Hussain Ali Raza
Supply Chain Specialist
Riyadh
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Specialist with an MBA in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Expertise in managing end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, order to cash, logistics coordination, and inventory management. Proven track record of optimizing operations, reducing costs, and enhancing quality through data-driven solutions. Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, purchase order management, shipment tracking, and vendor relationship management. Committed to driving operational excellence and delivering innovative supply chain solutions that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
ASCEND SOLUTIONS LIMITED
04.2021 - Current
- Executed tasks across Order to Cash, Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain processes to ensure operational efficiency.
- Created and managed Purchase Orders in SAP, ensuring high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to define procurement needs, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
- Managed full lifecycle of Purchase Orders, including ETA tracking and overseeing Letter of Credit (LC) issuance and payments.
- Facilitated product registration in the Saber portal, ensuring compliance with regulations and working with Certification Bodies.
- Coordinated international shipments, ensuring compliance with import documentation and formalities.
- Ensured timely delivery of shipments through effective logistics and operational management.
- Managed backlog data, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Collaborated with project managers, technicians, customer service, and sales teams to plan and execute supply chain processes.
- Negotiated and managed purchase orders based on quotations and technical specifications, ensuring data accuracy.
- Coordinated local deliveries, guiding warehouse and logistics teams to ensure proper documentation and smooth execution.
- Applied supply chain excellence in consulting projects related to construction, office furnishing, and command centers.
- Implemented supply chain best practices, contributing to the success of various projects.
- Procured local and international items for construction projects, conducting competitive procurement analysis.
- Reported on quarterly and annual supply chain performance to track progress and meet targets.
- Managed material forecasting and order management for timely procurement and inventory control.
- Utilized the NUPCO portal for ASN booking, order tracking, and execution within health sector procurement.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
01.2017 - 01.2020
Skills
Operational Logistics Coordination
Cross-Functional Project Management
Operational Efficiency Management
Demand Planning and Forecasting
Procurement Management
Supply Chain Optimization
Vendor Relationship Management
Inventory Management
Contract Negotiation
SAP (or relevant ERP systems)
Project Scheduling
Cost Reduction Strategies
Risk Management
Data Analysis and Decision Making
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE), ZSSGB121149064
Timeline
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE), ZSSGB121149064
11-2023
SCOR Training
10-2023
Project Mangement among Multiple Organizations with Trello
08-2023
Supply Chain Specialist
ASCEND SOLUTIONS LIMITED
04.2021 - Current
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
01.2017 - 01.2020