Aliza Kashif

Landscape:

Manage end-to-end procurement for landscaping projects across the UAE, including supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, negotiations, and vendor evaluation. Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, monitor supply trends, and support cost-effective purchasing. Coordinate with project and operational teams to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of materials, equipment, and machinery.

Retail:

Manage end-to-end local and international procurement and logistics for retail products, including plants, pots, planters, garden accessories, furniture, and related materials. Handle supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, price negotiation, PO creation and order management, ensuring timely delivery. Manage international imports, freight forwarding, shipment tracking, customs clearance, and warehouse delivery, including import permits, customs code renewals, document attestations, and related regulatory requirements. Monitor stock levels, supplier performance, budgets, and procurement spend.

• Managed daily procurement and logistics activities, including purchasing, deliveries, collections, and shipments.
• Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, prices, invoices, payments, delivery details, and shipping documents.
• Coordinated with suppliers, transport companies, freight forwarders, customs agents, and internal departments.
• Prepared and verified invoices, packing lists, delivery notes, and other logistics documentation.
• Monitored local and international shipments and followed up to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Managed supplier relationships and followed up on pricing, quality, delivery, and service issues.
• Reviewed supplier contracts and quotations to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve commercial terms.
• Monitored inventory levels, material consumption, and replenishment requirements to maintain sufficient stock.
• Prepared reports on purchase orders, supplier performance, shipments, logistics activities, and cost savings.
• Identified supply chain and delivery risks and coordinated solutions to avoid operational delays.
• Resolved issues related to product availability, delayed deliveries, shortages, and damaged goods.
• Coordinated with Finance to verify invoices, supporting documents, and payment requirements.
• Ensured procurement and logistics activities were carried out according to company procedures and requirements.

• Handled incoming calls and emails, responding to customer inquiries, complaints, and requests in a timely manner.
• Provided general administrative support and coordinated daily office activities to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintained organised electronic and paper filing systems, including confidential client and company records.
• Updated customer databases, spreadsheets, and records to ensure accurate and easy access to information.
• Reviewed customer orders and service requests for accuracy before processing and followed up on cancellations or delivery issues.
• Managed office supplies and maintained sufficient stock for daily operations and ongoing projects.
• Coordinated travel arrangements, meetings, and video conferences for executives and internal departments.
• Welcomed visitors and directed them to the appropriate departments or personnel.
• Assisted with preparing reports, spreadsheets, and administrative documents to support business operations.
• Supported office process improvements and implemented efficient administrative procedures.