SALMAN SHAHID
KSA/Riyadh: +966547804472
E-mail salman9280@hotmail.com
D.O.B: 9th Feb, 1980
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Note: Transferable Visa/Iqama
OBJECTIVE
An intrapreneur within an organization and an entrepreneur without, I define myself as an ardent
student of Business Management eager to learn from the best in the industry. Years of meticulous
Supply Chain & Business Management experience in multiple sectors has earned me Senior
Business Management positions in leading organizations. Working in progressive reputed
organization(s) with responsibilities including specialties like Sales, Business Development,
Budgeting, Problem solving, Planning, organizing and developing new business goals & targets.
To secure a Supply Chain Management position in a progressive organization that would
give me the opportunities to utilize my experience, develop new skills and expand my knowledge
and capabilities. To lead through new creative initiatives and plans to ensure objectives are met
and success measured.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIE NCE
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Core Project cycle includes:
1. Commodity Categorization, planning, procurement, Inventory Management & SOP's
optimization.
2. Planning, Forecasting, Sourcing, Vender Selection & Performance Management.
3. Inventory Management & Optimization, warehouse management & SOP's, setting up
inventory replenishment cycles.
4. Detailed analysis of SKU's to develop forecast plan, replenishment cycle time,
consumption levels along with Min & Max levels.
5. Developing effective Category Buying SOP’s, International Sourcing & Vendor
Management procedures.
6. Devising procedures to improve Supply Chain/Logistics Budgeting & Product costing.
7. Implementation of Lean and Six Sigma Integration for efficient performance.
8. Re-Engineered Supply Chain Procedures based on Total Cost of Ownership.
9. Re-Structured B2B & B2C Business Contract Procedures and Logistics Mechanism.
10. Logistics and Warehousing course of action planning & execution.
11. Training & Development of business & merchandizing teams.
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SUMMARY: Heading Supply Chain & Procurement Division with focus on Product
Categorization, International Sourcing, Restructuring Department Hierarchy, Product
Strategies, Procedures & SOP to attain effectiveness in business planning, Distribution,
Logistics & Channel Management along with key accounts management.
Managing large portfolios of different retail brands and developing appropriate strategies for
each.
Develop and manipulate contingency plans by working alongside national accounts team to
translate customer insight into strategies which drive performance.
Restructured the commodity forecasting procedure to achieve enhanced profitability level in
accordance with organizational objectives.
Revamp overall business supply chain & vendor management procedures.
Monitor & initiate business plans for Tender and Institutional business.
Conduct product development surveys by maintaining high coordination with international &
local markets by observing competitors strategies to identify new demand from consumer
market which would result in market expansion.
Global sourcing, integration & planning for 150 SKU’s.
(Note: Regular planned visits to potential international fairs like: ANUGA Germany, SIAL,
Canton Fair China, Gulf Food Dubai, Thai Fex Thailand, Printing & Packaging Hong Kong )
Team leader for devising promotion & sales plans including Business Relationship
Management with Supplier as well as potential clients.
Integration of Retail division, devising product development strategies in coordination with
yearly sales & marketing plan to improve organization brand image.
Apr 15 – Dec 15
Taj Food Co
Supply Chain &
Planning Manager
(GCC)
(8-9 Months Project)
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Jun 12 – Jan 15
Khalid Alderea Est
(KSA FMCG Industry)
Supply Chain &
Procurement
Manager
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June 11–May 12
IIL – (International
Industries Ltd)
Business Solutions
Consultant ( Part Time )
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Feb 09 – May 12
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National Logistics
Cell (NLC)
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Business Operations
Manager
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Feb 07 – Jan 09
Trade Development
Authority of Pakistan
(TDAP)
Deputy Project Manager
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April 03 – Dec 06
Solid Edge (ITC)
Assistant Supply
Chain Manager
Sep 00 –Mar 03
Paramount
Resources
(MALAYSIA)
Project Analyst
Analyze, Plan & Execute improved business operational model in coordination with business
development initiatives.
Re-Defining SOP’s & Re-Structuring of departmental hierarchy along with training &
development of the team members.
