Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Skillssummary
Volunteer Experience
Certification
Timeline
Muhammad Ali Alwani

Muhammad Ali Alwani

Calgary

Summary

Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Head

ZIHU Drywall Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
  • Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
  • Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
  • Improved client satisfaction rates by effectively addressing concerns and incorporating feedback into future processes.
  • Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.

Manager

Fire N Ice
01.2017 - 05.2023
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.

Supply Chain Manager

Canadian Distributors
03.2015 - 04.2017
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
  • Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.

Supply Chain Associate

Ricoh Canada
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement in the supply chain process, leading to increased operational efficiency.
  • Reduced order fulfillment time by optimizing inventory management and warehouse operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory transactions, ensuring data integrity for reporting and decision-making purposes.
  • Facilitated smooth flow of information between various departments involved in the supply chain process, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed vendor negotiations, securing favorable pricing and contract terms on key materials and services.

Sales Manager

Call Center Technology
03.2010 - 11.2012
  • Inbound & outbound calls to attract new credit card customer Supervising daily sales of the team Organizing team activities

Education

High School - Pre-Medical

Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi, Pakistan

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Karachi, Karachi

Skills

  • Project scope
  • Agreement negotiation
  • Scope development
  • Schedule Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Analytical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 30+ staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Skillssummary

Involved in daily communications with the team members and customers, Ability to work independently as well as a team member, Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Used MS Excel to consolidate customer data and arrange daily sales volume

Volunteer Experience

Co-Convenier, Garden Student Organization, Karachi, Pakistan, 03/01/09, 12/01/12, Coordinator: Arranging tutors for students and helped in organizing fundraising events

Certification

  • Licensed CPR/ First Aid
  • Certified Financial Modeling
  • Sales and Marketing Training

Timeline

Project Head - ZIHU Drywall Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
Manager - Fire N Ice
01.2017 - 05.2023
Supply Chain Manager - Canadian Distributors
03.2015 - 04.2017
Supply Chain Associate - Ricoh Canada
02.2014 - 02.2015
Sales Manager - Call Center Technology
03.2010 - 11.2012
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School - High School, Pre-Medical
University of Karachi - Bachelor of Commerce,
Muhammad Ali Alwani