Ali Iftikhar
Sugarland,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Supply Chain/Logistics Professional with solid 15 plus year history of streamlining operations and trimming costs. Eager to increase productivity and client satisfaction. Detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player. Experience with ERP (SAP, Oracle, OMS, WMS), supply chain, inventory management, business reporting and logistics software (TMS). Known as master strategist possessing exceptional attention to detail and "no problem too big or small" mindset. Solid background in financial analysis and client relations in international logistics hubs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Account manager
Tidewater Transit
Channelview, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Client Relationship Management:Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent customer service and communication.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored transportation solutions.
Director of Logistics, North America
Wanhua Chemical America
Newtown Square, PA
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Chemical Manufacturers and distributors of Polyurethanes (MDI Methylene Diisocyanate, TDI Toluene Diisocyanate, Polyol, ADI aliphatic Diisocyanate, HDI Hexamenthylene Diisocyanate, TPU, Resins and PUD (Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions)) Headquarter and production site in China and Europe
- Manage 9 employees, 2 Bulk Tank/ISO specialist and 2 OTR/Intermodal/Drayage specialist, 3 Rail Orders/Fleet Utilization/Reports specialists and 2 Supplier invoice, Claim, project specialist
- Managed Talent through talent acquisition, succession planning and professional development, reward and recognition, performance management and fair pay practices to support department and company growth and talent retention
- Provided directions and oversight for all aspects of logistics supporting the business needs and future direction of the company
- Developed company-wide policies and practices in all aspects of international, import, export, domestic shipping to assure compliance in meeting the various government (Foreign and domestic) requirements and regulations
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes
- Developed and Managed relationships with transportation and other critical suppliers
- Negotiated with Suppliers to improve supply chain efficiency
- Managed relationships and contracts with Kinder morgan, BWC and Colonial for the 22 shore tanks in NA
- Managed relationships and contracts with 9 Transloading facilities, 7 Rail Storage, and 22 warehouse locations
- Managed relationships and contracts with Railcar leasing companies (UTLX, GATX, PNWR, TRINITY and Greenbrier) also worked directly with Greenbrier to build new Toluene Diisocyanato (TDI) railcars
- Managed relationships and contracts with all Class 1 railroads (UP, BNSF, CPKCM, CN, CSX, NS)
- Managed Asset inventory and relocations based on demand
- Managed all system integration projects (SAP, OTM, QTS, Fourkites)
- Developed new supplier onboarding process and white glove customer delivery experience
- Managed Logistics cost saving projects and saved company 10M projections for 2024
- Traveled with Sales to meet with new potential customers
- Traveled 50% Domestic and international China (Shanghai, Shandong-Yantai, Zhejiang-Ningbo, Beijing), Canada, Mexico and USA
- Still have active 10-year visa to travel back to China
- Chemical Manufacturers and distributors of Polyurethanes (MDI Methylene Diisocyanate, TDI Toluene Diisocyanate, Polyol, ADI aliphatic Diisocyanate, HDI Hexamenthylene Diisocyanate, TPU, Resins and PUD (Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions)) Headquarter and production site in China and Europe
Logistics Category Manager
Helm US Corp
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Chemical distributors
- Managed 4 employees, Bulk truck and intermodal specialist, Rail logistics coordinator, Fleet and maintenance specialist, Import/export Coordinator
- Worked closely with Business development team to support new plant logistics footprint (1-4 Butanediol, Ethanol and Ethyl acetate)
- Direct Activities related to routing, or tracking transportation vehicles, or Intermodal (railcars)
- Direct investigations to verify resolve customer or shipper complaints
- Served as contact persons for all workers within assigned territories
- Implement schedule policy changes
- Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives
- Rail Transloading Terminal Management, Start up, Audits and troubleshooting
- Manage all Class 1 rail suppliers, BNSF, CSX, UP, KCS/KCSM, CN, CP, NS
- Rail Maintenance and special projects, Rail leasing/Rider management
- Managed Fleet utilization of 900 plus railcars
- Manager Bourque system activities and report designing in Shipper-BI
- Storage tank management, started new Shore tanks contracts, audits
- Traveled 30% domestic and international to meet with Customers, Vendors and to attend conference/tradeshows
