Muhammad Asif

Results-driven Warehouse & Logistics professional with 15+ years of experience in supply chain operations across Pakistan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Proven expertise in inventory management, warehouse optimization, and transportation planning. Strong track record of improving stock accuracy, reducing operational inefficiencies, and ensuring timely dispatches through effective coordination with cross-functional teams and 3PL partners.

Assistant Manager – Warehouse & Logistics (Finish Goods) at National Foods Limited (2018-04 – Present)

Manage end-to-end finished goods inventory operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch. Ensure inventory accuracy, monitor stock aging, enforce FIFO/FEFO compliance, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

• Manage end-to-end finished goods inventory operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch
• Ensure inventory accuracy by reconciling physical stock with SAP/ERP systems
• Monitor stock aging, near-expiry, and damage control, ensuring timely actions
• Enforce FIFO/FEFO compliance across all warehouse operations
• Coordinate with production, planning, sales, and distribution teams for smooth stock flow
• Lead warehouse teams and oversee 3PL operations to ensure efficiency and SLA compliance
• Plan and execute daily dispatch schedules based on customer demand
• Track and improve KPIs such as inventory accuracy, dispatch timelines, and vehicle turnaround
• Ensure proper documentation and system entries for all transactions
• Implement 5S, safety, and housekeeping standards within the warehouse
• Resolve operational issues and investigate stock discrepancies
• Coordinate with transporters for vehicle availability and routing efficiency
• Prepare and present management reports on stock, dispatch performance, and KPIs

Warehouse & Logistics Specialist & Senior Warehouse Officer at National Foods Limited (2018 – 2024)

Managed finished goods inventory and stock movement across South region warehouses. Optimized warehouse space utilization and conducted regular physical inventories.

• Managed finished goods inventory and stock movement across South region warehouses
• Optimized warehouse space utilization through improved storage planning
• Conducted monthly physical inventories and reconciled variances in SAP
• Highlighted slow-moving and aging stock (15+ days) for timely liquidation
• Ensured on-time dispatch and delivery aligned with SLA commitments
• Managed transporters, contracts, and performance KPIs
• Planned and executed daily transportation for Karachi & Hyderabad regions
• Monitored logistics budgets and provided monthly freight provisions to Finance
• Handled PR, PO, GR processes for transportation billing
• Prepared shipment documentation and managed SAP-LE operations

Warehouse In-Charge at AL-REYADHA AL-OULA (IMS) (2015-08 – 2017-03)

Managed warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch. Improved warehouse layout and maintained quality and safety compliance standards.

• Managed warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch
• Improved warehouse layout for better space utilization
• Supervised inventory control and ensured accuracy and efficiency
• Maintained quality and safety compliance standards
• Investigated stock discrepancies and implemented corrective actions

Logistics & Transport Officer at Pan Emirates Building Material Trading (2012-06 – 2015-07)

Managed transport planning and delivery scheduling. Optimized routes to reduce freight costs and prepared export documentation.

• Managed transport planning and delivery scheduling
• Coordinated with production and customers for on-time deliveries
• Optimized routes to reduce freight costs and improve efficiency
• Prepared export documentation (Certificate of Origin, legalization)
• Managed transporter agreements and daily loading operations

Customer Service Assistant at PIA Speedex (via United Human Resources) (2008-10 – 2011-04)

Provided customer service support for PIA Speedex operations.

Store Keeper at K.E.S.C (Karachi Electric Supply Company) (2003-06 – 2005-05)

Managed store operations and inventory.

B.Com in Commerce – University of Karachi (2007)

Intermediate in Commerce – Karachi Board (2004)

Matriculation in Science – Karachi Board (2001)