Education:
Masters in Transport Management (University of Karachi) 1st Class Second Position
1997-1999 Bachelor of Arts (University of Karachi)
1996-1988 BBA (Marketing)….. (Preston University)
2013 Six Sigma Green Belt (National Productivity Organization)
2013 ERP-SAP Workshop (Institute of Business Administration-CEE)
2013 Global Logistics Management (National Productivity Organization)
2012-13 Import and Export Management (KASBIT-Karachi)
2011-12 Aviation Security (DHL Global Forwarding E-Learning)
2011-12 Project Management and PMO (DHL Global Forwarding E-Learning)
2011-12 Customer Services Management (DHL Global Forwarding E-Learning)
2011-12 Inco Terms and Commercial Handling (DHL Global Forwarding E-Learning)
2011-12 Freight Forwarding & 4PL (Global Forwarding E-Learning)
2011-12 Complaint Handling and Customer Services (DHL Global Forwarding E-Learning)
2011-12 LMS and Industrial Project Solution Designs (DHL Global Forwarding E-Learning)
2012 Advance Project Management (NED University of Engineering & Technology)
2012 Certified Supply Chain Professional Diploma (Pakistan Institute of Management)
2008 Inventory Management and MRP (NED University of Engineering & Technology)
2007 Global Operations and Quality Diploma (Nortel Academy-USA)
2006 Individual Leadership Academy (Nortel Academy-Sydney)
2002-2004 Defensive Driving Course (Consult & Train)
2002-2004 Road Transport Management. (Shell Pakistan Limited)
2002-2004 Fleet Management Training. (Shell Pakistan Limited)
2002-2004 R.O.A.D.D (Realization of Attitude in Defensive driving) (Institute Of Behavioural Psychology)
2002-2004 First Aid with CPR Course (Pakistan Red Crescent Society)
2002-2004 Health Risk Assessment (Shell Pakistan Limited)
2002-2004 Route Hazard Mapping (Shell Pakistan Limited)
2002-2004 Drivers Training and in cab Observation. (Consult & Train)
2002-2004 Accident Investigation. (Consult & Train)
2002-2004 Road Transport Management.(Shell Pakistan Limited)
2000 Passenger Handling, Weight& Balance (SAPS Training Centre)
2012-2013 First Position in Import Export Management Diploma (KASBIT-Karachi)
2008-2009 Country Operations Leader SCM Distinction Certificate (Nortel Networks Asia Ltd)
2002-2004 Team Lead of First Semi Professional Haulier of Pakistan (Shell East Zone-Australia)
2002-2004 Letter of Appreciation from M.M.Malik & Co
1999-2001 First Class Second Position in MTM (University of Karachi)
2004-To date Chartered Member Institute of Logistics and Transport, CMILT (Pakistan Chapter)
Work Experience:
06-2012 – To Date Dawlance Group of Companies (Leader in Consumer Electronics Sector of Pakistan)
Vice President Supply Chain & General Secretary Supply Chain Council
Imports Procurement:
• Developing sourcing strategies and innovation in delivering large complex projects
• Lead role in component and material procurement to include supplier selection, price benchmarking and price negotiation for production and associated deployment works Approx vale is PKR 12 Billion.
• Lead role in supplier relationship management including contract negotiation, monitoring supplier performance, volume leverage and total cost management objectives and ensure adherence to contractual commitments
• Carry out supplier audits in support of the development of an approved vendor list (AVL)
• Material Resource Planning and implementation of N+4
• Lead Procurement of 1500 TEU’s and 3000 FEU’s from China, Malaysia, Germany, Mexico & Japan
• Monthly review of Forwarding Costs and FOB Costs at different sourcing ports and change some lane according to Cost
• Improvement in Contracts Risk Factors especially in C&F contracts
Logistics, Warehousing & Export Management
• Management of 100 6Ft Vehicles and Also outsourced 40 Ft Trailers and Containers.
• Achieved the company’s targets in key service areas such as distribution, inventory reduction, inventory turns, schedule adherence, cycle time reduction, etc.
