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IMAAD ZAFAR
Supply Chain Manager
Lahore,Punjab
Summary
Experienced logistics architect with a focus on managing over 150 jet aircraft at Pakistan's inaugural aircraft manufacturing factory. Directed a team in requisitioning and forecasting for F-16 jets, handling 80,000+ line items across five sites. Executed continuous airworthiness programs with a budget of over $12 million. Chief instructor trainer at PAF Academy, providing training to more than 250 international officers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Supply Chain Manager/Squadron Leader
Pakistan Air Force
05.2008 - 03.2026
- Key Assignments:
- A) School of Logistics – PAF Academy
- Lead Instructor Jul, 2022–Mar, 2026
- - Lead Instructor and Trainer / Employee Developer/ Mentor/ Contemporary Supply Chain
- - Signed MoUs and MoAs with Leading National and International Institutions of Logistics
- B) Ministry of Defence, Pakistan – MoD
- Operations Team Lead Jul, 2020–Jul, 2022
- - Team Leader Requisitioning Forecasting and Demand
- - Led a team of 150 to ensure air worthiness of the fleet through USAF’s FMS Program
- - Managed an annual Budget of more than 12 Million USD
- - Ensured consumption and trend based forecasting analysis from 5 different locations (users) with more than 80000 line items
- C) Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Pakistan - PAC
- Deputy Director Logistics & Procurement May, 2012 – Jul, 2020
- Dy. Head of Aviation Logistics
- Warehouse Operations
- Aircraft production
- Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
- Team Building
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Global Sourcing
- - Successfully handled all logistics operations between CATIC, China and Pakistan (through air, land and sea) in order to ensure round the clock manufacturing operations of over 150 aircraft
- D) Jet Stores and Spares Management - PAF
- Manager Warehouse and Petroleum May, 2008 – May, 2012
- Petroleum Management: Ensuring Round the clock serviceability
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management.
- - Handled Petroleum, oil and lubricants including their storage, forecasting and planning for an entire fleet of aircraft and mechanical transport
External Collaborator / Trainer / Part Time
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, UK
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Designed International Level Logistics and Supply Chain certification programs and curriculum
- Successfully trained over 50 mid-level officers in acquiring international CILT Diplomas and Certifications
Education
Bachelors in IT (BBA) - undefined
University of Engineering and Technology
01-2006
Skills
Warehouse & Inventory
Budgeting & Forecasting
Purchasing / Negotiation
Logistics Operations
Trend Analysis
Leadership Development
Supply Chain Optimization
Sourcing
Procurement
Certification
International Diploma in Logistics and Transport
Accomplishments
Chief of Air Staff Commendation Medal
Deputy Chief of Air Staff Commendation Certificate
Affiliations
Chartered Member, CILT UK
Software
Erp
Samis
Timeline
External Collaborator / Trainer / Part Time
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, UK
02.2024 - 12.2025
Supply Chain Manager/Squadron Leader
Pakistan Air Force
05.2008 - 03.2026
Bachelors in IT (BBA) - undefined
University of Engineering and Technology
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)