FAIZAN's CV
FAIZAN KHAN
Supply Chain Lead | FMCG | S&OP | MRP & MPS | Replenishment | Inventory Optimization | SAP S/4HANA
Profile summary
Supply Chain professional with 12+ years of experience in FMCG and retail distribution, specializing in supply planning, MRP, MPS, and inventory optimization across multi-site operations. Currently leading end-to-end planning for 7,500+ SKUs across modern trade networks in KSA, driving service level (OTIF), stock availability, and cost control. Proven track record in improving forecast accuracy, reducing excess inventory, and strengthening S&OP execution using SAP S/4HANA and advanced planning systems (APO/IBP).
Key skills
Professional experience
- Led end-to-end planning for 7,500+ FG SKUs across a multi-channel FMCG distribution network spanning Frozen, Traditional, Grocery, and Private Label categories, maintaining optimal stock levels and product availability.
- Drove replenishment strategy for 78 Fresh stores and 25 supermarkets, achieving a 12% reduction in stockouts and ensuring consistent on-shelf availability across the network.
- Delivered 35% improvement in product availability and 30% reduction in excess inventory through optimized stock positioning and demand alignment, improving service levels while reducing inventory carrying costs.
- Strengthened OTIF performance by aligning supply plans with store-level demand, reducing delivery gaps and enhancing service reliability.
- Optimized MPS planning aligned with demand plans, improving production adherence and maintaining optimal stock levels across key SKUs.
- Led cross-functional coordination to reduce operational lead times (OLT), improving response time and issue resolution across supply chain functions.
- Deployed
- Managed planning portfolio of 1,200 SKUs, including raw materials, packaging materials, and direct materials such as fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Led S&OP execution, providing actionable insights on inventory levels, phase-in/phase-out, promotions, and aging stock to support business decisions.
- Executed MRP planning to optimize inventory levels and ensure uninterrupted production supply.
- Controlled material planning operations by guiding the MRP team, improving planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed demand forecasts to align material availability with production schedules, reducing stockouts and improving supply reliability.
- Led end-to-end material and production planning for 3,000+ SKUs, executing MPS/MRP and aligning with procurement and production to ensure uninterrupted supply and achieve 95%+ planning compliance
- Established inventory control strategies for 500+ critical SKUs, balancing product availability with working capital efficiency
- Developed dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into supply, inventory, and dispatch, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making.
- Implemented shipment tracking systems, logistics KPIs, and ERP/WMS enhancements, improving visibility, tracking accuracy, and accelerating inventory processes by 20% - Optimized 3PL operations and container utilization, delivering 10–15% annual freight cost savings through route and load efficiency - Streamlined customs clearance and import/export operations, ensuring SFDA and PSW compliance while reducing delays and maintaining service reliability through effective 3PL and broker coordination.
Managed facility operations and maintenance planning, ensuring compliance with safety and service standards. - Monitored asset performance and coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.
- Supervised warehouse operations, inventory control, and dispatch planning to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Improved stock accuracy and space utilization through structured inventory management practices.
- Handled inventory receiving, storage, and issuance while maintaining stock accuracy and documentation. - Supported warehouse operations aligned with FIFO and safety compliance standards.
Education
Languages
Arabic · Basic