Muhammad Faizan

Dear Sir / Madam; 

Good Day!

Hopefully you are fine!

Please find attached Cover Letter & Resume for your kind consideration for the suitable position.

After contributing to the growth and success in different organizations for more than 13 years, I am seeking new challenges with a company in need of someone with exceptional planning, leadership, and management abilities. Taking command of an operation and project, then guiding it to new performance levels, is my greatest strength.

As evidenced in the enclosed resume my experience encompasses Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Resource Utilization, Procurement, Revenue Growth, and Cost Reduction.

My ability to analyze needs and create unique solutions designed to yield a profitable outcome has proven to be one of my greatest assets. Credited with significantly impacting bottom-line profitability wherever I have worked, excel at streamlining efficient procedures to boost productivity and sales.

Proactive management of crucial external relationships allowed me to increase revenue of an organization within one year.

Thanks.

Best Regards

Muhammad Faizan.

1: Atlas Autos Pvt. Ltd.

Location:Karachi, Pakistan. Manager Planning & Production

From 07th Nov 2016 to 14th Oct 2022.

• Plan, Organize, Direct, Control, Create, Evaluate and deploy supply requirements to the supply base via MRP which achieves production, inventory and cost objectives. Ensure demand from all sources (production, aftermarket, engineering, etc.) is supported appropriately.
• Develop robust systems to track progress of critical manufacturing equipment readiness across our global supply chain
• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor and equipment to meet production targets & Slashed 20% cost of Product.
• Define, implement, and drive execution of project requirements, workflows, and plans.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track program status and to communicate key project metrics to the broader organization including Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing.
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget & implement major cost saving 10%.
• Develop production schedules, maintain minimum level of raw materials and finished products.
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work by implementing Automation system Project cost Approx. PKR 250 million reduced 25% Manpower.
• Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures.
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers. Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues and resolution. Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (GSM, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.).
• Act as escalation point for material concerns, lead daily shortage meetings to ensure supply continuity, report on KPIs (inventory days on hand, line interruptions, expedite costs, etc.) and enforce best practices
• Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed. Provide data-driven decision support to the broader organization through what-if and scenario planning (as examples).

Location: Karachi, Pakistan. Manager Production, Supply Chain & Logistics

From 01st Oct 2013 to 04th Nov 2016.

• Lead and maintain processes and procedures to ensure alignment with procurement directives, including development and enhancement of policies and internal procedure documents.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide guidance on the proper type of procurement in alignment with Govt. rules and internal policies, Create & process Purchase Requests for any required items, moreover raise Purchase Orders for all approved Purchase Requests.
• Develop and coordinate the preparation of formal bids and procurement documents and Assist in the development of procurement evaluation criteria.
• Identify and Assist in the evaluation of incoming quotes and proposals. Materials, equipment or supplies, Lead and facilitate negotiations and preparation on contractual documentation.
• Coordinate relationships with Shared Service Organizations, Group Purchasing Organizations, and external contractual partners and vendors.
• Provide education/training to internal users in relation to procurement directives, relevant trade agreements, and purchasing related policies and procedures.
• Responsible for annual reporting and compliance with other procurement relation Board policies. 
• Coordinate supplier contracts, governance and control programs to ensure delivery of expectations and compliance with corporate and regulatory policies. 
• Track and maintain a repository of procurement documents and contracts, create new parts number in SAP / ERP also creates vendors.
• Chairs the Product Evaluation and Minor Equipment committees and is a key contributor to the Capital Planning & Acquisition Committee.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices and benchmarks and implement improvements/changes as appropriate.
• Function as a professional role model demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to self-growth and development. 
• Assist in supporting methods/strategies to continually improve workflow efficiencies, and quality of services within the department.
• Assist in development of communications strategies/plans/messaging as needed. 

Location: Karachi, Pakistan. Assistant Manager Planning & Production

From 10th Oct 2011 to 30th Apr 2013.

• Plan; determine optimal utilization of manufacturing workers and equipment to meet manufacturing goals.
• Determine if new manufacturing machines, methods are needed.
• Ensure that manufacturing stays on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate manufacturing with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and other departments, as well as with vendors and shippers, Help ensure that customer, statutory, standards, and internal requirements are met or exceeded.
• Hire, train, and evaluate manufacturing workers; monitor workers to ensure they meet performance and safety requirements, analyze manufacturing data and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement; identify and utilize methods of making manufacturing process more efficient and effective (reducing waste, using lean).
• Write manufacturing reports and present to top management.
• Direct corrections (corrective action) of any manufacturing problems that may arise; work with Quality Manager in development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

4: Adamjee Panther Holdings Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Karachi, Pakistan. Assistant Manager Planning & Production

From 09th Jul 2009 to 8th Sept 2011.

• Planning and organizing production schedules. Assessing project and resource requirements.
• Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers.
• Ensuring that health and safety measures are met. Determining quality and control standards.
• Overseeing production processes. Re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary.
• Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials, Organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment, Liaising with buyers, marketing and sales staff.
• Supervising the work of junior staff, Organizing relevant training sessions.

• Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Hamdard University City Campus Karachi Pakistan with 1st Division in March 2013.

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BE) from Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro Pakistan with 1st Division in April 2009.