Umer Saeed Email and Phone Number
With over 20 years of experience in managing complex transport and distribution networks, I am a seasoned supply chain leader with a passion for optimizing operations and improving efficiency and safety. I have successfully led and executed supply chain projects across diverse industries, such as Retail, FMCG, Oil and Gas, and Manufacturing, working with renowned companies like Abudawood, Nestlé, Shell Pakistan and Outfitters. During my corporate journey I have implemented and run the end-to-end supply chain processes, from planning and inventory optimization to warehousing and logistics. I implemented Lean Value processes and tools, such as Six-Sigma, problem-solving techniques, and certified coaching, to enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction. I also ensured compliance with the highest standards of health, safety, and environment, obtaining the NEBOSH certification and delivering training programs. Additionally, I built and developed diverse and high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. My leadership and expertise resulted in significant cost savings, improved service levels, and increased productivity and profitability for the organization.
Outfitters Stores
View- Website:
- outfitters.com.pk
- Employees:
- 1169
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General Manager Distribution And Logistics - Supply ChainOutfitters StoresLahore, Pk -
General Manager Distribution & Logistics - Supply ChainOutfitters Stores Jan 2024 - PresentLahore, Punjab, Pakistan• Orchestrated the entire supply cycle with a focus on efficiency and sustainability for a prominent apparel brand.• Managed inbound logistics, warehousing, fleet management, e-commerce order fulfillment, reverse logistics, and customer service.• Developed and implemented functional SOPs to streamline operations.• Collaborated with the retail team to create and implement a new store assortment plan, ensuring timely and seamless execution.• Supervised the execution of strategic… Show more • Orchestrated the entire supply cycle with a focus on efficiency and sustainability for a prominent apparel brand.• Managed inbound logistics, warehousing, fleet management, e-commerce order fulfillment, reverse logistics, and customer service.• Developed and implemented functional SOPs to streamline operations.• Collaborated with the retail team to create and implement a new store assortment plan, ensuring timely and seamless execution.• Supervised the execution of strategic plans, including new product launches, replenishments, and inter-store transfers.• Oversaw export shipments, ensuring on-time, in-full deliveries.• Worked closely with stakeholders to enhance the performance of Distribution Centers and Fulfillment Centers.• Implemented hands-on approaches to optimize Distribution Centers, focusing on effective inventory management.• Monitored, improved, and reported on Service Level KPIs, with an emphasis on quantity, quality, delivery time, stock levels, efficiency, and shipment costs.• Implemented budgeting and cost control measures, aiming for service excellence and fostering long-term partnerships.• Led the training and coaching of teams, enhancing their capabilities in supply chain management.• Provided visionary leadership for process improvements, stakeholder management, relationship building, and team building within the apparel industry.• Led cross-functional teams to optimize distribution efficiencies, resulting in a 15% cost reduction.• Negotiated contracts with third-party logistics providers to improve service levels.• Initiated the implementation of goal alignment operational reviews and lean methodologies to achieve best-in-class execution. Show less -
Regional Supply Chain Manager - CentralAbudawood Pakistan Jan 2023 - Nov 2023Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan• Overseeing the planning and coordination of outbound deliveries to high-frequency stores, sub-distributors, wholesalers, and global customers. • Managing a team of 310+ employees across 19 key Abudawood Pakistan locations. • Ensuring optimal logistic cost for replenishment to sub-distributions. • Driving a Kaizen culture as a change agent, fostering continuous improvement. • Leading service delivery solutions for global customers in Pakistan, maintaining 100% on-time and… Show more • Overseeing the planning and coordination of outbound deliveries to high-frequency stores, sub-distributors, wholesalers, and global customers. • Managing a team of 310+ employees across 19 key Abudawood Pakistan locations. • Ensuring optimal logistic cost for replenishment to sub-distributions. • Driving a Kaizen culture as a change agent, fostering continuous improvement. • Leading service delivery solutions for global customers in Pakistan, maintaining 100% on-time and in-full performance. • Meticulously monitoring non-performing inventory to mitigate potential business losses. • Served as a Master Coach and In-House Trainer. Show less -
Regional Supply Chain Manager - SouthAbudawood Pakistan Jul 2021 - Dec 2022Karachi• Achieved a 17% optimization in logistic costs as part of regional cost-saving initiatives. • Strategized upcountry shipment solutions for reefer containers, focusing on cost optimization. • Planned, designed, and implemented a purpose-built facility in the South (Quetta). • Managed outbound deliveries to a diverse customer base, including high-frequency stores, wholesalers, e-commerce, global customers, and sub-distributors, maintaining a 99.5% service level. • Implemented a… Show more • Achieved a 17% optimization in logistic costs as part of regional cost-saving initiatives. • Strategized upcountry shipment solutions for reefer containers, focusing on cost optimization. • Planned, designed, and implemented a purpose-built facility in the South (Quetta). • Managed outbound deliveries to a diverse customer base, including high-frequency stores, wholesalers, e-commerce, global customers, and sub-distributors, maintaining a 99.5% service level. • Implemented a cross-functional audit mechanism to ensure compliance. • Collaborated with the banking operations team to increase bank deposits to 97%, mitigating the risk of potential cash exposure. • Developed a staff retention strategy, reducing the iteration rate to less than 10%. Show less -
