ASLAM KHAN
Budapest
Summary
Highly accomplished professional with over 13 years of experience in Supply Chain Management. Proven expertise in optimizing operations, streamlining processes, and driving efficiency across complex supply chain networks. A results-oriented leader with a track record of delivering strategic solutions and exceeding performance targets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demand and Risk Manager - SCM
Nokia
10.2021 - Current
- Managing demand forecasting for portfolio of products, resulting in more streamlined and efficient supply chain, as well as increase in on-time deliveries
- Identify potential critical materials and oversee supply chain to guarantee availability in field
- Prioritized demand and made decisions regarding allocation and redistribution. This helped to recognize 50% more sales upside vs forecasted quarter sales
- Control reallocation of existing stock to manage material availability and participate in decision- making for planning deviations
- Conduct regular analysis for providing valuable insights to senior leadership and enabling more informed strategic decision-making.
Process Owner - Supply Chain
SAP Security, Nokia
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed and maintained comprehensive SAP security strategy and framework for ngERP supply chain domain facilitating more than 10,000 users
- Defined and implemented system data security policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
- Collaborated with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external auditors to identify security risks and define mitigation plans
- Conducted regular assessments of SAP security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate measures to address them
- Lead security incident response activities, investigate security breaches, and take necessary actions to prevent future incidents
- Ensured compliance with relevant data privacy and protection regulations, such as GDPR and internal data governance policies
- Stay up to date with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, and proactively recommend and implement security enhancements
- Provided security awareness training and guidance to end-users and stakeholders to promote culture of security and risk awareness
- Participated in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and evidence to demonstrate compliance with security standards.
Business Process and System Specialist - SCM
Nokia
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to understand order management requirements and translate them into SAP ERP system configurations
- Configured and customized SAP order management modules, including Sales and Distribution (SD),
- Pricing, Logistics Execution, and Billing, to align with business processes and objectives
- Trained newly hired employees to enable them to perform Order Management activities
- Analyzed and optimized order management workflows, system interfaces, and integration points with other modules and tools to ensure efficient and accurate order processing
- Monitored and troubleshot SAP ERP system issues related to order management, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in timely manner
- Supported end-users by providing guidance, resolving system-related queries, and conducting training sessions to ensure proper utilization of SAP order management functionalities
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, such as sales, logistics, and finance, to streamline processes and improve system performance and data integrity
- Stayed up to date with SAP ERP advancements and new features related to order management, evaluated their suitability for organization, and proposed recommendations for system enhancements
- Lead and contributed in automation of Order Management activities resulting in significant savings
- Developed and maintained system documentation, including functional specifications, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identify areas for optimization, and propose process and system enhancements to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Customer Supply Chain Manager - MEA
Nokia
09.2010 - 02.2017
- Coordinated and managed customer supply chain from customer order till delivery, ensuring on-time and accurate order fulfillment
- Monitored order status, track shipments, and resolve any issues or delays in collaboration with logistics providers and internal stakeholders
- Acted as main point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries, order changes, and other supply chain-related concerns promptly and professionally
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of customer orders, delivery schedules, and inventory levels using appropriate systems and tools
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
Education
Bachelors of Sciences - Mathematics, Physics
University of Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan2008
Skills
- Demand Planning, Allocation and Risk Management
- SAP ERP (SD, MM, PP, GRC)
- Logistics and Order Management
- PowerBI and reporting
- RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
- Performance Management
- Business Process Management
- Digital Transformation
- Project Management
- Continuous improvement
Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Coaching and mentoring
- Time Management
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Conflict Management
Certification
- Business Process Management (NOVA-IMS, Portugal)
- Top Performer of the Year Award
- Lean Six Sigma Purple and Green Belt
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Urdu
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Hungarian
Beginner
A1
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Additional Information
- EC (European Union) permanent residence permit holder
Timeline
Demand and Risk Manager - SCM
Nokia
10.2021 - Current
Process Owner - Supply Chain
SAP Security, Nokia
05.2019 - 10.2021
Business Process and System Specialist - SCM
Nokia
02.2017 - 05.2019
Customer Supply Chain Manager - MEA
Nokia
09.2010 - 02.2017
Bachelors of Sciences - Mathematics, Physics
University of Punjab