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Faisalabad

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:▪ Developing and maintaining robust supplier relationships, driving supplier performance management to secure competitive pricing and long-term partnerships.▪ Develop and optimize sourcing policies, aligning them with business goals & E-procurement processes.𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 & 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:▪ Leading contract negotiations, leveraging data-driven strategies to achieve cost efficiencies and mitigate risks.▪ Implementing supply chain resilience strategies, ensuring continuity of supply and minimizing potential disruptions through proactive risk management.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:▪ Initiating procurement process optimization, utilizing lean principles and digital tools to reduce lead times and enhance operational efficiency.▪ Achieving significant cost savings by streamlining procurement operations and applying total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:▪ Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with overall supply chain objectives, ensuring seamless integration with production, logistics, and inventory management.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Realizing a significant reduction in procurement costs through strategic supplier negotiations and process improvements.𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Targeting to reduce the lead times by 15% through the implementation of streamlined procurement processes and better demand forecasting.𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Maintaining 100% supply continuity during critical periods by implementing risk mitigation strategies and alternative sourcing solutions.𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Elevating team performance, resulting in a targeted 30% improvement in procurement cycle efficiency and enhanced supplier relationship management.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Responsible for overseeing and managing the entire procurement function, ensuring efficient sourcing, vendor management, and cost-effective purchasing across the organization. My role was pivotal in driving the company’s procurement strategies to support business growth and operational excellence.▪ Designed and implemented comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with company objectives, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supplier relationship management.▪ Led the vendor selection process, conducted negotiations, and established long-term partnerships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions while ensuring the timely delivery of materials.▪ Managed a monthly procurement budget of PKR 55 million, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across various product lines, including Made-Ups, Towels, Weaving, and the Apricot retail brand.▪ Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers, securing competitive pricing and favorable terms to maximize value for the organization.▪ Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including production, logistics, and inventory management, to ensure seamless integration of procurement activities with the overall supply chain.▪ Conducted market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and emerging supplier opportunities.▪ Monitored and evaluated supplier performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring compliance with quality standards and delivery timelines.🔥 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:▪ Reduced procurement costs by 15% through strategic negotiations and supplier consolidation.▪ Spearheaded the transition to digital procurement, improving efficiency and accuracy.▪ Ensured uninterrupted production by maintaining optimal stock levels in-stores and floor dealing with supply chain challenges.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

▪ Carrying-out the Procurement & Supply Chain Analysis to figure out the supply and demand gaps and devising solutions which can fast-forward supply chain/procurement operations. ▪ Working closely with planning division to revitalize the demand planning and logistics processes to make the product availability faster for export orders and shipments. ▪ Ensuring on-time deliveries of raw materials (Accessories, Machinery Equipment, IT Products & Packaging Materials) that meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying and transportation costs. ▪ Leading procurement team for acquisition of Accessories, Imports, Capital Equipment and Operational Commodities to ensure that orders are being fulfill as per demand and supply requirements.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

▪ Responsible for continuous exploration of Accessories, OpEx and CapEx supplies & processes to achieve the best possible quality, prices, and on-time delivery.▪ Managing the Procure-to-Pay Operations including handling RFQs, Bidding, Comparative Statements of Quotations (CSQ) and negotiating the contract terms & conditions, preparation of POs till the vendor payment process. ▪ Ensuring on-time deliveries of goods that meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying and transportation costs. ▪ Liaison with management and production department as an expert and advisor on vendor qualification of quality materials, supply capability and possible cost cuts.▪ Ensuring the procured material as per benchmarked with industry best practices to improve and enhance service delivery and stakeholder experience. ▪ Develop, implement, and supervise effective vendor management strategies to minimize extraordinary situations and avoid supply delays. ▪ Keep updated stock reports and determine quantity & vendor lead time to mitigate any extraordinary situations.▪ Preparation of weekly and monthly and quarterly reports as per management requirements.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

▪ Managed & assisted in purchasing and contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, contracts/agreement, and services by effectively managing vendors and setting up timely procurement plans.▪ Led vendor/supplier selection and maintain key working relationships for raw materials, supplies and capital equipment.▪ Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply. Recommend solutions without compromising on quality or service while optimizing cost. Share key raw material monthly analysis for future forecasting.▪ Ensured that purchasing policies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets.▪ Worked with R&D and Quality teams for new development, and alternate material/source development and ensured that incoming material inspection is done timely.▪ Analyzed and benchmarked all purchasing activities to ensure the cost of materials remained competitive.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

𝗗𝗮𝗿𝘇𝗶𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗯.𝗽𝗸, Faisalabad, Pakistan – An online clothe stitching service providing start-up offering its services across two major cities of Punjab - Faisalabad and Toba Tek Singh. We specialize in 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿 - 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 that combines Fashion and Tradition needs hand in hand.𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:▪ Managed DarziSaab.pk functions in a broader spectrum including supply chain and operations. ▪ Responsible for startup supply chain Strategy and operational activities across operational fields in order to maximize ROI, drive consumer engagement & ensure customer retention. ▪ Conducted regular market research across the service portfolio to identify potential market trends, and customer preferences, and ensure service quality. ▪ Helped expand DarziSaab's service delivery to 2 major cities of Pakistan (Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh) with a 94% accuracy of providing efficient services.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

▪ Worked with a supply chain team of 12 members for ICI Pharmaceutical Products in Lahore Region. ▪ Improved merchandisers’ visit efficiency & call productivity levels over 6 weeks. ▪ Initiated product availability onsite by improving delivery processes that reduced operational costs.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

𝗛𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is the world biggest engine for the launch of for good, for-profit startups emerging from universities, with a presence in more than 100 countries worldwide.✓ My Role Included;▪ Managed and organized the local edition of the Hult Prize Competition at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, for continuously 2 years in a row.▪ Appointed as Hult Prize OnCampus team's mentor and judge for the year 2020-21.▪ During my leadership, I managed to engage about 𝟭𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟱𝟬+ 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 in this competition.▪ A total of 𝗣𝗞𝗥 𝟭𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 were raised, 3 training sessions were conducted, 11 guest speakers were presented, and 5 judges were recruited for these competitions.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗨𝗔𝗙 - A student society working for entrepreneurial development, Business Skill development and provides Business Incubation Support for Students of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.✓ Major accomplishments;▪ Developed funding strategy and raised 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗞𝗥 𝟭.𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 from faculty and department.▪ Organized several events by fulfilling financial needs, such as "𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵" at Institute of Business Management Sciences with the help of local businesses, students, and various other stakeholders, 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 with the collaboration of City Traffic Police, Faisalabad.▪ Lead a 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟯 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 to raise sponsorships and made a centralized 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹 that helped management track and update the cash flows.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Executive Education - Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Topical coverage includes: + Building Integrative Partnership Across the Supply Chain + Forecasting and Uncertainty Management + Inventory.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing, 3.82/4.0 Cgpa

Activities and Societies: ▪ Campus Director at Hult Prize, UAF ▪ Finance Secretary at Business Management Society (BMS) ▪ Executive Member.

Corporate Entrepreneurship (Weekend Program In Entrepreneurship)

The National Entrepreneurship Program by IBA Karachi was offered in Faisalabad with the collaboration of National Textile University.

Intermediate, Pre-Engineering, A