ISSAM Ali

Procurement & Import | Logistics & Supply Chain Specialist

Procurement & Import | Logistics & Supply Chain Specialist with extensive experience in optimizing supply chain processes and managing procurement operations. Based in Yemen, I excel in negotiating contracts, ensuring timely deliveries, and implementing cost-saving strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to driving continuous improvement and fostering strong supplier relationships to support organizational goals. Proficient in utilizing ONYX ERP and Odoo ERP for inventory monitoring, reorder points, consumption tracking, and replenishment planning across Middle Eastern (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman), Asian, and European markets.

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Procurement and import Specialist
Altakamol International Ltd. CompanyTaiz, Yemen
2020 — Present
  • Oversaw foreign purchasing and import operations for raw materials, ingredients, supplies, industrial equipment, and production-line spare parts
  • Contributed to material requirement planning by assessing availability, consumption, safety stock, reorder points, and lead times
  • Identified and evaluated suppliers, executing RFQ/RFI/RFP processes, analyzing commercial quotations, negotiating terms, and selecting vendors
  • Prepared purchase requisitions and orders, secured confirmations, followed up on payments, and expedited orders to final destinations
  • Coordinated over 250 international sea, land, and air shipments annually, managing freight arrangements and customs documentation
  • Applied Incoterms 2020 and conducted Total Landed Cost analysis to assess purchasing alternatives and enhance logistics budgets
  • Monitored shipments and delivery schedules to mitigate supply-chain risks and prevent disruptions to production lines
  • Developed alternative sourcing and shipping routes to ensure supply continuity during regional maritime disruptions
  • Achieved estimated cost savings of 15%–25% on strategic purchases through rigorous negotiation and sourcing alternatives
  • Resolved shortages, damages, carrier disputes, insurance claims, and vendor compensation issues until final resolution
  • Tracked supplier invoices, SWIFT payments, debit/credit notes, and account reconciliations in collaboration with Finance
  • Utilized Odoo and ONYX ERP systems alongside Advanced Excel to monitor procurement tracking and generate comprehensive reports
  • Monitor shipments and delivery schedules to mitigate supply-chain risks and prevent production line interruptions.
  • Develop alternative sourcing and shipping routes to ensure supply continuity during regional maritime disruptions.
  • Achieve estimated cost savings of 15%–25% on strategic purchases through rigorous negotiation and sourcing
  • alternatives.
  • Handle shortages, damages, carrier disputes, insurance claims, and international vendor compensation until final
  • resolution.
  • Track supplier invoices, SWIFT payments, debit/credit notes, and account reconciliations in coordination with Finance.
  • Utilize Odoo and ONYX ERP environments alongside Advanced Excel to monitor procurement tracking and generate
  • reports
Import Officer – Project-Based / Remote
IBN AL-ALIMI ESTABLISHMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT ADEN, YEMEN
Jul 2022 — Apr 2024
  • Spearheaded international sourcing and foreign procurement across China, Oman, UAE, and KSA
  • Executed comprehensive market research, identifying and qualifying suppliers while assessing risks
  • Issued and managed RFQs while conducting thorough bid analyses and providing supplier recommendations
  • Performed international price benchmarking and in-depth market analysis to guide purchasing decisions
  • Negotiated supplier prices, volume discounts, and favorable terms to optimize procurement arrangements
  • Oversaw foreign procurement transactions valued in hundreds of thousands of USD, ensuring compliance
  • Assessed alternative raw materials and suppliers against technical and quality standards to ensure suitability
  • Calculated Total Landed Costs encompassing purchase price, freight, customs duties, and logistics expenses
  • Engineered alternative sourcing channels and import routes to enhance supply continuity and competitiveness
  • Cultivated strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and efficient lead-time management
  • Verified HS Codes and import-related information for all purchased products to ensure compliance
  • Supported supplier agreements and contract administration to solidify commercial arrangements
  • Facilitated strategic supplier negotiations, contributing to an exclusive agency agreement with YATO
  • Contributed to procurement planning, supplier evaluation, and sourcing strategy for informed purchasing decisions
Remote English-Arabic Translator
GENERAL ORGANIZATION OF ANTIQUITIES AND MUSEUMSTaiz, Yemen
Mar 2019 — Dec 2023
  • Executed precise translations of official, technical, administrative, and cultural heritage documents between English and Arabic
  • Translated critical cultural heritage documentation and the Yemen cultural heritage file submitted to UNESCO
  • Reviewed and ensured the accuracy, terminology consistency, and professional presentation of all translated materials
English Language Teacher
GOVERNMENT & PRIVATE SCHOOLS / TRAINING CENTERSAl- Mahuit, Yemen
Oct 2003 — Jul 2018
  • Delivered comprehensive English language instruction across diverse government and private educational institutions and training centers
  • Engineered engaging lessons, teaching materials, assessments, and learning activities to enhance student comprehension
  • Implemented effective English teaching methodologies and advanced classroom management techniques to foster a productive learning environment
Senior Personnel Assistant
TAJ SHAMSAN HOTELTaiz, Yemen
Mar 2022 — May 2023
  • Facilitated personnel administration, streamlined employee records, and enhanced staff coordination for daily HR operations
  • Coordinated administrative follow-up and optimized personnel-related documentation processes
Skills
ONYX & Odoo ERP | PR & PO Management | Inventory & Procurement Tracking | Transportation Coordination & Issue Resolution | Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Access & PowerPoint | Data Analysis & Procurement Analytics | AI-Assisted Decision Support | International Procurement | Strategic Sourcing | Supplier Qualification | Supplier Due Diligence | Supplier Risk Assessment | Market Intelligence | Commodity Price Analysis | Price Benchmarking | Competitive Bidding | Prioritization | Problem-Solving | Time Management | Analytical Thinking | Commercial Awareness | Communication & Coordination | Accountability
Education
Postgraduate Diploma , English Language
Taiz University, Faculty of Languages and Translation.
2003 — 2005Good
  • Completed Master's Degree coursework with official academic transcript.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) , English Language
Taiz University, Faculty of Arts
1997 — 2001good
Certificates
Modern Project Management Using Artificial Intelligence (MPM)
LRNRS Academy, UK
September 2029
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Leadership Development Program
Al Watania Center for Training and Consulting
September 2019
View credential
Human Resources Management Training
Opening Center for Training and Consultation
January 2023
Widows and Microsoft Office – Word & Excel
AlBashaeer Institute for Computer and Languages
July 2003
Accounting & Financial Applications
Experts Center
2006- 2007
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
References available upon request.
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