Regional Supply Chain Manager - NorthAbudawood Pakistan Jul 2018 - Jun 2021North• Successfully optimized logistic costs by 20% as part of regional cost-saving initiatives, demonstrating strategic financial acumen. • Planned, designed, and executed the construction of two purpose-built facilities, resulting in an annual rental savings of PKR 6 million. • Managed outbound deliveries to diverse customer segments, including high-frequency stores, wholesalers, e-commerce, global customers, and sub-distributors, maintaining a 99% service level. • Developed a… Show more • Successfully optimized logistic costs by 20% as part of regional cost-saving initiatives, demonstrating strategic financial acumen. • Planned, designed, and executed the construction of two purpose-built facilities, resulting in an annual rental savings of PKR 6 million. • Managed outbound deliveries to diverse customer segments, including high-frequency stores, wholesalers, e-commerce, global customers, and sub-distributors, maintaining a 99% service level. • Developed a cross-functional audit mechanism to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. • Collaborated with the banking operations team, achieving a 95% success rate in bank deposits to mitigate potential cash exposure risks. • Cultivated a positive culture fostering teamwork and operational excellence within the organization. • Spearheaded the development and implementation of key Supply Chain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Excelled as a Master Coach and Trainer, contributing to the professional growth of the team. • Administered off-site initiatives, including team-building exercises in Northern areas. • Supervised the end-to-end budget progress and control, leveraging cost-reduction projects for effective financial management. • Ensured the implementation of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance (QA) practices, establishing best-in-class operational standards. Show less -
Customer Services & Logistics Manager - Lahore RegionAbudawood Pakistan Oct 2016 - Jul 2018Central Region• Managed a team of over 250 employees across 9 Abudawood Pakistan locations. • Oversaw end-to-end budget progress and control, implementing cost-reduction projects for effective financial management. • Safely supervised warehouse and yard operations, achieving zero loss time incidents. • Conducted Quality Assurance & Compliance Risk Assessment, implementing actionable plans for continuous improvement. • Successfully met month-end sales delivery targets ahead of schedule. •… Show more • Managed a team of over 250 employees across 9 Abudawood Pakistan locations. • Oversaw end-to-end budget progress and control, implementing cost-reduction projects for effective financial management. • Safely supervised warehouse and yard operations, achieving zero loss time incidents. • Conducted Quality Assurance & Compliance Risk Assessment, implementing actionable plans for continuous improvement. • Successfully met month-end sales delivery targets ahead of schedule. • Consistently exceeded operational Key Performance Indicators, including Safety Measures, Fleet and Fuel Cost, Van Time Summary, Bill and Value Execution, Direct Bank Deposit, Inventory Record Accuracy, Vehicle Scheduling, Bad Goods Reduction, and Out of Stock. • Developed 2 purpose-built warehousing facilities in Sheikhupura and Shahdrah within a 3-month timeframe. • Implemented HSE Program across Abudawood Pakistan and initiated QHSE Program for Sub Distributors in the Central Region. • Provided Defensive Driving Training to field staff. • Appointed as the Single Point of Contact for HSE in ADP Emerging Market, overseeing 6 markets. Show less -
National Distribution Center ManagerNestlé Jul 2014 - Sep 2016• Managed a team of 400+ employees at two of Nestle Pakistan's largest National Distribution Centers, overseeing a handling capacity of 40,000+ pallets and an average of 250+ truck deliveries per day. • Presided over operations with a Fixed Distribution Cost of PKR 750 Million per year. • Supervised the development of end-to-end budget control, leveraging Cost-Reduction projects. • Ensured safe warehouse and yard operations, achieving zero loss time incidents. • Concluded… Show more • Managed a team of 400+ employees at two of Nestle Pakistan's largest National Distribution Centers, overseeing a handling capacity of 40,000+ pallets and an average of 250+ truck deliveries per day. • Presided over operations with a Fixed Distribution Cost of PKR 750 Million per year. • Supervised the development of end-to-end budget control, leveraging Cost-Reduction projects. • Ensured safe warehouse and yard operations, achieving zero loss time incidents. • Concluded Quality Assurance & Compliance Risk Assessment at 3PL. • Effectively managed CAPEX and its utilization. • Consistently surpassed operational Key Performance Indicators, making the current DC the best-performing facility in Nestle Pakistan. • Handled International Key Accounts and Nestle Professional, participating in contractual finalization and quarterly examination of supply chain services with Nestle's preferred customers. • Led an initiative to achieve Zero Waste goal, converting Distribution Center and factory waste into innovative recycled products. • Increased and optimized Loading Accuracy at the Distribution Center by 27% year on year. • Institutionalized synergism between Nestle Pakistan's multiple warehouses for cost optimization and efficient distribution. • Introduced a culture of Corporate Social Value in the supply chain, reducing carbon footprint for each pallet stored and transported. • Spearheaded a comprehensive factory-wide Yard Safety Project, elevating safety, logistics, and vehicle movement facilities to a world-class level. • Led the implementation of Lean Value Stream at Nestle KBF Distribution. Show less -
