Cedric Calsado

CURRICULUM VITAE of Cedric II Quirante Calsado Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mobile No. --KEY AREA OF SPECIALIZATION • Supply Chain Management (Forecasting, Planning, Purchasing/Procurement & Logistics) • SAP - S/4 HANA | Power BI | Tableau Software | Visio | MS Office • Inventory Management | Warehouse & Facilities Management • Budgeting (product costs analysis & pricing) • Project Management | Audit Management | Fraud/Loss Investigation & Asset Verification • In-Depth Knowledge of Internal Business Operation • Customer Service Orientation & Problem-Solving Skills | Fluent in English (spoken & written) EDUCATION • B.S. in Business Administration, major in Management, Graduated 2007 Adamson University, Manila City, Philippines CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Supply Chain Analyst at Al-Futtaim (Retail - Dubai), supporting logistics operations across all retail brands through Power BI/Tableau reporting, process mapping, 3PL warehousing, freight, lastmile delivery, and system/process innovation. • Former Forecast Analyst at Al Shaya (Kuwait)- led raw material forecasting for the Food Division, driving data analysis and final forecast decisions as part of the core forecasting team. • Held multiple roles - Supply Chain Analyst, Inventory Controller Officer, and Material Planner - at Kout Food Group (Kuwait), demonstrating versatility, efficiency, and high performance in a dynamic work environment. • Served as Purchase Executive, managing full-cycle procurement for Applebee’s Qatar and overseeing facility management for Al Jassim Real Estate properties. • Held dual roles as Purchase Executive and Inventory Controller Officer at Al Seer Trading Agencies (Dubai), driving a holistic uplift of the company’s stock management system through strategic procurement and effective inventory control. • Recognized as the most outstanding Audit Staff at Fundline Finance Corporation (Philippines), earning promotion to the youngest Confirmation Internal Auditor just three months after joining. • Mastered time management by successfully completing my college degree in Philippines while working as an Administrative Assistant at Orville Networx and a Service Crew member at Wendy’s. EXPERIENCE April 6, 2022 – Present Supply Chain Analyst, Al-Futtaim (retail - Dubai) - A top franchise operator delivering diverse shopping experiences and loved brands across the GCC, Egypt, and Southeast Asia (www.alfuttaim.com). • Designs and develops Power BI/Tableau dashboards for Supply Chain Logistics, E-commerce, 3PL, Inbound/Outbound, Ageing Stocks, and Last Mile Delivery. • Leads process mapping to visualize end-to-end workflows, identify gaps, and improve logistics operations. • Creates business flowcharts and RACI matrices using Microsoft Visio for clear process documentation. • Prepares weekly logistics reports covering freight, warehousing, last-mile delivery, compliance, and brand-specific challenges across IKEA, M&S, ACE, Watsons, Toys “R” Us, Kiabi, and Fashion. • Manages contract database in SharePoint and Power BI, tracking expirations and ensuring data accuracy. • Generates Net Promoter Score (NPS) and last-mile performance reports weekly in Power BI. • Supports Supply Chain Managers with project management, data analysis, and logistics-related tasks. EXPERIENCE September 30, 2019 – April 3, 2022 Forecast Analyst, M.H. Alshaya (food division - Kuwait) - International franchise operator, Al Shaya Group delivers great shopping, dining & leisure experiences in Middle East (www.alshaya.com). • Forecasting – Analyzes, decides and prepares the monthly Forecasts (at ingredient/SKU level) of all food & non-food SKUs for our restaurants, such as Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, Texas Roadhouse etc. - for the entire Middle East (Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Bahrain , Qatar & Oman). • Monthly forecast figures are generated by analyzing 12 months of historical SKU consumption using methods such as weighted averages and trend analysis. The forecast is further refined by considering factors like seasonality, upcoming promotions, cannibalization, and 80:20 ABC analysis to ensure the most accurate demand prediction. • Leads monthly operations meetings to review SKU usage trends, highlight non-moving and nearexpiry items, align on upcoming promotions, and evaluate actual vs. forecasted sales by brand. • Forecast Accuracy Reporting - Prepares monthly reports comparing forecast vs. actual SKU consumption. Leads brand meetings to review deviations and align on improvements using key metrics: MAD, % Error, Bias, and Forecast Accuracy. • Manages approved product list, ensuring all SKUs details are up to date such as material code No. and description, BuoM, shelf life, category, origin, supplier, packaging, status (active/discontinued). • Prepares monthly Expiry Report to flag excess and non/slow-moving SKUs at risk of write-off. EXPERIENCE August 23, 2015 – August 18, 2019 Supply Chain Analyst - Inventory Controller Officer - Material Planner, Kout Food Group (Kuwait) Engaged in operating international and local restaurant brands and retail distribution (www.koutfood.com). • Managed