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Supply Chain and Administrative Specialist
Zarreen Ajmal
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Heston, United Kingdom
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am a highly motivated, ambitious and adaptable person with broad work experience which has enabled me to provide high quality work.
A number of transferable skills are mentioned below:
1) Strong Administration Skills
2) Good problem solver: identifying and resolving
3) Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting strict deadlines
4) Quick at learning new skills, systems and software
5) Ability to use own initiative and contribute as a team
6) Strong practical and positive “can do” approach in planning and organising
7) Using my own initiative to prioritise workload.
8) Confident and effective communicator verbally and in writing with people at all levels.
9) Ability to multi-task and handle a number of projects simultaneously
I have listed below my transferable skills, however, I could also offer the following as part of my knowledge:
1) Importing: I can classify my own products using the Harmonised Tariff Guide
2) Logistics: I have experience of using freight forwarders and logistics companies and can negotiate competitive transport rates.
3) EDI – Electronic Data Interchange (On-boarding suppliers to use electronic transmission of Invoices and ensuring Orders are transmitted to suppliers).
4) Creating purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
5) Managing vendors and vendor relationships
6) Sourcing products and specialist equipment
7) Dealing with large organisations global brands and Government Agencies: Estee Lauder; L’Oreal; MAC; Procter & Gamble; Bacardi; Coca Cola; Diageo; Lego; Pandora; DKNY; Chanel; Mac; BAT International; Imperial Tobacco; Nestle; Mars; Hasbro; HMRC; Animal Planet & Health Agency. less
A number of transferable skills are mentioned below:
1) Strong Administration Skills
2) Good problem solver: identifying and resolving
3) Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting strict deadlines
4) Quick at learning new skills, systems and software
5) Ability to use own initiative and contribute as a team
6) Strong practical and positive “can do” approach in planning and organising
7) Using my own initiative to prioritise workload.
8) Confident and effective communicator verbally and in writing with people at all levels.
9) Ability to multi-task and handle a number of projects simultaneously
I have listed below my transferable skills, however, I could also offer the following as part of my knowledge:
1) Importing: I can classify my own products using the Harmonised Tariff Guide
2) Logistics: I have experience of using freight forwarders and logistics companies and can negotiate competitive transport rates.
3) EDI – Electronic Data Interchange (On-boarding suppliers to use electronic transmission of Invoices and ensuring Orders are transmitted to suppliers).
4) Creating purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
5) Managing vendors and vendor relationships
6) Sourcing products and specialist equipment
7) Dealing with large organisations global brands and Government Agencies: Estee Lauder; L’Oreal; MAC; Procter & Gamble; Bacardi; Coca Cola; Diageo; Lego; Pandora; DKNY; Chanel; Mac; BAT International; Imperial Tobacco; Nestle; Mars; Hasbro; HMRC; Animal Planet & Health Agency. less
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2018 - ?
job
Supply Planner (EMEA)
Targus.
• Managing over 500 SKUs and stock levels across 3 categories (UK and EMEA)
• Raising Purchase Orders and action order changes on ERP system to reflect customer demand and in- line with forecasts and previous sales history, including forward planning
• Communications with suppliers in the Far East; Middle East; Australia and Africa
• Planning for seasonality and supplier holidays such as Chinese New Year
• Working with Customers, Commercial; Sales team and Supply Chain to improve forecast accuracy
• Lead and maintain S&OP processes to drive improvements and efficiencies in Supply Chain operations and establish procedures to ensure regional compliance to the processes.
• Undertake complex planning for promotional activity, campaigns and new product launches
• Raising Purchase Orders and action order changes on ERP system to reflect customer demand and in- line with forecasts and previous sales history, including forward planning
• Communications with suppliers in the Far East; Middle East; Australia and Africa
• Planning for seasonality and supplier holidays such as Chinese New Year
• Working with Customers, Commercial; Sales team and Supply Chain to improve forecast accuracy
• Lead and maintain S&OP processes to drive improvements and efficiencies in Supply Chain operations and establish procedures to ensure regional compliance to the processes.
• Undertake complex planning for promotional activity, campaigns and new product launches
Operations, ERP, Sales, Compliance, Forecast, Processes
2011 - 2018
job
Customs Compliance Specialist
World Duty Free Ltd.
