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Muhammad Abid
7/29 Ocean Street Penshurst
NSW 2222
Mobile : 0419861472
Email: abid_1988@y7mail.com
As a Procurement and Stores Coordinator
With a wealth of record of achievements during entire with a track record of
significant savings, continuous improvements and contribution into success of
organisations I have worked for. A goal oriented, experienced and hardworking
individual. An adaptable worker with initiative and take ownership of all
responsibilities/tasks through to completion. Always seeking to expand my
knowledge and develop new skills while utilising my current skills that have led
to where I am today. Inspired by a challenge and fellow co-workers, always
striving to deliver in the best interest of the business. Collaborates well in a
team and is proactive is always finding the best outcome.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation as well as strong negotiation and
analytical skills. Able to handle confidential information with discretion. High
attention to detail with a strong focus on the customer and building and
maintaining internal and external relationships.
Always been the top performing and well respected employee of the businesses
I have worked for.
Recent achievements:
Led business in implementation of Oracle well ahead of plan, provided initial
training and ongoing support and training to staff
Set up inventory management system for both Sydney and Brisbane Terminals
Improved provision of goods procedure and processes, introduced cost effective
measures and new strong and reliable national and International suppliers
Designed warehouse layout, spare parts identification systems
Keeping inventory at level within the allocated budget, Implement improvement
processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimize costs and maximize
working capital
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As a Material Planner:
Based on material knowledge and understanding of business operations
process successfully introduced some new packaging concepts which
resulted in $85,000 savings per year for the business.
Able to negotiate prices with existing suppliers resulting over $500,000
/year savings without jeopardising quality and services.
Being able to introduce material alternate, helped reducing the cost of
material by over $125,000/year.
Reduced cost of consumable by $35,000/ year.
Presented some concepts and ideas related to business operations
resulting $22,000 savings / year for that awarded “ STAR award” by
management and also acknowledge by World head quarters.
Over 15 years of experience with various FMCG / Ports businesses in
running warehouse, Despatch and purchasing departments.
Academic Qualifications___________________________________________
Masters in Business Operations Management (University of Western
Sydney) (Continued)
Postgraduate certificate in Business Operations Management
(University of Western Sydney) 2014
Frontline Management Bannister Technical 2013
Advanced Diploma in Business Management TAFE NSW 2012
Diploma of Logistics 2010-19/12/2011 TAFE NSW St George College Kogarah
Cert 4 Transport & Logistics (Warehousing & Storage)
09 July 2009 to 30th Nov 2009 TAFE NSW St George Collage Kogarah
Cert 3 Transport & Logistics (Warehousing & Storage)
02 Feb 2009 to 30th June 2009 TAFE NSW St George Collage Kogarah
Diploma of Associate Engineer (D.A.E) 06/1996 to 07/2000 YMCA
Technical Institute
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Intermediate HSC (equalling class 12) 1994 to 1995
Courses Attended________________________________________________
Senior First Aid Course St John Ambulance 2013
Certificate Course [Computer Science] M.S Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
2000
I.S.O 9001 Quality Management System 2003
Forklift license Australian forklift Training Sydney 2007
Employment History_____________________________________________
Hutchison Ports Australia
From 26/08/2013 to date
Job title
Procurement and Stores Coordinator
Building strong working relationships both internally and with key suppliers
Understanding and keeping up with new trends and regulations in the business
Contract management and negotiation
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve
effectiveness
Seek and partner with reliable national and international vendors
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Working with suppliers to ensure that key processes are running efficiently and
cost-effectively
Manage and maintain the company’s material and stocked product inventory
including stock profiles and stock locations
Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy
checks
Ensure that goods inward / stock control department is well organised and
controlled to sufficiently support production / Maintenance team and the goals
of the business.
Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimise
costs and maximize working capital
Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control
processes and functions.
Coordinate and oversee stock control and responsible for managing and running
planned stock takes.
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Produce reports to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled
and any discrepancies addressed and resolved.
Organize and prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Provide Oracle Training and support to staff
Rich Products Australia (Formerly known as VSE International)
Mascot Sydney
From 15/12/2010 – 22/08/2013
Job title Materials planer (Purchasing Manager)
Duties:
Responsible for Order Placement, Supply / Demand Alignment,
Material Replenishment.
Prepare, analyse, and negotiate Requests for Proposals with local
suppliers for efficient delivery of products and services.
Sourcing the most affordable materials for the company’s
manufacturing process.
Controlling the purchasing budget and Projecting stock levels.
Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials and packaging.
Helping technical team to source alternative and cost effective
material.
Regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices.
Promoting best practise across the company.
Working to create and promote a safe working environment.
Organising, planning and prioritising weekly production meeting.
Assigning jobs to various departments as per customer orders.
Develop and assist with implementation of processes for efficiency
improvements; provide customer service and departmental support.
Develop departmental communications; maintain and update
Departmental files, and databases; contribute to and support
departmental initiatives.
