Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement at Kickstart Co-Working (2025-11 – Present)
- Direct all procurement and supply chain operations across three major regions (Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi), ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
- Established comprehensive procurement and supply chain policies to standardize operations and support rapid nationwide scaling.
- Reframed legacy vendor relationships into long-term strategic Business Partnerships, significantly strengthening reliability and mutual growth.
- Led regional demand planning utilizing data-driven forecasting models to reduce stockouts and increase fulfillment accuracy.
- Centralized inventory management systems for both operational branches and those under construction, enhancing asset visibility and control.
- Manage complex procurement budgets and conduct deep-dive cost analyses, presenting performance dashboards for C-suite leadership insights.
- Implement Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) practices to reduce internal holding costs while ensuring a steady supply flow for high-demand items.
- Direct a national supply chain strategy focused on reducing lead times and improving overall delivery reliability.
- Drive supply chain resilience by identifying alternate sourcing channels and maintaining strategic buffer stocks to mitigate market disruptions.
Supply Chain & Procurement Team Lead at Kickstart Co-Working (2025-05 – 2025-12)
- Supervised procurement operations across 18 branches, coordinating with internal teams to meet branch-specific supply needs.
- Introduced Kickstart's first Ethical Procurement Policy, establishing a framework for transparency and fairness in all sourcing activities.
- Launched a "One Window Procurement Policy" that streamlined internal requests and ensured the timely availability of key operational stocks.
- Digitized manual requisition workflows through the integration of Odoo ERP, resulting in improved process efficiency and full audit traceability.
- Maintained a consistent 90% OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery rate by aligning logistics and internal coordination.
- Conducted quarterly physical inventory audits to improve stock accuracy and minimize financial discrepancies.
- Negotiated complex pricing and SLAs with suppliers, generating significant cost savings and ensuring timely material procurement.
- Optimized last-mile delivery routes and dispatch coordination to reduce transportation overhead and improve service speed.
Manager, Supply Chain at Sarena Textile (Pvt.) Ltd / Sarena Industries (2024-09 – 2025-01)
- Engineered and executed procurement and logistics strategies that optimized supplier relationships and reduced operational costs.
- Monitored and managed supplier performance metrics, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), lead time reduction, and procurement cycle time.
- Achieved a 12% reduction in transportation costs through carrier negotiations and route optimization.
- Negotiated long-term supplier contracts that reduced raw material costs by 15% while strictly maintaining quality compliance.
- Enhanced demand forecasting models, leading to a 20% reduction in stockouts and improved inventory turnover ratios.
- Ensured full compliance with industry regulations, sustainability initiatives, and international customs requirements.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with finance, production, and quality teams to ensure supply chain goals supported broader business targets.
Procurement Lead at Johnny & Jugnu (2023-10 – 2024-09)
- Managed a monthly procurement spend of PKR 200M, optimizing costs through strategic sourcing and rigorous supplier benchmarking.
- Attained 95% compliance on all supplier performance metrics, ensuring top-tier quality and delivery standards for QSR operations.
- Reduced purchase costs by 10% through category management of fresh/dry goods, kitchen equipment, and technical spare parts.
- Improved stock visibility and replenishment cycles by implementing data-driven procurement strategies and VMI systems.
- Boosted inventory turnover by introducing Just-in-Time (JIT) procurement models, minimizing excess stock and reducing holding costs.
- Reduced RFP processing time by 30% through the implementation of e-tendering processes and performance tracking.
Senior Supply Chain Lead at Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) (2022-06 – 2023-09)
- Developed and managed the MRP system to ensure precise material planning, improving forecast accuracy by 20% and reducing excess stock by 15%.
- Analyzed market trends and historical sales data to create forecasts that resulted in a 10% improvement in forecast reliability.
- Reduced stockouts by 30% and improved order fulfillment rates by 25% by coordinating optimal stock levels with procurement teams.
- Contributed to a 10% increase in on-time delivery performance by aligning supply plans with sales and production objectives.
- Resolved supply chain bottlenecks and managed supplier relationships to reduce average lead times by 2 weeks.
- Mitigated supply chain risks and reduced potential disruption impact by 20% through proactive strategy development.
Senior Executive-Procurement at Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) (2020-01 – 2021-05)
- Optimized the vendor selection process, achieving a 10% reduction in procurement costs and enhancing supplier quality.
- Automated procurement workflows, which reduced manual errors by 25% and cut PO processing time by 30%.
- Developed comprehensive supplier scorecards to improve performance tracking and on-time delivery rates by 20%.
- Negotiated payment terms that improved cash flow by 15% and reduced outstanding liabilities.
- Implemented a centralized procurement database that cut supplier onboarding time by 30% and improved data accuracy by 40%.
Project Engineer at Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) (2014-08 – 2019-12)
- Managed high-value EPC turnkey projects (valued at $2M – $7M), improving project execution efficiency.
- Led procurement, contract negotiations, and stakeholder communications for multi-million dollar engineering projects.
- Achieved a 20% improvement in project execution efficiency through process optimization and cross-functional coordination.
- Served as Site Engineer and Lead, managing on-site activities and ensuring all technical milestones were met.
- Oversaw resource allocation, budget tracking, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure projects remained within budget.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and contractors to ensure smooth collaboration and rapid issue resolution.
