Manager Sourcing & Logistics - InfoTech Group - Lahore, Pakistan
(2025-09)
- Order Fulfilment Excellence - Achieved near-100% customer order fulfilment accuracy by implementing end-to-end lifecycle tracking, real-time exception management, and cross-functional coordination protocols.
- EU & Internal Procurement - Drove measurable cost savings across international and domestic procurement by establishing competitive multi-vendor frameworks, structured RFQ processes, and rigorous supplier benchmarking.
- Vendor Rationalisation - Consolidated and optimised the supplier base through formal evaluation, performance scoring, and negotiation — securing preferred-supplier agreements with improved SLAs and long-term pricing.
- Inventory Accuracy - Maintained 100% stock accuracy through systematic ERP-to-physical reconciliation, routine audits, and real-time multi-department data alignment — eliminating working capital leakage.
- Last-Mile Delivery - Managed delivery fulfilment to end customers across all channels, resolving logistics bottlenecks proactively and maintaining on-time delivery performance across the full order book.
- Talent Pipeline Development - Designed and led structured employee potential assessment framework — identifying high-performers, closing skill gaps, and building a succession-ready procurement team.
Manager Import & Logistics - SAMIM GROUP - Dubai, U.A.E.
(2014-11 - 2025-08)
- C-Suite Advisory - Served as strategic supply chain counsel to CEO & Group CFO for 11 years translating board objectives into actionable procurement, logistics, and cost transformation programmes.
- Zero Demurrage Record - Eliminated port demurrage and shipping line detention charges through proactive container planning, multi-carrier negotiation, and real-time cargo monitoring — protecting margin on every shipment.
- Full Regulatory Compliance - Maintained 100% compliance across all import/export operations, customs SROs, ECCN classifications, SBP EPD approvals, and FBR PSW/WEBOC requirements — zero regulatory penalties.
- SRO Cost Recovery - Secured significant landed-cost benefits through expert SRO interpretation and full claim management under SRO 344 (Repair & Replace), recovering duties through to indemnity bond release.
- Multi-Stakeholder Coordination - Unified 8+ external partner streams — freight forwarders, insurers, banks, customs brokers, and transporters — into a single integrated logistics operation with zero service failures.
- Budget & Policy Alignment - Collaborated with Finance, Sales, and Marketing to re-align project costings and duty structures with each annual/semi-annual Government Budget protecting commercial margins across all trade lanes.
Supply Chain Manager – Logistics - SAMIM GROUP - Dubai, U.A.E.
(2011-03 - 2013-07)
- 450+ Containers / Month - Surpassed monthly volume targets managing 250 inbound and 200 outbound containers across GCC and Iran trade lanes, achieving zero demurrage and on-budget freight costs throughout tenure.
- Lead Time Reduction - Negotiated multi-carrier freight and forwarding contracts to optimise equipment availability, reducing average shipment lead times and improving production scheduling reliability.
- Real-Time Pipeline Visibility - Built Oracle based inbound/outbound dashboards delivering live cargo status to CEO, Directors and senior management enabling proactive decision making on stock and production planning.
- FIFO Inventory Control - Implemented FIFO based lifting plans across all trade lanes, dynamically adjusting for demand variables and communicating updates to production teams to maintain zero stockout record.
- Reconciliation of stock - Conducted regular reconciliation of stock between the Oracle System and physical stock reports, including 3rd Party Logistics data, ensuring accurate inventory records and generating invoices according to monthly Target Sales Reports.
Manager – Procurement - Anchor Allied Factory - Sharjah, U.A.E.
(2009-03 - 2011-02)
- ISO SCM System Rollout - Designed, built, and deployed an ISO compliant Supply Chain Management system across all 4 production plants achieving full operational go-live within the committed project timeline and budget.
- 4-Plant Procurement Management - Managed procurement for Silicon Sealant, Masking Tape, Spray Paint, and Empty Cartridge lines maintaining zero production stoppages through optimal safety stock levels and FIFO discipline.
- Supplier Cost Optimisation - Evaluated and onboarded new suppliers through competitive RFQ and negotiation cycles consistently achieving best total cost of ownership without compromising quality or delivery standards.
- SAP ERP Procurement Controls - Standardised purchase order generation and tracking in SAP per INCOTERMS compliance — establishing audit-ready procurement controls across all categories and plant locations.
- Vendor Management - Managed strategic vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely procurement.
- Supplier Evaluation - Evaluated supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and compliance standards.
Sr. Shipping Executive - Matrix Sourcing - Lahore, Pakistan
(2005-09 - 2009-02)
- 6 Global Brand Portfolio - Managed full export operations for Nike, Levi's, Canterbury, Ben Sherman, Mustang, and Carrera — the firm's highest-value international brand accounts across knitted garments and denim.
- On-Time Export Delivery - Maintained consistent on-time delivery performance across all export orders through rigorous production liaison, quality audit coordination, and proactive cargo management over 8 years.
- 100% L/C Compliance - Achieved zero letter of credit discrepancies across all shipments preparing, verifying, and issuing all shipping documents, Inspection Certificates, and SRO 410 documentation with full accuracy.
- Maintained Shipments Database - Maintained shipment databases, reports, and inspection records.
- Communication Bridge - Communicated with buyers, suppliers, and freight agents to resolve shipping and documentation issues.
- Additional Charge - Managed planning, documentation, and operational activities for the buying house own Cotton Tree Pvt Ltd project as Shipping Manager.
Import-Export Officer - Crescent Bahuman Ltd - Lahore, Pakistan
(2001-11 - 2005-09)
- Coordinator of Shipping Manager - Coordinated shipping operations and supported the Shipping Manager in daily activities.
- Data Collection and Verification - Collecting & checking data from confirmed Purchase Orders after collecting from merchandising/marketing department.
- Coordination with Production and QC Team - Coordinated with Production and Quality teams for final inspections and shipment execution.
- Export and Garments Visa Documentation - Prepared shipping documents for Customs clearance, buyers and banks as per L/C requirements Managed customer sampling and Garment Visa Documentation.
- Handled SRO 410 releases - Handled SRO 410 releases, PDCs, indemnity bonds, and utilization of import accessories for export documentation.
- Pre Shipment and Post Shipment Advises - Prepared shipment dispatch advice and maintained air & sea shipment reports.