Perform other departmental responsibilities such as Despatch,
Receival and replenishment of stock.
Recording departmental KPI’s.
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V.S.E International Sydney Mascot__________________________________
Worked from 10/07/07 to 14/12/10.
Job title “Warehouse / Purchasing Manager”
Work Involved:
Organizing warehouse activities and maintaining warehouse stock.
Overseeing stock control and processing orders.
keeping stock control systems up to date and planning future capacity
Requirements.
Organize all activities & assign jobs accordingly for staff.
Manage stock control, receipt, storage, retrieval and timely delivery of
goods, shipment loading & transferring. Document recording and data
entry into system.
Maintain housekeeping of warehouse and surrounding area.
Implement cost reduction principle in all aspects of warehouse and
purchasing transactions and activities.
Promote constant motivation among staff to strive for an efficient and
effective warehouse administration.
Participation in warehouse activities such as loading and unloading of
trucks, Stock take despatch and general warehouse duties when needed.
Achievements:
Efficiently run the Purchasing, warehouse and despatch departments at
same time.
Saved an indirect cost of labour by using manpower effectively.
Successfully implemented on “Bin systems” and FIFO resulting over
$50,000 savings including reduced material cost.
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Opal Laboratories (Pharmaceutical)________________________________
2001 to 2007
Warehouse Supervisor
Responsible for maintaining and organising engineering material and
equipments for various projects within the organisation.
Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new
design layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair and
requisitions for replacement.
Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning jobs
to employees. Follow up on work results.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Competencies:
Comprehensive understanding & experience of purchasing strategies and
also inventory management.
Sound understanding and knowledge of materials including Engineering
equipment, Spare parts, raw material and packaging.
Regularly achieving cost saving targets.
Resourceful and well organized.
Extensive knowledge of purchase order systems and related softwares.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and strategic skills.
Expert in ERP which includes oracle and global Bake
Knowledge of product and services purchasing policies and practices.
Interpersonal/human relations skills.
Verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership skills.
Ability to interact with vendors and provide assistance to various
departments.
Excellent command on Warehouse equipment including high reach and
various other types of forklifts.
Participation in daily production meeting and take appropriate action as
per production requirements.
Strong negotiating skills.
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Awards & achievements__________________________________________
Considered as a valuable employee at Hutchison Ports acknowledged by
Department manager, Management and the Head Quarters (Hong Kong)
Acknowledged and appreciated for being a continually performing employee
and achieving targets set by the business.
Contributing and playing a vital role in the securing major success in managing
inventory.
Saved a significant amount in purchasing and reduced a considerable amount in
inventory.
First employee of Rich’s awarded “STAR” award in recognition to Innovation
and continues improvements.
Twice awarded for the best idea of the month resulting $22,000 savings / Year.
First employee of Rich’s awarded “best performance” award for extra ordinary
achievements and contribution.
Career objectives:
To avail the materials and supplies at the minimum possible cost by
minimization of the input cost this will increase the productivity and
resultant profitability of the operations.
To ensure the continuous flow of production.
To develop the alternate sources of supply based on the wide range of
material knowledge and alternative ways of efficient and smooth flow of
business operations.
To establish and maintain a good relation with the suppliers to help in
evolving a favourable picture for the business.
To achieve maximum integration with sales, production, accounts and
other departments of the company.
Efficient record keeping and management reporting.
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References:
Available upon request
Cover Letter
The attached resume is presented for your consideration regarding the position I
have applied for.
A results oriented, hardworking and capable Procurement and Stores
Coordinator / Material planner with a track record of not only reducing costs
and also improving quality and processes. Always delivering results as per
business objectives, whilst working within the organisations core values and
beliefs.
My qualifications represent a background of increasingly important assignments
within organizations. Over 15 years of experience in Engineering / Ports and
FMCG industries, a firm knowledge of products, understanding of Quality and
various types of material and experiences have given me the opportunity to
make many profitable contributions in a number of functional areas. Such as
over $100,000 savings for current employer since taking over the position. Over
$600,000 savings in two years for Rich Products and an ongoing savings for
current employer Hutchison Ports Australia in purchasing and a significant
improvement in quality and savings in others areas such as Warehouse and
despatch are also on my record.
Having good command on ERP Systems, Oracle and Microsoft office proves
my abilities to work with modern and most updated systems it also
demonstrates my skills to familiarise myself with similar systems in a very
short period of time.
Now looking for a new and challenging managerial position, one that will make
best use of my existing abilities and knowledge and also further my career and
professional development.
As the enclosed resume simply summarizes my capabilities and career history,
there is considerably more to relate. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet
with you personally to specifically discuss what I could do for your
organization. As part of new management set my current role is “Material
planner.
Please feel free to contact me at the above address, or phone number.
Thank you for your consideration, I am looking forward to hear from you.
Yours truly,
Muhammad Abid