Rahil Mahtab

Heading Procurement Department under Supply Chain Division of the company. Key responsibilities are to develop sustainable and cost effective procurement model of Direct Materials & Services. Major procurements include a wide range of Horticultural crops, Ingredients, Palm Oil, Chemicals, Packaging Materials & Rental Services like Potato Cold Storage Services.

Fauji Fresh n Freeze Ltd is an Agro Based FMCG, where Raw Materials (Horticultural Crops) have major contribution in annual procurement spend of the company. This is the 1st state of the art French Fries & IQF F&V production unit in Pakistan & is surely the market leader in its category.

Played key role in establishing the 'Opa Brand' as a lead role in procurement & agri development wing by establishing sustainable sourcing model through Contract Farming of Specialized Varieties of various crops in Pakistan. As a part of Transformation Team of the Fauji Fresh n Freeze turnaround the company from a loss making project of 7b Rs growing & profitable venture in a span of 5 years. Established a base of >200 contract growers all over Pakistan for almost 15 crops & helped to provide them opportunity to grow with the company in not only commercial terms but also enhancing their skill st through robust training programs designed by the indigenous team of more than 10 Agri experts and also through foreign consultants.

Served METRO Pakistan (formerly known as METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan) for 8 years in Commercial (Buying) Division as Senior Category Manager for Fresh & Frozen Foods.

In MTERO, led following categories at various levels;

• Sr. Category Manager for 'FRESHLY' (Franchise Retail Shops)
• Sr. Procurement Category Manager - Meat/Poultry and Fish
• Category Manager Fruits/Vegetables & Dried Fruits n Nuts/Dates
• Category Specialist - Fish & Sea Food

Played role in developing modern supply chain of various commodities at global standards to be sold from METRO's platform. Designed & launched Qurbani Animals Project, Aquaculture Fish contract growing & launch of multiple Private Labels. Was also part of the key team in Merger of MTERO & MAKRO Pakistan (2011-12).