Commercially astute and accomplished leader with extensive experience leading overall procurement operations.
Proven expertise in working with various Labels such as, Hanes Europe, Wilson, Timberland, Izod, Russell Europe, Champs, American Eagle, Sara, Top Man, Top Shop and Lawrencepur.
Track record of success in building/leading high-performing teams, devising/implementing procurement strategies, and building strong partnerships. Well-recognized in collaborating with executives to evaluate business structure, set strategic direction, and influence decisions. Solid history of overseeing the entire life cycle of logistic from acquisition to distribution, while developing positive business relationships with customers. Instrumental in directing warehouse activities, recommending alternatives, and making improvement suggestions. In-depth knowledge of business and procurement operations, standard management policies, methods, procedures, logistic readiness, and distribution principles. A strong proponent of continuous improvement and professional development with a reputation as a conceptual leader. A skilled negotiator and influencer, erudite in negotiation techniques to create competitive environment that drives cost savings.
Designed and developed information technology system of procurement, merchandising, sampling, and PPC in Oracle and SAP while working in Nishat, Outfitters, and Dawood Lawrencepur.
Steered Implementation of ISO and Computerized system to achieve desired results.
My key skills include Global Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning/Analysis, Cost Reduction & Avoidance, Vendors Development, Continuous Process Improvement, Retail Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Strategic Sourcing, Relationship Establishment and Cross-Functional Leadership
My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such, I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.
Render keen eye for details to oversea fabric and apparel trade and facilitate business deals by directing cross-functional QA team and merchandising, procurement, logistics, and accounts members. Develop business consensus for complex processes to facilitate deliverable plans and project structures.
Key Accomplishments
Established and retained effective working relations with fabric/garment factory in Pakistan while offering buyers/ customers woven, knit fabrics, apparels, sweaters, and towels for all genders and ages.
Played an integral role in identifying need for skills improvement and organizing training sessions that enhanced team productivity, including supervisors and shift managers.
Demonstrated consistency and people skills by administering and training staff to achieve effective results.
Held full accountable for overseeing visual merchandising and promotional activities and producing Oracle and excel sheets category wise requirements while following company’s policies. Analyzed replacement of rejected goods and generated credit notes to the local or international suppliers. Supervised inquiries related to local/international approved sources as per the requirement and analyzed H.S codes for the particular items in case of importing.
Key Accomplishments
Functioned in close collaboration with production and procurement department to design system for local/imports and oversee demand in shape of Indents, analyze particular annual budget, and formulate comparative statements.
Designed off shore sheet to assess and highlight all taxes and landed cost in case of imports, and ensured confirmation of purchase orders while issuing P.Os to local/international suppliers through emails.
Active in decision making process, as member of management team. Revised purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to complete material and service requirements in compliance to export/import policies and procedures. Created system for local and imports while monitoring demand and H.S codes for the particular items in case of importing, and generated comparative statements.
Key Accomplishments
Built synergies with stores and accounts departments to oversee receipts of goods with relevant documents for payments to local suppliers / clearing agents against that particular imports.
Successfully established performance measures and personal development goals; prearranged, supervised, and evaluated the performance of assigned staff, and delivered coaching to staff for improvement and development.
Led inventory planning and procurement activities for goods and services, including managing vendor performance, mitigating supply issues, effectively managing stock and replenishment activities.
Shoulder the responsibility for assessing and directing sampling production for development and bulk orders while establishing system for local and imports. Created off shore sheet to highlight taxes and estimate landed cost for imports. Led a team of highly skilled professionals to maintain standards of the store by operating as an area visual merchandiser.
Key Accomplishments
Actively liaised with customers and with local/international buyers to develop accessories and packing materials, analyze costing of orders and accessories, regarding packaging, product development, and shipments.
Built synergies with production department to assess demand in shape of indents and annual budget and ensure confirmation of purchase orders by issuing P.Os to local and international suppliers through emails.
Designed and implemented various strategies, as well as evaluated trends and communicated results, forecasts, and action plans to management and cross-functional teams.