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Azrin bin Ameran
Senior Manager / Head Of Supply Chain
Shah Alam
Summary
Diligent with solid background in supply chain management and optimization. Successfully implemented strategic initiatives that streamlined operations and boosted efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in inventory control and vendor management.
Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with proven ability to adapt to changing needs. Skilled in inventory management, procurement, vendor relations, and process optimization. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and effective communication.
Will add value to the end-to-end Supply Chain Process, Cost Saving Initiatives, Operational Excellence, and Internal Control.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain Consultant
Personal Consultancy
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency by optimizing processes and implementing industry best practices.
- Reduced operational costs through streamlined inventory management and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Facilitated ongoing training programs for team members, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices were maintained consistently throughout the department.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing clear communication channels and fostering mutual trust.
- Optimized warehouse operations for improved storage capacity utilization and inventory accuracy through layout redesigns and process enhancements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of supply chain goals with overall business objectives.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
Senior Manager / Head of Supply Chain
Power Root (M) Sdn Bhd
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Managing both Upstream & Downstream Supply Chain
- Planning Department @ S&OP process, Production Planning, Raw and Packaging Materials purchases
- Shipping Department managing both Imports and Exports operations and local distribution
- Warehousing Department managing Inbound & Outbound Materials Handling, Market Returns, Inventory Control, Stock Count
- Customer Service managing Order Processing & Customer Complaints
- Managing 3 Co-Manufacturers and 1 Warehouse Service Provider
- SAP System Ground Work
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
General Manager / Head of Distribution Centre
Biforst Logistics
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Managing downstream supply chain such as Inventory Control, Order-Processing, Warehousing, Transportation, Distribution, QA, Safety and Security, Import and Export Operations
- Provide upstream supply chain support for Process Improvements, Supply and Demand Planning, Space Planning, Ageing Stock Management, Quality Control, and Customer Service
- Oversee Distribution Centre operations nationwide
- Managed Profit and Loss for all accounts
- Operational Audit
- Implement LEAN Operations, Design Operational Best Practice and provide coaching to other Managers and subordinates
Senior Logistics Manager
Coca-Cola Refreshments (M) Sdn Bhd
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Overall responsibility of Warehouse operations
- Overall responsibility of Transport / Distribution operations
- Overall responsibility of Customer Service and Order Management
- Overall responsibility of Import / Export operations
- Cost Management for both Warehouse and Logistics Departments
- Implementation and Compliance to Operational Best Practices
- Compliance to GWP / GMP / Audits / SHE
- Productivity Projects (Warehouse / Fleet / MHE)
- Operations Projects (Warehouse Expansion / Closure of SG plant / Marry Brown and KFC distribution / Yard Management / Improvement to Customer Service Level, etc)
Supply Chain Manager / 3PL Manager
Nestle Products Sdn Bhd
12.1997 - 01.2015
- Managed eleven (11) 3rd Party Service Providers
- Cold room Operation (Air-Cond, Chill and Frozen)
- Export Warehouse Operation
- Singapore Warehouse Operation
- Purina Petcare Warehouse Operation
- Raw & Packaging Materials Warehouse Operations
- Central Returns Warehouse Operations
- Vending Machine Warehouse Operations
- Grocery spill-over Warehouse Operation (2 service providers)
- East Malaysia Ice-Cream and Grocery 3PL service providers
- Lead 2 warehouse projects with 3PL: Construction of Export and Purina warehouse from ground until fully operational (system, operations process flow, physical handling, best practices, cost etc)
- Close all Raw/Packaging warehouses and consolidate into a new 3PL warehouse (system, operations process flow, physical handling best practice, security, cost etc)
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Optimized warehouse operations, resulting in improved order fulfillment rates and reduced order processing time.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
Education
Executive Degree - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Bolton
Diploma - Computer Studies
Informatics College
Skills
- Production Planning
- Procurement
- Order Processing
- Customer Service
- Warehouse SAP system
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Design
- Inventory Control
- Ageing Stocks Management
- Returned & Damaged Stocks Management
- Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP)
- Pallet Control
- Cost Control
- Distribution & Transportation
- Material Handling
- Import Operations
- Export Operations
- LEAN Practices
- 3PL Management
- Good Warehouse Practice (GWP)
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS)
- Demand & Supply Planning
- Logistics Operations
- Contract Management
- Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Leadership Skills
- Distributor Management
- Shareholders Management
Accomplishments
- Attainment of 99% Customer Service Level
- Attainment of 100% Inventory Record Accuracy
- Successful execution of Inter-Market land delivery project between Nestle Malaysia and Nestle Thailand for the Liquid Milk project (Project Manager)
- Successful execution of direct delivery of Liquid Milk from Nestle Thailand to Northern Region dealers and East Malaysia (Project Manager)
- Successful migration from BPCS system to SAP system
- Successfully setting-up (building, system, material transfer) of Raw & Packaging material warehouse with a 3PL (Project Manager)
- Successful setting-up (building, system, physical transfer) of Export Business and Purina BU warehouse with a 3PL (Project Manager)
- Cost Saving Initiatives on Distribution projects @ RM5 mil
- Improvement to S&OP Accuracy to above 95%
Other Courses
- Value Based Leadership and Personal Effectiveness Program conducted by National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Supply Chain Capability Building Program conducted by Accenture Management Consulting
- World Class Supply Chain Management Certificate conducted in collaboration with The Paul Merage School of Business, University of California
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Certificate in Manufacturing Management
- Certificate in Personal Development and Leadership
- Distribution/Logistics/Supply Chain workshops & seminars
- Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHA)
- Certificate in HALAL Management
- Certificate in Japanese Language
- LEAN process
Special Recognitions
- Certificate of Merit for Department exceptional performance
- Memo of Appreciation from Managing Director on my work performance
- Letter of Appreciation from General Manager
- Letter of Appreciation from Nestle Managing Director
- Appointed as Mentor/Coach for new Management trainee
- Represented Nestle Malaysia for trainings and workshops in Australia, France, Switzerland, Thailand, Middle East and Singapore
- Selected for expatriation to Nestle Iran as Supply Chain Manager
- Member of Operations Management Committee (OMC) comprising Key Managers from Supply Chain, Production, and Procurement
- SHE committee site Chairman
- Project Leader on Warehouse Re-design for Coca-Cola
Personal Information
- Year of Birth: 1967
- Marital Status: Married
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power Point
Warehouse SAP System
Interests
Travelling
Reading
Animal Lover
Timeline
Supply Chain Consultant
Personal Consultancy
03.2024 - Current
Senior Manager / Head of Supply Chain
Power Root (M) Sdn Bhd
09.2021 - 08.2022
General Manager / Head of Distribution Centre
Biforst Logistics
02.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Logistics Manager
Coca-Cola Refreshments (M) Sdn Bhd
02.2015 - 12.2015
Supply Chain Manager / 3PL Manager
Nestle Products Sdn Bhd
12.1997 - 01.2015
Diploma - Computer Studies
Informatics College
Executive Degree - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Bolton
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