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Wahida B. Matlib

Assist. Procurement & Purchasing Manager
Essex
Wahida B. Matlib

Summary

Experienced Supply Chain, Purchasing & Procurement, Logistics & Operations Assistant Manager with more than 15 years combined experience within Construction, Engineering, Plastics/Foam, Oil & Pipeline industries.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Zotefoams Plc

Assistant Procurement & Purchasing Manager
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

Company Overview: A world leader in cellular material technology; lightweight foams.

  • Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
  • Responded to market changes by adjusting procurement strategies, ensuring operational agility.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
  • Planning, MRP using bespoke ERP system, Microsoft AX Dynamics, to align and meet production demand.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
  • Achieved significant improvements in supplier lead times through collaborative planning and forecasting.
  • On-going analysis and mitigation of high value business risks.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
  • Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
  • Daily global logistics, supplier management and Customer/Sales orders.
  • Reporting to MD, COO, CFO and CEO adjacent.

Bright A Blind Limited

Logistics & Operations Assistant Manager / Projects Coordinator & Admin
11.2015 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Establish scheduling of all Client Sales Orders
  • Delivering of bespoke products and services in a professional and timely manner
  • Crucial attention to detail and 'thinking on your feet'
  • Organise purchase and delivery of materials for fulfillment of Sales orders and contracts
  • Manage oversea shipping freight not limited to import duty, waybill, customs and VAT
  • Liaise internally between production and warehouse personnel to facilitate customer's orders and all operational needs
  • Coordinate despatch of 5+ installation teams to accomplish daily geographical-based delivery requirements
  • Participation within Projects kick-start meetings with Client and follow-up
  • Ensuring monthly target level of 95% for accuracy and timely delivered service.
  • Report customer feedback to management, including any signs of customer dissatisfaction
  • Managed day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination.
  • Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects.

Sensornet Ltd

Office Cordinator / Finance Administration
03.2015 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Support Sales, Operations and Finance teams and ensure all office activities run efficiently alongside day-to-day management of the office
  • Processing Sales Orders and direct enquiries via the Company's website
  • To monitor and maintain data input integrity in Microsoft Great Plains with regards to Sales order entry and order fulfilment.
  • Placement of all orders for the manufacturing team and arranging shipment of products, imported and exported
  • Processing of supplier invoices and any other work deemed necessary by Line Manager
  • Use of CSI Watchdog program to ensure agreement with Export Compliance regulation
  • Management of Company's website, updating marketing literature and organisation of sales events
  • Office Management including meet and greet of all guests, answering the phone, processing incoming and outgoing post, organising travel itinerary and phones for company not limited to all requirements and request from Head Office visits from Boston.
  • General office admin duties including, but not exclusively restricted to: Maintaining personnel records (HR); Monitoring and re-ordering consumables (Supply Chain/Purchasing); Liaising with the office cleaning sub-contractor, dealing with Tenants & building landlord on maintenance issues

Tune Hotels Group

Guest Service Assistant
01.2015 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Tune Hotel (currently known as Point A Hotel London) is a budget boutique, no-thrill hotel chain.
  • Review guest feedback on TripAdvisor and respond to accordingly
  • Resolve complaints where appropriate and identify when to involve management.
  • Ensure up keep of daily reports and shift handovers.
  • All money payments are correctly posted and balanced and placed in the safe.
  • Review and monitor to ensure that all walk-in bookings are completed correctly.
  • Responsible for ensuring stock levels are maintained and standards are met with regards to the food and beverage counter.
  • Monitor and control inventories for operating equipment, linen and uniform to ensure stocks are maintained and costs are controlled
  • Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Elevated the guest experience by consistently maintaining a professional, welcoming demeanor.

Alstom Transport

Materials & MRP Controller
03.2007 - 11.2014

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Working on both the Northern and Jubilee Lines within the London Underground Network.
  • Rationalisation of stock inventory by 10% over 3 sites, achieving a saving of £2M.
  • Validation & authorisation of material demands critical to the business (demand planning).
  • Lead the assurance of material availability for the maintenance of a large fleet of trains.
  • Commercial forecasting and scheduling of suppliers in order to cover preventative, corrective and overhaul maintenance activities, interacting with all parts of the business
  • Maintenance of Material Master Records and Bill of Materials to meet the business needs, for key projects such as heavy overhaul for the fleet of trains.
  • Provide support to the logistic arm of the business in the utilisation of SAP to meet material usage and restock targets, achieving a lower WIP and inventory value.
  • Production of measurable KPIs and periodic reports to drive the business forward.
  • Review, Maintain, Update and/or Create working procedures and processes within the Department working closely with all necessary departments i.e. Engineering, Operations, Health & Safety and Quality
  • Working on both the Northern and Jubilee Lines within the London Underground Network.

Education

University Of Greenwich
London, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Arts from Media, Culture & Communication
01.2006

Skills

  • Proficient in materials management
  • Streamlining procurement processes
  • Procurement order coordination
  • Strategic sourcing and logistics management
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Establishing new vendor relationships
  • Effective project coordination
  • Sustainable supply chain management
  • Consistent professional presence
  • Strong attention to detail
  • MS Office and SAP familiarity

Certification

  • Working towards Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programs

Software

SAP

Microsoft AX Dynamics

MS Office

Timeline

Assistant Procurement & Purchasing Manager

Zotefoams Plc
10.2021 - Current

Logistics & Operations Assistant Manager / Projects Coordinator & Admin

Bright A Blind Limited
11.2015 - 09.2021

Office Cordinator / Finance Administration

Sensornet Ltd
03.2015 - 10.2015

Guest Service Assistant

Tune Hotels Group
01.2015 - 03.2015

Materials & MRP Controller

Alstom Transport
03.2007 - 11.2014

University Of Greenwich

Bachelor of Arts from Media, Culture & Communication
Wahida B. MatlibAssist. Procurement & Purchasing Manager