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Waseem Minhas
Warehouse Manager/ Logistics Associate
Karachi,SD
Summary
An engaged, detail-oriented professional in the field of supply chain management. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of supply chain processes, management tools, and techniques. Proven track record of employing best business practices that improve efficiency, increase performance, adhere to tight time scales, and stay within budget. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Years of post secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Warehouse Manager/Logistics Associate-Warehousing
United Nations World Food Programme
Karachi, SD
10.2022 - Current
- Oversaw effective planning and management of warehouse operations, ensuring safe, efficient warehousing and storage of all commodities and supplies in Sindh province of Pakistan
- Contributed to review of corporate warehouse standards and procedures, supporting efficiency and changing business needs
- Coordinated receipt/dispatch of commodities, ensuring accurate recording, accounting, and reporting
- Ensured accuracy of warehouse transaction records, identifying discrepancies for immediate and accurate reporting on commodity movements
- Managed inventory, addressing issues with stocks management and adhering to standard procedures for commodity handling and storage
- Guided implementation of preventive measures to safeguard commodities and initiated quality control actions as appropriate
- Periodically reviewed warehouse space availability, planned and implemented new design layouts to support business needs and ensure cost-efficiency
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, delivering aligned and coherent warehouse services
- Identified training needs, planned trainings, ensuring staff had required knowledge and skills
- Supervised staff of 04 warehouses, maintaining high performance standards.
- Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze shipping trends
Logistics Assistant – Operations
United Nations World Food Programme
Karachi
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsibilities and tasks included: Daily planning of deliveries/STOs in SAP for timely dispatch of Food & Non-Food Items from warehouse
- Implementation of FIFO methods, regular monitoring of expiry date/shelf life of commodities, and minimization of WH losses
- Support of logistics operations and activities, adhering to standard processes
- Ensuring timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations
- Management of logistics vendors' contracting activities, including performance monitoring and measurement
- Response to technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes
- Contribution to budget preparation, monitoring and revision for all delivery modalities
- Assistance in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for inventory status from source to beneficiary
- Support of operational pipeline analyses, assessments and operational planning for all delivery modalities
- Processing of documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g
- Customs clearance, invoice verification)
- Collection and compilation of data, production and/or contribution to reports (e.g
- CCTI, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance)
- Liaison with internal and limited number of external stakeholders to support efficient logistics operations management
- Provision of guidance to other support staff, assisting them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines
- Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste
- Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes
- Researched industry to analyze competitors, understand market conditions and identify trends, opportunities, and threats
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
Logistics and Procurement Manager
Q-Med Pharma
Rawalpindi, PB
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Implemented sustainable, robust Procurement and Logistics system for efficient, effective logistical, procurement support
- Oversaw control, operation of all Procurement and Logistics requirements for Q-Med Pharma support services
- Identified, introduced new procurement procedures, strengthened current practices for efficient, timely, compliant supply of all items
- Liaised, cooperated with Senior Management Team, Program Managers on logistics, procurement matters
- Identified needs, ensured training, capacity building for logistics, procurement team members to increase technical ability, skills within department
- Organized, provided basic sensitization meetings/trainings in procurement/logistics according to needs
- Coordinated, harmonized training process, including identification of needs
- Oversaw setup, maintained database of local suppliers, detailing criteria of quality, price, service, ethics etc
- Circulated rules, tools, documentation, ensured compliance
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
System Engr./ OIC Computerized Land Record Center
Board Of Revenue & Information Technology
Dhirkot, JK
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Oversight, management, and execution of SOPs and functions related to Logistics, Procurement, and Administration were ensured
- Improvements to existing programs and procedures were recommended as necessary
- Participation in design of information and operational support systems remained active
- Bugs are fixed, unit testing is conducted, necessary changes to source code are made, and documented
- Adherence to company Development standards & QMS is ensured
- Performance of existing systems is maintained and improved while clear, regular communication with management and technical support colleagues is maintained
- All installed systems and infrastructure are managed and monitored
- Highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability were proactively ensured
- Security, backup, and redundancy strategies were maintained
- Custom scripts are written and maintained to increase system efficiency and lower human intervention time on tasks
- Support to country management is provided at 2nd and 3rd level
- Improved physical and digital filing systems with enhancements to organizational strategies.