• Owning and managing vendor relationships for delivery of goods; Duty-suspended goods and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Dealing with UK and Global suppliers on a regular basis such as Estee Lauder; L'Oreal; MAC; Procter & Gamble; Bacardi; Coca Cola; Diageo; Lego; Pandora; DKNY; Chanel; Mac; BAT International; Imperial Tobacco; Nestle; Mars; Ferrero, Hasbro; HTI Toys; WOW Toys; Keel Toys and many Souvenir Suppliers.
• In charge of determining the commodity code classification of new products using the Trade Tariff. Classification Journal according to General Rules of Interpretation for High Value Products.
• Maintain familiarity with international trade compliance regulations, developments, and changes such as CPNP (EU) Regulations and consulting with suppliers to ensure they are complying with appropriate legislation.
• Completing applications for re-export and import for Alligator Watches and Orchid Oil. (Liaising with Wildlife licensing department for import applications that come under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
• In charge of Freight Forwarder selection; Freight rates and shipping requests and also as arranging agents for customs clearance.
December 2010 - Jan 2011: Actively seeking work
• In charge of determining the commodity code classification of new products using the Trade Tariff. Classification Journal according to General Rules of Interpretation for High Value Products.
• Maintain familiarity with international trade compliance regulations, developments, and changes such as CPNP (EU) Regulations and consulting with suppliers to ensure they are complying with appropriate legislation.
• Completing applications for re-export and import for Alligator Watches and Orchid Oil. (Liaising with Wildlife licensing department for import applications that come under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
• In charge of Freight Forwarder selection; Freight rates and shipping requests and also as arranging agents for customs clearance.
December 2010 - Jan 2011: Actively seeking work
Consulting, Mac, Compliance, Shipping, EDI, International
2009 - 2011
job
Business/Office Administrator
Excel Staff Ltd.
• Established a market presence for the company which resulted in them being selected as a preferred supplier to a variety of companies within the Care Industry
• Diary Management & Travel booking/accommodation for Director/Email Management & Events
• Assisting with all queries from Clients and candidates. Greeting clients and arranging meetings.
• Checking CV's and advising candidates on improvements
• Revising candidate CV's to attract clients to invite for interview
• Search and match potential candidates from various databases (e.g. Total Jobs)
• Conduct references for candidates
• Diary Management & Travel booking/accommodation for Director/Email Management & Events
• Assisting with all queries from Clients and candidates. Greeting clients and arranging meetings.
• Checking CV's and advising candidates on improvements
• Revising candidate CV's to attract clients to invite for interview
• Search and match potential candidates from various databases (e.g. Total Jobs)
• Conduct references for candidates
Interview, Management, Office, Search, Administrator, Booking
2004 - 2007
job
Inventory Demand Planner (I.T hardware / Airport Infrastructure)
SITA Inc.
Position: Inventory Demand Planner (I.T hardware / Airport Infrastructure)
• Sourcing and Procurement of equipment for our customer's operational requirements; direct sales and bids
• Negotiation of supplier costs for related services.
• Owning and managing the vendor relationships in the areas of disposal, refurbishment, and repair and
• sourcing of 2nd user equipment.
• Assisting Bid Managers to identify equipment for new contracts and negotiating with the suppliers
• Identifying inventory demand and surplus stock within the business
• Managing disposal activities for British Airways: Airways. Provide timelines for activities for the disposal process.
• Providing recommendations/solutions in relation to queries from internal customers for the provision of equipment to fulfil contracts / spares and other project-related obligations.
Safeway Stores plc (Food Retailing): Redundancy due to take-over from Morrisons.
• Sourcing and Procurement of equipment for our customer's operational requirements; direct sales and bids
• Negotiation of supplier costs for related services.
• Owning and managing the vendor relationships in the areas of disposal, refurbishment, and repair and
• sourcing of 2nd user equipment.
• Assisting Bid Managers to identify equipment for new contracts and negotiating with the suppliers
• Identifying inventory demand and surplus stock within the business
• Managing disposal activities for British Airways: Airways. Provide timelines for activities for the disposal process.
• Providing recommendations/solutions in relation to queries from internal customers for the provision of equipment to fulfil contracts / spares and other project-related obligations.
