Muhammad Yasir

Experienced Supply Chain Professional with over 16 years of experience, including 5 years in procurement leadership. Certified CSCP (APICS/ASCM from USA) and Master's of economics and bachelor of commerce with a strong foundation in finance, enabling a seamless integration of financial analysis with procurement excellence. Expert in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract/agreement negotiation, and cost-saving initiatives.

Skilled in ERP/SAP systems, demand planning, and streamlining operations to enhance efficiency. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, ensure compliance, and align supply chain strategies with organizational objectives.

Regional Supply Chain Partner at The City School - Southern Regional Office (2008-01 – 2024-12)

Managed end-to-end supply chain operations including strategic procurement, demand planning, inventory management, and vendor relationships for 16 years.

• Strategic Procurement & Demand Planning: Managed end-to-end procurement processes, including demand monitoring, vendor selection, contract/agreement negotiation, and promotion/seasonality planning. Ensured timely and accurate forecasting, collaborated with cross-functional teams and applied statistical tools to refine forecasts, reduce stock-outs, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Operational & Inventory Leadership: Spearheaded strategic procurement initiatives and monthly inventory planning, optimizing operations through forecast accuracy improvement, KPI tracking. Mentored teams, influenced cross-functional spending decisions, and assisted in preparing price simulation reports and inventory planning updates for senior management.
• Governance and Procurement Excellence: Enhanced demand planning and ensured timely delivery. Served as the primary escalation point for suppliers, strengthening vendor relationships, monitoring performance, and driving procurement process improvements while ensuring strict adherence to corporate governance standards.
• Cost Optimization & Strategic Sourcing: Achieved 25-35% cost savings through targeted sourcing strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, and enhancing service quality.
• Contract Negotiation: Successfully negotiated high-value SLAs for IT, UPS, HVAC, generator services, and furniture refurbishment, securing over 35% cost reduction while maintaining continuous service excellence.
• Auction Management: Executed transparent, compliant auctions, achieving optimal financial outcomes aligned with best practices.

Accounts Officer at Americom Technology (2005-01 – 2008-12)

Managed financial operations, bank reconciliations, collections, and accounting functions.

• Financial Reconciliation & Collections: Managed bank reconciliations and collections for accurate records and timely payments.
• Accounting Software Expertise: Utilized Peachtree for voucher postings, data entry, and weekly overdue account reports.
• Petty Cash & Tax Administration: Administered petty cash and employee advances, ensuring timely and compliant sales tax returns.

Master of Economics in Economics – University of Karachi (2011-01 – 2015-12)

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – University of Karachi (2006-01 – 2010-12)