Ashraf U

Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi 2012- Present Category Manager- Supply Chain (Planning) Part of high profile team that conceptualized, formulated, and established business process to stand –up supply chain process with focus on ABC inventory classification, demand forecasting and planning based on best-in class practices. As a process owner responsible for building 10k lines of medical specialties consumable item master and lead contributor to build 14k lines of clinical consumables item master. The challenge was to closely work with external Management/ ERP consultants to deliver automation and to build core process and policies that will drive CCAD supply chain process for the future. Key member in department commissioning team.

Baxter MEA, Dubai 2007- 2012 Senior Analyst- Supply Chain Key profile member of Baxter Middle East supply chain team, which was responsible for supporting markets such as South Africa & GCC. Directly responsible for South African market (US$ 24 million per annum). Prior to this challenging assignment I was successfully leading dynamic GCC Market (US$ 19 million per annum). Lead two core projects on Regional Item Master and Product Level Customer Profile streamlining comprising MEA market leading to improved process and operational efficiency. During my term UAE’s 6 months renewable contacts were endowed to 3 years. My tenure saw progressive and sustained business volume improvement up to 20% in South African market. Core Responsibilities: Demand Planning & Forecasting: (Budget size US$ 43 million per annum) • Lead sales forecasts, demand, supply and replenishment plans for 2000+ SKU’s for South Africa, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait customers based on sales forecast, financial forecast and historical customer demand. • Lead monthly collaborative demand planning process based on sales and marketing inputs, Institutions sales and statistical forecasting. • Analysis of demand trend for quick market survey and better forecasting accuracy. • Generation of various reports for the region during forecast cycle & preparation of weekly reports for supply analysis, up to date feedback on orders based on customer, region & product level. • Effective 360 degree coordination - Set and Coordinate reconciliation meetings with the Marketing, Finance and Logistics areas. With Marketing to review current forecast, in-market sales, market intelligence and adjust the forecast according to that input. With Finance to review the Business Projection vs. the Adjusted Forecast. And, with Logistics, to review possible product restrictions.

My tenure as a senior purchasing officer with American Hospital Dubai, saw increased efficiency in supply chain operations leading to cost savings and operational efficiency. Assumed progressive responsibility for handling hospital supply chain operations consisting of 15 Clinical specialties. Directly responsible for AED 23m cost of inventory forecasting, demand planning, sourcing and procuring. Achieved savings of 8.3% spend through contract negotiation, alternative sourcing, efficient expiry tracking and setting up framework agreements with key suppliers. Core Responsibilities: For Purchase management • Setting up the weekly, monthly, quarterly sourcing & procurement plan. • Sourcing & procurement of clinical consumables from national and international market. • Development of alternative local sources for imported FG which helps in cost saving. • Planning and budgeting of purchase functions, involving cost estimation, contract negotiations. • Inviting and allotting tenders, RFPs & RFQs • Implementing systems to avoid situations like over-stocking or out-of-stock which cause inventory and financial losses. • Liaison with finance department for timely payment of bills. • Developing reports on procurement and usage of material for top management. For Vendor Development • Effective management of vendor database. • ABC classification of vendors on the basis of criteria like cost, quality, timely delivery etc. • Development of new vendors. • Conducting trainings for vendors to educate them about company’s requirements and help them in improving their performance. • Evaluating vendors & negotiating the price, delivery schedule and terms and conditions with them. • Timely clearance of payments & handling vendor inquiries. • Running programmes to evaluate vendors based on the feedback from internal stake holders. • Developing reports on various programmes run for vendor development for top management.

My tenure as a Buyer with Tawam Hospital , saw increased efficiency in supply chain operations leading to cost savings and operational efficiency. Assumed progressive responsibility for handling hospital supply chain operations consisting of 25 Clinical specialties. Directly responsible for AED 25m cost of inventory forecasting, demand planning, sourcing and procuring. Core Responsibilities: • Managing the tendering process to include the co-ordination of relevant data from various functions to ensure the selection of high quality, best cost suppliers; issue of RFI’s, RFP’s, RFQ’s and evaluation of responses with internal customers. • Establishing and negotiating terms and conditions of purchase contracts with all suppliers • Proactively managing multi-discipline interfaces to ensure budgets and sourcing targets are met. • Lead commercial and technical meetings with suppliers in supplier’s facilities. • MIS reports as per Management requirement • Effective management of vendor database.