Safeway Stores plc (Food Retailing): Redundancy due to take-over from Morrisons.
Contracts, Procurement, Sales, Sourcing, PLC, Infrastructure, Hardware, Contracts
2002 - 2004
job
Import Logistics Planner
unknown.
• Negotiating costs with suppliers for new products sourced from the Far East; US and Europe.
• Liaise with International suppliers/Freight Forwarders to create and maintain international shipping and delivery schedules, resolving any issues which impact on profitability and sales.
• Collation of delivery schedules on Excel to plan and monitor.
• Liaise with International suppliers/Freight Forwarders to create and maintain international shipping and delivery schedules, resolving any issues which impact on profitability and sales.
• Collation of delivery schedules on Excel to plan and monitor.
Excel, Sales, Shipping, International
2000 - 2002
job
Category Demand Planner (Ambient Food)
unknown.
• Providing forecasts to buyers and suppliers for new lines and promotions.
• Manage base sales forecast for 500 SKU's and ensure accuracy at store level of c.480 stores.
• Calculate the corresponding store demand forecast for 500 products
• Ensuring maximum display and availability within targets (e.g. safety stock; presentation; and shelf-fill).
• Recognise sales opportunities and manipulate the database to ensure all sales opportunities are taken e.g.
Xmas, Seasonal Lines.
• Manage base sales forecast for 500 SKU's and ensure accuracy at store level of c.480 stores.
• Calculate the corresponding store demand forecast for 500 products
• Ensuring maximum display and availability within targets (e.g. safety stock; presentation; and shelf-fill).
• Recognise sales opportunities and manipulate the database to ensure all sales opportunities are taken e.g.
Xmas, Seasonal Lines.
Database, C, Sales, Safety, Forecast, Ambient
1997 - 2000
job
Supply Planner (Ambient Food)
unknown.
• Ordering stock and ensuring a minimum of 95% service level to depot to store.
• Liaising with suppliers, freight forwarders; CDC and other senior management.
• Planning and ordering stock for promotions
• Liaising with Warehouses; Stores and Suppliers to ensure stock arrives in a timely manner
• Customer account Stock Availability - To meet the company target level on stock.
• Customer account Stock Holding - In line with budgeted stock weeks and value for nominated accounts,
and overall responsibility for the management of the stock holding
• Slow; Excess and Obsolete stock - Minimise overstocks through accurate forecasting, active
management of the stock flow and returning of stock to suppliers.
• Liaising with suppliers, freight forwarders; CDC and other senior management.
• Planning and ordering stock for promotions
• Liaising with Warehouses; Stores and Suppliers to ensure stock arrives in a timely manner
• Customer account Stock Availability - To meet the company target level on stock.
• Customer account Stock Holding - In line with budgeted stock weeks and value for nominated accounts,
and overall responsibility for the management of the stock holding
• Slow; Excess and Obsolete stock - Minimise overstocks through accurate forecasting, active
management of the stock flow and returning of stock to suppliers.
Forecasting, Management, Service, Ambient
1993 - 1997
job
Assistant Buyer
Canned Goods / Health & Beauty.
• Forecast seasonal requirements of Canned Goods and negotiate annual contracts.
• Sourcing new products and negotiating costs to benefit margin.
• New product development and range review via Critical Paths
• Setting up new lines and promotions and dealing with all pricing and store queries.
• Supervising the Buying Assistant. Providing training and development.
• Working for the Category Buyer ensuring queries are resolved; checking of correspondence from suppliers and other internal customers; diary management; answering the telephone; arranging meetings with suppliers and all aspects of administration
• Safeway Brand artwork checking and approvals to the Studio/Marketing
• Sourcing new products and negotiating costs to benefit margin.
• New product development and range review via Critical Paths
• Setting up new lines and promotions and dealing with all pricing and store queries.
• Supervising the Buying Assistant. Providing training and development.
• Working for the Category Buyer ensuring queries are resolved; checking of correspondence from suppliers and other internal customers; diary management; answering the telephone; arranging meetings with suppliers and all aspects of administration
• Safeway Brand artwork checking and approvals to the Studio/Marketing
Marketing, Administration, Product development, Training, Contracts, Artwork, Management, Sourcing, Development, Forecast, Contracts, UP
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