• Set up and management of third party contract logistics companies managing budgets and ensuring that the 3PL’s are operating within cost etc
• Responsible for setup, operational, H&S, quality and environmental issues In Warehouses
• Ensuring compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies
• Management of Raw(4 Warehouses)& Finished Goods Warehouses(10 Nos) Approx Area is 1.5 Million Sq-Ft
• Management of 15000 Plus SKU’s
• Looking after Export Operations of company Major Export locations are Afghanistan, U.A.E, Kuwait, Saudia, Bangladesh, Qatar, Libya, Sudan and exploring other Options as well.
• Work with other internal functions Central Desk Sales, Service, Quality & Manufacturing to ensure smooth transition of distribution solutions and Strategy.
• Continually appraise and re-optimise distribution channels in respect of service requirements and cost effectiveness of assets, hired services, and 3rd parties.
• Pro-actively seek methods to improve operational efficiencies and performance in line with monitoring and reporting on KPIs.
• Implement, monitor, and ensure full compliance regarding market returns processes
Planning:
• Management of supply of all SKUs within a given portfolio through consultation with the Customer Development, Marketing, Category and Demand Planning teams
• Monitored production schedule daily, resolved issues and provided feedback to all departments, and address problem areas for on time order fulfilment.
• Established and ensured adherence to finished goods safety stock levels and min max levels based on sales orders and forecast.
• Managed (NPIs) New Product Introductions – ensured forecasts are loaded so as planned introduction dates are met
• Continuous improvement of the processes within the supply chain through identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
Cost Reduction Projects
• USD $ 350K Cost reduction/Avoidance in Freight Cost on China Pakistan Lane from July,12 toJune,2013
• USD $15K Cost Reduction on South Asia Pakistan Lane from July,12 to June,2013
• 10% Over All reduction in Fleet and Distribution Cost, Also improve per Unit distribution Cost
• 6% Reduction in Marine Insurance premium from EFU Pakistan
• USD 10K is recovered from Suppliers on account of Demurrages and Detentions on C&F Contracts
06-2011 – 06-2012 DHL Global Forwarding (Global Leader in Logistics, Supply Chain and Express Movements)
Regional Manager LMS & Industrial Projects
• Represent DHL-LMS & Industrial Projects in South Region of Pakistan.
• Coordination and Management of Customer’s Import Operations
• Coordination with Customs House Brokerage for Customer Shipments to avail duty Benefits and avoid detention.
• Suggests Customer on LCL and FCL Ocean Freight Solutions and Airfreight costing
• Look after DHL’s Industrial Projects and Logistics Management Services in South
• Liaison with Customer for the on time execution of LMS Tasks and Industrial Projects deployments.
• Maintaining of P&L of Industrial projects in Region
• Looking after the Operational KPI’s of Customers Operations in Freight, CHB and Warehousing services
• Coordination with Director and Regional Manager-North on projects in Planning Phase
• Looking after Fleet Operations and support Operations Team on Cost Optimization.
• Support and provide inputs to Solution design Team for the Bid and RFP/RFQ Finalization
07-2010 – 05-2011 Nortel Networks Asia Ltd (Nortel Networks is the world-renowned solution providers in
The fields of Telecommunication, Enterprise Solutions and Information Technology)
Senior Manager Supply Chain Transition (Pakistan, MY, Indonesia & Singapore)
• Represent Nortel Business Services Logistics organization in Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Represent GDRS (Global delivery Repair Services) activities in Pakistan Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Looking after all Import Operations in Four Countries and also manage the Stock Transfers where and when required
• Looking after all Trade Compliance matters on import and Export of encrypted products for Project.
• Support the Logistics Operations Transition activity to new owners of the Nortel different product segments buyers are Avaya, Kapsch, Ciena and Genband
• Handing over of Assets and operations support activities to new buyers.
• Responsible for all Project and Transhipment Warehouses in Four Countries
10-2005– 06-2010 Nortel Networks Asia Ltd (Nortel Networks is the world-renowned solution providers in
The fields of Telecommunication, Enterprise Solutions and Information Technology)
Manager Logistics Operations (Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia & Singapore)
• Represent Global Operation Quality Logistics organization in Pakistan, Malaysia and Indonesia
• Represent GDRS (Global delivery Repair Services) activities in Pakistan Malaysia and Indonesia and Singapore
• Management of Approx. USD 5 Billion projects in 5 Years.
