Zeeshan Ali

Experience

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  Trillium Information Security Systems

  Dec 2015 - Jul 2019

  • Operated Kaspersky Order Management System.• Coordinated for ‘Proof of Deliveries’ and Issuing License keys.• Provided service level agreement (SLA’s) / contracts to relevant parties.• Created a liaison on purchase activities for reputed ICT brands : IBM, Kaspersky, Gemalto, Solarwinds, Huawei, Forcepoint, Titania, Acunetix and Arcserve. • Assisted top management in day-to-day operations of the organization.• Managed internal and external stakeholder relations.• Prepared and maintained operations documents and reports.• Monitored and evaluated progress toward operational and customer-oriented goals.

  • Procurement Operations Executive

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Operations Coordinator

    Dec 2015 - Jan 2017
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  Thrasio

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2022

  HIGHLIGHTS:• Managing purchases for the diversified brand portfolio (63 brands) with YTD spent of $300M.• Overseeing buying ops for 5 major brand categories having 2000+ SKU’s, 5 Markets (US/UK/CA/ EU/JP) and 200+ global suppliers’ network. [categories: sports/outdoor/health wellness/personal care/pets]• Developed a great team of 5 buyers from scratch and leading them passionately in a fast paced never settling environment which helped to support company growth.LEADING PURCHASING ACTIVITIES:• Ensuring the portfolio of suppliers is managed by the buyers in compliance with: 1. Supply agreement terms 2. Packaging requirements 3. Product quality 4. Trade compliance 5. Committed ERD's 6. Production capacity• Ensuring the maintenance of product and suppliers’ databases including: 1. Lead time 2. Minimum order quantities 3. Packaging info 4. Product Specs (Weight and volume) 5. Price lists 6. Catalog• Building effective communication and collaborating closely cross functional, internal, and external with relevant stakeholders.• Reviewing the accuracy and existence of backup documentation files including in NetSuite of the portfolio transactions.• Maintaining good filling system in accordance with the company policies and standard procedures.• Conducting regular supplier evaluations and ensure collaborative relationship including identification of opportunities for cost savings.• Leading process improvement special projects as assigned.TEAM MANAGEMENT:• Managing and developing a team of buyers.• Overseeing the day to day purchasing activities (Approving PO's, Payments, Shipping documents)• Serving as backup to the lead buyers including creating, reviewing, processing, and issuing orders with suppliers. Show less LEADING SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:• Managing the supplier data base and updating all changes in a timely manner.• Negotiating cost and lead times to support demand plans.• Maintaining a collaborative relationship with the supplier to navigate any issues or challenges.• Collecting and maintaining a database of supplier specific pricing, packaging, product catalogue, activities, production capacity, lead times and all relevant information.MANAGING THE PURCHASING PROCESS: • Creating Purchase Orders in NetSuite and monitor order progress. • Managing the production plan ready dates closely with the supplier to ensure delivery as per the agreed timeline. • Reviewing inventory gaps as purchasing plans from the planning team for the new orders, also expediting, cancelling existing order. • Ensuring all requirements for shipping documents and invoicing are met and PO receipts are entered in the system in a timely manner. • Communicating any delays, issues, challenges and update the ready to ship dates to all relevant stakeholders. • Maintaining a filling system for backup documentation including in the ERP. • Identifying opportunities to improve communication and process improvement to share with the purchasing manager.• Building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders including due-diligence/planning/logistics and omni-channel fulfilment teams. Show less • Managed purchase & logistics activities of 500 SKUs (10 brands) for US, UK and DE markets.• Prepared supplier performance analysis based on price, delivery time, quality.• Developed and maintained good vendor/supplier relations.• Kept close coordination with suppliers for issuing purchase orders, payment processing, quality inspection checks.• Coordinated on production plans based on replenishment needs and ensuring all requirements are met by suppliers.• Kept ERP (Oracle NetSuite) up-to-date with all events, documentation and data.• Coordinated with 3PLs in US, UK, DE for all inbound shipments.• Recorded and collected all documentation to maintain directory for Audit purposes.• Communicated, recorded and updated accurately and timely ERD’s to all relevant stakeholders.• Coordinated with the freight forwarders, shipping agents, customs clearance agents, shipments pickups, quotes, cross border transportation and customs clearance until delivered to Amazon or other designated destination globally. Show less

  • Team Lead Buying

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Senior Buyer

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Purchasing & Global Logistics Specialist

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2020
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  WETHEBRANDS_

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  Purchasing & Global Logistics Manager

  WE-THE-BRANDS_ is a technology-driven e-commerce company that buys, grows and operates Amazon businesses.Key Highlights: • Playing a significant role in reducing COGS through purchase price reduction and controlling freight costs. • Achieved total cost saving worth $80000 for quarterly ordering cycle through relationship building, trust and negotiations. • Maintaining optimum inventory levels to save business from lost revenue scenarios through proactive ordering approach and minimizing OOS situations. Show less

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  Moonshot Brands

  Mar 2023 - now

  Supply Chain Manager

  Moonshot Brands acquires and grows profitable e-commerce businesses.Key Functions: • Playing a key role in supply chain strategy – using internal and third party tools to analyze sales trends and inventory needs.• Developing and constantly improving supply chain and logistics processes.• Daily management of all aspects of the company’s supply chain for all brands/accounts.• Overseeing the sourcing and inventory management operations.