support demand plans.• Maintaining a collaborative relationship with the supplier to navigate any issues or challenges.• Collecting and maintaining a database of supplier specific pricing, packaging, product catalogue, activities, production capacity, lead times and all relevant information.MANAGING THE PURCHASING… Show more LEADING SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:• Managing the supplier data base and updating all changes in a timely manner.• Negotiating cost and lead times to support demand plans.• Maintaining a collaborative relationship with the supplier to navigate any issues or challenges.• Collecting and maintaining a database of supplier specific pricing, packaging, product catalogue, activities, production capacity, lead times and all relevant information.MANAGING THE PURCHASING PROCESS: • Creating Purchase Orders in NetSuite and monitor order progress. • Managing the production plan ready dates closely with the supplier to ensure delivery as per the agreed timeline. • Reviewing inventory gaps as purchasing plans from the planning team for the new orders, also expediting, cancelling existing order. • Ensuring all requirements for shipping documents and invoicing are met and PO receipts are entered in the system in a timely manner. • Communicating any delays, issues, challenges and update the ready to ship dates to all relevant stakeholders. • Maintaining a filling system for backup documentation including in the ERP. • Identifying opportunities to improve communication and process improvement to share with the purchasing manager.• Building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders including due-diligence/planning/logistics and omni-channel fulfilment teams. Show less

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• Managed purchase & logistics activities of 500 SKUs (10 brands) for US, UK and DE markets.• Prepared supplier performance analysis based on price, delivery time, quality.• Developed and maintained good vendor/supplier relations.• Kept close coordination with suppliers for issuing purchase orders, payment processing, quality inspection checks.• Coordinated on production plans based on replenishment needs and ensuring all requirements are met by suppliers.• Kept ERP (Oracle… Show more • Managed purchase & logistics activities of 500 SKUs (10 brands) for US, UK and DE markets.• Prepared supplier performance analysis based on price, delivery time, quality.• Developed and maintained good vendor/supplier relations.• Kept close coordination with suppliers for issuing purchase orders, payment processing, quality inspection checks.• Coordinated on production plans based on replenishment needs and ensuring all requirements are met by suppliers.• Kept ERP (Oracle NetSuite) up-to-date with all events, documentation and data.• Coordinated with 3PLs in US, UK, DE for all inbound shipments.• Recorded and collected all documentation to maintain directory for Audit purposes.• Communicated, recorded and updated accurately and timely ERD’s to all relevant stakeholders.• Coordinated with the freight forwarders, shipping agents, customs clearance agents, shipments pickups, quotes, cross border transportation and customs clearance until delivered to Amazon or other designated destination globally. Show less

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• Operated Kaspersky Order Management System.• Coordinated for ‘Proof of Deliveries’ and Issuing License keys.• Provided service level agreement (SLA’s) / contracts to relevant parties.• Created a liaison on purchase activities for reputed ICT brands : IBM, Kaspersky, Gemalto, Solarwinds, Huawei, Forcepoint, Titania, Acunetix and Arcserve.

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• Assisted top management in day-to-day operations of the organization.• Managed internal and external stakeholder relations.• Prepared and maintained operations documents and reports.• Monitored and evaluated progress toward operational and customer-oriented goals.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Supply Chain Management

Activities and Societies: Class Representative, Teacher's Assistant, Student/Teacher Liaison At FAST School of Management, business.

Verified International Academic Qualification, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A Hons.), Finance, General, Cgpa 3.94

Activities and Societies: Business Incubation Center, Event Management, Class Representative, Student/Teacher Coordination The 4-year.