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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Berlin, Germany

- Successfully maintained healthy stock levels at Amazon for over 2000 SKUs, achieving an impressively low stock out rate of under 4% across all operated regions.- Drastically reduced inventory overstock from 200 days to 90 days by strategically standardizing master data, optimizing ordering cycles, fine-tuning order quantities, and coordinating transfers from 3PL to Amazon; all while ensuring an optimum inventory performance index score on Amazon.- Collaborated effectively with C-Level Executives in the meticulous planning and management of inventory pipelines for all brands.- Conducted comprehensive reviews of forecasts and diligently processed all ERP transactions of Purchase Orders (POs) and Transfer Orders (TOs) on NetSuite, consistently achieving 100% of quarterly KPI targets.- Proactively investigated data discrepancies and undertook the reconciliation of issues for cross-functional teams, including Brand Managers, Accounting, Procurement, and Warehousing departments.

Luxembourg

- Proactively implemented inventory tracking and planning tools, efficiently managing the entire company portfolio of 10+ brands and over 500 SKUs across European, UK, US, and Canadian markets.- Established strong liaisons with the Global Logistics and Procurement team for detailed inventory planning, including re-ordering, inventory placement, and replenishment across all sales channels, such as Amazon (FBA/FBM), Direct to Consumer (D2C), and Walmart, achieving less than 10% stock out rate.- Spearheaded and coordinated the Data Science team in designing and rigorously testing inventory dashboards using multiple data sources, increasing visibility for the Executive team and stakeholders.- Devised and executed a competitive RFQ model among freight forwarders, resulting in significant cost savings of 25%.- Formulated and implemented robust strategies to identify high revenue SKUs and ensure inventory stability across the entire portfolio of brands.Served as a key representative of the Supply Chain Department for Factory14’s future goals and execution, including ERP implementation, SKU rationalization, brand management, due diligence, and integration.

Walpole, Massachusetts, United States

- Rapidly advanced to the Due Diligence department within 4 months, taking on the responsibility of managing inventory for newly acquired companies in close collaboration with the US office.- Partnered effectively with brand managers and finance teams to critically determine the final acquisition decisions for potential new brands.- Proactively identified potential supply chain risks and challenges, promptly reporting issues to finance, analysis, and operations teams throughout the on-boarding process.- Coordinated seamlessly with the Procurement team to estimate initial order quantities, strategizing simultaneous ocean and air shipments to eliminate potential stock outs from brands prior to transitioning to operations.- Ensured meticulous review, tracking, and maintenance of documents in line with company policies and procedures, delivering comprehensive reporting to all departments.- Successfully transitioned several multi-million dollar companies to the operations team by deftly modifying and managing operational procedures adopted by the previous owners.

Walpole, Massachusetts, United States

- Masterfully conducted forecast analyses of over 1500 SKUs across Amazon US, UK, and Canada, using history matching and sales velocity estimates to ensure inventory levels were consistently maintained, resulting in only 10% stock outs.- Strategically communicated and planned the most cost-effective methods of moving goods from 3PLs to Amazon Fulfillment Centers to seamlessly meet seasonal and holiday sales.- Effectively orchestrated the procurement team's efforts in planning and shipping inventory across multiple regions, successfully meeting customer product demands.- Diligently updated and reported the weekly inventory tracker on Oracle NetSuite, providing crucial analysis of inventory supply/demand for over 25 brands.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

- Expertly planned and managed monthly deliveries of over 300,000 parts, meticulously adhering to each individual client's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).- Ensured timely deliveries to clients by accurately forecasting product shortages and strategically controlling heat treatment plant bottlenecks.- Significantly reduced the number of rejections by 80% within the first 3 months, achieved by evaluating rejected parts received from clients and enhancing the Quality Assurance (QA) process.- Streamlined production and bolstered team efficiency using time-motion studies on the manufacturing floor.- Actively involved in new product design for automotive parts, managing the approval process from clients to secure mass production contracts.- Implemented robust Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) practices in the workshop area, creating a safer environment for workers through the provision of adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and the introduction of proper waste disposal management.

Sydney, Australia

- Actively participated in the strategic planning of the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) expansion for the Sydney CBD area, which involved the complex task of relocating the entire selling floor stock between stores.- Efficiently transferred goods to various stores nationwide, debited damaged goods, short supplies, and rectified incorrect stock received from vendors using inventory management systems such as Jolts and SIMS.- Strategically requested and maintained store supply for all departments, ensuring adherence to the stipulated budget, and managed stocks to ensure product reserves were timely and ready for the selling floor.- Oversaw comprehensive inventory management areas of the Market Street store, handling goods receipt at the dock, checking stock for discrepancies, and resolving customer and sales team inquiries on a daily basis, while preparing actionable plans and solutions.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

- Successfully managed an entire project for a 1223MW power plant, meticulously reviewing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and test reports for over 20 large types of imported equipment, ensuring timely delivery within tight deadlines.- Crafted comprehensive technical and commercial documents for third-party inspection services, achieving a remarkable success rate of more than 75% during bids.- Cooperated effectively with field inspectors, gathering, evaluating, and reporting findings to clients, while also providing crucial back-office support for out-station inspections.- Proactively steered and presented the company profile to potential new clients, successfully sealing a deal with a leading engineering consultancy worth 1.5 million USD within three months.- Provided clear guidance to support staff for understanding technical documents, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures, and reports, ensuring coherent client support.- Assisted senior engineers in making calculations in line with American Petroleum Institute (API) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards to ensure safety and compliance

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

- Leveraged Monte-Carlo simulations to calculate probabilities of the volume of oil produced and skillfully used the data to compute the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) of the entire project.- Proficiently utilized Interactive Petrophysics to evaluate well log data, gaining insights into reservoir geological and fluid properties, swiftly identifying critical errors and reporting them to senior engineers in a timely manner.- Formulated various production strategies using Schlumberger Petrel RE, optimizing the best possible solution for reservoir depletion.- Thoroughly evaluated potential Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and economic risks, taking into account the current oil prices, throughout the course of the project.

Msc, Petroleum Engineering, Achieved With Commendation

Activities and Societies: Society of Petroleum Engineers(SPE)

Bachelor’S Degree, Bsc In Mechanical Engineering, Achieved With 1St Division

Activities and Societies: Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)