Waqas Ahmed
Regional Buying/Sales Manager (Leather)
Karachi, Sindh
Summary
Adept at navigating complex operations and leading teams to exceed targets, my background with ARMA LEDER B.V showcases my expertise in logistics management and team leadership. Specializing in streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency, I have successfully managed international transactions and fostered key relationships, demonstrating a proven track record in operations management and problem-solving.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Operations/ Buying .
PIG TRADE S.L
01.2023 - Current
- Providing consultancy services to this company in Pakistan.
⁃ They are ware house in Alicante Spain for shoe lining , insole etc .
- Finalising finish skins sale deal between the tanneries in Pakistan and PIG TRADE S.L
⁃ Inspection of the finish Sheep leather before shipment to Spain. Quality , color , substance, color fastness, tape test etc .
⁃ Buying finish sheep skins for this group from Pakistan .
⁃ Logistics support
Regional Sales Manager
Sintan
06.2016 - Current
This is the chemical company of same group ( Arma leder B.V ). Having range of beam house and wet ends chemicals.
⁃ Leading this company as Pakistan regional manager for selling of the chemical to different tanneries located in Pakistan.
- Introduced sintan kimya products in Pakistani market .
- Developed relations between tanneries and Sintan kimya sales team - Developed relations between sintan kimya and distributors in Pakistan
- Following sintan chemical sales, indenting in Pakistan.
- Visiting tanneries in Pakistan, providing them product details and descriptions.
- Following trials with the tanneries.
- Providing market information to Sintan kimya regarding competitors products, prices etc.
Regional Manager of Sales and Operations
ARMA LEDER B.V ( The Netherlands)
03.2010 - Current
Import of Raw , wetblue skins of Goat and Sheep to Pakistan and arrange the further process in different tanneries in Karachi .
-From raw to wetblue , weblue to crust , direct dye and finish.
⁃ Pickle to vegetable crust for chrome free etc .
⁃ Buying finish skins from different tanneries and export to Arma leder garment factories for stitching leather garments.
⁃ Checking skins quality on all stages , Making skins selection under own control.
- Correspondence with the tanneries etc
⁃ Logistic follow up.
Merchandiser
Khalid Enterprises
08.2008 - 02.2010
Worked as Merchandiser . ( Sales of finish sheep , goat , cow and buffalo leather )
Communication with international customers via email and phone . Follow up for customers order with the tannery production team.
Assistant Merchandiser
Noor Leather Garment
06.2006 - 07.2008
Worked as Assistant merchandiser .
Follow up for all the work given by the senior merchandiser team.
Sample disptached to international customers - Korea, Japan, Hongkong, USA , Europe etc.
Follow up with production team for the samples and production of finish leather.
Making PO's by using ERP system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Math, Physics, Chemistry.
University of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Associate of Science - Leather Technology - 2 Years
National Institute of Leather Technology
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
No Degree - Two Year Certificate of English Language
The Language Master
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Team Leadership
Operations Management
Problem-Solving
Logistics Management
Languages
Urdu
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Interests
Netflix and cinema
Watching Cricket matches
Dine out
Additional Information
SKILLS
-Have work experience in Leather industry for more then 18 years.
-Experience for Sheep, Goat, Cow and Buffalo Hides and skins .From Raw to Finish leather.
-Understand the selections, grades. Articles for Shoe, Lining , bags, garments ,belt leather etc.
-Understand the leather mechanical operations, Chemicals, process etc.
-Information and connected with international leather markets
-International visit - Hongkong, China, Turkey, Vietnam, Dubai and Armenia.
International Visit for Meetings and Exhibitions.
APLF - Hongkong. 2010, 2015,2017,2018,2019,2024.
Shanghai Fair - China. 2017.
Vietnam - 2018
Armenia - 2018 and 2019 ( for tannery visits etc)
Turkey - Istanbul, izmir , tuzla . ( from 2013 to 2023 ) multiple visits more than 10 times.
Dubai - Multiple visits - Visiting since 2012 . For buying Raw sheep and goat skins from Al- Ain and Ajman through agents.
Participated APLF dubai 2022, 2023 .
Domestic visits for meetings and exhibitions.
From Karachi to
Lahore, Sialkot , Kasur , Multan , Sahiwal
Timeline
Manager of Operations/ Buying .
PIG TRADE S.L
01.2023 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
Sintan
06.2016 - Current
Regional Manager of Sales and Operations
ARMA LEDER B.V ( The Netherlands)
03.2010 - Current
Merchandiser
Khalid Enterprises
08.2008 - 02.2010
Assistant Merchandiser
Noor Leather Garment
06.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Math, Physics, Chemistry.
University of Karachi
04.2001 -
Associate of Science - Leather Technology - 2 Years
National Institute of Leather Technology
04.2001 -
No Degree - Two Year Certificate of English Language
The Language Master
04.2001 -
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