Harith Saeed

Procurement and supply chain leader with 12+ years of experience improving sourcing support, MRP-driven planning, inventory management, and ERP-based processes across manufacturing and distribution environments. Proven record leading process improvement, developing KPIs, standardizing SOPs, and partnering with Operations, Quality, Finance, and IT to strengthen supply continuity, reduce cost, and improve operational discipline. Advanced experience with SAP EWM, JDE, Oracle, and HANA, with a focus on sustainable, system-based process execution.

Senior Inventory Control Manager - McKesson - Irving, TX

(2021-06)

• Lead inventory operations across multiple distribution centers, improving inbound and outbound material flow and reducing lead times by 20%.
• Implement KPI-based inventory accuracy programs using SAP EWM, reducing shrinkage by 25%.
• Develop inventory consolidation strategies that improve workflow efficiency by 15%.
• Partner with planning and procurement teams to improve material readiness, schedule adherence, and decision-making.
• Coordinate with external service providers and OEMs to ensure continuity of supply and warranty compliance.

Materials Manager - Nestle Purina

• Managed procurement, forecasting, and inventory planning for critical raw materials in a high-volume CPG manufacturing environment.
• Led supplier performance reviews and corrective actions, reducing material discrepancies and lowering costs by 10%.
• Trained teams on lean inventory practices and SAP EWM, increasing cycle count accuracy by 15% and reducing surplus inventory by 20%.
• Improved storage planning, inventory turns, and warehouse responsiveness through cross-functional collaboration.

Senior Supply Chain Analyst - Ceva - Lenexa, KS

(2015-05 - 2018-08)

• Enhanced forecasting models and reporting using SQL and JDE ERP, improving demand accuracy by 10%.
• Directed product routing, CMO vendor coordination, and SOP alignment to support global distribution and service objectives.
• Supported ERP rollouts and change management initiatives to standardize cross-functional processes.

Logistics and Supply Chain Officer - Unilever - Egypt

(2010-06 - 2013-08)

• Reengineered logistics and replenishment strategies, shifting from LTL to FTL models and implementing dual-pallet stacking to reduce operating costs.
• Supported ERP deployment for inventory and procurement, improving data visibility and replenishment cycle performance.
• Aligned sourcing with production timelines, contributing to a 16% sales increase through stronger supply execution.

M.Sc. - Supply Chain Management and Logistics - Wright State University

B.S. - Accounting - Sudan International University