- Chemical distributors
Transportation Logistics Manager
Haulmark Services Inc
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Direct Activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles, like aircraft or Intermodal (railcars)
- Direct investigations to verify resolve customer or shipper complaints
- Serve as contact persons for all workers within assigned territories
- Implement schedule policy changes
- Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives
- Monitor operations to make sure that staff members are comply with administrative policies procedures, safety rules, and government regulations
- Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members
- Monitor spending to make sure that expensive are consistent with approved budgets
- Direct coordinate, through subordinates, activities of operations department to obtain use of equipment, Facilities, and HR
- Managed all transactions on ERP (Oracle)
- Direct activities of staff performing repairs maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities
- Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to define causes of transportation accidents to improve services
- Analyze expenditures other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services
- Negotiate as well as authorize contracts with equipment materials suppliers and monitor contract fulfillment
- Supervise workers assigning tariff classifications preparing billing
- Conduct employee training sessions on subjects like hazardous material handling, employee orientation and quality improvement
- Utilize Truckstop.com software to book loads
- Utilize Dr Dispatch internal software system to manage, profit margins, cost per load, accounting, payroll, logistics budgets, equipment spend
- Manage Fuel discount program with pilot flying J
Logistics Specialist
Solvay Chemicals
Houston, TX
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Analyzed large Data sets for, fleet sizing, equipment specification and upgrades, shipping options (truck and rail), and asset management including detention and demurrage
- Supported with budgeting process and report key measures to fleet sizing and maintenance
- Analyzed fleet (Rail Cars) related customer complaints and other such transportation incidents to identify systematic problems and proactively develop and implement solutions using CRM Root cause mapping tools
- Utilized Microsoft tools V-look up, Pivot table, Presentations and Power BI to analyze reports on daily bases
- Managed quarterly Kaizen goals to improve waste time, process improvements, time management
- Developed and implemented several controlled documents to Improve processes and procedures
- Experience working with outlook, Google, Window 7, 10 and Microsoft 365
- Managed Company leased ISO fleet
- Worked closely with S&OP team to evaluate current and future forecast, Demand planning and demand forecast to maintain inventory levels at terminals and warehouses
- Managed systems including route maintenance in SAP and data in Rail Trac (Bourque logistics Portal)
- Worked closely with Logistics Procurement Manager on strategic partnerships and bid packages (RFQ’s and RFP's) with 3 PL partners and Vendors and Suppliers
- Led various projects to improve processes (Demand Planning, Inventory accuracy, Fleet Optimization, Logistics Cost control, Chemical Trailer Specs)
- Managed to Investigate and complete OFIs/CAPA's relating to motor carriers
- Managed quality and service-related issues in Salesforce CRM
- Audited key motor carriers for safety and performance on annual basis
- SAP/TMS Freight purchase order processing
- Managed Inbound and outbound freight via-Rail, Road and Ocean
- Negotiated and administered multiple contracts and financial parameters for over 40 carriers and developed and implemented 300K in annual cost-saving initiatives
- Traveled Domestic and international to manage terminal and warehouse, physicals inventory Audits and yearly compliance trainings
- Managed Import/Export routes and rates establishment in SAP system-
- Processed freight invoice kick outs in (TMS, EDI, and SAP R-blocks and GRIR discrepancies)
- Monitored kick outs to provide adequate measurement to minimize number of freight PO kick outs
- Maintained freight rate databases for use by supply chain departments to determine most economical modes of transportation
Logistics Coordinator
Aggreko
Pearland, TX
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Managed Oil/Gas, Chemical and Industrial projects
- Managed equipment lease delivery and reverse logistics
- Purchased and Negotiated diesel fuel, Natural gas, Propylene Glycol and lubricants from approved vendors- (Suncoast, Apache, O’Rourke)
- Purchased and Re-rented Electrical accessories and equipment as needed for the upcoming jobs
- Analyzed and presented daily KPI reports using Pivot table, charts and graphs to higher management team
- Coordinated and negotiated with freight vendors, 3 PL partners and Suppliers (GE electric, Sunbelt, Apache Oil, Suncoast, O’Rourke Petroleum) on daily bases