• Logistics Planning & Handling of the Complete Project Logistics from Imports arrangement, Port of arrival, Customs House Brokerage, Approval of Import Duties, Verification of duty compliance as per SRO, warehousing & Delivery of Equipment to sites
• Placement of Project Orders with Factories and OEM Vendors.
• Negotiations with Factories and OEM Vendors on Order Promise dates and Requirement against deployment schedules.
• Looking after all Trade Compliance matters on import and Export of encrypted products for Project.
• Manage Multiple Projects on 4 Locations and Planning of Import Operations as per the Order Promise dates
• Management of Ocean and Air Freight Space and discussions on Freight with 3PL and 4PL.
• Complete E2E Supply Management of GSM,CDMA, Optical, Wimax and Enterprise Project Customers, Covering Order Management, Order Fulfilment and Project Financial and Commercial Management
• Ownership of CR/CA Projects of Nortel Pakistan, Malaysia , Indonesia and Singapore to improve operating cost of Logistics and Efficient management of Budgets
• Support Nortel Asia Pacific LC & Recovery Prime for the Logistics compliance like Invoicing and documents availability
• Preparation and closure of Customer’s Project Invoicing and LC.
• Monitoring of Import Operation of Projects and attend weekly project review meetings with Project Director.
• Looking after quality matters of Local IRM Procurement and site wise deployment
• Support ASEAN Bid Management Team on cost and Budget establishment for any upcoming project
• Management of Customs House brokerage of project and Nortel’s shipments and advice to Customers for Enterprise Orders
• Management of Inbound and Outbound metrics for KPI Monitoring.
• Coordinating between the overseas Nortel and OEM Manufacturing Facilities for the supply of equipment with the help of Nortel’s Global Logistics Dept & Logistics service providing companies (DHL GF, Kuehne & Nagel, FedEx, UPS-SCS, Uti, Bax- Schenker and DHL Express).
• Coordination & Handling of shipments coming from different parts of the world with airlines and shipping lines.
• Looking after Singapore’s Transhipment Warehouse for Indonesia and Malaysia Projects
• Looking after Malaysia and Indonesia Spare parts Warehouse for Global delivery repair services
• Management of Pakistan Spare parts warehouse for Global delivery repair services
• Managing and controlling three Project Warehouses spread over an area of 100,000 sq feet in the regions of Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad for Pakistan Project.
• Management of Singapore, Indonesia (Jakarta), Malaysia (Kualalumpur) Project Warehouses.
• Management of Country Gateway Distribution Centres in (PK,MY,ID and SIN)
• Review of Stock in Hand Reports and Inventory Aging to update Global Team about Cost of Inventory Management
• Conducting audit of the stocks of Warehouses on Monthly and Quarterly basis (Stock taking / Cycle counts).
• Review of Order to Cash Cycle meeting and Progress review of Project Cash Management
• Resolving issues pertaining to OEM and Nortel missing and faulty Products.
• Attend Conference Calls with Finance and Regional SCO Teams for Billing Summaries and Cash Recovery Status.
Cost Reduction Projects
• USD $ 60 K CR is achieved on Account of Freight for Project PT Bakrie-Indonesia in Year 2009
• USD $ 480 K CR is achieved on account of PT Bakrie-Indonesia Freight Management in 2008
• USD $ 1.5 M is saved on project of Last Mile deliveries of PTML-Nortel Swap project year 2008.
• 96% Sea Freight is achieved for the PTML 6K project, origins are GDNT-China,USA,Singapore and UAE
• USD 400K was saved on account of Reverse Logistics in Year 2008.
• USD $ 3.4M Cost reduction on Account of Packing project against Nortel-PTML Swap project in year 2008
• USD $ 400K Cost reduction on account of Last Mile deliveries for PTML-Pakistan project year 2007
• USD $ 150 K Cost reduction on Account of Warehouse space management year 2007.
