Imtiaz Hasan

- Consultant level knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA SD/MM/ACTIVATE.

- Responsible for leading multiple project teams in different greenfield implementations.

- Responsible for SAP Project Lifecycle Management deploying SAP ACTIVATE Methodology.

- Responsible for generating project analytics/data visibility in regards to project progress tracking and critical milestones achievement.

- Consulting on Supply Chain Planning, Distribution, Logistics, and Warehouse Management “Best Practices” in the context of SAP ERP.

- Assessing and gathering clients' Business Requirements.

- Conducting Fit-Gap Analysis and Readiness Study.

- Designing solutions and preparing an implementation roadmap with SAP ACTIVATE.

- Responsible for holding daily and weekly Scrums to ensure integration and collaborations across different teams at work as a SAP Project Manager.

- Preparing As Is - To Be Business Blueprint/User Requirement Specification document.

- Preparing System Integration Testing Script, User Acceptance Testing Scripts, and other relevant Project Artifacts.

- Training the Project Core Team as a part of client enablement.

- Preparing Cut-Over Plan and execution of the same prior to Project Go-Live.

- Adept at using SAP Legacy Data Migration Tools like Migration Cockpit, LSMW, etc.

- Pre-Go Live and Post Go-Live [Hypercare] support.

- Business Process Owner for Radiant Distribution Limited (RDL).

- Responsible for designing and implementing RDL's Business Structure in SAP.

- Process re-engineering for improving operational efficiency and cost minimization.

- Responsible for routine performance management of the overall business and actively report deviations and areas of improvement to the management.

- Forecast business growth and suggest policies and procedures to achieve desired milestones.

- Responsible for the maintenance of Master Data for Distribution Business in SAP.

- Responsible for routine performance management of the overall business and actively report deviations and areas of improvement to the management.

- Responsible for New Project Implementation and enhancement of existing projects.

- Responsible for Inventory Optimization & Logistics Planning for Finished Goods.

- Responsible for Demand & Supply Planning for Finished Goods.

- Responsible for developing and running Contact Center Operations for RDL as a part of Customer Service Excellence.

- Leading National Distribution Operation for Pharmaceuticals Division.

- Setting up Distribution Warehouses from grounds up for SMC Pharmaceuticals Division.

- Designing and implementing National Distribution Network and Master Schedule.

- Plan manpower and logistics for running Distribution Operations across Bangladesh.

- Demand & Supply Planning of Finished Goods along with Logistics Planning, CWH to DIstribution Warehouses to Chemist Shops.

- Planning Reverse Logistics during Batch Recall.

- Demand & Supply Forecasting and Inventory Planning for Finished Goods.

- Assist Procurement Team & Production Planning Team with proactive and real time inputs of Secondary Sales & Replenishment requirements.

- Designing ERP Solutions for Pharma Division.

- OPEX & CAPEX Budget Preparation and dealing with Local Procurement endeavors.

- Day to day troubleshooting in National Distribution Operation.

- Staff, Customer & Vendor Grievance Handling.

My major responsibilities involved spearheading the National Distribution Operations (20 Distribution Centers and 550+ Employees), Material Pricing & Management (500+ SKUs), E2E National Distribution Network & On-time Delivery Management (300+ Distribution Routes, 75+ Delivery Vans), Vendor Management (100+ enlisted Suppliers through RFP, RFI & RFQ) Customer Relationship Management (Sanofi Bangladesh Limited, Nuvista Pharma Limited & SMC Enterprise – Cumulatively Tk. 6.5 Billion/Year worth Portfolio), Order & Invoicing Management (10,000+ Sales Orders submitted nationally every day, 98% fill rate maintained ), OPEX Budget implementation and ensuring Quality KPIs and GDP (Good Distribution Practices).

Key Achievements:

- Optimized operations process at all Distribution Centers that resulted in lowering manpower requirement of appx. 100 people leading to a lean operation.

- Resolved conflicts arising out of collective bargaining from time to time.

- Prepared and implemented optimized Procurement Budget for Distribution Operations. Introduced various recycling concepts to optimize procurement needs and imposed strict inventory protocols to prevent wastage and misappropriation of inventories. Also established procurement processes and vendor enlistment guidelines as per globally accepted good procurement practices.

- Optimized logistics requirement for Distribution Operation that led to reducing the fleet size from 75 to 60 delivery vehicles apparently leading to a savings of appx. 675K/month.

- Re-designed Distribution Network that led to 10% decrease in Direct Distribution Expenses and also reduced the number of days' in-transit from 480 to 300.

- Monitored Principal's Sales Trend (Forecast vs. Achievement) and actively provided feedback on lowest trending regions.

- Reduced to and maintained National Delivery Return % from double digit to average 3% till date.

- Achieved synergy across various businesses within the group by ensuring optimized usage of available resources at disposal e.g., manpower and logistics through precise planning eventually ensuring savings and cost benefits.

- Successfully rolled out multiple new businesses under my supervision.

- New Process Development and Implementation for new and existing businesses in SAP and other parallel ERPs.

Under this position, I was majorly responsible for Materials Management, Materials Pricing, Discount & Trade Offer Management coupled with Accounts Receivable Management.

I had served as an Area Distribution Manager where I was entrusted with the responsibility of heading 3 Distribution Centers that catered to the entire landscapes of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Khagrachari, Rangamati and Bandarban. I was responsible for maintaining desirable Delivery, Inventory, Logistics and Quality KPIs at all times. My role profile was also extended to Credit Management and Verification, implementation of OPEX Budget and ensuring overall Financial and Administrative control within my territorial jurisdiction.

- Responsible for dealing with indents placed by high value clients of the company and sourcing the indented article.

- Responsible for communicating with overseas suppliers ensuring on-time delivery of requested article as per the technical specification provided by the clients.

- Negotiating favorable supply terms with the suppliers on behalf of our clients.

- Drafting agreements between client and the supplier

- Ensuring proper installation of the indented article at client site and arranging necessary trainings require to operate it.

- Solicitation and upselling on behalf of the company.

- Arranging arbitration between the supplier and the client in case of a dispute.