Azim Mohammad Uddin

___________________________________________________________________________________ Mohammad Azim Uddin Zone Tower (Level 9), 128 Rokeya Sarani, Miprpur-10 Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh Cell Ph: - E-mail:-_____________________________________________________________________________________ Career highlights Logistics management expert with 20-plus years' experience includes procurement, warehousing, inventory/stock and supply management. Assisted to manage purchasing processes, maintain real-time inventory, prepare shipment plans in timely manners and ensured on-time delivery of out bound shipment at the right place. Organized and facilitated training for logistics staff, monitored performance and mentored while conducting on the job training to the warehouse staff at workplace. Education: Bachelor (Hons) and Master's in Social Science, University of Dhaka Training:       Certification Course on Procurement and Supply Management: Introduction to Procurement and Supply Chain Management-organized by UNDP & Empower School of Health (online) TOT on the Basic Logistics Management Training- organized by MSH/USAID Training on Health Logistics Management- organized John Snow Inc/USAID Certification on the Basic Vaccine Logistics and Cold Chain Management- organized by WHO/EPI Certificate Course on Humanitarian and Health Logistics - organized by UNFPA Training on Logistics Management- organized by John Snow Inc (JSI) Skills: Procurement to payment and shipment, Vendor management, Inventory control management, Distribution and shipment management. Coordination and, Freight Management, Demand Forecasting, Transportation Planning Work Experience: Manager- Procurement, Storage and Distribution Rizik Traders- an online food and consumer products distributor, May 2024 to present      Assisted a procurement team, helped maintain the supplier’s database and evaluated supplier performance regularly to ensure quality and time efficiency. Led the procurement team, assisted collecting price quotations, evaluated price and other conditions through comparative analysis to select right supplier and ensure value for money Prepared and managed the procurement and supply plan and supported execution of the plan in a timely manner. Ensured efficiency in day-to-day procurement processes and inventory/stock management, ensured satisfactory stock level and timely delivery of shipments Coordinated and established relationships with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders. General Manager- Procurement and Supply Engineering and Support Services Ltd, September 2023 to April 2024        Maintained vendor/supplier database and updated them regular basis based on evaluated performance Led the procurement team, assisted collecting price quotations, evaluated price and other conditions through comparative analysis to select right supplier and ensure value for money Assisted the procurement team in completing purchase requisitions, purchase orders and timely shipment of all the products to the project sites. Supported the store management team in maintaining and updating daily inventory records. Conducted inventory audits and prevented overstocking and stock outs Organized storage, took actions against damaged/expired or slow-moving items Communicated and coordinated with different business units for smooth logistics operations Expert-Logistics and Supply Chain Management IQVIA, March 2022 to February 2023           Supported chief store manager to ensure timely arrival and unloading of all shipments at the central store Assisted the logistics team in maintaining and updating daily inventory records for inbound and outbound supplies Assisted warehouse teams in maintaining of proper storage of all logistics Conducted physical inventory, reconciled physical stock with system records. Prepared weekly/monthly inventory reports for management. Tracked product wastage and take steps to minimize loss Ensured proper disposal of expired/damaged goods as per company policy. Networked with store staff and transport staff, ensured timely loading and unloading of logistics trucks Trained and supervised junior staff on inventory handling procedures. Communicated clearly with freight and forwarding companies, ensured timely delivery of each shipment. Sr. Advisor-Sustainable Logistics Supply Ipas, May 2017-February 2022        Led the procurement team, assisted collecting price quotations, evaluated price and other conditions through comparative analysis to select right supplier and ensure value for money Developed and implemented procurement plans aligned with company’s business goals Oversaw and assisted the procurement team with timely completion of procurement tasks from purchase requisition to receiving and payment Assisted the admin team in maintaining supplier’s database and evaluated supplier performance regularly to ensure quality, cost efficiency and timely delivery. Assisted the logistics team in preparing shipment documents and ensuring timely shipment to the project sites Developed inventory control management tools for documentation and record-keeping Ensured proper documentation and recording of all inbound and outbound supplies to enable transparency and traceability.  Conducted physical inventory, reconciled physical stock with system records.    Prepared distribution/supply plan, implemented tasks on time to meet customer satisfaction Trained logistics staff and monitored performance for skill improvement Communicated and coordinated with other internal and external units for smooth function supply chain operations Technical Advisor-Logistics operations MSH-Management Sciences for Health, February 2010 to April 2017            Assisted central warehouse and regional warehouse teams in managing day-to-day logistics activities, e.g. receiving, storing, inventory controlling/record-keeping, distributing and reporting Provided technical assistance to keep the Warehouse Inventory Management Systems (WIMS) Software functional and updated with 100% readiness to manage regular supply planning, distribution and receiving Supported central supply officer to ensure timely arrival and unloading of all shipments at the central warehouse Assisted the logistics team in updating daily inventory records for inbound and outbound supplies Assisted warehouse teams in maintaining of proper storage of all logistics following standard guidelines Conducted physical inventory, reconciled physical stock with system records. Conducted monitoring visits and coached the logistics staff against identified knowledge and skill gaps, provided on-the-job training and helped minimize their knowledge and skill gaps. Conducted training needs assessment, organized and facilitated training for the supply officers and store-keepers on basic logistics management and helped improve the technical capacity of these logistics workforce. Ensured Stock cards and BIN cards are updated in a timely manner with 100% accuracy Ensured a "Max-Min" supply policy is implemented, and a satisfactory stock level is maintained at every level of the supply system, ranging from central to the last-mile delivery Contributed to develop updated version supply manuals and logistics monitoring checklists for all projects.     Ensured supply is done following FEFO/FIFO techniques to avoid product loss by expiration and damages Ensured timely disposal of unusable/damaged items, ensured optimal use of the storage space Generated stock report, prepared demand planning and shared it with the procurement team for procurement planning Maintained an updated logistics dashboard and helped ensure quality data is available and data is utilized for evidence-based decision-making  Logistics Support Officer John Snow Inc.-JSI, May 2007 to January 2010               Oversaw the accurate tracking of incoming and outgoing stocks, ensured timely receiving and timely delivery of each shipment Assisted warehouse teams in managing day-to-day logistics activities, e.g. receiving, storing, inventory controlling/record-keeping, distributing and reporting Ensured satisfactory stock level while minimizing excess stock and avoiding stock outs Conducted regular stock audits and addressed discrepancies to ensure inventory records are accurate and updated. Implemented and maintained an efficient web-based inventory tracking system for optimal stock management. Supervised and ensured the safe storage and proper organization of all logistics as per storage guidelines. Ensured that all warehouse staff follow safety and operational procedures, and maintain a clean and efficient working environment. Ensured Stock cards and BIN cards are updated in a timely manner with 100% accuracy Ensured a "Max-Min" supply policy is implemented, and a satisfactory stock level is maintained at every level of the supply system Ensured supply is done following FEFO/FIFO techniques to avoid product loss by expiration and damages Ensured timely disposal of unusable/damaged items, ensured optimal use of the storage space Generated stock report, prepared demand planning and shared it with the procurement team for procurement planning Organized and facilitated logistics training and developed the capacity of warehouse logistics staff Coordinated, collaborated and managed internal and external transportation units, ensured efficient and costeffective and on-time delivery of goods to customers