Focal for Cross Border Transportation /Logistics Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme
Karachi, SD
07.2015 - 02.2018
- Responsibility was held for daily planning of deliveries and Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) in SAP for timely dispatch of Food & Non-Food Items from warehouse
- This involved implementing FIFO methods, regularly monitoring expiry date/shelf life of commodities, and minimizing warehouse losses
- Dispatches were made to various destinations in Pakistan and Afghanistan
- Pivotal role was played in successful implementation of SAP (LESS) rollout in Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan, and later served as lead in SAP (LESS) transactions
- In July 2015, transfer to Karachi was made to provide remote support to field locations of Sindh Province Supply Chain Operations
- Management of Repacking Activities in Karachi, planning work orders for offshore procurement, and support of cross-country/Afghanistan cargo movement were also part of responsibilities
- In addition to primary role, optimized supply chain for Afghanistan Logistics was maintained
- Under this initiative, successful management of cross-border (overland) direct dispatches from port to Afghanistan was achieved
- This resulted in significant achievements in terms of cost and time efficiency
- Furthermore, extensive engagement was maintained as lead trainer for National Disaster Management Authority and Government Food Department in Sindh Province
- This role benefitted sharing of expertise and contribution to development of institutional learning.
OIC/ Senior Logistics Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme
Sukkur/Thatta, SD
04.2011 - 06.2015
- Here are the key responsibilities and tasks: Held responsibility as officer in-charge of Sukkur and later as Officer in-charge of Thatta
- Supported operation in capacity of head of sub-office/ logistics in Upper Sindh province
- Provided support for storage services to WFP and other humanitarian actors in field
- Maintained active involvement in logistics performance monitoring of cooperating partners working with United Nations WFP
- Maintained UN fleet of trucks functional to attain direct delivery by UN
- Carried out budgeting operational needs of W/Hs and EDPs in Sindh Province
- Provided assistance in sourcing of commodities/ wheat and storage facilities
- Monitored and facilitated enforcing of accounting procedures
- Ensured timely and cost-effective delivery of WFP cargoes
- Ensured that support staff were adequately trained, cross trained
- Identified additional training needs to achieve high working standards
- Followed up on projections of needs and call forward requirements
- Organized and supervised distribution at food at sites
- Aided with accounting, reporting on food and non-food items
- Ensured that internal control systems were functioning and that all relevant records were maintained.
Deputy Provincial Logistics Cluster Coordinator/Senior Logistics Associate
United Nations World Food Programme
Multan, PB
09.2010 - 02.2011
- As pivotal member of Logistics Cluster team, responsibilities encompassed providing range of services to humanitarian organizations during emergencies
- These included air delivery, procurement, storage, coordination, and information dissemination
- Held deputy role to provincial Logistics Cluster coordinator, overseeing staff and aiding in cluster coordination
- Acted as Officer in Charge during coordinator's absence
- Facilitated timely and cost-effective air cargo deliveries
- Supervised temporary warehousing operations, ensuring proper maintenance and record-keeping
- Assisted in coordinating with WFP and Logistics Cluster participants
- Liaised with private sector partners to mobilize necessary equipment and services
- Maintained comprehensive records of stocks, storage requests, cargo movement requests, and inventory
- Drafted various Logistics Cluster documents and reports
- Assisted in handling, packaging, allocation, and dispatch of unsolicited bilateral donations
- Participated in contingency planning and strategic planning with other clusters
- Prepared budgets for 03 storage facilities within logistics cluster
- Managed cluster expenditure by adhering to set budget.
