Ali Z.

Experience

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  Logistics Insight Corporation

  Aug 2004 - Apr 2007

  Route Manager

  -Managed material flow for JIT automotive manufacturing facilities throughout North America (Nissan, GM, and Ford)-Coordinated resources and personnel to produce a more effective and optimized operation

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  United States Steel Corporation

  Apr 2007 - Sept 2009

  -Responsible for the safety, quality, and productivity of multiple production units and warehouses in Sheet Mill-Participated in safety, production, and inventory audits -Met or exceeded all metrics (KPI's) established at corporate level-Led teams to multiple safety and production records-Improved cost savings through cross departmental projects-Tested and implemented in-house production planning solution for batch anneal operations-Developed and implemented improved logistics flow in the three warehouses supporting Sheet Finishing Show less -Responsible for the safety, quality, and productivity of multiple production units and warehouses in Sheet Mill-Participated in safety, production, and inventory audits -Met or exceeded all metrics (KPI's) established at corporate level-Led teams to multiple safety and production records-Improved cost savings through cross departmental projects-Successfully completed USS Management Associate program - rotating through all operations from raw materials to finished coil (Completed Nov 2007). Show less

  • Operations Manager - Sheet Finishing

    Mar 2009 - Sept 2009

  • Operations Manager - Tubular Finishing

    Nov 2008 - Mar 2009

  • Operations Manager - Sheet Finishing

    Apr 2007 - Nov 2008
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  Walpole Inc

  Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

  Logistics Manager

  -Managed logistics for raw material movements supporting public utilities and manufacturing facilities throughout the Southeastern United States-Coordinated resources and personnel to produce a more effective and optimized operation-Established new contract business and expanded existing accounts-Provided data and reports to internal and external customers

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  AM/NS Calvert

  Apr 2011 - now

  -Develop and implement IT strategies and solutions that align with commercial and supply chain goals and objectives utilizing SAP IBP, PP/DS, SD, MM, and other technologies-Manage and oversee all IT projects related to commercial and supply chain management-Collaborate with internal and external shareholders to ensure smooth, seamless IT operations-Evaluate and optimize IT performance metrics and KPI's for supply chain management-Provide support and training to SAP commercial and supply chain team members-Provide oversight and guidance of SAP contractors and deliveries-Mentor SAP team members Show less -Work closely with developers to create and implement solutions in SAP Logistics Execution, Materials Management, & Sales and Distribution modules-Lead process improvement projects impacting Logistics, External Processing, Inventory Management, Sales, and Reporting using AGILE methodology-Manage applications and testing of new implementations and updates using SDLC methodologies-Train business users on new technologies, develop lessons and guides-Contribute system and process expertise towards operational expansion projects valued at nearly $1B-Participate in cost savings projects that yielded $6.9M in 2021, $7.5M in 2022, and $5.5M in 2023-Automate portions of the commercial, external processing, and logistics processes-Design and Implement new customer-facing reporting and document retention systems using SAP Fiori-Design and implement external processing debit system, forms, and correspondence reducing manual processes for multiple departments-Assist sister facilities with process and technology benchmarking, particularly with S/4HANA-Manage IT initiatives for Logistics and Sales areas, collect user requests, write development specifications, and map processes-Create ad hoc SAP queries, configuration, minor ABAP development, and interface monitoring-Advise business units on operational and technical processes-Advisor to senior leadership on company matters, employee engagement, and corporate culture Show less -Diagnose problems and develop/implement solutions in SAP Logistics Execution, Materials Management, & Sales and Distribution modules-Manage applications and testing of new implementations and updates-Develop complex reporting in SAP HANA using Web Intelligence and Business Objects-Took part in cost saving projects that yielded $3.08M in 2018, $5.1M in 2019, and $7.46M in 2020-Successfully implemented external transportation planning system to SAP, and in the process, streamlined and simplified existing logistics processes resulting in increased productivity and additional annual savings beyond project plan-Took part in development, testing, and conversion of SAP R/3 to S/4HANA, as well as, user training-Manage IT projects for Logistics and Sales initiatives, collect user requests, write development specifications, and map processes-Work closely with technical teams, internal & external, that are interconnected with supported SAP systems-Create ad hoc SAP queries, configuration, minor ABAP development, and interface monitoring-Advise business units on operational and technical processes-Advisor to senior leadership on company matters, employee engagement, and corporate culture Show less -Helped establish processes for External Logistics during construction phase of greenfield project (Formerly ThyssenKrupp Steel USA)-Collected and analyzed data from systems to generate various reports relevant to Supply Chain Management and Logistics-Regularly reported cost and performance measurements versus budgetary and operational targets (KPI's) to executive level management and others within the organization-Routinely met with service providers and review vendor performance-Worked across departments to improve various processes and provide guidance where needed-Served as supply chain and logistics process subject matter expert-Participated on transition team during facility sale from ThyssenKrupp Steel USA to ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel (AM/NS) Show less

  • Team Manager SAP Supply Chain (Information Technology)

    May 2024 - now

  • Senior Engineer SAP Functional Support

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Engineer III SAP Functional Support

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Lead Specialist SAP - Logistics

    May 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Lead Specialist, Business Control - External/Internal Logistics

    Apr 2011 - May 2015