Mohammad Tahir Askari

◆ Major Materials Handling :-

* PPGI/PPGL Coils * GI/GL Coils & Sheets* Aluminum Mill Finish Coil *Sealants(FR/weather) *Rockwool *Fiber Glasswool * Adhesives *Powder Coatings *HVAC accessories & Consumables.

Key accomplishments :-

• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more accurate demand forecasting and reduced stockouts.
• Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
• Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
• Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
• Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
• Provided supply chain guidance to team of 4 employees.

◆ Major Materials Handled :-

* AL Mill Finish & Coated Coil * PPGI/ PPGL Coil* Industrial Paints ( PVDF/HDPE/PE)* Fire Rated A2 Core * Adhesive Film * Protective film (Printed & Clear) * Rockwool * Chemicals* Non Woven Fabric * IT Procurement & other Factory Consumables

Job Summery :-

• Managed the procurement (Direct/Indirect sourcing) for a value of AED 8-10 Million on a Monthly basis including import & Local.
• Experienced in Sourcing (CAPEX, OPEX, Raw Material, Machinery, Spare Parts, engineering item , Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems,etc) from China, India, Bahrain, Turkey, Germany, Italy & UK.
• Supervised 8 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
• Optimized warehouse operations, resulting in improved order fulfillment rates and reduced order processing time.
• Spearheaded cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain function.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more accurate demand forecasting and reduced stockouts.
• Expertise in Collecting & defining MIS Data (i.e PR Vs PO report, PO v/s Delivery report, Budget v/s Procurement report, Vendor developments v/s performance and rating report etc.)
• Led global sourcing initiatives, expanding access to new markets while maintaining quality standards.
• Implemented effective cost control measures across entire supply chain, resulting in significant savings without compromising quality or service levels.

Achievements :-

• Reduced the Raw Material Cost by 17 %

• Reduced the Inventory by 15%.

• Increased the forecast accuracy by 15%.

• Net Profit increased by 5%

◆ Major Materials Handling :-

* Aluminum Mill Finish Coil *Sealants(FR/weather) *Rockwool *Adhesive Film * Aluminium Profiles, tubes,bars & rods * Glass *Fittings *Fire Rated Doors *Fittings *Fasteners *Wood *Bearings * Machinery (Coil Coating Line, GRC equipment ,Bending & Rolling Machine, Water Jet Cutting Machine,Overhead Cranes etc)

• Key Result Areas (Procurement and SCM):

• Reviewing / assessing technical specification, BOQ (Bill of Quantity) and drawings to determine suitable vendors.

• Analyzing and evaluating all purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of material and equipment.

• Preparing inquiry documents (technical & commercial) & floating inquiries to the suitable vendors; following up with the vendors to get the quotations on-time to avoid any delay.

• Generating and issuing requests for quotations to qualified vendors as per companies approved vendor list.

• Reviewing vendor’s quotations and identifying technical specifications as per user need and commercial terms to determine superior quality, best price, delivery date and payment terms.

• Strong Negotiation with vendors to obtain best quality products, Price and commercial terms.

• Organize Reverse Auction process for the high value items to create competition between suppliers which lead to lower price and increase transparency. • Preparing Comparison Sheet with all the data, Specs, Brand/Model, Make, Warranty etc

• Organizing or hosting Reverse-Auction for cost saving and transparency.

• Finalizing and issuing purchase orders /contracts through ERP Epicor in accordance with selected vendors/Contractors, price, service and technical specifications.

• Issuing LOA (Letter of Award) to vendor for BOQ related work/service/Sub-contracts.

❖ Follow up with:

➤ Vendors for timely submission of Quotation & P.O. processing

➤Tracking Consignments for the movement and timely delivery of materials

➤ Stores department at respective area to get the timely preparation of GRN

➤Account department at respective area to get the timely booking of bills

➤ Finance department to see that vendors should get their due payment as per the P.O. terms and negotiation.

➤Freight forwarders for timely booking of Containers and releasing the containers for PORT as to avoid demurrage and smooth availability of materials.

• Collaborating with production & maintenance department for their requirements of raw materials & capex items, analyzing the upcoming demand & forecasting the budget.

• Analyzing the requirements of projects and providing cost, and time estimate, ordering machines, tools and equipment for new product development.

• Ensuring purchased materials are reliable, affordable and with high quality.

• Establishing strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, reducing cost and executing processes for purchase of goods & services, receipt, inspection and payment of materials conforming to sound ethical practices.

• Coordinating various technical reviews with project managers and end users with ability to maintain effective working relations as a team member.

• Executing cost estimation, cost reduction and value analysis by scanning the price variation & availability of components at the supplier's end.

• Liable for procuring and generating annual rate contract of mechanical & electrical items which are related to ongoing projects and frequently uses for operational purpose, which lead to quantity discount as based on business volume and increase cost saving.

• Delivered constructive and positive recommendations to project review committee, monitored EPC schedules, procurement status reporting also directed and controlled complete procurement cycle to ensure best quality product
• Kept abreast with vendor techno-commercial offers, generate MR enquiries and follow up for bid submission with company approve vendors, as well as compare MR with PO materials to place order for delta items
• Developed procurement, expediting, and transportation control procedures, also ensured smooth supply of material by timely issuing all procurement documents i.e( RFI, RFQ, etc.), as well as receipt and return of vendor documents.