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Karachi, Pk

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Develop predictive models for demand forecasting from scratch, improving the model and accuracy of SKU predictions and inventory planning for the international business.Develop monthly rolling forecasts for all categories of international business and align forecasts with the regional Business Development Managers.Collaborated with the IT department to architect and deploy a data-driven IT infrastructure for a new remote-managed warehouse, optimizing data flows and system integration.Set up and manage the Canada-based warehouse operations remotely, managing SAP S4 and SAP B1, ensuring FIFO/FEFO compliance, and maintaining data consistency across both systems. Responsible for SD and MM modules of the warehouse in Canada during SAP S4 implementation.Elevated data quality through data wrangling, identifying and rectifying data inconsistencies to drive precision in decision-making and operational performance; designed a high-efficiency data repository to improve data accuracy and processing speed by 50%.Collaborated with the Head of International Transformation for FSN Analysis for all regions to support strategic planning and operational efficiency.Leveraged data analytics to understand and address customer requirements, driving actionable insights to enhance future customer experiences and operational strategies.Redesigned the ordering template, applying data optimization techniques to achieve a 5x reduction in file size, thereby enhancing data storage efficiency and processing capabilities.Coordinated with the Director of Supply Chain to perform spatial analysis for a new facility in Al SAIF Zone, developing a dynamic space requirement calculator to support strategic planning and operational efficiency.Engineered and executed a VBA-based ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) to automate Production Order generation in SAP, enhancing data integration and streamlining manufacturing operations increasing efficiency by 75%.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Leveraged Excel automation tools to speed up the reconciliation of yarn between the weaving function and warehouse, increasing productivity by 65% and data accuracy by 35%.Increased material traceability from the color kitchen to production by 52% using business process reengineering tools for high-aging dyes and chemicals inventory utilization plan.Designed an inventory dashboard for data-driven allocation decisions of various segments resulting in a 20% overstock reduction, and actionable insights for optimizing inventory levels.Developed demand forecasting model using machine learning algorithms, resulting in a 15% improvement in forecast accuracy and a reduction in inventory holding costs by 10%.Developed a dashboard using data analysis and visualization skills to track 5s and lean methodology, increasing productivity by 20% and reducing waste by 15%Proposed a strategic product allocation plan during economic downturns, prioritizing costly products for loyal and high-value customers to maximize revenue and maintain customer loyalty.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

During the internship orientation, I was exposed to various business domains including Supply Chain, Production, Finance, Sales, Design, and HR. Additionally, the company provided training on SAP, which covered topics such as generating queries and creating sales and production orders. As a final task, we were required to report any problems encountered during the orientation and provide potential solutions to the company. Moving forward, my primary responsibilities will involve the following:Created quality standards for standard products, increasing efficiency and productivity. Proposed innovative techniques, leading to cost savings and improved customer satisfaction.Established cross-functional collaboration with the Quality Assurance team, resulting in an integrated approach to ISO compliance and quality management, improving quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborated with front-line workers to incorporate their suggestions into process improvement initiatives, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and increased engagement.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Provided constructive feedback to previous batch applicants on their areas for improvement and communicated the desired qualities expected by Amal Academy.Conducted a registration drive at NEDUET by briefing students on Amal Academy's program and collecting signatures from interested participants.Utilized illustration skills to develop marketing materials for Amal Academy, effectively communicating the organization's mission and values to prospective participants.

Communication: Completed a competitive written application and interview process to be selected from over 4500 applicants for intensive 3-month Fellowship funded by Stanford UniversitySkills development: Investing 150 hours to develop business skills (e.g., communication, leadership, problem solving, teamwork, etc.) that will help me make a deeper impact on the jobGraphic Designing: Designing poster on awareness of Breast Cancer while working on Mega Project helping me to explore more about graphic designing.

New Karachi Town, Sindh, Pakistan

Identified potential discrepancies in the quality and properties of incoming raw materials, highlighting deviations from established standards and initiating corrective actions.Mapped the process of spare parts manufacturing to determine the speed of each step in the sequence of activities to highlight bottlenecks and propose solutions focusing on minimizing delays

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Proposed automation for an existing mechanical sheet metal shearing machine, resulting in increased productivity by reducing the need for 2 workers.Collaborated with a team of 3 members to brainstorm ideas and develop a final proposal for the automation project.Demonstrated strong written communication skills by preparing two reports - a project report and a process report - at the conclusion of the internship.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering, 3.71 Gpa

Activities and Societies: NEDUET SAP Karachi, Pakistan Member: Conducted session regarding help in online exams at NED for first year.

Diploma, Internet Of Things, Highest Achiever Of Batch 2021

C++ Language Logical Programing Arduino IDE Python ESP 32 NodeMCU Project: Smart Inventory Management & Logistics System

Data Science