Logistics ManagerNestlé Nov 2012 - Jun 2014Lahore• Supervised the spread of PKR 1.4 Billion, and generated PKR 100 Million savings through comprehensive cost saving initiatives.• Introduced large capacity vehicles along with Route Optimization; Reduced per unit transportation cost, time and carbon footprint.• Managed on-average 250 + inbound and outbound trucks per day across all Nestle Distribution Centers; Set record of dispatching PKR 1 Billion of Nestle product through 550 vehicles in 24hr. • Developed nation-wide Transport… Show more • Supervised the spread of PKR 1.4 Billion, and generated PKR 100 Million savings through comprehensive cost saving initiatives.• Introduced large capacity vehicles along with Route Optimization; Reduced per unit transportation cost, time and carbon footprint.• Managed on-average 250 + inbound and outbound trucks per day across all Nestle Distribution Centers; Set record of dispatching PKR 1 Billion of Nestle product through 550 vehicles in 24hr. • Developed nation-wide Transport Safety Mechanism; Reduced all major and minor incidents by 35% nationwide.• Developed modern training modules, and spearheaded the capacity building of transport vendors and their staff.• Administered the SEDEX Certification for transport vendors.• Developed transport Operational Model spreading over the 5 year MBS Horizon Show less -
Safety, Health & Environment ManagerNestlé Sep 2010 - Nov 2012Lahore• Managed SHE portfolio across 40 major Milk Collection centers and 3,500 sub-centers across Pakistan • Achieved Zero Lost Time Injury and 100% SHE Compliance in 2012, while looking after the fleet movement of 550 vehicles per day• Launched Behavior Based Tool for Nestle Milk Collection Department • Initiated for the first time in Pakistan a public-private partnership between Nestle, Honda Atlas, and Rescue 1122 to launch nation-wide Road Safety, First Aid, and Emergency Response… Show more • Managed SHE portfolio across 40 major Milk Collection centers and 3,500 sub-centers across Pakistan • Achieved Zero Lost Time Injury and 100% SHE Compliance in 2012, while looking after the fleet movement of 550 vehicles per day• Launched Behavior Based Tool for Nestle Milk Collection Department • Initiated for the first time in Pakistan a public-private partnership between Nestle, Honda Atlas, and Rescue 1122 to launch nation-wide Road Safety, First Aid, and Emergency Response trainings • Supervised the Protective Electrification project across 3,500+ milk collection centers• Developed SHE Training Manuals and delivered 22,000+ Man Hrs of SHE Training• Elimination of Ammonia Plants from Milk Shed• Successfully concluded Nestle internal market audits with high ratings Show less -
Transport Safety CoordinatorNestlé Feb 2008 - Aug 2010Kabirwala• Won international Gold Trophy in Transport Safety under the Nestle Global Work Award 2010 • Developed in-house Nestle Transport Safety structure and strategy for Nestle Pakistan Goods Transport & Milk Tankers• Collaborated With National Highway & Motorway Police (NH&MP) for conducting Professional Driver Safety Training for 600+ drivers• Developed state-of-the-art Driver Training School (First of its kind in Pakistan) and Safety Training Manuals in collaboration with NH&MP•… Show more • Won international Gold Trophy in Transport Safety under the Nestle Global Work Award 2010 • Developed in-house Nestle Transport Safety structure and strategy for Nestle Pakistan Goods Transport & Milk Tankers• Collaborated With National Highway & Motorway Police (NH&MP) for conducting Professional Driver Safety Training for 600+ drivers• Developed state-of-the-art Driver Training School (First of its kind in Pakistan) and Safety Training Manuals in collaboration with NH&MP• Conducted International Road Safety Conference (First by Nestle Pakistan)• Achieved zero fatal incident in 2010 across 60 Million Milk-Collection Miles covered that year • Developed and implemented Route Hazard Maps spread across an area of 80,000 Square Miles • Introduced Tool Box Meeting, Pre-dispatch Meeting, and Walk the Talk Concept Show less -
Transport Field ExecutiveShell Jan 2003 - Jan 2008• Responsible for, and Investigating authority of Shell Pakistan transport related incidents, hazard identification and risks and ensured its mitigation.• Managed and Supervised Mid Way Rest Stations • Implemented Transport and Road Safety Policies and helped in subsequent auditing.• Co-ordinated road counseling sessions along with retail team and executed safety campaigns.• Conducted transport safety trainings.
Umer Saeed Education Details
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Agri Business Management Certification (Ecam) -
Post Graduation
Frequently Asked Questions about Umer Saeed
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Umer Saeed works for Outfitters Stores
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Umer Saeed's current role is General Manager Distribution and Logistics - Supply Chain.
What schools did Umer Saeed attend?
Umer Saeed attended Lahore University Of Management Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Nebosh.
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Umer Saeed's colleagues are Ghulam Jilani, Minan Ahmad, Qamar Hassan, Faheem Abbass, Hafiz Inam Ul Haq, Yashil Zubair, Sohail Ahmad.
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