Muhammad Zaid
Ridgeway,ON
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain & IT professional with 7+ years in application management, specializing in manufacturing and warehouse environments. Proven expertise in IT, data reporting, analytics, and managing local business applications while supporting corporate technology initiatives. Skilled in troubleshooting, supply chain lifecycle management, and managing applications like SQL, MES, and WMS. Strong ability to define requirements, develop processes, and create business cases. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer – MRO & EAM
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
10.2019 - 07.2024
- Led a Kaizen project, saving $36,051 USD, by coordinating with vendors and reconciling reports
- Acted as IT expert, maintaining software and troubleshooting IT issues
- Developed real-time reporting for leased pallet inventory, integrating data between databases
- Achieved 99% supply chain fulfillment by managing material acquisition and adjustments
- Spearheaded a $25K Continuous Improvement Project for maintenance shop parts rooms
- Managed logistics for raw materials and equipment deployment across plants
- Conducted monthly cycle counts, ensuring 95% accuracy
- Documented purchasing files and collaborated with stakeholders for approvals
- Monitored vendor performance and initiated corrective actions
- Designed and reviewed reports to identify production issues
- Negotiated competitive pricing for plant purchases and services
- Scheduled and assigned weekly preventive maintenance work orders
Production Planner / Scheduler
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed schedules for 25,000 gallons/week using ERP/MRP, ensuring efficient capacity planning
- Reduced material handling time by 50% with Kaizen methods, automating processes, and training staff
- Reallocated raw materials for urgent orders, maintaining efficiency and timely deliveries
- Achieved zero material obsolescence by implementing efficient consumption techniques
- Maintained 99.7% service level KPI annually through data analysis and optimized fulfillment
- Ensured 100% On Time In Full (OTIF) deliveries by monitoring orders and coordinating with stakeholders
- Recovered 100 gallons of missing material through data analysis and physical counts
- Standardized packaging size to overcome infrastructure constraints, improving batch manufacturing
- Identified and corrected inaccurate safety stock levels to prevent overstock
- Established reorder stock levels for 600+ materials, ensuring timely replenishment and minimal safety stock
Product Inventory Analyst
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: representative at a Warehouse
- Prioritized daily tasks and ensured timely resource availability
- Collaborated to dispose of $300k worth of old stock on time
- Re-labeled 16,304 gallons of paint and updated inventory systems
- Improved inventory control by analyzing discrepancies and segregating damaged stock
- Created new reporting codes and customized daily stock reports
- Initiated daily cycle counts and adjusted inventory in the Warehouse Management System
- Synced databases and generated reports using AWCS, AOM, and Business Objects
- Representative at a Warehouse
IT and Warehouse Manager
MAXX LOGISTICS FZCO
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Manage Operations: Oversee daily warehouse activities and ensure efficient operations
- Control Inventory: Maintain accurate stock levels and conduct regular audits
- Build Client Relations: Maintain strong client relationships and address their logistics needs
- Improve Processes: Identify and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Managed WMS database, user access, training, policies, and master data setup, ensuring 99% uptime
- Led IT User Support/Help Desk, training 40 employees on WMS and other software
- Controlled Active Directory, user privileges, domain controllers, OS updates & database backups
- Deployed security CCTV cameras and developed disaster recovery procedures
- Documented IT processes and supervised ISO 9000-9001 certification implementation
IT Operations Supervisor
MAXX LOGISTICS FZCO
12.2007 - 12.2014
- Created user-friendly operations manuals for Warehouse and Freight forwarding systems
- Managed and executed SQL-based warehouse management system (WMS)
- Implemented Oracle ERP (EMIS) for freight forwarding, accounts, and payroll
- Administered ERP, including user access, database tuning, and error handling
- Scripted SQL Queries for informative reports, connected to Excel with refresh button
- Designed daily backup schedules, copying files to external drives via VPN
- Generated SQL database snapshots for customized inventory reports
- Administered HP Servers with SAS drives using HP array configuration utility
- Managed Active Directory user management in Windows Server 2008 R2
- Analyzed call minute usage, sourced low-cost vendors, saving 23%
- Negotiated new prices for RF gun batteries, saving 37.5%
Education
Master's degree - Computer Science
University of Karachi
PakistanSkills
- Oracle AOM
- FLOTILLA
- WMS
- Buy Right COUPA
- Oracle Financials
- Oracle ERP
- QAD
- MES
- MRP
- KASIE
- Barcoding
- Procurement
- Asset Management
- Tableau
- Crystal Reports
- MS Visio
- SAP Business Objects
- TCP/IP Protocols
- Routers
- RF Guns
- Linux
- Windows Server
- ITIL
- PMO Methodology
- Industry 40
- Cloud Computing
- Hybrid Computing
- Azure Cloud
- MySQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Oracle Database
- MS Access
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, AZ-500, 2024
- Microsoft Azure Fundamental, AZ-900, 2024
- GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handling Certification, 2023
- PMP Training Course, Global Education & Training Services, Canada, 2016
- Business Communication for IT Professionals Training, Ryerson University, 2016
Timeline
Buyer – MRO & EAM
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
10.2019 - 07.2024
Production Planner / Scheduler
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
02.2018 - 09.2019
Product Inventory Analyst
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
10.2016 - 01.2018
IT and Warehouse Manager
MAXX LOGISTICS FZCO
01.2015 - 03.2016
IT Operations Supervisor
MAXX LOGISTICS FZCO
12.2007 - 12.2014
Master's degree - Computer Science
University of Karachi
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