Zahid Anwer

Experience

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  KARSAZ (PVT.) LTD

  Jul 2009 - May 2012

  Responsibilities/Accomplishments:* Effectively completed wide range of management operations encompassing supply chain, project management, data analysis, inventory control, logistics management, maintenance accounting and finance. Performed data analysis for site offices. Maintained inventory control, conducted demand analysis and forecast after tracing of itemized consumption* Successfully developed inventory handling system, supply chain processes for engineering department, tire management system after complete analysis of root causes of the problem in order to enhance product life and cost reduction. Performed administrative control of engineering offices and expenses* Performed scheduled and preventive maintenance of all vehicles, managed inventory, conducted job order & equipment productivity analysis on specialized software MP2. Managed scrap materials, coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of items, forecasted demand for each period * Efficiently managed projects, supervised from planning till execution, performed monitoring & control, mobilized and managed resources, defined protocols, handled on-site issues. Handled project costing, resources, material availability, designed cost sheets and conducted feasibility analysisMajor Achievements:* Successfully setup Proper Inventory Handling System, created SOPs to follow and implemented JIT inventory to reduce cost as much as by 20%.* Successfully setup Tire Management System after complete analysis of Root Causes of the problem in order to increase their life and eventually reducing cost by around 100,000 PKR each month.* Taking over Administrative control of Engineering Offices and its expenditures to streamline process and tracing back each expense to its true cost to reduce overpricing resulted in 5% lesser cost.* Focused on predictive planned maintenance of vehicles to avoid break down of vehicles resulted in reduction of contingent expenses by 10 % and increase in throughput by 15 %. Show less Responsibilities/Accomplishments:* Effectively completed a wide range of management operations encompassing supply chain, project management, data analysis, inventory control, logistics management, maintenance accounting, and finance. Performed data analysis for site offices. Maintained inventory control, conducted demand analysis and forecast after tracing itemized consumption* Successfully developed inventory handling system, supply chain processes for the engineering department, and tire management system after complete analysis of root causes of the problem to enhance product life and cost reduction. Performed administrative control of engineering offices and expenses* Performed scheduled and preventive maintenance of all vehicles, managed inventory, and conducted job order & and equipment productivity analysis on specialized software MP2. Managed scrap materials, coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of items, forecasted demand for each period * Efficiently managed projects, supervised from planning to execution, performed monitoring & and control, mobilized and managed resources, defined protocols, and handled on-site issues. Handled project costing, resources, and material availability, designed cost sheets, and conducted feasibility analysisMajor Achievements:* Successfully set up Tire Management System after complete analysis of the Root Causes of the problem to increase their life and eventually reduce cost by around 100,000 PKR each month.* Taking over Administrative control of Engineering Offices and their expenditures to streamline processes and tracing back each expense to its true cost to reduce overpricing resulted in a 5% lesser cost.* Focused on predictive planned maintenance of vehicles to avoid breakdown of vehicles resulting in a reduction of contingent expenses by 10 % and an increase in throughput by 15 %. Show less

  • Maintenance Management Controller

    Jul 2010 - May 2012

  • Assistant Maintenance Management Controller

    Jul 2009 - Jun 2010
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  Oxford University Press

  May 2012 - Aug 2016

  Assistant Manager Demand Planning

  Responsibilities/Accomplishments:* Successfully implemented SAP modules and used for order processing, monitoring timely distribution of products to different zones, identifying reprint requirements and maintaining liaison with production team for order processing. Performed order collection of imported titles, comparing with stock availability & conducting data analysis for orders* Formulated prices of local & imported titles, providing feedback pertaining competition activity, growth and profit required for strategic decision making and marketing plan formulation. Coordinated with warehouse, distribution platform and regional supply chain for net demand, production delivery and stock transfer* Periodically reported to branch offices pertaining operations and orders, coordinating with offshore printers for implementation of outsource production plan, finance department for costing, budgeting & financial forecasting* Performed demand analysis & forecast, planning production operations with respect to outcomes of demand analysis & forecast. Conducted sales planning, budget compilation, developing sales target calendar for sales period* Conducted distribution planning for the different regions & warehouses with respect to sales forecast. Performed inventory control for all regions, cost control and proposing pricing plans to maintain profit marginMajor Achievements:* Maintained shortages of products at zero level avoided sales loss and urgent reprint cost resulting in 20 % lower cost of production, saved 7% cost through efficient distribution. Enhanced control on products and reduced product handling cost with issues by 12%* Handled Amazon project to upload all OUP titles on Amazon successfully in collaboration with UK & USA teams to increase throughput by 2%. Explored opportunities for offshore printing in Malaysia & China to decreased production cost by 35% and performed accurate pricing of products and ensured required margin levels are met Show less

