Jaffer Ali (APICS-CSCP)

Experience

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  Anna University

  Jun 2002 - Aug 2002

  Sr. Examination Officer - Counselling Board

  *The counselling session will get commenced through online mode. After login through website, candidates will have to enter their user ID & password to download their call letter. Qualified candidates will get seats on their marks obtained in the examination based on merit list & entrance examination.* Authority organizes TNEA 2002 counselling procedure for shortlisted candidates only. The counselling process is organized through online mode. Authority has prepared a rank list as per the marks obtained in the qualifying exam. Students are able to participate in the TNEA 2002 counselling process according to their rank.It will be a single window counselling process. Candidates must have to download call letter via online mode to participate in the counselling. The counselling process comprise of various steps like fee payment, document verification, seat allotment, etc. Counselling is organized category wise (Vocational, Differently Abled & General). Show less

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  Hotel Paris International

  Sept 2002 - Jul 2004

  Senior Account Executive

  Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting departmentConduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenanceAnalyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the CFO’s attentionReview all inter-company transactions and generate invoices as necessaryReconcile balance sheet accountsDelegate financial responsibilities to accounting teamCoordinate semi-annual audits and assist CFO with conducting auditsConduct regular ledger maintenance Show less

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  A D S Jewellery & Diamonds Groups, Malaysia

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2009

  Senior Accountant with Administrator

  Responsibilities and tasks I carry out with minimal supervision and can say that I am definitely a self-starter and where I see a need for something to be done, I will attempt to do it. I work well with my fellow team members and carry out my tasks without my Manager needing to follow my progress by the minute.

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  Saudi Oger Ltd.

  Aug 2009 - Jan 2015

  Procurement Specialist (KAUST Project)

  Computer, Customer Support, Database Management, Documentation, Driving, Emailing, Engineering, Fabrication, Finishing, Follows Specifications, Grinding, Hardware, Implementation, Infrastructure, Languages, Operations, Photography, Product Reliability, Proficiency, Project Management, Programming, Quality Control, Quantitative Research, Present Reports, Refinishing, Remodeling, Repairing, Reporting, Security, Servers, Storage.

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  KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2021

  Procurement-Material Resources Planner(Sr. Buyer)Supply Chain Services - KAUST Warehouse Operations

  •Daily stocks check through whole Updated Inventory list •MRP run (weekly) •POs expediting •Prepare and upload CWH stock list on portal (DAILY) •Activate / de-activate items on SciQuest •Weekly stock equipment monitoring report •Weekly MRP (items) ordering report to stock team •Monthly MRP report •Respond researchers inquires •Send ( periodically) reminder email to the end users for the return of empty gas cylinders •Process and issue POs for warehouse stock and non-stock items •Create material master for warehouse stock items and Research Asset / Equipment in SAP •Obtain quotations by sending requests for quotation to the suppliers •Coordinate with warehouse team members for follow ups and updates •Update daily Chemical Warehouse stock inventory list on portal •Prepare weekly and monthly MRP reports •Assist and respond researcher’s queries •Orders expediting by following up with the vendor, freight forwarder and customs clearance team •Follow up and close PO discrepancy reports •Upload images of stock items on Catalog •Registration and activation of stock materials on SciQuest catalog •Monitor stock consumption and deliveries of Dry ice and gas cylinders Show less

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  RedSea

  May 2022 - Sept 2023

  Project Procurement Officer - Silal Project

  Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders. Ensuring materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient. Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production. Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc. Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends. Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products. Liaising with customers, suppliers, and distributors. Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations. Preparing cost estimates and performance reports Show less

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  Veggitech

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Procurement and Logistics Officer - (Sourcing-Negotiation-Contracting)

  Responsibilities• Review Purchase Request (PR) and Scope of Work (SOW) specifications with requesters and end-users to ensure accuracy and completeness with regards to acquisition and technical applications• Lead pre-bid Requirements and prepare and send Invitations to Tender, Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quotations (RFQ) to vendors, E Sourcing and E Auctions along with Preparing of technical and commercial evaluations.• Responsible for contractual instruments including Purchase Orders (POs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), Service Maintenance Agreements (SMA) and contracts with all required documents and information for management approval and award.• Accomplish procurement and contract administration duties during vendor execution including but not limited to the follow-up on deliveries of goods and services, coordinating & resolving non-conformances (returns, shortages, Delay in deliveries and quality issues), preparing expediting/penalty reports as per the company policy and vendor's payment, and maintaining good end user relationships.• Develop new vendors, obtain pricing information, and conduct market surveys for proposal development and management initiatives.• Responsible for ensuring timely turnaround of approved PR’s into PO.• Assist store team for Maintaining Inventory Levels and Materials on a regular basis.• Ensure all procurement activity and documentation is compliant with procurements SOP’s• Support other employees of the Contracts and Procurement Department in fulfilling their roles.• Delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities as required.• Prepare required documents and coordinate with the Security section to obtain gate pass approval for vendors.• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company documents.• Support procurement audits and be available to assist in all inspections and reviews.• Develop the use of best practices and tools for execution and management of workload as appropriate. Show less

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  Confidential

  Feb 2024 - now

  Procurement Manager

  - Recommendation and implementation of the procurement best practices within on going Projects,- Identification of key areas of issues, problems and formation of the strategies- Participated in scrum meetings and sprint planning sessions for Agile initiatives, adding and updating successful stories and comments as necessary to the storyboard or backlog.- Using different levels of comprehension sessions, requirements for use case scenarios were developed.- Developed business cases, presentations, and reports for top management using independent deep-dive analysis for specific procurement business situations.- Deep dive on the spend analysis and providing appropriate decisions to the top management.- Moved couple of agile initiatives ahead to deliver result which was backlog (i.e., sustainable initiatives Heavy Section Energy consulting and innovative solar technology solutions for businesses, communities, and industries.) - Procurement knowledge sharing, coaching assistance in a subject-matter expert queue, encouraging greater understanding among teams.- Digitalization of the services to standardize, ultimate goal to reach automated process within the procurement to fulfil the requirement of various projects,- Actively involved in digitalization projects and technology oriented process which is not limited to business process.- Introduction of artificial intelligence into the procurement process, starting from chatGPT. Show less