Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Ali Abbas

Laval,Canada

Summary

Supply chain specialist with 5 years of experience in diverse key roles. Project Manager with a proven track record at Metro Inc and the MSSS, excels at leveraging data analysis and strong interpersonal abilities to drive strategic decision-making, optimize processes, and build relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in SAP S/4HANA and Power BI, fluent in three languages, and talented in clear and effective communication.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager: Buyer & Product Development

Metro Inc
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed the product development cycle (transportation, forecasting, shortages, PO placement via SAP) for 30+ grocery categories, totaling approximately 300 SKUs.
  • Built strong relationships with suppliers by organizing weekly meetings to discuss their current challenges, assist with forecast planning, and provide support during production issues. Took proactive measures to ensure the highest level of service, and seamless collaboration.
  • Managed the $4M Easter holiday program by creating Power BI and Excel forecasts, selecting products based on trends and availability, and coordinating with European suppliers to ensure timely shipments. Oversaw warehouse storage and delivery logistics to banners, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Conducted detailed analyses of competitors like Loblaw and Walmart to identify product and pricing opportunities, driving strategic decisions that secured market share in the frozen vegetables category, and generated $1.4 million in additional revenue.
  • Created Power BI dashboards and Excel reports to present financial analyses to senior management, evaluating the feasibility and financial viability of product launches based on pricing, volume, and other key metrics.

Contract Project Manager

MSSS
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed the tendering process, including preparing, drafting, negotiating, and finalizing specifications while defining evaluation criteria and supplier selection methods
  • Redacted over 60 government contracts, developing a deep understanding of contract management rules, laws, and regulations, focusing on ensuring fair, clear, and effective agreements with contractors and suppliers.
  • Proactively identified opportunities to improve processes, regularly reviewing, documenting, and updating internal procedures, provided legal and training documents.
  • Managed and negotiated contracts for 7 board members of the Quebec government's transition committee for Santé Québec, coordinating between members and internal teams, providing legal support, and delegating tasks as project manager for a highly publicized initiative.

Buyer

Opportunite Import
02.2021 - 04.2023
  • Accurately entered POs into SAP to track the purchase and delivery of goods, ensured records were updated and invoices were processed on time, leading to high customer satisfaction rates.
  • Coordinated and negotiated rates for nationwide shipments with distributors to ensure on-time delivery, minimizing costs and delays by optimizing our delivery routes and addressing any specifications or issues with suppliers to prevent disruptions during pickups.
  • Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets to track purchase orders and invoices, organizing data to ensure a comprehensive history of dealings with suppliers.

Teacher-Assistant

UQAM
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided academic support as a teacher assistant for the AOT4200: Introduction to Supply Chain Management class at the university level, ensuring the smooth administration of 3 large-scale classes
  • Evaluated academic performance by grading exams and projects for 150 students across three groups, ensuring accurate and unbiased assessments

Education

Master of Science - Business Intelligence

HEC
Montreal, QC
09-2027

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration: Logistics

UQAM
Montréal, QC
09-2023

Skills

  • Communication
  • Project management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Problem solving
  • Data analysis
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Negotiation
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Power BI
  • Python

Timeline

Project Manager: Buyer & Product Development

Metro Inc
04.2024 - Current

Teacher-Assistant

UQAM
09.2023 - 12.2023

Contract Project Manager

MSSS
07.2023 - 04.2024

Buyer

Opportunite Import
02.2021 - 04.2023

Master of Science - Business Intelligence

HEC

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration: Logistics

UQAM

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Ali Abbas