Siti Halida Shikh Abdul Murad
Shah Alam
Summary
Versatile Executive with a strong 13-year track record in Malaysia's competitive business environment. Proficient in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, budget administration and inventory management. Proven ability to drive cost savings while ensuring top-quality procurement processes. Adept at managing supplier relationships and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives. Highly familiar with inventory counts, business audits and documentation requirements. Ready to bring extensive expertise to contribute to an organization's growth and success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement & Admin Executive
MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn. Bhd
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Computed and created purchase orders in SAP to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of orders and effectively prevented any disruptions in production.
- Oversee vendor sourcing, selection, and conducting evaluations of vendor performance.
- Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.
- Manage contracts renewal, termination and formalization of new contracts with suppliers and group legal.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
- Developed requirements and standards for packaging, procurement and delivery.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
- Assisted manager in project implementation, materials procurement, contract preparation, and scheduling.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Communicated frequently with other branches and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying invoices.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Manage the provisioning of essential supplies for new employees, including workstations, phone extensions, corporate attire, mobile phones, iPads, and laptops as part of my responsibilities.
- Supervise the tracking and management of various items including tenancy agreement, Bomba Certificates, Diesel Permits, company vehicle, trade plate road tax, insurance completion and renewal.
- Manage and optimize the maintenance of office facilities and equipment, contributing to an efficient and well-functioning workspace.
- Launched new rewards program to identify and celebrate staff performance.
- Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of business travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries, for company employees in order to ensure smooth and efficient travel experiences.
- Ensure compliance to MAN Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.
- Initiate and monitor the process of the MBSA (Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam) license application to ensure compliance during the office relocation in Shah Alam, overseeing each step of the application to guarantee a seamless transition.
Material & Logistic Executive
Taylor-Wharton (M) Sdn.Bhd.
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Strategized and executed procurement plans for local and imported raw materials, machinery equipment, component parts, and consumable items aligned with forecasts, effectively optimizing the company's resource utilization.
- Verification of purchase requisitions, which entails comparing requested items with the master list, seeking clarification on any unclear items, and suggesting alternatives when necessary, all prior to initiating the purchase order issuance.
- Oversee and manage inventory levels, utilizing data-driven insights to make informed decisions and initiate procurement orders as required, all with the aim of maintaining optimal stock levels and supporting uninterrupted operations.
- Engaged with suppliers in negotiations to secure favorable pricing, enhance product quality, ensure product availability, and streamline delivery processes.
- Follow up with suppliers and implement expedited measures as necessary, to ensure that supplier deliveries align with our on-time delivery targets, thus contributing to the smooth flow of operations and customer satisfaction.
- Monitoring supplier delivery schedules and employing a comprehensive follow-up and expediting process to ensure that all supplier deliveries align with our established on-time delivery targets, thereby facilitating the efficient and punctual fulfillment of customer orders and maintaining high standards of service excellence.
- Tracking and identifying any orders with backdated issues and take proactive measures to promptly communicate and collaborate with the relevant departments, ensuring that any delays are effectively addressed and resolved to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
- Engage in thorough discussions aimed at revising and optimizing various aspects of our agreements, including terms and conditions, payment terms, and lead times, all with the overarching goal of aligning our strategies with departmental objectives and striving towards the achievement of our collective goals.
- Conducted negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms for minimum order quantities, tailored to our specific usage requirements, resulting in cost-efficient procurement practices and resource optimization.
- Works with Production, Sales, Finance and other departments to ensure the supplies are in place in accordance with production timelines and company budget.
- Generate monthly material purchase report for Material Manager.
- Maintain trust relationship with suppliers to promote fair dealing.
- Effectively addressed and resolved critical situations, including shortage allocation challenges, quality issues, and late deliveries, demonstrating a proactive and results-driven approach to ensuring smooth operations and maintaining high standards of product quality and timely delivery.
- Oversaw warehouse staffs and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Inventory Controller
Courts Mammoth Sdn Bhd
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Monitoring inventory levels for all Courts branches and replenishing stock as needed.
- Liaising and negotiating with vendors and suppliers to ensure the quality of stock purchases.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.
- Collaborated with the procurement team to establish steady supply of inventory.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Coordinating the logistics of purchase orders, stock transfers, deliveries, tagging, and processing.
- Tracking inbound and outbound orders to prevent overstocking and out-of-stock (OOS).
- Generating purchase and pricing reports and supply chain analysis.
- Performing physical inventory counts at every branches with the stock take team and reporting any issues to the supervisor.
- Perform stock reconciliation from every generated stock take report.
- Maintaining and updating records of purchase orders, pricing reports, and inventory records.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to meet customer needs and demands.
Quality Assurance Assistant
Beauty in Motion Sdn. Bhd.(Sephora Malaysia)
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Conduct stock receiving, returns and ensure stock movement’s accuracy.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Ensure that the inventory is correct (theoretical stock matches physical stock) by conducting cycling inventories, punctual inventories according to Audit requirements.
- Take part of the general inventory every year.
- Assist other stores in the country with the general inventory when required.
- Make a prompt statistic of soon-expired product and sell according to FIFO (First In - First Out)
- Be aware of the store targets and actively work to support meeting or exceeding the sales target by ensuring that the right product is available on the shop floor.
- Work with relevant departments to ensure key product launches and initiatives are fully supported by having the right stock level.
- Ensure that the store is in good condition i.e. shelves are replenished, fixtures are clean, testers and prices are present in good condition.
- Ensure that the merchandising guidelines and planograms are followed according to the Merchandising Book and requirements.
- Implement and follow through actions from Weekly Action Box assigned by the Store Management Team
- Ensure store compliance with Sephora audit processes and requirements
- Assisted with independent internal and external audits.
Store Admin
Sensorlink Sdn.Bhd.
04.2009 - 10.2010
- Overseeing the inflow and outflow of inventory through comprehensive management of both the digital system and associated documentation, thereby minimizing stock losses and ensuring robust inventory control.
- Receive incoming shipments, verifies and inspect the goods to tally out with delivery orders, custom forms and other related documents.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Track damages and discrepancies on goods received.
- Processed returns and handled exchanges quickly to provide positive store experiences.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Ensure the proper storage and maintenance of goods in the storeroom, maintaining their quality and quantity as required.
- Monitoring, and tracking of stock movement, encompassing receipt, transfer to storage, and preparation for delivery.
- Maintained a vigilant presence to ensure that no unsupervised stocks remained in the retail and lift areas, contributing to efficient inventory management and security.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Technology Management (Production & Operation)
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
2008
Pure Science -
Malacca Matriculation College
Melaka2005
Pure Science -
SMK Abdul Rahman Talib
Kuantan2003
Skills
SAP ERP - Intermediate
Microsoft Office - Advance
- Vendor Negotiations
- Facility Management
- Purchasing
- Vendor Sourcing
- Cost Reductions
- Contract Negotiations
- Administrative Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Expense Control
Languages
English, Malay
First Language
Timeline
Procurement & Admin Executive
MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn. Bhd
02.2020 - 12.2023
Material & Logistic Executive
Taylor-Wharton (M) Sdn.Bhd.
01.2015 - 01.2020
Inventory Controller
Courts Mammoth Sdn Bhd
11.2012 - 12.2014
Quality Assurance Assistant
Beauty in Motion Sdn. Bhd.(Sephora Malaysia)
10.2010 - 10.2012
Store Admin
Sensorlink Sdn.Bhd.
04.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor Degree - Technology Management (Production & Operation)
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Pure Science -
Malacca Matriculation College
Pure Science -
SMK Abdul Rahman Talib
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