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Umbreen Muhammad Ali

Hard worker Intelligent and Professional

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Experience

  • Procurement / Supply ChainFull Time

    Formula1- (Abu Dhabi Motor Sports Management) Yas Marina Circuit (Government Sector)

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2017 -4 yrs

    United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi

    • Job Details: Handling the responsibility of Procuring / Contracts the required service or goods needed by various Departments on receiving a purchase request from them. Uploading Service Agreements/Contracts into Oracle. Handle purchasing and procurement to ensure a seamless support and good relationships with vendors. Maintain and regularly update qualified business suppliers’ database. Conducting site visit as per requirement of RFP, RFQ or RFI. Proficient in using Oracle. Reviewing/Approving invoices, / credit notes, Call-Off’s, PR’s in Oracle Technical Product / Material Knowledge. Bid Organising (Technical & Commercial), Supplier data, and Bidder list. Coordinate with different Project Managers as to the requirements of different projects and requirements along with resources as required. People Management, Decision-Making & Problem-Solving, Result-orientation / Planning and organizing, Credit Control. Accountability, Attitudes and Ethics, Team Work / Collaboration. Evaluate Quotes – Summary of Quotes. Manage contractual records & documentation and ensure Contract close out, extension or renewal. Dealing all Department (FM Management, Commercial, Retail, Operation, Fleet, F&B, Designing, Support Services, Sporting, Events Management. Managing shipment of equipment and approving relevant payments. Providing advice as per the Company policy for the maintenance and management of country equipment stores. Follow-up outstanding stock and procurement issues. Ensuring the procurement process is in line with Company policy in terms of financial control and efficiency. Thorough knowledge of international supply chain and logistics issues Following market trends, liaising with suppliers, obtaining Quotes and negotiating prices, Terms, and Conditions with suppliers. To ensure data on suppliers is easily stored, accessed and retrieved. Processing Purchase Request, following up with suppliers concerning delivery times, Preparing Summary of Quotes and issuing LPOs. Day-to-day operations of procurement function, working with functional and stakeholder teams in order to achieve high performance standards. Following all procurement & Supply Chain procedure. Responsible for managing all aspects of the Supply Chain process: source selection and qualification, proposal/evaluation criteria development, price solicitation, cost analysis/negotiation, contract award and contract administration of assigned projects through completion. Coordinate and manage Supply Chain activities: logistics, expediting, procurement, and receiving in support of assigned projects. Effectively manage supplier performance to obtain specified materials and/or services to agreed quality, cost and schedule criteria. Establish long-term agreements with strategic suppliers; provide procurement project management services to internal clients and leads strategic sourcing initiatives to procure high value/high-risk capital equipment. Ensure that contract creation, execution and analysis are carried out for maximizing operational and financial performance and minimizing risk. Working with suppliers to ensure that key processes are running efficiently and cost-effectively. Reviewing of technical specifications and requirements. Building strong working relationships both internally and with key suppliers. Contract management and negotiation.
  • Head Of Procurement / LogisticsFull Time

    Unze London – London (Footwear, Men & Women Wear & Apparel Fashion)

