SYED SHAHZAD NAQVI
40610 Reisa Lane, Apt#101, Canton, MI 48188
Telephone:  [Send email to request phone number] 986515; Email: 
 SUMMARY
* A dynamic, goal-oriented professional having 15 + years extensive experience
in Material sourcing, Operations Management and Projects Management.
* Have been part of the team which has reduced inventory level from $2.4 million
to $1.5 million, with a turnover ratio of around 40.
* Have been involved in strategic decision making in material demand forecasts.
* Have been involved in negotiating and selecting suppliers.

 WORK EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENT:-
1-NYX Inc., (GM Tier 1 supplier) Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 2005~2009
Mechanical Engineer-Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
* For new projects ordering material samples according to engineering
specifications.
* Coordinated with suppliers to implement engineering changes, resolving quality
issues.
* Responsibilities included giving material releases to 50 suppliers, by
utilizing the ERP (CMS) system, against blanket purchase orders for raw material
and parts.
* Coordinated with the suppliers to ensure that the material arrives on time,
and to expedite items behind schedule, so that there is no down time in the
manufacturing process, and the flow of the supply chain is maintained.
* Rationalized inventory levels through CMS database, with minimum stock out
situations and develop strategic solutions for supply and demand problems. 
* Met service parts demand of the customer 100% on time.
* Generated and implemented ideas to improve manufacturing process efficiency
reduce costs and improve service.
* Minimized packaging costs through vendor managed inventory.
* Maximized the utilization of obsolete/unused materials and components, saved
$45000 in 2008.
* Ensured that the raw material and outsourced parts meet the quality standards.

* Collected and analyzed all spend data for components and raw materials.
* Saved over $1.5 million by substituting raw material with the same
specifications.
* Negotiated with targeted suppliers for cost containment opportunities, saved
$20000 in 2008.
* Involved in contract negotiation with suppliers.
* Managed nonconforming material through NCMR, RMA  's, Root cause analysis,
customer complaints and inventory adjustments. 
* Developed and implemented methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant
material and devised methods to assess cost and responsibility. 
* Collaborated with Quality Team to establish and maintain an effective supplier
certification program, including; incoming inspection requirements with
notification results; raw material dimensional checks, transaction accuracy, and
specification control; purchased products accuracy and print compliance; a dock
to stock program. 
* Maintained communication with suppliers for feedback and performance
improvement.

2-CTI (Siemens AG subsidiary), Islamabad 1989~2000
Assistant Manager Materials Planning 1999~2000
* Managed Material Planning & Strategic Sourcing interface with R&D,
Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other Operations departments.
* Supervised staff in production scheduling, production planning, inventory
control, purchasing, customs and logistics, warehousing and shipping/receiving.
* As needed, worked in conjunction with Sales and Marketing, Production
Engineering, Quality Assurance, Costing, Product Development, Finance and
Customer Service.
* Undertook responsibility for inventory reduction, improving inventory turns,
eliminating excess and obsolete inventory, and maintained system accuracy with
inventory cycle count.
* Reduced purchase order processing time from 10 days to 30 minutes, by
developing and implementing the purchase order system on AS400.
Executive-In-charge Material Planning 1995~1998
* Responsible for placement of purchase orders on foreign and local suppliers in
accordance with Sales and Marketing forecast and customer demand, also followed
up on shipped material. 
* Ensured that all materials and electronic parts were ordered and received on
time, and met company specifications. 
* Pursued new potential suppliers for product improvement and pricing
improvement to achieve overall lower cost.
* Built effective teams, provided training/direction and did performance
evaluations for assigned staff. Prepared reports for top management.
* Represented Department during ISO Certification Drive and subsequent Audits.
* Lead cross functional team for the project management and execution of
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy project, from the completion of documentation i.e.
drawings and part-lists, to material ordering, vendor selection, purchasing,
purchase order placement, production order placement on different workshops and
supervision of production and final delivery to customer. Reduced cost by $50000
by manufacturing the metal frame through local suppliers in Pakistan.
Industrial Engineer-Production Planning 1989~1994 
* Developed, documented and implemented the internal work procedures to support
ISO certification.
* Prepared the master production schedule, as well as production schedules for
different w/shops like PCB, Cable, Coil, Mechanical Pre Fabrication shop, and
mechanical parts that were sub-contracted. 
* Undertook time studies, continuous improvement and re-engineering of the
processes, as well as line balancing of different shops to achieve optimal
production level, also removed bottlenecks in the production flow.
EDUCATION
PhD (In progress Engg.Mgt.) Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti 2007~present
P.Eng. (Professional Engineers) Ontario, Canada 2006~present
M.Eng.ME(I.Engg. specialization) Ryerson University, Toronto 2002~2005
MBA Lahore University of Mgt. Sciences, Lahore 1986~1988
BS ME University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 1978~1983

PROFESSIONAL COURSES & MEMBERSHIP
SAP R/3 Materials Management Module 1998~1998
CPIM (APICS) Basics of Supply Chain Management 2007~2007

Skills
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages and Stat graphics.