Alireza AkbariZare

Experience

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  Novartis

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

  Supply Chain and Project Planner

  Oversaw supply planning for 90+ pharmaceutical SKUs, driving forecasting based on market demand evaluation, and contributed to localization projects.Key Responsibilities:• Developed monthly demand forecasts based on market trends & historical data.• Managed purchase orders and supply planning.• Ensured stock availability at distributor levels.• Oversaw GMP-compliant localization projects.Achievements:• Improved forecast accuracy by 85% with monthly rolling forecasts.• Maintained 95% stock availability through proactive inventory planning.• Increased inventory accuracy to 95% at distributor levels.• Led localization of Voltaren, Cataflam, Diovan, and Exforge. Show less

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  Bayer

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2019

  Supply Chain Planner

  Led supply chain operations for a leading pharmaceutical company, translating forecasts into monthly production and supply plans for imports from Germany.Key Responsibilities:• Led demand forecasting & supply planning via monthly rolling forecast meetings.• Coordinated order placement & payment processes with finance and 3PLs.• Collaborated with local distributors to prevent stockouts at pharmacy levels.• Collaborated with local distributors to prevent stockouts at pharmacy levels.Achievements:• Improved forecast accuracy to 80% for new products & 95% for established ones.• Increased stock availability to 90% through improved forecasting & inventory management.• Achieved 98% inventory accuracy with streamlined distributor coordination.• Planned shipments to ensure on-time product delivery to DCs. Show less

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  Kardiss Construction Group

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2024

  Demand and supply Planner

  Led demand forecasting and supply planning for construction-related products, ensuring alignment with project requirements and market trends. Collaborated with sourcing & procurement teams for material planning.Key Responsibilities:• Analyzed market demand using historical data and S&OP planning.• Placed orders based on confirmed forecasts and project needs.• Implemented ABC XYZ categorization and inventory strategies (ROP & MRP).• Coordinated with third-party logistics & suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.Achievements:• Increased forecast accuracy to 95% through a rolling forecast model.• Reduced project delays & material shortages by 10%, improving inventory accuracy to 98%.• Achieved 95% On-Time Delivery (OTD) and reduced obsolete materials to 3%. Show less