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TALHA AMJAD

Assistant Supply Chain Manager
Karachi,KHI

Summary

Highly organized, communicative, and quick-to-learn MBA professional with a strong desire to excel as a Supply Chain Analytics. Eager to leverage skills and expertise to contribute towards driving valuable insights from supply chain datasets and optimizing business operations through data-driven decision making. Passionate about utilizing analytical abilities to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies that enhance overall efficiency and profitability.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Supply Chain Manager

ARTISTIC GARMENT INDUSTRIES - DENIM
05.2024 - Current
  • Procurement for 6.0 Million Lbs
  • Of Yarn consists of 1500 or more monthly SKUs based on rolling forecasts and unique needs
  • Coordinate with 30 or more in-house and outsourced local vendors for Yarn in Pakistan
  • Provide Stock Inventory Report Closing daily
  • Provide FIFO yarn report to consume old stock first
  • Provide Loom Report for Yarn Demand
  • Using Oracle EBS to make Purchase Orders for Yarn from different suppliers
  • Provide Production Reports for monitoring market forecasts, sales, and inventory for effective planning and smooth operations
  • Collaborate with marketing, planning and export teams for material requirements
  • Order and delivery management for adequate stock levels
  • Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and SOPs
  • Provide a block booking report on a bi-weekly basis

Empaneled Trainer

BOSTON INSTITUTE OF ANALYTICS
03.2024 - Current
  • Use a practical hands-on approach to train the students in the available time
  • Provide student assignments based on concepts covered in each lecture
  • Assess student projects and assignments
  • Mentor students for their all-round professional development

Supply Chain Executive / Data Analyst

KHAIRULLAH PAPER AND BOARD WORKS (PVT) LTD.
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Create purchase orders for paperboard reels and sheets consisting of different types of GSM Grammages and dimensions for length and width using their private ERP systems
  • Check proforma invoices from different suppliers before opening Letter of Credit or Banking contracts
  • Proficient in coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely preparation of all required documentation for shipments, and effectively communicating with clearing agents to confirm receipt and facilitate smooth clearance processes
  • Coordinating with different banks and insurance companies to open LC and B/C
  • (Opens up around 20 LCs and Banking Contracts consist of 3000 MT by weight pricing approximately US $3M monthly average.)
  • Share and update shipment status daily and weekly through B/L tracking number as well as KICT and SAPT status through report via email (50 - 70 shipments per month)
  • Create stock in and out reports showing inventory levels for all imported paper on a daily and weekly basis
  • Demand Forecasting and Planning: Utilize data analysis to forecast demand for paper items, considering market trends and historical data
  • Import Planning and Execution: Develop meticulous import plans for efficient handling of monthly shipments
  • Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement to enhance processes and adapt to changing market conditions
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with business goals
  • Quantitative Analysis and Future Planning: Utilize quantitative analysis to model future demand, inventory levels, and procurement strategies

Business Analyst Lead / Supply Chain Officer

PLASTIPACK MACHINES (PVT) LTD.
01.2013 - 10.2023
  • Received, cleaned, and prepped data using Microsoft Excel to help build marketing mix models that resulted in a lift in ROI basis points
  • Collaborated with sales teams, gaining insight into marketing aspects and writing documents
  • Capture, aggregate, and transform vast amounts of data and convert them into meaningful reports
  • Read sales reports, revenue reports, and marketing officer-wise performance metrics and draw insights for the management to make decisions based on those insights
  • Produce sales forecasting reports for our major customers like GSK and Abbott following our products
  • Designed a reporting tool that informed important metrics like store performance, category performance, and geographical performance of our machines
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: I have consistently leveraged data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational expenses within the first year of implementing data-driven strategies
  • Supply Chain Optimization: I spearheaded initiatives to streamline supply chain processes, resulting in a 20% decrease in lead times and a 10% improvement in on-time delivery performance
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: I have a proven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and finance, to align business strategies with data-driven insights
  • Advanced Analytics: I have successfully applied advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and identify trends, contributing to improved inventory turnover and reduced carrying costs
  • Process Improvement: I have led process improvement projects that resulted in a 25% reduction in defects and a 30% increase in overall production efficiency

Education

MBA - Marketing, Supply Chain Management

PAF-KIET Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology
Karachi, KHI
01.2016 - 1 2020

B.S. - Computer Science

Sir Syed University of Science and Engineering
Karachi, KHI
01.2009 - 1 2013

Skills

SQL

Certification

Google Data Analytics Certificate, Coursera

Residing

Karachi, KHI, Pakistan

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 42201-7497905-3
  • Marital Status: Married

Software

Oracle EBS

Affiliations

  • IELTS

Interests

Cricket

Currency Collector

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Assistant Supply Chain Manager

ARTISTIC GARMENT INDUSTRIES - DENIM
05.2024 - Current

Empaneled Trainer

BOSTON INSTITUTE OF ANALYTICS
03.2024 - Current

Supply Chain Executive / Data Analyst

KHAIRULLAH PAPER AND BOARD WORKS (PVT) LTD.
10.2023 - 04.2024

MBA - Marketing, Supply Chain Management

PAF-KIET Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology
01.2016 - 1 2020

Business Analyst Lead / Supply Chain Officer

PLASTIPACK MACHINES (PVT) LTD.
01.2013 - 10.2023

B.S. - Computer Science

Sir Syed University of Science and Engineering
01.2009 - 1 2013
TALHA AMJADAssistant Supply Chain Manager