Golf
Saroosh Bhatti
Supply Chian
KARACHI
SINDH
Summary
To build my career and add value in a reputable dynamic and a growth- oriented organization and ensure that the Supply chain functions are effectively and efficiently managed in support of the evolving needs of the business.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Commercial Director
LU’ Continental Biscuits, JV Mondelez
Karachi
06.2008 - Current
- Procurement and Sourcing of Packaging and Raw material (Direct material)
- Planning of Raw and Packaging material
- Maintain department KPI and annual objectives
- Responsible of 55 Ml $ budget of direct materials
- Procure and manage 200 Ml $ budget on capex roughly
- Maintain brands GP (Gross Profit) and overall cost
- Responsible for procurement of any kind of Machinery and spare parts
- Head productivity projects and implement every year for more efficiency
- Prepare Annual and quarterly budget for Commercial department
- Monitor & control approved budget or LE quarterly
- Forward booking and establish contract for major commodities and packaging (Sugar, Fats, Coco, Films, boxes, flavors)
- Commodity Analysis for effective Buying
- Involved with Mondelez Global Purchasing Team to achieve shared initiatives in supplier rationalization, pricing and annual deals
- All project Squeeze initiatives planned along with Marketing and PD
- Supplier Analysis / Performance and Approvals
- Risk assessment and contingency plans to ensure continuity of Supplies
- Procurement of Indirect material (Promotional items, Admin related, Stationary and factory spare parts)
- Logistics of Raw, Packaging and Finish goods
- Transporters contract making
- Set reporting Team Annual performance, KPI and Objectives.
- Developed strategic initiatives based upon company objectives aimed at accelerating growth.
- Provided extensive leadership by effectively communicating strategic goals and plans.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
Deputy Manager
Tetley Tea
04.2004 - 06.2008
- Also worked with ‘Colgate Palmolive’ for brand like Colgate, Max bar, Palmolive soup, Colgate herbal, Express powder, Bonus detergent, Brite total, Protex soup and Sparkle
- Purchasing, sourcing & supplier development for packaging, marketing and factory technical purchases:
- Supplier evaluation and selection
- Ensure negotiation of the optimal mix of price, MOQ, product quality and service – which are to be the subject of ongoing monitoring, review and challenge
- Ensure materials are ordered and delivered on time
- Stocks should be at the necessary level i.e
- In place to meet production requirements yet not excessive
- Formulate policies setting out optimal levels of stockholding
- Working with the QA manager to agree quality standards and material specifications
- Ensure that quality is monitored and any necessary remedial action taken
- Developed appropriate supplier metrics that enable ongoing evaluation of supplier performance
- Developed a solid understanding of supplier inputs, processes, activities and cost drivers
- Liaise with the Brand Team for the development and cost-effective sourcing of advertising & promotional items such as posters, buntings, bill board branding, leaflets, key chains, wall clocks, pens etc
- Monitor & control gift branding, quality and dispatches
- Packaging development and business improvement projects:
- Working with manufacturing, marketing and external suppliers to identify suitable projects that reduce cost, increase service levels and add greater value to consumers
- Including cost rationalization, new SKUs and new formats
- Managing development projects ensuring effective co-ordination with manufacturing, marketing and external supplier so as to meet all parameters of cost, quality and timeliness
- Market analysis for the sourcing of new cost-effective materials and technologies for the advancement of the business
- Forecasting:
- Own the process and ensure its efficient and effective operation
- Generate material planning for all SKU’s
- Use MRP to generate buying plan
- Managing pre-coordination meetings and ensure that they add value to the business
- Receive forecast from sales and marketing, and then review and challenge its integrity and bases
- Provide monthly dispatch requirements to factory by zone by week
- Work with Manufacturing to construct production plans and schedules
- Reporting and management of KPIs for procurement and logistics:
- Work with Finance to develop appropriate KPIs and targeted standards (to include inventory levels, buying efficiencies, material write-offs, supplier performance etc)
- Ensure the effective monitoring, management and reporting of KPIs
- Business processes:
- Own the processes impacting procurement, logistics and the supply chain
- Devised and implement continuing improvements to these processes
- Documented procurement processes that highlighted information, documentation and monetary flows and accountabilities.
Executive Export Officer
Nagina Cotton Mills (pvt) ltd
01.2002 - 03.2004
- Logistics and supply chain of cotton yarn
- Finished good stocks planning and dispatch
- Generating all sales forecast, documentation, purchase orders, sales trend, days cover
- Coordinating with sales, labor, production, store and dispatch departments
- Purchasing of local spare parts material
- Keeping store inventories of spare parts for constant supply to production.
Internee
Novartis” Pharmaceuticals (pvt) ltd
Karachi
01.1998 - 01.1999
Education
MBA - Marketing
Institute of Business Administration (Sindh University)
01.1999 - 01.2000
BBA - Marketing
Institute of Business Administration (Sindh University)
01.1996 - 03.1999
LL.B - law
Sindh Law College
Hyderabad 01.1999 - 03.2002
Skills
COMPUTER SKILLSComputer Fundamentals (Win 95/98) Transcript No 2427936MS Word, MS Power Point, Ms Excel (Certified from ICT)C (object oriented programming)Well versed with Internet operations and web designing
Written and verbal communication
Talent recruiting
Team Building
Forecasting
Schedule Management
Accomplishments
- Supply Chain Management (June, 2015)
- LUMS - Lahore University of Management Sciences
- Supplier Audit (June, 2010)
- Conducted by Kraft Foods in Cairo
- Regional Purchasing (May, 2009)
- Conducted by Kraft Foods in Cairo
- Negotiation Skills (November, 2008)
- LUMS - Lahore University of Management Sciences
- Smart Purchasing Skills (September, 2005)
- PSTD – Pakistan Society for Training and Development.
Certification
Supply Chain Management
Interests
Pool
Swimming
Bicycling
Timeline
Supply Chain Management
06-2015
Supplier Audit
06-2010
Regional Purchasing
05-2009
Negotiation Skills
11-2008
Commercial Director
LU’ Continental Biscuits, JV Mondelez
06.2008 - Current
Smart Purchasing Skills
06-2005
Deputy Manager
Tetley Tea
04.2004 - 06.2008
Executive Export Officer
Nagina Cotton Mills (pvt) ltd
01.2002 - 03.2004
MBA - Marketing
Institute of Business Administration (Sindh University)
01.1999 - 01.2000
LL.B - law
Sindh Law College
01.1999 - 03.2002
Internee
Novartis” Pharmaceuticals (pvt) ltd
01.1998 - 01.1999
BBA - Marketing
Institute of Business Administration (Sindh University)
01.1996 - 03.1999