Muhammad Junaid

I am a highly experienced Supply Chain Management professional with a proven track record of optimizing processes, reducing costs, and improving efficiencies across procurement (Trims & General), logistics, general and industrial stores, inventory management, and demand forecasting. I am confident my skill set aligns well with the requirements of this role. Additionally, I have studied CSCP and Logistics, covering warehouse and inventory management and supply chain operations.

Experienced

Educational and Motivational Trainer, delivering 'Train the Trainer' programs and conducting awareness sessions across various locations for audiences ranging from front line staff to senior management.

Assistant Manager Supply chain at United Towel Exporter (2025-08 – Present)

Division: Procurement & Supply Chain

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations of the organization. Including multiple support functions.
• Planning, executing, and monitoring compliant procurement, logistics, vendor management, and supply chain activities for assigned programs/departments, ensuring timely, cost-effective,
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across supply chain functions.
• Obtain quotations from approved vendors and conduct comparative analysis.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding deliveries and order status.
• Manage Procurement activities and vendor sourcing, long-term relationships, and contract negotiations.
• Track production schedules, deliveries, and pending jobs.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities in transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and proposing, mitigation strategies to avoid financial losses and operational disruptions.
• Resolve operational bottlenecks and Quality-related issues.
• Maintain records and reporting through SAP (ERP), Oracle XP, Horizon and Excel sheets.
• Implement practical systems and processes to improve efficiency.
• Ensure timely closure of pending tasks through effective coordination.
• Coordinated activities with Planning, Marketing, Production, Store & warehouse, Quality & inventory control & Finance department and logistics operations.

Deputy Manager Purchase (Trims & General) at Artistic Apparels Pvt Ltd (Korangi) (2025-05 – 2025-08)

• Plan and Implement efficient supply chain strategies to oversee the local & International sourcing ensuring the timely and efficient arrival.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for trims aligned with production needs.
• Source reliable suppliers for quality trims at competitive prices.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, capacity, and lead times.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Raise and manage purchase orders (POs) based on material requirement planning (MRP).
• Ensure timely order placement to avoid production delays.
• Monitor and track PO status to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor trim purchase costs to stay within the approved budget.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchases, vendor negotiations, or alternate sourcing.

Senior Executive Officer (Stitching & Packing Section) Supply Chain Department at Feroze 1888 Mills Limited Karachi (2020-01 – 2025-02)

Sourcing & Procurement

• Plan and develop multiple functions in different Locations of Supply chain strategies that ensures on-time right product availability to the Department.
• Optimize transportation freight operations & over all Business and development activities.
• Establishing a balance between productivity increase and cost reduction for production and overall manufacturing operations.
• Setting productivity goals for each manufacturing team.
• Analyze data from sourcing to delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues.
• Prepare & maintain Budget for production & Supply chain operations, in connection with Business Goal.
• Ensure product planning, development & Production for new season within agreed timeline.
• Ensure best competitive price with high quality supplies for all sorts of purchases, Inventory Control.
• Ensure efficient inventory management, stock management, proper distribution (in connection with Planning & Marketing Department) on-time re-order, stock liquidation, etc.

Inventory Controller – (Warehouse & Logistic) at Feroze 1888 Mills Limited Karachi (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Managed inventory based on demand and supply using ERP FIFO & LIFO.
• Requisitioned and ordered materials and equipment from suppliers.
• Planned, organized, and oversaw operational logistics.
• Coordinated activities with other departments.
• Resolved work-related problems.

Procurement Analyst (local & International sourcing) at Feroze 1888 Mills Limited Karachi (2015-01 – 2016-12)

• Searched for market and reliable suppliers for timely product delivery and cash flow.
• Managed vendor and supplier relationships and activities.
• Led purchasing department operations and evaluated overall effectiveness.
• Planned, developed, and managed department budgets and capital plans.

Executive officer I at Feroze Textile Mills Limited Karachi (Pakistan) (2001-01 – 2014-12)

Research & Development Department

• Dealing with Local Supplier & Buyers like Wal-mart, J.C Penny, Asda, DG, Dophes, Target, for their Requirement and sampling of new Packaging new development and existing inquiries & orders.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management – Indus University, Karachi, Pakistan (2015-01)

Master's Degree in International Relations and Affairs – University of Karachi, Karachi (2009-01)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) in Commerce – University of Karachi, Karachi (2003-01)