Ulfat Kabir
Supply Chain Management Professional
Dhaka
Summary
Over 7 years of diverse work experience with a strong focus on supply chain management for the past 6 years. Successfully driving projects to reduce lead times between demand and supply, while managing costs effectively and upholding quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Logistics Professional, Outsourced contractor
Siemens Industrial Limited
10.2024 - Current
- End-to-End Procurement & Logistics Management: Orchestrated the complete import cycle for electrical goods from Siemens' Digital Industries and Electronic Products divisions, spanning from customer order receipt to final delivery.
- SAP Platform Expertise: Proficiently managed Purchase Order (PO) creation, Goods Receipt (GR) entries, and Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV) within SAP, ensuring accurate data management and process flow.
- International Trade & Compliance: Handled comprehensive documentation and procedures for Letters of Credit (LC), managed customs clearance with local agents, and liaised with government bodies (BSTI, BTRC, NBR, etc.) and customs authorities to ensure smooth import operations.
- Financial Processing: Processed all local invoices from freight forwarding service providers and customs clearing agents, ensuring accurate and timely financial reconciliation.
Supply Chain Management Professional, Outsourced contractor
Siemens Energy Bangladesh Limited
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Managed end-to-end global procurement and logistics, covering local and international sourcing for electrical, mechanical, and hardware items, specifically supporting Siemens Turbine-equipped power plants across Bangladesh.
- Executed foreign procurement for critical spare parts (gas/steam turbines, electrical) from diverse global vendors.
- Led strategic sourcing and vendor management, including RFQ, negotiation, Quality Evaluation Statement (QES) creation, and half-yearly evaluations.
- Onboarded new vendors, ensuring financial and legal compliance for rate contracts.
- Optimized supply chain efficiency by tracking site demand, minimizing lead times, and ensuring timely material supply.
- Leveraged SAP MM Module expertise for Purchase Order (PO) generation, Goods Receipt (GR), Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV), material creation, and comprehensive reporting.
- Directed international trade compliance, including managing LCs, government approvals (e.g., Central Bank, CCIE, NBR), customs procedures, and resolving logistical challenges with freight forwarders and customs authorities.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with commercial teams for accurate forecasting, production planning, and financial documentation support.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by processing invoices through local ERP systems.
Executive
Max Infrastructure Limited, Max Group
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed comprehensive customs procedures and documentation for both foreign and local procurement, ensuring compliance and smooth import/export operations.
- Contributed directly to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant mega-project, handling critical procurement and logistics requirements.
- Optimized supply chain efficiency by consistently tracking site demand, forecasting based on historical data, and ensuring timely, expedited delivery with minimal lead times.
- Executed procurement processes with high accuracy, including processing Comparative Statements, Purchase Orders, and customs documents within ERP software.
- Conducted market monitoring and vendor follow-ups to secure the best quality products at optimal rates, ensuring prompt supply and documentation from local and foreign vendors.
- Ensured material compatibility with Russian Standards, facilitating testing procedures through certified institutes like BUET when required for site materials.
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports on clearance, pending items, exceptions, fleet management, and demurrage to provide actionable insights.
Business Development Analyst
Kazi IT Center Limited
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed full-cycle Property Preservation outsourcing operations from the USA, serving as the primary point of contact for national clients via verbal and email communication.
- Onboard and managed a network of US-based vendors (contractors), providing necessary procurement support and detailed work instructions to ensure timely project completion within client-defined lead times.
- Conducted critical analysis and quality assurance of completed vendor work, making independent decisions on project acceptance prior to client submission.
- Processed and meticulously analyzed project completion data from contractors, accurately inputting information into client ERP systems.
- Generated and submitted new bids for prospective work to clients.
Management Trainee Officer
Baridhi Garments Limited, Bitopi Group
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Learning and implying the lean manufacturing process.
- Performing Work Study and Time Study to make the better outcome.
- Finding out the reason for bottle necking in the line and resolving it with the necessary steps.
- Developing Method Study for smoothing the production.
- Studying on a new style of garment and calculate the most suitable SMV (Standard Minute Value).
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) - Operation Management (OPM)
East West University
09.2020 - 03.2022
B.Sc - Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE)
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
11.2012 - 02.2017
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) - undefined
Birsrsheshtha Noor Mohammad Rifles Public College
07.2009 - 08.2011
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - undefined
A.K High School
01.2007 - 04.2009
Skills
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Skilled in high-stress environments
- SAP ERP expertise
- Strategic sourcing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Procurement process optimization
- Logistics
Extra-Curricular Activities
E-Sports Professional, RedViperz Gaming, Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02/01/13, 06/01/15, Used to compete on national and global level.
Interests
Traveling
Singing
Playing Cricket
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 7+ years of work experience overall, including 6+ years of experience in supply chain management.
- Date of Birth: 12/13/93
- Nationality: Bangladeshi
Timeline
Logistics Professional, Outsourced contractor
Siemens Industrial Limited
10.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Management Professional, Outsourced contractor
Siemens Energy Bangladesh Limited
10.2021 - 10.2024
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) - Operation Management (OPM)
East West University
09.2020 - 03.2022
Executive
Max Infrastructure Limited, Max Group
04.2019 - 10.2021
Business Development Analyst
Kazi IT Center Limited
05.2018 - 03.2019
Management Trainee Officer
Baridhi Garments Limited, Bitopi Group
11.2017 - 04.2018
B.Sc - Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE)
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
11.2012 - 02.2017
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) - undefined
Birsrsheshtha Noor Mohammad Rifles Public College
07.2009 - 08.2011
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - undefined
A.K High School
01.2007 - 04.2009
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