Abdul Riaz Ali

Suva

Summary

Results-driven Warehouse & Supply Chain Leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain operations, and regional warehouse management. Recognized for optimizing inventory control, streamlining logistics, and leading successful regional transitions—particularly for Vodafone’s expansion into Papua New Guinea (PNG). Proven expertise in stock forecasting, supplier negotiations, and cross-border logistics, along with leading warehouse teams across multiple locations.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Warehouse Supervisor

Vodafone Fiji Limited

05.2001 - Current

Lead end-to-end warehouse operations including stock control, distribution, procurement, and logistics coordination.
Supervise a team of 15+ staff; responsible for recruitment, training, performance management, and workplace safety.
Administer monthly stock audits and reconciliations, including forecasting reports.
Manage customs clearance and compliance for import/export operations.
Maintain supplier relationships and collaborate with finance on budgeting and procurement.
Spearheaded ERP and WMS platform implementation.
Supported Vodafone Pacific’s expansion into Papua New Guinea (PNG): led forecasting, purchasing, supplier negotiations, warehouse staffing, and logistics setup.
Improved order fulfillment, introduced supplier scorecard, reduced warehouse costs by 15%.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management & Human Resources

University of the South Pacific

Diploma - Project Management

Australia

Diploma - Information Systems Management

Aptech University

Skills

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)
WMS Platforms
Microsoft Office Suite
Customs & Freight Software

Forecasting & Analytics Tools
OHS Management Systems
Cloud Inventory Solutions

Certification

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – APICS
Certificate in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Advanced Excel, OHS, Trade Compliance, SAP & Oracle ERP Training

Awards

Vodafone Legends Award (2009); Vodafone Pacific Awards (2004, 2005, 2007), Successfully led warehouse expansion; implemented supplier scorecards, Recognized internationally for quality and performance improvements, Developed resilience frameworks for supply chain disruptions

Training

LinkedIn Learning: Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development
Workshops: Procurement, Regional Logistics, Automation
Regular training in customs, trade compliance, and financial compliance

Core Competencies

Warehouse & Distribution Management
Strategic Procurement & Supplier Negotiation
Forecasting & Demand Planning
Regional Logistics & International Trade
ERP/WMS Implementation (SAP, Oracle)
Customs Clearance & Compliance
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
Lean Inventory & Cost Reduction
Data Analytics for Inventory Optimization
Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
Health, Safety & Risk Management (OHS)
End-to-End Supply Chain Coordination

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