Mohammad Usama Ali

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) with over 8 years of experience in the multinational automotive industries, specializing in procurement, planning, inventory management, Supplier relationship management, logistics and warehouse operations. Proven expertise in process optimization, resource allocation, strategic procurement, contracts management, supply, and demand planning to drive operational efficiency and supply chain excellence. Strong analytical skills with a focus on implementing cost-effective, sustainable solutions to support business growth.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE – SUPPLY CHAIN - TOYOTA PARTS SAUD BAHWAN GROUP, MUSCAT, OMAN - DECEMBER’2024 – PRESENT • Manage daily operations to ensure the timely availability of spare parts for internal stakeholders, including service centers, body shops, 55+ branches across Oman, retail counters, as well as external export customers throughout the GCC, B2B clients, corporate and fleet accounts.

• Oversee daily parts ordering, procurement, pricing, order planning, and dispatch activities, while managing sales and inventory planning to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform demand forecasting by analyzing sales trends, optimizing inventory management, and differentiating between fast-moving and slow-moving parts.
• Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and Toyota's EPC (Electronic Parts Catalogue) to identify and recommend the correct part numbers.
• Manage VOR (Vehicle Off Road) and other priority corporate orders, oversee stock inward processes, and coordinate with principals to resolve any technical issues.
• Coordinate supply between branches to meet urgent customer demands and manage warehouse stock transfers for slow-moving items.
• Extensive hands-on experience with import/export documentation, customs procedures, shipment processes, and daily logistics coordination.
• Coordinate internal rerouting of parts between the sister companies MSBT and SBA via Sohar Free Trade Zone, facilitating re-export or domestic use while ensuring full compliance with VAT, duties, and tariff regulations.
• Oversee customs and transportation processes, including BAYAN declarations, as per OMAN and UAE government laws.
• Led the successful implementation of SAP S4 HANA - MM, EWM, and ESPP modules in the Toyota Parts Department, ensuring smooth ERP migration, better system integration, and improved processes.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Consistently maintained the rejection error rate below 3%, in compliance with Toyota Motors Corporation (TMC) guidelines. Maintained supplier performance, contract compliance and delivery schedules.
• Effectively negotiated high-value warranty claims with principal suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings and credit recovery for defective parts.
• Optimized inventory of high-value items by reducing LOT sizes, reviewing safety stock levels, and refining order policies and shipping patterns to improve efficiency and reduction in inventory carrying costs.
• Improved demand forecasting and bulk ordering strategies to shift urgent parts from air to sea freight, saving significant logistics costs for around USD 1.7M.

• B.E (INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING- NED UNIVERSITY) KARACHI- PAKISTAN 2013 ~ 2017 (3.59/4 CGPA)