- Located equipment and supplies from internal and external sources to fulfill orders
- Handled incoming customer calls to address equipment, service or contract issues
- Coordinated equipment servicing and repairs in shop and field
- Provided freight cost estimates for proposals and contracts
- Maintained optimum inventory levels of equipment and parts for current and future needs
- Managed all transactions on ERP (Oracle), MRP, OMS and TMS (Citrix-M3) based software
- Maintained and provided accurate records of equipment and parts inventory
- Provided timely system documentation for domestic or international transport and billing purposes
- Processed paperwork and data entry in various areas such as logistics, service documentation, purchasing and rental contracts
- Adhered to safe operating practices and quality standards
- Assisted with inventory control and service coordination
Logistics Coordinator
Satellite Logistics Group/ Hillebrand
Houston, TX
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Managed all domestic and international shipments in (TMS)-ERP system
- Managed all client customer orders and planning in (OMS) system
- Managed all client inventory batches in (WMS) system
- Managed Distributors Inventory Forecast to consolidate shipments
- Maintained Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) up to 95% by check calls with transportation Vendors daily
- Analyzed daily reports by transferring data from ERP system to Excel tools (V-look up, Pivot table, line graphs and pie charts)
- Maintained customer and their client information in (CRM)
- Operated PC miller to route multiple shipments
- Managed import process of foreign goods
- Provided Reverse Logistics Solutions to customers and their clients
- Prepared BOL (Bill of Lading) and client invoices
- Worked closely with Procurement team to negotiate transportation rates with carriers
- Collaborate with teams to overcome complex tasks
- Managed quarterly Kaizen goals
- (Process improvements, Waste time reduction, Cost efficiency improvements, Time management)
- Managed transportation scheduling and follow ups with aid of collaboration tools
- Developed rapport with distributors and carrier companies to increase productivity
- Implement and maintain OSHA 1910.1201 regulations
- Maintained DOT rules & regulations
Area Sales Manager
10.2008 - 05.2011
Store Manager
11.2002 - 09.2008
Assistant Store Manager
04.2002 - 11.2002
Pharmacy Tech
11.2001 - 04.2002
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
University of Houston
Houston, TX01.2020
Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) -
APICS/ASCM
Houston, TX01.2020
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) -
APICS/ASCM
Houston, TX01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management and Information Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX01.2011
Certified Transportation Logistics (CTL) -
APICS/ASCM
Houston, TX01.2011
Skills
- SAP-ERP ECC Version 60/HANA
- MRP
- OMS
- TMS
- Fourkites
- OTM
- QTS systems
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Customer Service
- HIPPA Certified
- DOT Hazmat Certified
- TWIC CARD
- 5 S Methodology
- Kaizen
- Six sigma lean methodologies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google products
- Asset management
- Order management
- Data Analysis
- Administrative support
- Financial Acumen
- Banking Management
- Warehouse Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operations management
- Reverse Logistics
- Data Collection
- Time management
- Project Management
- Operational Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Training
- Quality Assurance
- People Management
- Analytical personality
- Technical writing
- Demand Planning
- Team Building
- Fast learner
Otherpositions
- Area Sales Manager, IBC Bank, 10/2008, 05/2011
- Store Manager, Eckerd Drugs/CVS, 11/2002, 09/2008
- Assistant Store Manager, Eckerd Drugs/CVS, 04/2002, 11/2002
- Pharmacy Tech, CVS Pharmacy/Eckerd, 11/2001, 04/2002
Timeline
Account manager
Tidewater Transit
09.2024 - Current
Director of Logistics, North America
Wanhua Chemical America
07.2023 - 07.2024
Logistics Category Manager
Helm US Corp
04.2021 - 07.2023
Transportation Logistics Manager
Haulmark Services Inc
09.2019 - 03.2021
Logistics Specialist
Solvay Chemicals
04.2015 - 08.2019
Logistics Coordinator
Aggreko
05.2013 - 03.2015
Logistics Coordinator
Satellite Logistics Group/ Hillebrand
07.2011 - 05.2013
Area Sales Manager
10.2008 - 05.2011
Store Manager
11.2002 - 09.2008
Assistant Store Manager
04.2002 - 11.2002
Pharmacy Tech
11.2001 - 04.2002
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
University of Houston
Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) -
APICS/ASCM
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) -
APICS/ASCM
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management and Information Technology
University of Houston
Certified Transportation Logistics (CTL) -
APICS/ASCM