Liaqat Ali

Dedicated and results-driven Store, Warehouse, Deputy Manager with 15 years a proven track record of optimizing storage and inventory systems to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Experienced in overseeing all aspects of warehouse and inventory management, from procurement to distribution.

Strong analytical and organizational skills, combined with a commitment to process improvement, have consistently led to reduced operational costs and increased productivity. Adept at team leadership, technology integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Developing and implementing strategies for efficient warehouse management, including optimizing storage space, labor, and inventory management.
• Managing day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping of goods.
• Ensuring accurate inventory tracking, minimizing stockouts, and reducing excess inventory through effective demand forecasting and supply chain management.
• Managing budgets and controlling costs related to warehouse operations, including labor, equipment, and maintenance.
• Implementing quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and condition of products in the warehouse.
• Set up SOPs and other operation guidelines to drive greater efficiency and improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as overseeing training and safety programs for Store staff.
• Evaluating and implementing ERP, Oracle and automation technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Managing relationships with Sales Marketing, third-party logistics providers, suppliers, and vendors.
• Leading and developing a team and setting performance goals, and providing leadership and guidance.
• Identifying areas for improvement in warehouse processes and implementing best practices to enhance overall efficiency.
• Ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment to meet customer expectations and demand.
• Providing regular reports and performance metrics to management to monitor the performance of the warehouse operations.
• Oversaw the daily operations of a 100,000 square-foot warehouse.
• Ensure proper FIFO procedures are followed for customer delivery of raw and finished goods.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all regulatory requirements and quality standards during internal & external audits.
• Managed team of 15-20 employees, 25-35 Laboure’s helpers and 5 fork lifter drivers to improve warehouse efficiency.
• Manage the sales order, picking list and bill of lading transactions in ERP system.

• MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management), ACACIA University USA
• B.A (Economics) Bahauddin Zakria University Multan

Certifications

• Certified in E-Commerce (eMarketing Institute)
• Executive Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics in Global Context Uniathena (Athena Global Education) UK
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSS YB) Alison Ireland
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Great Learning
• Operations Management (OPs) Alison Ireland
• Warehouse Management (Principle, Trends, Process) Alison Ireland
• Fundamentals of Auditing Great Learning
• Inventory & Quality Management (IQM) Alison Ireland
• Power BI

Trainings

• Power User (ERP, Oracle, Dynamics-365)
• Integrity & Accountability
• Leadership & Team Building
• Material Control & Management
• ISO & EHS Management & Risk Assessment
• Emergency Action Plan
• Goals Setting & Work Planning
• GOTS
• Health & Safety (ISO-9001 (QMS), ISO-18001 (OHSAS), ISO-14001 (SES)