end-to-end inventory for food and non-food items across major brands (Burger King, Pizza Hut, Applebee’s, Taco Bell) and retail distribution (Al Islami, Asbah Rice, Nectaflor). • Controlled stock levels by analyzing usage vs. stock on hand to maintain optimal inventory. • Prepared weekly inventory reports (critical, non-moving, near expiry, NIL, excess, expired) and led review meetings with Operations. • Generated monthly ageing stock reports and coordinated with brands for liquidation plans. • Tracked SAP Open POs and delivery statuses to support warehouse operations. • Led annual budgeting for food and packaging materials using market trends, seasonality, and ABC analysis. • Supported material planning and procurement for Burger King during buyer absences. • Created monthly inventory turnover and annual purchase analysis reports. • Handled SAP Material Master (creation, updates, troubleshooting). • Drove system enhancements for SAP and SharePoint, collaborating with IT for development. • Addressed audit findings through system/process improvements. • Reviewed monthly P&L entries for Supply Chain and Retail Distribution to ensure accuracy. • Prepared quarterly Supply Chain Roadmap on opportunities, savings, challenges, and achievements. • Monitored weekly Buyer KPIs and monthly Supply Chain KPIs. EXPERIENCE April 17, 2013 till March 19, 2015 Purchase Executive, Al Jassim Group (Qatar) - engaged in the operation of international restaurants & Real Estate properties in Qatar (www.ajgqatar.com). • Managed end-to-end purchasing for Applebee’s food and non-food SKUs from local and international suppliers. • Handled full procurement for Al Jassim Real Estate, including facility management and contractor sourcing for services like civil works, HVAC, fire safety, and maintenance. • Conducted monthly forecast reviews with Operations to address major usage vs. forecast deviations. • Issued and tracked POs, ensuring on-time deliveries and flagging any delays or early arrivals. • Monitored price fluctuations and flagged variances beyond tolerance levels. • Coordinated with health and customs authorities for shipment issues and port clearance. • Verified international shipping documents and arranged insurance coverage. • Prepared monthly stock reports highlighting near-expiry, excess, aging, and expired SKUs, including operational concerns. EXPERIENCE May 19, 2010 – January 5, 2013 Purchase Executive - Inventory Controller, Al Seer Trading Agencies (Dubai) - FMCG distribution firm for products such as Heinz, Fonterra, Ferrero, Libby’s, McVitie’s, Dabur, Daawat & Double A paper (www.alseer.com). • Handles end-to-end international purchasing for SKUs of brands like Libby’s, Daawat, and Double A paper. • Conducts monthly forecast reviews with Sales Team, adjusting projections and highlighting key variances between actual and forecasted usage. • Manages inventory across UAE satellite warehouses, ensuring stock availability to support daily operations; oversees replenishment based on sales trends and forecasts to maintain optimal stock levels. • Issues purchase orders to international suppliers and ensures on-time shipments, flagging any delays or early arrivals. • Collaborates with the Clearing team to verify shipping documents and resolve potential issues before container arrival at port. • Coordinates with Logistics and Sales teams to ensure timely and accurate product deliveries to the warehouse. • Prepares monthly reports on stock expiry, non-moving, and ageing items, driving action plans and recommending improvements to top management EXPERIENCE April 9, 2008 – March 13, 2010 Confirmation Internal Auditor, Fundline Finance Corporation (Philippines) - a Financing Firm (www.technoclan.com.ph). • Conducts thorough reviews of branch records and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Audits petty cash funds through physical cash counts and examination of transaction logs for discrepancies. • Performs physical inventory of all branch-issued assets. • Investigates root causes of delinquent accounts and ensures proper preservation and documentation of repossessed items. • Identifies and reports personnel violations of company policies and procedures. • Prepares comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, violations, and corrective action recommendations for submission to the Audit Manager. • Summary: Functions as a field enforcer of company policies and verifies accuracy of branch operations and documentation January 8, 2008 - April 8, 2008 Audit Staff, Fundline Finance Corporation (Philippines) • Verified Daily Collection Reports by cross-checking official receipts and bank deposits. • Monitored timely submission of daily branch reports. • Ensured branch compliance with company cash handling policies. • Maintained accurate filing and documentation of branch transactions. Additional Experience: Held early-career roles as an Administrative Assistant (Orville Networx), supporting office operations and documentation, and as a Service Crew/Food Attendant (Wendy’s), delivering customer service in a fastpaced environment. These roles developed my foundational skills in time management, communication, and work ethic.