Howard Soriano

Howard Soriano Dubai, U.A.E. --SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS A performance driven Materials Management professional with over 14 years extensive relevant Gulf experience; having extensive background and proficiency in warehouse operations. Proven ability to manage outgoing and incoming materials and control inventory with consistency. A team player with critical thinking skills and be able to give sound judgment and solution. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Inventory Control Officer cum Freight forwarder controller Al Mazroui Medical and Chemical Supplies June 2016- June 2022 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Responsible for ensuring that physical quantities equate with SAP system inventory. Researches and identifies discrepancy in system transactions when system stock is not same as per physical and coordinates with warehouse supervisor for the discrepancies in material inventory to do the necessary action. Creates new material codes in SAP Material Master Data on daily basis after verification that there is no duplicate in Catalog number and Vendor at the same time. Maintain source list for the new vendor codes & plant and sales extensions in the proper distribution channel. Verify the Unit of measurement and packaging quantity are same as per supplier. Performs random spot daily cycle count in each store on to report, verify and rectify any inconsistencies. Checks the inventory for any non-moving products and transfers them to a specific location if obsolete, expired or damaged. Received original freight forwarder’s invoice from purchasing officer for any shipment arranged by freight forwarder. Acquire quotations from different forwarders quoted to the purchasing officer in order to verify that the chosen one is with the best rate and ETA. Verify that any charges in the invoice are tallied as per the quotation and attached supporting documents for each charge. Acquire approval of Purchasing Manager and MM Group Manager in order to process the invoice to accounts department for payment. Wholesale Stock Analyst ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Al Ghandi Auto., Dubai, United Arab Emirates November 2013 – May 2016 Ensure that any Wholesale program and promotional programs announced by the Principals will be maximized to the fullest for the benefit of the company. Coordinate with the wholesale sales team and wholesale Manager on day to day wholesale developments. Review the stock on a regular basis/daily weekly/monthly and recommend replenishment quantity based on the set guidelines to ensure proper control is upheld. Analyzing and stock order recommendations based on the market conditions in close coordination with the sales team. Coordinate with the wholesale sales team and give feedback on the developments from the supplier’s side. Coordinate with the sales team for market feedback/intelligence and report to Wholesale Manager and Procurement Manager. Monitoring and suggesting orders for fast moving items on a regular basis and follow up. Analyze the movement pattern of items and suggest recommended stock quantity or transfer of items in between branches. Constant coordination with the Procurement team for updating the sales trend and order recommendation. Warehouse Supervisor (Outbound) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Al Ghandi Auto., Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 2008 – October 2013 Administers operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials. Performed system and manual tasks to support outbound operations. Ensures products, parts, or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient manner. Accountable in proper scheduling of delivery drivers making sure that departure timelines are met. Coordinate daily activities of workers engaged in materials movement or handling, receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, stacking, order filling, shipping, and maintaining stock in a storeroom or warehouse. Daily tracking of data input in the Kerridge system with correct part number, description, and quantity in order to correct any discrepancy made. Confer with the department head to ensure coordination of warehouse activities such as delivery, stock control and inventory. Take precautions to secure warehouse contents against loss. Evaluates inventory on hand. Participate in year-end inventory of the company in different branches together with the warehouse manager heads by efficiently checking stocks and re-checking variances. Keep accurate records and prepare and submit required paperwork. Additional duties include monitoring and supervising personnel in the absence of a warehouse supervisor. Warehouse Supervisor (Outbound) Al Yousuf Motors L.L.C., Central Parts Operations (CPO) August 2007- December 2007 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Allocating and managing staff resources according to parts requisition from any branch and make sure they are picked, packed and delivered on time. Monitor that each delivery is issued out from the system and with proper documentation. Confer with the department head to ensure coordination of warehouse activities such as delivery, stock control and inventory. Take precautions to secure warehouse contents against loss. Evaluates inventory on hand. Control inventory to maintain optimal stock and coordinate timely deliveries for the smooth and cost-efficient production. Participate in year-end inventory of the company in different branches together with the warehouse manager heads by efficiently checking stocks and re-checking variances. Ensure monthly stock check is done to ensure physical stock tallies with system stock. Additional duties include monitoring and supervising personnel in the absence of a warehouse manager. Parts Audit Coordinator ● ● ● ● Al Yousuf Motors L.L.C., Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 2007- July 2007 Coordinate with the company’s internal auditor/s for stock checking. Checks inconsistency and maintains records of short or excess in stocks. Efficiently monitor the stock’s history in the system and to identify the cause of any variances. Prepares monthly reports to be submitted to the Audit Department and discuss which parts had a discrepancy in order to make the necessary adjustments in the system. Warehouse In-charge/Store Keeper ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Al Yousuf Motors L.L.C., Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 2005- May 2007 Monitors and maintains inventory of stocks inside the warehouse especially fast-moving parts to avoid unavailability of supplies. Generates replenishment of parts in the system and reviewing the movement of parts in order to determine how much quantity to be refilled. Suggests and creates requisitions of parts needed to maintain stock level of requested spare parts by accurate forecasting. In-charge of receiving items and parts delivered to designated branches. Checks that invoice/transfer documents tally with the actual number of items received / delivered. Update system on received parts and accurately input at correct location. Filing documents and invoices for record purposes. Encoding newly purchased items in the system. Maintains cleanliness and proper order of warehouse. Machine Operator/ Warehouseman Forietrans Cigarette Manufacturing Co., Industrial Park, Angeles City, Philippines January 2004-April 2005 ● Prepares daily report of machine maintenance to ensure that these are in good condition. ● Reports any malfunction to technician in-charge in order to make needed repairs. ● Arrange stocks which are needed for production. ● Receives raw materials and ensure accuracy of ordered good versus actual delivery. ● Applies proper stocking of goods received in warehouses. ● Dispatching finished products for delivery and making sure documents are correct. ● Ensures that items to be delivered are in good condition and quantities are exact. TRAINING & SEMINARS SAP MM Training Basic Inventory Management Inventory Management Training Understanding the Retail Inventory Management System Technical Product Awareness for Parts Personnel RIM Logic and Your Parts Inventory Preparing for Retail Inventory Management Activation Advanced Inventory Management Introduction to the GM LAAM LMS EPC4 Training Technical Insight for Non-Technical Personnel DCS Training Chevrolet Brand Introduction EDUCATION B.S. Industrial Engineering (4th Year- undergraduate) Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Philippines Secondary Education (Graduated) Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Philippines