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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
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 -
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