DAWAR IQ B A L
Supply Chain Business Professional
Sahiwal
Summary
Experienced leader and problem-solver dedicated to optimizing operations for cost reduction and improving organizational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making abilities and sound judgment to drive positive outcomes for company success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Warehouse In-charge
Engro Fertilizers Limited
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Manage WH operations with zero TRIR
- Prepare Stock Transaction Report (STR) in SAP
- Coordinating Loading/Un loading of product
- Daily and monthly reporting to concern
- Maintains inventory of Pack Mat at WH
- Process Handling and Watch & Ward bills
- Maintains quality and quantity standards of the stored product
Warehouse In-charge, Seed Business
Engro Fertilizers Limited
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed labor handling and transportation services contracts bidding to maturity
- Monthly Billing verification of suppliers and follow up for their payment disbursement process in SAP
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track warehouse performance, including productivity, inventory accuracy, and order fulfillment rates
- Engage with customers from time to time and timely address their issues
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, production, logistics, and quality assurance teams, to ensure seamless coordination of warehouse activities and support business objectives
Assistant Manager Logistics & Warehousing
Sapphire Dairies Limited
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Successfully managed fleet resulting in OPEX cost reduction of approx
- PKR 12 Million in one year
- Monitored compliance with SOPs across transport and warehousing operations
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
Assistant Manager Logistics & Warehousing
Fauji Foods Limited
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Serving over 50 Mega & Primary Distributors nationally; with an Annual OPEX spend of around PKR 400+ Million and CAPEX of approx
- PKR 20+ Million
- Negotiated Annual Contracts with Vendors to develop an effective and cost-efficient service agreements
- Optimize Inventory and maximize utilization of warehousing space
- Formulating budget for National Logistics and Distribution
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
Assistant Manager (Inbound Logistics)
Engro Foods Limited
06.2012 - 05.2016
- Developed vendors towards professionalization and recognition
- Selected carriers and negotiated contracts and rates
- Organized and plotted routes, and processed shipments
- Responded to any issues or complaints
- Evaluated budgets and expenditures
- Introduced a safety culture in 3PL fleet
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Admin/Accounts officer
Lakson Medical Trust
04.2004 - 06.2012
- Played an integral role in achieving ISO 9001-2008 certification (Pakistan's First 'Eye Hospital' having ISO 9001-2008)
- Developed, designed, and revised SOPs of LMTH
- Ensured that processes needed for the quality management system (QMS) were established, implemented, and maintained
- Kept records of daily OPD, Medicine, and Operations and provided information to the Head Office
- Provided monthly performance reports to Head Office
- Arranged and supported different activities/seminars/trainings
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Overhauled process for year-end inventory audits to improve accuracy.
- Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information, ensuring the protection of company assets and maintaining a high level of professional integrity.
- Developed strong relationships with external partners such as banks and vendors to facilitate smooth transaction processing on behalf of the company.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
- Assisted in budget planning, forecasting, and monitoring expenses to ensure adherence to fiscal guidelines and goals.
Education
MBA - Finance
Sukkur IBA
Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan12-2000
Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences
Shah Abdul Latif University
Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan 05.2001 -
Skills
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Contract Management & Budget Planning
Operations Management & Planning
Refrigerated and Ambient Operations
Employee Performance Evaluations
Cost Reduction
Task Delegation
Employee Scheduling
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Strategic Planning
Budgeting and finance
Corporate Social Responsibility
Certification
Supply Chain Management Technical Training, 10/01/18 to 12/01/18, PIM, Lahore, Pakistan
Geographicmobility
Visited all major cities/towns physically which helps a lot for route planning and costing.
Awards
Best Logistics Officer Award, For consecutive Three Years, 2013-2015
Personal Information
Disability: Three middle fingers of right hand lost in a road accident. Can perform all assigned activities without any help.
Accomplishments
Best Logistics Officer Award for consecutive Three Years (2013-14-15)
Timeline
Warehouse In-charge
Engro Fertilizers Limited
12.2023 - 10.2024
Warehouse In-charge, Seed Business
Engro Fertilizers Limited
09.2022 - 11.2023
Assistant Manager Logistics & Warehousing
Sapphire Dairies Limited
04.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Manager Logistics & Warehousing
Fauji Foods Limited
05.2016 - 09.2019
Assistant Manager (Inbound Logistics)
Engro Foods Limited
06.2012 - 05.2016
Admin/Accounts officer
Lakson Medical Trust
04.2004 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences
Shah Abdul Latif University
05.2001 -
Supply Chain Management Technical Training, 10/01/18 to 12/01/18, PIM, Lahore, Pakistan
Developing Future Leaders (Five Days Program), 03/12/18 to 03/16/18, LUMS, Lahore, Pakistan
Supply Chain Management (Four Days Program), 04/04/17 to 04/07/17, LUMS, Lahore, Pakistan
MBA - Finance
Sukkur IBA
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