Sohail Sayyed
About Sohail Sayyed
Sohail Sayyed is a Supply Chain Engineer with a background in industrial engineering and logistics. He has experience working in various roles across multiple companies, including Promaxo, Jabil, and Innowi, and has contributed to significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements in supply chain operations.
Work at Promaxo
Sohail Sayyed has been employed as a Supply Chain Engineer at Promaxo since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing supply chain processes and ensuring efficient operations within the organization. His experience in supply chain management contributes to the company's goals in optimizing logistics and procurement.
Education and Expertise
Sohail Sayyed holds a Master of Science in Industrial and System Engineering from San Jose State University, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, completing his degree from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and supply chain management.
Background
Sohail Sayyed has a diverse professional background in supply chain and industrial engineering. He began his career as an Industrial Engineer at Klassic Wheels Ltd. in India from 2018 to 2019. He then transitioned to various roles at San Jose State University, including Graduate Teaching Assistant positions in multiple departments. His experience also includes working as a Supply Chain Planner-II at Jabil before joining Promaxo.
Achievements
During his career, Sohail Sayyed has achieved significant cost reductions in logistics and shipment processes. He successfully negotiated prices and managed international shipments, resulting in a 40-50% reduction in logistics costs. Additionally, he implemented Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management techniques at Jabil, which led to a 70% decrease in inventory costs and improved production efficiency.
Internship Experience at Innowi
In 2020, Sohail Sayyed completed a three-month internship as a Supply Chain & Logistics Intern at Innowi in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this internship, he collaborated with design and manufacturing teams to manage and update the Bill of Materials (BOM) for design changes. His contributions helped ensure seamless production processes within the organization.