    Jul 2011 - Jul 2013 -2 yrs

    United Kingdom , London

    • Job Details: Handling Logistics & Procurement (Fashion Master Software). ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP. Supervise the activities of subordinates to ensure that all work within procurement function is carried out in an efficient manner and in compliance with the set policies, processes and procedures. Responsible for procurement of Apparels (Men, Women, Kids), Fabric, Home Products (Hard Goods, Furnishings & Gift-ware, Footwear). Managed retail planning and allocation for Men’s and Women’s Fashion category Principles, methods, and practices related to procurement. Grow up the Global Brands, Unze Couture, Unze London, Unze Comfort, and Unze Boutique. Introduce Jewellery items and High Fashion Bag & Dresses. Document Controlling, Develop Procedure, and Organizing Controlling overall Operation. Done business forecasting, product development, range planning, merchandising, SKU management, category budgets and trade shows Shipping, Receiving and overall distribution. Follow up delivery commitments. Movement all Materials (Deliveries through Courier, Through Sea & Air Freight). International supply chain and logistics issue. Manage day to day operations of procurement functions providing some guidance in the related area, encouraging teamwork and facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high-performance standards. Contribute to the development and implementation of the procurement department strategy. Order planning & processing, Shipping documentation such as import and export documents. Dealing with Unze Boutique Management, Arrangement of photo shooting of dress. Make Article and prices of dress. Contractual terms and conditions. Weekly confirmation and follow up of production from the supplier. Online stock display work. Amazon stock files work. Working with Online Selling like Amazon.co.uk; Amazon.com; Amazon.de; Amazon.fr Making weekly planner (Order, Forecasting, Action Log, Samples) for a weekly meeting. Open Customer code and maintain Customer data base. Preparation of Stock and Sales report. Monitoring the quantity and efficiency of the movement and storage of inventory. Prepare LPO, RFI, RFQ, RFP, and Correspond with key Clients & Suppliers. Making Invoices (Sales return, Stock Transfer out & IN, Material costing). Impost, TCS, DHL’s booking and follow up daily delivery orders. Shipment tracking, Money deposit, all banking work (bank dealing). Demand Management. Maintain customer records. Manage shipping assistant. Occasionally visit customer’s delivery points to review the level of customer satisfaction. Dealing with forwarding companies & Ports. Executes “Order Entry” or “Return” process. FOC and debit note reconciliation. Process customer inquiries, Check product availability. Making all types report (Reclassification, GRN, SRN, T.In & Out). Managing logistic mobilizations for key projects providing advice to Head office, Projects and Country teams on logistical issues supporting projects with logistical challenges as required. Managing the tender process for new suppliers in collaboration with Programme Managers Negotiating and maintaining all agreements / Contracts. Executing procurement and ensuring supplier and sub-contractors meet contracted obligation.
  • Warehouse / Purchase Manager – NEC & AVAYA - IT & TelecommunicationFull Time

    AL Yousef Computers & Telecommunications LLC (AL Yousef Group LLC - UAE)

    Jun 2005 - Jun 2011 -6 yrs

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details: Handling all responsibilities of NEC & Avaya IT & Telcom Purchasing and Warehouse-Logistics Services, AYC distribute NEC and Avaya products in the UAE and Qatar.  Responsible for all enterprise communications, contact center solutions, and telephony systems across diverse industries.  An inventory strategy is a day-to-day methodology to follow for ordering, maintaining and processing items in the warehouse and established a plan.  Maintains Warehouse, (Document Controlling, Develop Procedure, and Organizing Controlling overall Operation).  Monitoring and maintaining current inventory levels, including reconciling stock counts to computer reports, Initiates action to replenish stock by processing purchase orders and other related paperwork.  Responsible for Inventory Auditing for All Counters- Audit Inventory Controller Yearly and Using Inventory valuation methods, (FIFO, LIFO, HIFO)  Provide the best technology, service, and after-sales support to customers.  Reviews and evaluate the commercial aspect of the tender responses, Arranges interdepartmental review of Vendors.  Follow up and approving the Purchasing Orders before delivered to vendors.  Negotiate and manage all major purchases & projects and support in all items purchasing negotiations.  Follow Up the payment to the vendors. Develop procurement plans. Submit material manager with the required reports.  Support in the annual budgeting plan and support company members to stay within the budget.  Motivate and recognize top performance. Ensure that all activities are handled in line with safety regulations.  Ensure that all reports related to Purchasing activities are checked and submitted as required (daily, monthly and yearly).  Coordinate with sales Team. Manages the Commercial aspects of the service as defined in the contract.  Shipping, Receiving and overall distribution. Follow up delivery commitments.  Movement all Materials (Deliveries through Courier, Drivers, Through Sea & Air Freight) Understand and improve purchasing systems, procedures and optimize processes in agreement with all key stakeholders and to the full benefit of the organization.  Responsible for transportation, stock control, warehousing and ensuring structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and materials.  Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.  Provides problem management/change Management for the Commercial element of the contract  Open Customer code and maintain Customer data base.  Preparation of Stock and Sales report. Monitoring the quantity and efficiency of the movement and storage of inventory.  Prepare LPO, Correspond with key Clients & Suppliers.  Order planning & processing, Shipping documentation such as import and export documents.  Making Invoices (Sales return, Stock Transfer out & IN, Material Costing)  Empost, TCS, DHL’s booking and follow up daily delivery orders.  Sales support and weekly training to sales booth counters in all UAE / Qatar.  Shipment tracking, LC, Money deposit, all banking work (bank dealing).  Demand Management. Maintain customer records. Manage shipping assistant.  Occasionally visit customer’s delivery points to review the level of customer satisfaction.  Dealing with forwarding companies & Ports.  Executes “Order Entry” or “Return” process. FOC and debit note reconciliation.  Process customer inquiries, Check product availability.  Involved in the financial monitoring of contracts and early identification of cost increases.
  • Purchase Manager (Raw Materials Switchgear)Full Time

