NOOR AHMED

I am an industrial and production engineer, with 20+ years, of enriching experience in the business development & operations, project sales & marketing of oil & gas, industrial automation and engineering products. Out of which 15+ years have been in the middle eastern countries, including U.A.E and now in Qatar. 

I have reasonable amount of exposure to the energy, oil & gas sector, water and waste water and infrastructure projects in the gulf region. I also have good understanding of this market and experience in dealing with oil and gas industry, major design firms, consultants and EPC contractors. 

Some of the major brands that I have been associated with are, Atlas Copco, CompAir, SevernTrent Services, Gardner Denver, Kubota, Wilo, Cooper, Demag, Chicago Pneumatic and REID etc. 

Apart from sales and marketing of new equipment and systems, I have also been shouldering the responsibilities of developing the after-market business and setting up the required service infrastructure to cater to the client demands. 

Should you require any further information, I will be pleased to assist you with the same. 

Looking forward to your response and assuring you best attention at all times. 

Core Competency

• Business Development & Management: Leading the efforts to launch / promotion of new products, complementary to the core business to develop niche markets. Building brand focus and visibility for B2B & B2C sectors, achieving profitability and operational efficiency.
• Production Planning, Operations & Logistics: Managing production, planning and control processes including complete business operations, process optimisation, quality, safety and regulatory audits at par with industry standards, ensuring in-time project delivery.
• Procurement & Contracts: Developing strategic suppliers, vendors and subcontractors, negotiation and efficient contracts management to ensure principal procurement for the forecasted production requirements and special projects.
• Forecasting, Budgeting, Reporting & tendering: Preparing budgets, forecasts and management reports. Expertise in handling government/private tenders, ensuring adherence to regulatory procedures and dealing with consultants for obtaining required approvals. Strategic planning and continuous improvement programs through periodic analysis of P&L and growth parameters.
• Project Sales & Key Accounts Management: Conceptualizing & implementing sales strategies for securing major projects and sizeable business volumes from key accounts.  Planning and Forecasting monthly/quarterly/annual sales targets and executing contracts in line with project deadlines. Building and maintaining strong business relations, ensuring customer satisfaction by achieving delivery & quality norms, with focus on client retention. Handling customer grievances and resolving issues, in line with quality policy and standards.

Human Capital Management: Recruiting the right talent, assisting through the hiring process, providing skill upgrade trainings, performance based growth plans, instilling strong team spirit, ensuring employee retention in line with the company policy and vision.

• Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Production, Karnataka University, India.
• ISO9001:2015 QMS – Certified Internal Auditor, TUV SUD.
• M.B.A - International Business