Experience

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  Ohrenmann carpet palace

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2013

  Supply chain associate

  o Assisted the operations head in running the overall supply chain of the organization from planning, sourcing, production till delivery and receivables along with the administration.o Managed procurement of direct and indirect materials along with commercial contracts.o Organized and managed event executions in national and internal markets exhibitions including BTL activities to promoted products.o Reconciled inventory and synchronized it with e-stock and POS management system.o Ensured fulfillment of orders and subsequent delivery timelines for national and international shipments. Show less

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  Lucky textile mills ltd.

  Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

  Inventory incharge

  o Managed inward and outward stock of spare store and warehouse, liaison with procurement and production department for inventory management.o Managed stock reporting and Implemented bin cards for inventory management systems.o Implemented rack storage system.

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  Yunus textile mills

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

  Assistant manager purchase

  o Managed centralized procurement activities via techno-commercial analysis of indirect material, consumables and services covering the scope of Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Dyes & Chemicals and Fire & Safety for Spinning, Weaving, Processing, Stitching & Utilities departments for 07 Units of company.o Evaluated bids and subsequent recommendation based on commercial and technical factors.o Managed supplier enlistments, evaluation, approval/delisting and blacklisting, purchasing policy, key performance indicators, supplier performance matrix, sourcing strategy, reporting of requisitions, CapEx, OpEx expenditures, pending deliveries, rejections and advances adjustments.o Supervised and ensured the Service Level Agreements as per defined KPIs.o Managed and delivered multiple dashboards, reports and e-approval process transformation projects. Show less

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  Getz pharma

  Dec 2017 - Oct 2023

  I joined Getz Pharma in Supply Chain department as Assistant Manager and evolved in hierarchy with enhancement in role and existing responsibilities.o Responsible for indirect purchasing spend of approximately $14 million annually.o Led project procurement of pharmaceutical plant ‘Astola’ of approximate $300 mil. spend.o Defined & streamlined P2P procedures, defining KPIs, quarterly feedback process from internal customers.o Revamped the purchasing process by introducing VMI for consumables, blanket purchasing for engineering spares, setting up scorecards & KPIs, due diligences for new vendors, etc.o Conducted multifaceted capital equipment negotiations on costing, logistics and commercial terms such as managing back to back and local LCs; maximizing custom duty savings by taking advantage of various international trade agreements, concessionary SROs, leveraging relationship with local manufacturers, etc.o Handled end to end procurement activity of local and import transactions, selection of right custom tariff code and providing one window solution for the P2P cycle.o Conducted proactive research to ascertain the best products and services in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.o Initiated long term purchase contracts for regular purchased goods & services, resulting in massive number of PO reduction giving savings on man-hour reduction. Show less

  • Associate Manager Procurement

    Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Assistant Manager Procurement

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Assistant Manager Procurement

    Dec 2017 - Dec 2018
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  Platinum pharmaceuticals (pvt.) ltd.

  Oct 2023 - now

  • Lead and managed the entire supply chain operations, including materials, demand planning, production planning, procurement, and distribution.• Implemented strategies to optimize inventory levels and ensured the uninterrupted supply of raw materials for production.• Oversee demand forecasting and production scheduling to meet customer demand while maintaining efficiency in operations.• Manage relationships with key suppliers for direct materials, including APIs and excipients, and indirect materials like packaging and equipment.• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (cGMP, WHO) across all procurement and distribution activities.• Develop and execute cost-saving initiatives, contributing to a 25% reduction in supply chain costs.• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, including managers in procurement, planning, warehousing, and logistics.• Driven continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain visibility and operational efficiency in S&Ops.• Monitor and report on key performance metrics such as on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and supplier performance. Show less • Lead procurement operations for both direct materials (APIs, excipients, packaging) and indirect categories CapEx & MRO (IT, facilities, services) for a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturer.• Develop and execute procurement strategies to optimize sourcing, reduce costs, and ensure the timely availability of materials critical to production.• Manage a spend portfolio of $10 million across direct and indirect procurement, achieving cost savings of 7% annually through supplier consolidation, renegotiation of contracts, and strategic sourcing.• Negotiate long-term contracts with key suppliers to secure better terms, improve lead times, and reduce supply risks, ensuring continuity of supply for key raw materials.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging procurement technology (e.g., SAP Ariba) to streamline processes and improve data transparency.• Ensure compliance with cGMP, WHO, and other regulatory standards in all procurement activities, maintaining audit readiness at all times.• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance on best practices, process improvements, and category management.• Implement spend analysis and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to monitor procurement performance, track savings, and identify new opportunities for cost optimization.• Implemented procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and industry regulations.• Participated in cross-functional teams to support new product development by securing raw materials and services required for clinical trials and production scale-up.• Conducted regular supplier performance evaluations, addressing any issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing.• Optimizing costs through negotiation, competitive bidding, and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality. Show less

  • Head of Supply Chain

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Manager Procurement

    Oct 2023 - Dec 2023