Exploring new ventures to further enhance business activities & initiatives.
Liaison with government & semi-government organizations in terms of exploring new
business development.
Develop and manipulate contingency plans to overcome risk factors.
Devise region specific tactics to support organizational business objectives.
Planning & implementation of sales efficiency mechanism to improve sales activities for
Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional business.
Conduct product development surveys by maintaining high coordination with potential
clients and observe competitors strategies and identify new demand of consumers which
would result in market expansion.
Heading Supply Chain & Procurement Operations and acting as a bridge between the higher
management and the Middle to plan and execute SOP’s operation level members.
Developing effective Strategies to identify, instrument and deploy sustainable Supply Chain
operational procedures within and across organization.
Key member in Product Categorization & Re-engineering Supply Chain SOP’s.
Standardization and streamlining to improve company’s brand image by developing
campaigns based on strategic goals.
Maintain good contacts with patrons in the region and generate business activities by
exploiting emerging projects.
Scrutinize regional dynamics in order to keep the organizational tactics aligned.
Execute and operate hired mechanical contracts.
Handling contracts for Hired Mechanical Transport to facilitate bulk container transportation
of ATT (Afghan Transit Trade).
Planning and scheduling business enhancement plans for multinational oil companies
including British Petroleum, Bosicor, Pakistan Petroleum Limited etc.
Formation of Sectoral Committees for Commodity Sector / Industries of Pakistan by
overseeing a team of analyst.
Re-engineering of business processes for new emerging business sectors.
Marketing research analysis for new products and market development.
Project officer for ‘Business Model & Product Categorization strategies’ for trade facilitation.
Formation of International Marketing Research Division to enhance commodity market.
Product Manager for EU market to coordinate with Trade Missions Abroad as well as
Foreign Chamber’s of Commerce.
Setting up of the Project Action Plan & Schedules to monitor, International Marketing of
the Project and to co-ordinate with the foreign Trade Divisions. In addition, time to time I
get engaged in assisting Trade Policy initiatives.
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Heading, planning, organizing and directing the business supply chain activities.
Development of Vendors & Distribution Channels for FMCG goods.
Managing key accounts by providing guidance & training to sales & marketing team.
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System consultant for corporate projects.
Training programs for organization network team.
Briefings & Corporate projects coordination.
Bridging between client & management team.
Project budgeting.
Requirement analysis/planning.
Project execution & implementation.
Controlling the business strategic functions by devising effective strategies.
Business acumen & Cost centre management.
International business planning & execution.
Developing strategic collaboration with commodity market vendors.
Forecasting & Budgeting with respect to Market Analysis.
Automation of organizational procedures by Re-Engineering of business process
applications.
SKILLS
Management:
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IT Tools:
Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Team oriented with strong leadership skills
Ability to work under pressure
Problem Solver.
Initiator and holistic Planner & Scheduler.
Tremendous time & risk management skills.
Microsoft Office, Visio Professional, Macromedia Director.
Interests:
Exploring new locations & ventures by Travelling, Swimming, Squash etc.
EDUCATION
Sep 03-July 06 IQRA University (IU)
MBA in “ Supply Chain Management’
Sep 99 – Jun 02 Stafford Shire University (Malaysia)
BS(Hons) in Computing
Upper Class Honors : 1st Division
1996 - 1998
D.H.A Degree College
Intermediate / High School
1994 - 1996
Pakistan Air force College Karachi
Matriculation
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Mar 09-Jun 09 CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport-UK)
Diploma in Logistics & Transportation Management
Chartered Member of Institute of Logistics (UK)
Apr 09-Apr 09 CBI (Rotterdam/The Netherlands)
FAMExx (Export/Import Management Training )
Jan 04-Sep 04 PHMA Institute (Diploma & Certification)
“Apparel Factory Management”
2000 - 2001
Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology-Malaysia
Higher Diploma in Computer Systems
1998 - 1999
Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology-Pakistan
Diploma in Computing & IT
Nov 98 -Jan 99
Noor College
E-Commerce Certification
Apr 96 -Jun 96
Fauji Foundation Welfare Division
“Leadership Training Project”