Muhammad Saad

Procurement & Supply Chain professional with 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, international procurement, import operations, supplier management, cost optimization, inventory planning and logistics coordination. Experienced in managing procurement and import activities for cosmetics and packaging business units, coordinating with international suppliers and logistics partners, and ensuring timely availability of materials. Strong knowledge of supplier negotiation, quotation analysis, procurement planning, import documentation, inventory control, FIFO, COA/TDS documentation and SAP MM fundamentals.

Currently pursuing professional development in Supply Chain Management with a focus on strategic procurement and global sourcing.

Assistant Procurement Manager at Medora of London (Pvt) Ltd (2023-07 – Present)

• Manage end-to-end procurement and import operations for cosmetics and packaging-related materials.
• Source materials from international suppliers, obtain quotations, compare commercial offers and support supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective procurement.
• Achieved approximately 10–20% cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Manage relationships with 10+ international suppliers and agents, ensuring timely commercial and operational follow-up.
• Coordinate multiple monthly shipments through sea freight, air freight and courier services.
• Handle import documentation including commercial invoices, Bills of Lading and LC-related documentation, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders and logistics partners to minimize delays and demurrage.
• Support demand-based procurement planning to maintain material availability and reduce supply interruptions.
• Source materials for R&D requirements, including samples, technical materials and alternative/replacement materials for evaluation and trials.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding COA, TDS, specifications, samples and technical requirements.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation to support transparency and audit readiness.
• Support inventory planning and stock control while monitoring material availability and procurement requirements.
• Lead/support warehouse operations and ensure implementation of FIFO practices to improve inventory efficiency.
• Manage procurement and import activities for two business units: Cosmetics and Packaging.

Marketing Coordinator at Icon Internatioanal (Pvt) Ltd (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Supported digital marketing activities and product launch planning.
• Analyzed user behavior and campaign performance using digital analytics tools.
• Coordinated with product teams to support marketing plans and project milestones.

Master in Business Administration in Business Administration – Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (2024-01 – 2026-12)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration – Muhammad Ali Jinnah University