Senior Logistics/IT Officer
Relief International
Islamabad, Federal Capital
02.2007 - 08.2010
- Here are key responsibilities and tasks: Designed, managed, supported operations, logistics/supply chain, fleet, offices establishment for multiple projects including emergency response, relief, development, refugee camps
- Provided food, shelter, health, nutrition, water, sanitation, capacity building, livelihood support
- Oversaw, operated, maintained Relief International Pakistan's logistics, supply chain, administrative support systems, services in compliance with RI, donor standards
- Ensured timely delivery of goods, supplies, services to field office, enabling uninterrupted functioning of programmes
- Supervised, maintained, controlled RI Pakistan fleet consisting of more than 14 project vehicles, more than 80 rental vehicles
- Managed procurement of goods, services for variety of projects in line with procurement procedures, guidelines
- Maintained vehicles database, contracting for rental vehicles
- Prepared operational budgets, supported utilization as per approved plans of country office, donors
- Compiled procurement plans, inventories, vehicles, other logistics, support services reports
- Managed wireless LAN (Workgroup), V-SAT, computers, multimedia, other technological resources
- Managed, undertook troubleshooting for two-way satellite internet system, DSL
- Researched, recommended hardware, software development, purchase, use
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power
- Advised logistics management and structures for staffing levels to maintain adequate numbers
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
System Analyst / Project Coordinator
ERRA (Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority)
Azad Kashmir Pakistan, JK
10.2006 - 01.2007
- Here are key responsibilities and tasks: Planned, coordinated, monitored, regulated reconstruction, rehabilitation activities in earthquake affected areas, encouraging self-reliance via private public partnership, community participation
- Liaised with district administration for streamlining activities of LHCGP of ERRA regarding beneficiary selection, appeal process, forms management
- Coordinated the upload of project forms in NADRA/ ERRA's online database
- Managed appeal process, updated beneficiaries record online
- Coordinated available manpower, supplies to implement/provide programme services
- Developed cooperative partnerships with community-based organizations, agencies that will enhance provision of services to general public, health care community, or at risk targeted populations
- Prepared variety of monthly, quarterly reports, data on programme activities
- Entered variety of data into electronic databases.
Education
Masters in computer science -
COMSATS - Wah Cantt
Rawalpindi, PB 03.2003 - 2006.01
Bachelors in computer science -
National Institute of Information Technology
Islamabad, IS 03.2001 - 2003.05
Skills
Comprehensive understanding of management systemsundefined
Timeline
Warehouse Manager/Logistics Associate-Warehousing
United Nations World Food Programme
10.2022 - Current
Logistics Assistant – Operations
United Nations World Food Programme
12.2021 - 09.2022
Logistics and Procurement Manager
Q-Med Pharma
08.2020 - 10.2021
Oracle Certified Professional
10-2019
System Engr./ OIC Computerized Land Record Center
Board Of Revenue & Information Technology
07.2018 - 06.2020
Certificate in Logistics from CILT UK
09-2017
Focal for Cross Border Transportation /Logistics Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme
07.2015 - 02.2018
OIC/ Senior Logistics Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme
04.2011 - 06.2015
Deputy Provincial Logistics Cluster Coordinator/Senior Logistics Associate
United Nations World Food Programme
09.2010 - 02.2011
Senior Logistics/IT Officer
Relief International
02.2007 - 08.2010
System Analyst / Project Coordinator
ERRA (Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority)
10.2006 - 01.2007
Masters in computer science -
COMSATS - Wah Cantt
03.2003 - 2006.01
Bachelors in computer science -
National Institute of Information Technology
03.2001 - 2003.05
Software
SAP- Modules (MM, WM)
CRM - WINGS/ Corporates
Applications (MS Office (outlook, access, excell, word))
OS (Windows, Linux, IOS)
Certification
Certificate in Logistics from CILT UK
Referance
Can be furnish on request.
Trainings
I have successfully completed a variety of trainings focused on personal and professional development. Here are a few highlights.
· Regional bureau of Bangkok, WFP. (In Person) - Surface Transport Contracting
· WFP Sabang, Malaysia, (In Person) Operational support equipment training
· HRF Karachi, (In Person), Communication and presentation skills
· WFP online, WINGS II SAP Basic Navigation Course
· WFP Karachi, Food Safety and Quality Management for non-processed food. (In Person)
· WFP Islamabad, Supervisory Skill Training - (In Person)
· WFP Multan, Warehouse Management Training- (In Person)
· WFP Multan, GIS Training by Logistics Cluster - (In Person)
· HIEMS Lahore, Face the Media Training - (In Person)
· PCCI Islamabad, Supply Chain Management
· ERRA Bagh AJK, Managing and running of a Data Resource Center - (In Person)
· UNDSS Islamabad, Safe and secure approaches in field environments - (In Person)
· WFP Online, Service Mindset Training
· UNDSS Online, Basic Security in the Field
· UNDSS Online, Advance Security in the field
· WFP Online, Getting Ready for Emergencies
· WFP Online & In person, UN Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority in the Workplace
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