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  ZAFCO

  Jan 2017 - now

  * Resourcefully designing and executing effective supply chain and logistics models and strategies to support organizational sales and customers’ demands emphasizing quality and efficiency of operations. Supporting in S&OP meetings, order management, vendor price/service negotiations, lead time monitoring and execution* Periodically reviewing processes, analyzing suggestions & conducting customer surveys to maximize customer satisfaction. Preparing annual supply chain budget and sales business plans. Identifying suitable 3PL partners to manage warehousing and distribution for company and partner clients. * Overseeing overall financial management, planning, systems and controls. Coordinating activities that affect operational decisions and business requirements. Participating in procurement and planning of daily operations, while communicating with all relevant employees to ensure meeting of delivery times. * Reviewing KPIs i.e., sales/shipments forecast accuracy (MAD & BIAS), sales/shipment gap analysis, scorecard, inventory holding analysis, top 50 SKUs analysis, monthly/YTD sales achievement vs. business plan, order fill rate, orders vs. business plan, supply chain cost vs. budgets & vendor KPIs. Adeptly handling customs clearance process of KSA sea ports, airports and cross-border channels* Developing tools & methodologies for effective implementation of logistic plans and designing standard operating methods to manage logistics operations.Major Achievements:* Established and set-up of new warehouse (storage preparations and operations process formulation and flow) of 25,000 square meters as Head of Operations* Developed warehouse key performance indicators to highlight the performance of warehouses to arrest operations issues and asses efficiency of warehouse operations to save 25% cost of operations* Identified and selected qualified transporters inside kingdom to drop cost by 40% and improve service levels Show less * Demand Planning and Procurement – Manage, input, and evaluate Inventory and production planning– Carry out S&OP meetings, Order management, Vendor price, and service negotiations, lead time monitoring and execution* Prepare annual Supply Chain Budget and Sales business plans. Identify suitable 3PL partners to manage warehousing and distribution for the company and the partner clients. * Accomplished a Safe & cost-effective warehouse operation by process re-engineering and adopting internationally proven standards. Formulation of Physical inventory procedures and effectively implementing the same, monitoring of results, and adopting countermeasures and follow-ups. * Suggestions of innovative ideas to improve operational bottlenecks. Storage Kaizen, 5S, and Genchi genbutsu adaptation. Actively involved in the formation and approval of SOPs * Overseeing overall financial management, planning, systems, and controls. Coordinating activities that affect operational decisions and business requirements; involved in the production, procurement, and planning of daily operations. * Proficiently initiated, investigated and developed medium to long-term planning strategies influencing supplier selection as well as initiated & implements process improvements. * Skillfully managing and increasing effectiveness and efficiency of support services through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. Performing long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellenceMajor Achievement:- Maintained zero demurrages and detentions through proper documentation and coordination and timely inventory management resulting in 15 % lower cost of production, saved 5% cost through efficient distribution. Enhanced controlling on stock movement through 3PL results in 20% lower cost- Identified and arranged qualified freight forwarders to drop cost by 25% on monthly shipments for freights Show less * Significantly developed and executed tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans.* Designed standard operating methods to manage logistics operations efficiently. * Performed demand analysis, forecast and production planning operations. * Independently managed all shipments arrangements from China, Indonesia and Korea; implemented SAP modules. * Managed internal departments and negotiated rates with external vendors & clients with regards to vessel schedules and billing charges.* Monitored timely distribution of products and managed overall warehouse management, storeroom movements and outsourced services * Supervised orders and coordinated with teams for effective stock counts and transfers & scheduling of deliveries; compared stock availability & conducted data analysis for orders. * Managed claims and submitted to suppliers for claims and credit notes. * Controlled inbound & outbound activities and customs clearances by coordinating with agents for smooth operations.* Proficiently initiated, investigated and developed medium to long-term planning strategies influencing supplier selection as well as implemented process improvements. * Communicated with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction.* Handled local and overseas purchases; worked closely with sales team to ensure completeness of sales transactions. * Periodically presented stock aging reporting pertaining category wise comprehensive stock analysis with respect to production year, brand, storage location & sizeKey Achievements:- Managed to lower down production cost to 15% and saved 5% cost through efficient distribution; managed stock movement through 3PL results in 20% lower cost- Developed warehouse key performance indicators to save 25% cost of operations- Selected qualified vendors to drop cost by 5% and inside kingdom by 40% to improve services, also drop cost by 25% on monthly shipments Show less

  • Manager - Logistics and Operations

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Team Leader - Supply Chain & Procurement

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2022

  • Logistics Executive

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2018