Thiyabjeen Abdul Azeez
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Analytical professional with foundation in logistics and supply chain management, focused on coordinating complex operations and optimizing processes for efficiency gains. Communicates clearly across teams and adapts to changing priorities. Applies problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills across supply chain and procurement workflows.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certificate
7
7
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Country Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist
Avolta
King Khalid International Airport- Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
2024.11 - Current
- Built vendor relationships to strengthen negotiation during procurement activities.
- Reviewed market trends to support strategic purchasing decisions.
- Directed supply chain monitoring, coordinating logistics teams for customs clearance.
- Oversaw 4PL/5PL warehouse management for daily operations.
Purchasing Supply Chain Manager- Restaurant Chain
Shack Burger Restaurant
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2022.01 - 2024.10
- Managed procurement negotiations and supplier relationships for cost-effective sourcing strategies.
- Analysed market trends and pricing forecasts to steer purchasing decisions.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives and optimised supply chain to reduce disruptions.
Procurement & Logistics Manager- Projects
Konsept Centro-Outdesk Pvt Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2017.05 - 2022.09
- Owned purchasing requests by driving supplier contact, quotation review, and price negotiation.
- Accounted for contract-aligned purchase orders and payment processing completion.
- Directed supply chain monitoring, coordinating logistics teams for customs clearance.
- Oversaw 2PL/3PL warehouse management and controlled customer inquiry handling.
Logistics Coordinator - Fleet Operation
Hanco Car Rental - Al Talia International
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
2014.04 - 2016.08
- Oversee daily logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
- Track and analyze logistics KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
- Resolve logistics issues and implement solutions to improve efficiency, lead and develop a logistics team are to coordinate with customers to ensure their logistics needs are met.
Store Purchasing Agent - FMCG
The Co-Operative Food Group
London, UK
2012.01 - 2013.04
- Identifying and selecting products that align with the store's target market and brand image, placing orders and tracking logistics movement to ensure timely delivery.
- Monitoring inventory levels to avoid stockouts or overstocking. Staying updated on market trends and competitor activities, cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to reduce expenses.
Purchasing Assistant- FMCG
Best-One Food UK
London, UK
2007.01 - 2011.11
- Inputting purchase order information, and invoice details into the purchasing SAP system, creating and processing purchase orders, tracking logistic order status, and resolving discrepancies.
- Responding to inquiries, resolving issues assisting with inventory control and tracking stock levels, preparing purchase reports and maintaining purchasing records
Education
Professional Diploma-Shipping & Logistics - International Shipping & Logistics
Institute of Shipping & Logistics
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2018.01 - 2019.12
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Kingston College of IT & Management
London, UK 2008.01 - 2012.01
Professional - Supply Chain Analyst
IMC instititue
Abu Dhabi, UAE 2025.01 - 2026.01
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Customs and freight management
- Financial acumen
- Problem-solving and communication
- Leadership skills
- Quality assurance standards
- Demand forecasting
- Price and contract negotiation
- Purchase order management
- Foodservice ERP systems
- Logistics and warehouse management
- Risk management strategies
- Performance tracking techniques
Certification
- Association for Supply Chain Management - ASCM- Member USA.
- Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport-CILT- Member UK
- Supply Chain Partners-Global Member
- CPD Certified- Supply Chain Management and Capacity Planning
- CPD Certified- Mastering Supply Chain and Logistics management
- CPD Certified- Effective Process for Sourcing Purchasing
- CPD Certified- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- CPD Certified- Managerial Economics- Cost Theory
LANGUAGES
English - Native
Arabic - Elementary
Timeline
Professional - Supply Chain Analyst
IMC instititue
2025.01 - 2026.01
Country Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist
Avolta
2024.11 - Current
Purchasing Supply Chain Manager- Restaurant Chain
Shack Burger Restaurant
2022.01 - 2024.10
Professional Diploma-Shipping & Logistics - International Shipping & Logistics
Institute of Shipping & Logistics
2018.01 - 2019.12
Procurement & Logistics Manager- Projects
Konsept Centro-Outdesk Pvt Ltd
2017.05 - 2022.09
Logistics Coordinator - Fleet Operation
Hanco Car Rental - Al Talia International
2014.04 - 2016.08
Store Purchasing Agent - FMCG
The Co-Operative Food Group
2012.01 - 2013.04
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Kingston College of IT & Management
2008.01 - 2012.01
Purchasing Assistant- FMCG
Best-One Food UK
2007.01 - 2011.11
PROJECTS
Successfully Completed German NOLTE Kitchen Project -Iconic Galaxy Apartment(513 units) 2021., Successfully Completed 121 Residency Projects- Supplied Nolte Kitchens (German), Tiles (China & Spain), Faucets (Turkey), Bathroom (Turkey) accessories., SABIC Annual Stakeholders Gathering - Yabun Royal Commission -Fleet Arrangement -2018, American President visit to Riyadh - Fleet arrangement & Service -2017, Ambassador For The Co-op Food Values & Loyalty card program -2013, Customer help desk for transportation- London Olympic 2012