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Travel and football
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Zahid Hussain

Zahid Hussain

Supply Chain Management
Karachi,SD

Summary

Dynamic & highly-dedicated supply chain management specialist having 10+ years of professional experience in strategic procurement, planning, procurement/sourcing management, BOQs/,RFQs/. Vendor management, cost automation process. Supply chain inventory management, negotiating contracts, CAPEX/OPEX. Warehousing and logistics distribution, identify areas for improvement, and analyzing work-place efficiency Performance-oriented professional having experience in development of KPIs & procurement/sourcing plans; highly skilled at resource development. Possesses immaculate skills in executing tactical business solutions & ensuring clients' requirements; having experience in formulating & implementing supply management policy Effective team player possessing skills in contract development & management and strategic planning. Able to assess performance measures. Has proven record of handling various aspects of project including vendors' negotiations; adept at identifying troublesome areas and implementing & recommending corrective measures Articulate communicator highly capable of leading teams and projects to add value, reduce costs and improve financial and operational performance; excels at collaborating across departments, coordinating with staff to complete projects on time and within budget. Has demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2

English and Native

1
1
Certificate

Work History

Deputy Manager Procurement

Alkaram
Karachi
02.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Identifying potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships with vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
  • Monitoring industry trends and best practices, identifying areas for process improvement, and implementing initiatives to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of procurement function.
  • Developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies, and procedures to streamline purchasing process and ensure compliance with regulations and organizational objectives.
  • Working closely with finance teams to develop procurement budgets, monitor spending, and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Assessing and mitigating risks associated with procurement activities, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and compliance violations.
  • Leading team of procurement professionals, providing guidance and support, and collaborating with other departments to understand their procurement needs and priorities.

Deputy Manager Procurement Lead/Department Head

Salitex (Pvt.) Limited
Karachi
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Rendered support in CAPEX & OPEX preparation and quotation management at Ideas (Pvt.) Limited Oversaw procurement worth of PKR 100 to 120 M annually and prepared RFQs/RFPs at Sana Safinaz Developed sourcing proposals, drafted contracts, and evaluated vendor performance at Khaadi (SMC) Aptly assisted in implementation of internal control systems and best practice frameworks at Khaadi, Streamlining sourcing & procurement functions, as well as overseeing store inventory management, while ensuring efficient acquisition of goods and services, and contributing to company's operational efficiency Spearheading team of professionals, injecting motivation and conducting training needs analysis of staff, while administering procurement team performance and developing procurement plan for long-term goals Continuously assessing supplier performance, quality and delivery, while making data-driven decisions for supplier selection
  • Identifying/mitigating risks, i.e., supply chain disruptions, quality issues & cost overruns Developing supply base strategy that fits with business unit direction for technology, localization, and other requirements
  • Identifying cost savings to meet goals, developing cost models & automating costing process

Assistant Manager

Ideas (Pvt.) Limited
Karachi
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Drove cross-functional teams on part qualification and liaised with supplier for capacity planning & ramp
  • Handled logistics/supply/product specification & quality issues related to incoming supply with suppliers Developed criteria & checklists to meet company's requirements in terms of product specification, quality, service and reliability standards
  • Evaluated suppliers' proposals and measured suppliers' performance Prepared CAPEX & OPEX for management approval, while analyzing product pricing trends on existing & new products to identify opportunities
  • Executed cost down/cost up analysis & new quotation cost analysis Determined best deals for company in liaison with multiple vendors, while evaluating many pros and cons of each, based on price, quality, speed of delivery and other factors to participate in process improvements Negotiated with suppliers and securing best deals on favorable terms
  • Sourced products and services to maximize margin with best cost
  • Collaborated between other divisions to improve procurement procedure Issued request for quotation from suppliers and executed bid analysis, while maintaining and updating procurement database on regular basis
  • Evaluated vendor performance and proposed recommendations Involved in business process engineering and handling non-conformities in delivery schedules & products
  • Monitored procurement budget & expenditure and generated vendor category and spend analysis reports

Assistant Manager

Sana Safinaz
Karachi
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Partnered with others to promote environment of teamwork & achieve common goals
  • Prepared RFQ/RFP for analysis to conduct comparison of quotation and finalize best vendor in line with company's policies Scrutinized demand received, ensured functional head approval and finalized plan
  • Developed and managed trade contractor and supplier relationships, while supporting in team development & program development Assisted in obtaining competitive price quotations & confirmed purchase availabilities related to contracts and other equipment
  • Fostered positive working relationships with customers and department managers Drove and managed compliance & process improvement projects, while managing P2P cycle for packaging, printing, PVC bags and other admin articles
  • Proactively participated in training and development programs

Procurement Executive

Khaadi (SMC) (Pvt.) Limited
Karachi
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Analyzed data and proposed changes in procurement policies & workflows
  • Clarified product specifications, cost estimation & project logistics while nurturing new vendor relationships & executing sourcing proposals Drafted contracts for management approval, while ensuring procurement operations and workflows comply with regulatory safety and quality requirements
  • Managed non-conformities in delivery schedules/products Managed procurement of OFM articles for upcoming branch i.e
  • AC, cables, appliances, DB and etc., as well as resourcefully evaluated vendor performance and proposed recommendations for future business dealings
  • Monitored procurement budget/expenditure and ensured timely delivery of goods or service to field office

Procurement Officer

Khaadi
Karachi
08.2013 - 12.2014
  • Assisted in daily coordination of acquisitions in purchase of hardware, software, general orders, packaging, and maintenance renewals, while identifying new qualified vendors and creating vendor profiles in database system
  • Established effective working relationships with new/existing vendors and maintained liaison between vendors by using best practices
  • Prepared RFQs for new acquisitions, as well as received, evaluated, and processed quotes from vendors
  • Evaluated suppliers' performance & prepared detailed plan to meet overall project delivery schedule
  • Assisted in implementation of procurement management policies and strategies on cost saving & reduction, while adroitly ensuring proper placement of internal control systems and best practice frameworks to eliminate deficiencies and deliver value for money, WORKSHOPS Supply Chain Sustainability with Circularity to Drive Profitability, VCARE Academy Inc., Ontario (2023, Attended workshop on "Supply Chain Management", IBA - CEE, Karachi (2023)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

Federal University
Karachi, SD
09.2018 - 10.2019

Skills

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Software

Microsoft Dynamics AX

SAP, HANA

SAP Business One

Oracle

Travel and football

I enjoy taking trips throughout the globe and spending my weekends watching football games involving my beloved German team. 

Timeline

Deputy Manager Procurement

Alkaram
02.2024 - Current

Deputy Manager Procurement Lead/Department Head

Salitex (Pvt.) Limited
10.2023 - 01.2024

Supply Chain Management

06-2023

Assistant Manager

Ideas (Pvt.) Limited
01.2020 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

Federal University
09.2018 - 10.2019

Assistant Manager

Sana Safinaz
01.2016 - 12.2019

Procurement Executive

Khaadi (SMC) (Pvt.) Limited
08.2013 - 12.2015

Procurement Officer

Khaadi
08.2013 - 12.2014

Affiliations

Fashion retail, manufacturing industry.

Certification

Supply Chain Management

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