• Develop and implement human resource strategies in partnership with business unit and organizational leadership to improve workforce performance and balance financial and human capital priorities.
• Manage the facilitation and coordination of HR unit workforce strategies and operations.
• Develop and administer human resource polices, practices, procedures and programs within the business unit in alignment with HSE & Quality practices.
• Negotiate valid requirements with business units and maintain service excellence by upholding the service level agreements.
• Provide consultation to business unit(s) on various day to day employee/labor relations issues, the performance assessment process, grievances and dispute resolutions, discipline, leaves of absence, salary program and other compensation issues.
• Represent the business unit for institutional changes or impacts to the unit, i.e. technology, HR/Payroll, contract, regulations or policies/procedures, etc.
• Strategize with business unit leadership regarding HR alignment with the business unit and culture.
• Ensure adequate cross training and coverage for all areas of the HR unit.
• Ensure ongoing operational and strategic communication occurs for unit HR staff.
• Partner with business units to select, develop and evaluate directors, managers and staff.
• Manage/direct day to day work flow and processes of the HR unit team members including development of staff competencies and customer service skills.
• Coordinate with Freezone authorities in visa issuance, cancellation and resolving issues / concerns disputes, if any.

Feb ’13 to Aug ’13 Business Support Executive (Change Management / Cost & Pricing)
Sep ’13 to Apr ’15 Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
• Handling the AED 20 millions value of purchasing (local & international) annually
• Maintaining logistics & inventory management for smooth running of business in retail operations & corporate sector
• Setting-up and ensuring implementation:
o Standard operating procedures for minimizing human dependency in stock management
o Key performance indicators for effective supply chain management
• Evaluating the material suppliers for recognizing consolidation buying strategy for reducing cost by 15%
• Interfacing competitive contracts for 7% saving in material
• Handling the execution of stock replenishment strategy for minimizing AED 500,000 inventory excessive stock on a yearly basis
• Developing designs for plant warehousing strategies pertaining to production materials and finished products
• Reviewing the inventories for determination of enhancement in inventory turns, reduction in waste and customer service optimization
• Executing the product take back or reverse logistics programs for ascertaining products being recycled, reused or disposed effectively
• Establishing ONE window operations for in & out of material, supplies & products for better control and recording
• Assisting the Direct / Indirect Retail Operations Team for inventory management and timely replenishment with demand & supply analysis
• Accountable for evaluation of product cost & developing new pricing strategy
• Carrying out business trend analysis and developing retail report & commission structure as per the requirement
• Functioning in collaboration with department heads for understanding the processes and developing new ideas for process enhancement

Growth Path:
Dec ’08 to Jun ’12 Services Supervisor (Lead Role)
Feb ’06 to Dec ’08 Procurement Specialist
Sept ’03 to Feb ’06 Contracts / Planning Officer

Key Result Areas:
As Services Supervisor:
• Headed the Human Resource, Procurement and Administration sections
• Mentored a team of 7 NMPTs (Staff) direct reportees and In-direct reportees - 200 plus (contract employees)
• Accountable for development and administration of expense & investment plan budget
• Support the recruitment team in the implementation of recruitment objectives, policies.
• Interpreting, assisting & advising employees and managers regarding cooperative agreement applications, and HR procedures and Supporting in completion of job application materials and documents, and preparation of employment interviews and tests.
• Establishing, organizing the maintenance of department records, ensuring complete accuracy and confidentiality.
• Preparing, reviewing, analyzing and approving a variety of data & information to make recommendations depending on findings.
• To assist with the identification, analysis and resolution of HR issues.

As Procurement Specialist:
• Carried out purchase of low value items exceeds 35M & 100M for plant items in Manufacturing Division on a yearly basis
• Identified reliable vendors and suppliers for quality goods at reasonable prices
• Responsible for service/ product negotiations pertaining to terms of price & delivery timelines
• Evaluated the technical specifications for all procurement as per the specifications and balance costs
• Recognized and analyzed the risks & exposures arising from company’s activities and ascertained appropriate mitigation in all cases

As Contracts / Planning Officer:
• Handled the bidding process till the closing of work orders and contracts
• Managed major contracts, contractor prequalification, bidding packages, contract review committee approval and legal reviews
• Accountable for updation of maintenance contract guide in compliance to Social Accountability Law (SA-8000) & DuPont
• Carried out contractor pre-qualification as per DuPont strategy
• Offered contractor guidance on company work permit systems & safe practices
• Responsible for management of bills, work orders & bids of civil, mechanical, electrical and other contractors
• Managed the plant turnaround and shutdown (i.e. HPWJ machines, Cranes, Fork lifters etc.)
• Derived inputs from all interfaces during shutdown and updated the Primavera Bar chart
• Prepared the departmental budget / KPIs (data gathering / monitoring / presentation)
• Equipment, Material & Services Loaning / Borrowing with neighbor industries.
• Conducted costing / project mapping through Primavera for major contracts
• Responsible for updation of Maintenance Procedure Manual