Ashar Ismail
Inventory Manager
Karachi,Pakistan
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong track record in warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics for 15+ years. Proven ability to streamline processes and effectively manage multimillion-dollar inventories. Adapt at leading high-performing teams and consistently delivering measurable results. Recognized for strategic planning skills and operational efficiency, driving organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MANAGER STORE & WAREHOUSE
ADSELLS GROUP OF COMPANIES
06.2014 - 08.2024
- Streamlined warehouse operations, increasing efficiency by 95%.
- Managed daily and monthly inventory reconciliation, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate.
- Directed a team of 10+ staff, ensuring timely deliveries and smooth operations.
- Reduced inventory discrepancies through enhanced tracking systems.
MANAGER ADMIN & INVENTORY CONTROL
THE MART DEPARTMENTAL STORE
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Coordinated stock control, deliveries, and logistics.
- Administering store operations resulting in weekly sales near PKR 2M.
- Oversaw merchandising, inventory management, ordering processes, and cash handling.
- Ensure smooth execution of store start-up and shutdown tasks.
- Managed sales floor operations, assisted customers and addressed their concerns.
- Performed regular maintenance activities and addressed basic repair needs.
- Head merchandiser for all windows and in store displays of stock
- Tracked and recorded daily employee attendance.
MANAGER OVERSEAS DEPARTMENT
SEAGULL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Coordinated LCL shipments from multiple ports in China and Busan City.
- Concentrated on shipment logistics during transit.
- Facilitated smooth interactions with overseas agents.
- Regularly provided updates to consignee.
- Oversaw the IGM process for shipping consoles.
- Coordinated with consignee to recover overdue containers.
- Streamlined processes for co-load shipping operations.
IB. DOC ASSISTANT
OOCL PAKISTAN PVT LTD
07.2007 - 12.2009
- Awarded for outstanding performance in 2009.
- Prepared delivery orders.
- Preparation of Detention Charges
- Created and processed accurate freight billing documents.
- Follow up with consignee for overdue containers
- Provided consignee full customer support
- Prepared Import General Manifests (IGMs).
- Updated manifests in the PACCS customs system.
IB. DOC ASSISTANT
YASEEN SHIPPING LINES
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Preparing IGM (import General manifest)
- Customer services
- Follow up with consignee for overdue containers
- Provide consignee full customer support
- Prepare IGM (Import General Manifest)
Education
DIPLOMA IN HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL SCIENCE - D.H.M.S, R.H.M.P
INTERMIEDIATE - COMMERCE
Government Superior Science College
Karachi 01.1995 - 04.1997
MATRICULATION - SCIENCE
AMA SCHOOL
Karachi 01.1993 - 04.1995
Skills
Warehouse and Inventory Management
Logistics Coordination and Supply Chain
Team Leadership and Development
ERP and Inventory Systems
Cost Optimization and Data Analysis
Vendor and Client Relationship Management
Personal Information
- CNIC Number: 42201-8860248-1
- Father's Name: M. Ismail Khan (Late)
- Date of Birth: 02/25/78
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
Technical Skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- ERP Tools
- Email and Internet Tools
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
MANAGER STORE & WAREHOUSE
ADSELLS GROUP OF COMPANIES
06.2014 - 08.2024
MANAGER ADMIN & INVENTORY CONTROL
THE MART DEPARTMENTAL STORE
02.2012 - 05.2014
MANAGER OVERSEAS DEPARTMENT
SEAGULL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
01.2010 - 02.2012
IB. DOC ASSISTANT
OOCL PAKISTAN PVT LTD
07.2007 - 12.2009
IB. DOC ASSISTANT
YASEEN SHIPPING LINES
10.2005 - 06.2007
INTERMIEDIATE - COMMERCE
Government Superior Science College
01.1995 - 04.1997
MATRICULATION - SCIENCE
AMA SCHOOL
01.1993 - 04.1995