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Kamran Ahmed
Supply Chain Especialist
Karachi,Sindh
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of complete supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 8+ years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Chase Value Centre
12.2022 - Current
- Reduced lead times for critical materials through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting and supplier management techniques.
- Evaluated supplier performance using scorecards and KPIs, driving continuous improvement efforts throughout the supply base.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring dependable delivery schedules and consistent quality of products.
Category Head Supply Chain
DINERS ALBARAKA APPAREL
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Demand Planner Supply Chain
Ideas By Gul Ahmed
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Created and distributed surveys for data collection and analysis.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the Demand Planning team by regularly reviewing processes, tools, and methodologies for potential enhancements.
- Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Managed campaigns for various clients that consistently exceeded sales goals.
- Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely product availability through accurate demand forecasting.
- Supported new product introductions by working closely with Product Management teams to develop accurate launch forecasts based on historical analogs and market research data.
- Collaborated with sales teams to gather information on promotions, new product launches, and phase-outs for incorporation into the demand plan.
- Analyzed historical data to identify patterns, trends, and seasonality for use in demand forecasts.
- Ran weekly fill rate reports to highlight potential issues and corresponding solutions.
- Monitored actual sales performance against forecasts, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained.
- Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
- Proposed and implemented solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
- Reduced inventory costs by optimizing safety stock levels and effectively managing obsolete items.
- Procured and managed inventories to support customer backlog and forecast.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Senior Executive
Stylo Shoes
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Developed effective business strategies to capitalize on emerging market trends.
- Increased employee retention rates through development and implementation of effective career progression paths for staff members.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
CSCP - Supply Chain
Pakistan Institute of Management
Karachi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
MBA - Industrial Management
Institute of Business Management
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Ned University of Engineering And Technology
Karachi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Route Optimization
Team Management
Team Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Demand forecasting
Supply Chain Management
Supply chain distribution
Supply Chain Optimization
Goods Movement Planning
Continuous Improvement
Inventory analysis
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Dynamics 360
Certification
CSCM
Timeline
CSCM
02-2024
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Chase Value Centre
12.2022 - Current
Category Head Supply Chain
DINERS ALBARAKA APPAREL
01.2021 - 11.2022
Demand Planner Supply Chain
Ideas By Gul Ahmed
02.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Executive
Stylo Shoes
04.2016 - 01.2018
CSCP - Supply Chain
Pakistan Institute of Management
04.2001 -
MBA - Industrial Management
Institute of Business Management
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Ned University of Engineering And Technology
04.2001 -