• USD $765K cost reduction on Account of Freight Management for PTML Project in year 2007
• USD $390 K Cost reduction on Warehouse vertical space optimization PTML-Pakistan project.
• USD $ 950K Cost reduction/Avoidance in Freight Cost of PTML-Pakistan project in Year-2006
03-2005 – 09-2005 Taq Logistics Country Agent of DHL DANZAS-AEI (Global Leader in Logistics, Supply
Chain and Express Movements)
Manager Projects & Logistics Operations
• Management of Ware Houses of all the projects Located in South Region spread in 3 Cities. Approximately 480, 000 Sq-Ft in total
• Management of Import Operations of Projects on Customer Behalf
• Management of Telenor, Siemens, Nortel, Motorola, FKPCL ,SABA Power, Schlumberger and Nokia Projects at Karachi
• Management of 80+ Staff Including the ware House Staff
• Custodian of Costing reports and Cost Analysis of all projects
• Liaison with DHL Express and DHL-Global forwarding Regional and Global Offices especially Singapore regarding shipments.
• Liaison with Siemens International Officials.
• Management of the Vendors and Contractors
• Processing of Customs Clearance and Assessment of Shipments and Liaison with the CHB Department
• HR and Administration of Seven Projects
09-2004 – 02-2005 TNT Express Agent of TNT Worldwide (Global Leader in Logistics, Supply
Chain and Express Movements)
Assistant Manager Operations
• Management of the Inbound and Out Bound Material and its Reports.
• Liaison with upcountry Station Managers and R.Manager for the Track Record of Material Movement Operations.
• Proper implementation of Material/Consignment Management Procedures and Policies.
• Selection/Management of Line Haul for the Up Country if there is any problem in the Normal and Available Line Haul
• Assist Manager Operations in General Management of 100 +Employees and Duty Rosters of GOK
• Arrange the Movement of Bulk and Overland Material through third Party.
• Arrange and Develop the Delivery and Pickup Routes and record them in Sequence and develop Operations Flow Activity Charts.
• Act as an intermediary between the Head office and all the clients.
• Ensure 100% compliance of Company’s Operations policies and procedures and take necessary action to put them on the right track
01-2002 – 08-2004 M.M.Malik & Company (Largest Transport Contractor of SHELL PAKISTAN LIMITED)
Branch/Regional Operations Manager
• Overall management of the Three Branches having Seventy Five ADR Vehicles at one location (Shell +TOTAL PARCO,BOC GASES and Shams Petrochemicals)
• Management of 750+ FFP Vehicles (Tank Lorries) at three locations,(Includes Third Party Commissioned Vehicles)
• Management of 24 Hours Distribution and Supply Hub (Fleet) serving 400 Retails Sites across Punjab
• Management of 3S Workshop of Hino Brand
• Management of In House Diesel Dispenser to Control Fuel Cost and Quality.
• Being senior Manager Look after the Chaklala, Machike and Mehmood Kot Branches and Visit Bi Monthly
• Liaison with Shell contractor’s (HP) Management team. TOTAL PARCO,BOC Gases and PSO Officials
• Proper implementation of Driver’s and Journey’s Management Procedures and Policies.
• Arrangement of Distribution Network, Routes and Alternative Routes.
• Management of 50 Million Rs Funds at three Locations and Verify Central Invoicing and Expenses
• Management and Implementation of Profit and Loss Statement and its Finding
• Monitoring of K.P.I’s in Operations, HSSE and Financial areas
• Management of In House workshop along with parts acquisition
• Procurement of Engines and body parts from Hino,Scania,Volvo,Nissan and Mitsubishi
• Ensure proper implementation of SPL, TOTAL PARCO, PSO and BOC GASES HSSE rules and regulations.
• Devise plan to ensure maximum utilization of the fleet with minimum down time to attain the maximum profits.
• Act as an intermediary between the Head office and all the clients.
• Ensure 100% compliance with HSSE policies and procedures and take necessary action to put them on the right track.
Computer Packages: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook,
ERP Systems: Oracle, BAAN
Languages: Fluent English, Urdu, Punjabi & Hindko
Understanding, Sindhi, Saraiki,
