Assistant Manager, SCM at Navana Foods Limited (A Concern of Navana Group) (2024-02 – Present)
Senior Executive, Supply Chain Management at Navana Foods Limited (A Concern of Navana Group) (2023-05 – 2024-01)
- Led end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations, achieving 12–15% procurement cost optimization through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and spend analysis.
- Directed strategic sourcing initiatives that expanded the approved supplier base by 20%, reducing supply risk and improving sourcing flexibility.
- Improved supplier on-time delivery performance from 70% to 90% and reduced procurement lead time by 25% by implementing supplier performance monitoring, standardizing procurement processes, and strengthening supplier collaboration through regular business reviews and proactive planning.
- Maintained 98% material availability, ensuring uninterrupted production and minimizing stock-out risks.
- Optimized inventory planning, cutting excess stock by 15% while sustaining target service levels.
- Led a cross-functional sourcing team, increasing procurement process efficiency by 20% through workflow improvements and performance monitoring.
- Led cross-functional retail expansion, aligning operations, technical, marketing and finance teams to successfully launch 3 Gloria Jean's and 3 La Tarte outlets on schedule, overseeing site readiness, equipment/technical setup, procurement and supply chain logistics, and financial sign-off to ensure each outlet was fully operational.
- Achieved 100% compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, and commercial documentation standards.
- Strengthened supplier relationship management by conducting regular supplier evaluations, contributing to a 20% improvement in supplier performance.
- Managed end-to-end logistics with international vendors, banks, C&F agents, freight forwarders and customs clearance — reducing shipment delays by 15% and improving delivery reliability.
- Monitored procurement KPIs, supplier performance metrics, inventory turnover, and cost-saving initiatives, providing management with actionable business insights for strategic decision-making.
Senior Officer, Procurement at Ascent Group (2018-04 – 2023-05)
- Prepare and monitor annual procurement and capital expenditure budgets, including complete budgets for multiple campuses of Scholastica & Aurora International School, Coffee World & Central kitchen.
- Design procurement manuals and raw material sourcing processes for Coffee World (exclusive restaurant) and the central kitchen of Scholastica.
- Managed 500+ purchase orders annually with 99% documentation accuracy.
- Lead vendor development to establish and maintain a competitive, reliable, and cost-effective supplier base.
- Successfully managed the relocation and renovation of four campus, collaborating with users, technical, marketing, and finance teams to deliver projects on schedule and ensure full operational readiness.
- Coordinate with the finance department to reconcile procurement records, process payments, forecast requirements, and ensure cost-effective supply continuity.
Senior Officer Procurement at Givensee Group of Industries Ltd (2016-06 – 2018-04)
- To Procure Yarn, fabrics & all garments' accessories item Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly procurement action plan for the department.
- Evaluated supplier performance on quality, price, on-time delivery, and full quantity; maintained documentation and L/C-wise registers across all group units.
- Collect quotations from different suppliers and prepare comparative statement.
- Negotiate pricing, qualities of product and set contract terms and conditions for both local and foreign suppliers.
Officer, Purchase at Ha-meem Group (2013-08 – 2016-05)
- To procure all garments accessories item & develop, sourcing & negotiating with sustain suppliers for each category of items, at least three vendors when required.
- Collect Quotations from the respective sources and prepare Comparative Statement (CS) after negotiation.
- Verified invoices/bills against GRN/MRR confirmations before forwarding for payment processing.
- Attend the regular production planning (PP) meeting. And according to the meeting, source the goods in the market.
- To check Pro-forma Invoice (PI) by the Purchase Order (PO) and take preparation to open LC. Have to collect various kinds of samples/sketch sheets from the concerned department.
- Assist in the annual physical inventory process & working on the audit team as required.