    Tamco

    Jul 2003 - Jun 2005 -1 yr, 11 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details: Procurement of Mechanical and Electrical Spares, Consumable, Hand Tools and other direct materials.  Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies or equipment from Engineering / Project/ Production Department.  Locate vendors for purchasing materials, equipment or supplies. Communicate with these vendors to determine product availability and terms of sales.  Price Negotiation & Rate Contract, Vendor Selection and Evaluation, Cost Reduction Initiative.  Process Purchase Request, Follow up for Timely Material Delivery, Inventory control.  Negotiation and rate finalisation of service purchases. Raise PO of all indirect procurement.  Recommend the sourcing strategy for related commodities by identifying demand, market, risks and opportunities.  Recommend the selected supplier and implement approved strategy according to Purchasing Policy.  Negotiate and finalize a contract with lowest possible risk, optimize quality versus cost, and ensure on-time delivery.  Follow up the performance of the contracted suppliers and possibly take corrective actions/preventive actions.  Maintain records of goods ordered and received.  Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers both local and overseas.  Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships.  Carry out other jobs and assignments to be agreed upon a case by case.  Implements a fully functional supply chain management/production control infrastructure.  Complete material take-offs from drawing, detail, unit, or area.  Remotely monitor and control project inventory utilizing Summit’s proprietary SAP Inventory Management system and coordinate with Summit’s purchasing department to ensure product availability in line with contract specifications and demand-driven inventory practices.  Ensure accuracy in the interface between client technical schematics and Summit’s SAP system including electrical/instrumentation plans, cable schedules, and other data.  Ensure timely procurement, transfer and release of material according to Material Take Off and Construction Schedules.  Arrange for material expediting to ensure timely delivery to the work site.  Ensure timely and accurate quote information and responses to customer requirements, challenges, issues, and information requests. Assume overall ownership of these elements of the project to resolve customer concerns and encourage customer loyalty to Summit.  Thoroughly understand all product capabilities, features and benefits as well as Summit’s market conditions, product warranties and services to maintain Summit’s ongoing business value proposition to customers utilizing specialized knowledge in products related to industrial applications and power systems.
  • Education

    • MA in Economics

      Karachi University

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999 - 2 yr

    • B.A in Economics

      Punjab University

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1996 - 2 yr

    • College Diploma in 3

      Samanabad Girls Collage

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1993 - 2 yr

    • High School - Other

      Saint Jospeh High School

      Jan 1990 

    Achievements

    -Became the topper with 90.02% in the first year of high school. -Became the Class Representative in both years of high school.

    Skills

    • Procurement
    • Logistics
    • Manufacturing
    • Supply Chain
    • Warehouse
    • Transportation Management
    • Operation Manager
    • Oracle
    • Microsoft Office
    • Administration Management
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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Hindi

      Fluent
    • Punjabi

      Fluent
    • Urdu

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • Procurement Specialist

      2013
    • Travel & Tourism

      The Worl Travel·1999
    • Educational Management Specialist

      Huda Foundation·1997
    • BA in Economics

      Punjab University·1996
    • F.A in Economics, Urdu, Education

      Samanabad Collage·1993
    • Computer Course

      Pak Computer College·1992
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