GHAZAL SHABBIR
Supply Chain Professional
Karachi
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Professional with over three years of experience in optimizing procurement processes and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. Expertise in utilizing ERP systems for efficient procurement, ensuring compliance and timely approvals. Proficient in developing strong supplier relationships, leading to significant improvements in procurement cycle times and cost-saving opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Purchase Requisition Executive
National Foods Limited
06.2024 - Current
- Led the end-to-end purchasing process for the Port Qasim and Nooribad plants through effective cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams.
- Implemented lean inventory practices by ordering materials just-in-time (JIT) to optimize working capital and prevent excess stock accumulation in stores.
- Verified and validated purchase requests, ensuring they meet company policies and budget constraints
- Leveraged ERP systems - SAP S4/HANA to generate reports on consumption levels and current stock, ensuring accurate validation of material requirements.
- Collaborated closely with maintenance and operations teams to forecast material needs, proactively managing critical inventory levels to avoid any material shortages during planned or unplanned breakdowns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.
Procurement Executive
Service Industries Limited
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Monitored the end-to-end procurement process of raw materials and machine spare parts
- Processed foreign payments by timely establishing of LCs and Bank Contracts
- Monitored supplier performance and resolved issues related to quality, delivery or pricing
- Maintained strong supplier relationship reducing the overall PO cycle by 20%
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by analyzing and comparing budgets for items procured internationally vs
- Locally, leading to optimized procurement decisions and cost reductions
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand procurement needs, specifications and timelines, ensuring smooth procurement process
- Conducted market research and supplier evaluations to identify potential vendors, resulting in the expansion of supplier network by 15% and prepare comparison sheets for cost saving purpose
Education
BS - Management Science (Supply Chain Management)
NED University of Engineering & Technology
10.2018 - 08.2022
Skills
Proficient in SAP S/4HANA
Inventory Control
Customer-Centric
Supply Chain Management
Operational Efficiency Optimization
Certification
Digital Transformation in Supply Chains
Timeline
Digital Transformation in Supply Chains
02-2025
Operational Excellence Foundations
02-2025
Senior Purchase Requisition Executive
National Foods Limited
06.2024 - Current
Procurement Executive
Service Industries Limited
10.2022 - 06.2024
BS - Management Science (Supply Chain Management)
NED University of Engineering & Technology
10.2018 - 08.2022
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