OBJECTIVE

My ultimate objective is to develop myself as a dynamic and dexterous Manager in the

field of International Business, who is capable enough to handle new challenges and
cope with the ever changing business environment.

EDUCATION

2009 - 2011 MSc in International Business & Trade from School of Business,
Economics & Law, Gothenburg University, Sweden.

2002 2006 Bachelor of Business Administration from Khulna University,
Major in Marketing (CGPA 3.25 out of 4.00)
1998 2000 Higher Secondary Certificate, Daulatpur College, Khulna.
Science background (Marks Obtained - 82.4%)
1996 1998 Secondary School Certificate, Jahanabad Cantonment School &
College, Khulna. Science background (Marks Obtained - 85.5%)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


1. Procurement Executive in Philip Morris International (April 2012 -
Continuing)

Receive and review all approved Purchase Requisitions (PR) and check its
correctness and completeness in coordination with requesting department. Fix up
expected Turn Around Time (TAT) with the requesting department.
Conduct RFP, RFQ and negotiate with suppliers to address the defined standards
of quality of products/services to be purchased while streamlining the supplier base;
recommend selected supplier for approval by respective requesting departments.
To ensure all sourcing activities for goods and Services are executed strictly in
compliance with Company principle, procedures and best practices. Conduct
MD. FARHANUR RAHMAN

Contact: 01611148432
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competitive/Sealed bidding (whenever required as per company policy and best
practices).
Upon issue of Purchase Order(s) or contract(s) being signed, input/confirm
supplier giving signed copy of PO/Contract. Assess supplier performance based on
the KPIs defined in the Purchase Orders, Scope of Services/contract(s), report on
issues and recommend appropriate corrective action plans.
Coordinate with PMI global vendor to import selected items by Sales and
Marketing team. Coordinate with Operations for indent of NTM and Tobacco related
material for MLB production and communicate with local commercial department and
Exporter/ Manufacturer in different country to make sure that all the items are
available in the Factory on time.
Prepare all necessary reports and analysis for management review/action as
required and defined by procurement principles and best practices of the company.
Conduct market intelligence activities to improve knowledge about latest trends, best
practices, available products, services and suppliers in the market.
Monitor that all necessary information and reports (P/R, P/O, Competitive
Bidding, Quotations, Vendor Master Files, Agreements/Contracts, monthly internal
MIS Reports etc) are maintained properly as required as per company principle,
procedures and best practices for further reference and records.


2. Customer Service Executive in Maersk Line (September 2006
September 2007)

Continuously deliver and improve on process measures, result measures, KPIs
and other targets
Proactive management of the customer portfolio to maximize the potential of the
customer, anticipate customer needs and works towards resolving them
Recovery of service failure
Prevent service failure
Customer Shipment exception management
Handle amendment to Transport Plan
Manage Longstanding
Invoicing where required
Handle Customer enquiries
Achieve Customer Stickiness though service to aid in Ask for More


TRAINING & WORKSHOP
Participated in Well-organized & Efficient Sourcing Strategies Training Session
arranged by Regional HR training Team of Philip Morris International, Facilitators
from world renowned trainers of Stratx, Paris (Dhaka, October 2013)

Joined In Call Mission Classroom training session arranged by Sales Organization
Development of Philip Morris Services India S.A (Dhaka, March 2013)

Joined Influence Effectiveness training session arranged by Regional HR team of
Philip Morris International (Dhaka, July 2012)

Participated in Managing People in Field (MPIF) training session Organized by
Sales Organization Development, Philip Morris Services India S.A for Bangladesh
Sales Team (Dhaka, June 2012)

Actively participated in the Volvo Project organized by Department of International
Business & Trade, Handelshgskolan in collaboration with Volvo cars as a part of
academic requirement and achieved highest grade (Gothenburg, December 2010)

LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE
Bengali: Native
English: Full Professional Fluency (Scored 7.0 in IELTS)
Swedish: Basic

SYSTEM EXPERTISE
Expert in Operating Systems like Windows 7, XP & Vista.
Very good Knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Advanced user of Web related applications and Microsoft Outlook.
Skilled in operating different Multimedia Software and Troubleshooting.


PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 23 June 1983
Place of Birth: Khulna, Bangladesh
Marital Status: Married
Height: 175 cm
Hobby: Playing Guitar, Watching Movies, Poker