Muhammad Kashif Zakir

Address: ***** ******** *****, *** *,

Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Home: 952-***-****

Cell: 952-***-****

Email:acb2jq@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To work in the field of Supply Chain/Procurement within a dynamic organization, where I can utilize my potential by

combining technical knowledge with the skills of problem solving.

EDUCATION:

Master Degree:

o Master in Business Administration and specialized in supply chain management

from Iqra University, Pakistan in year of 2010

Bachelor’s Degree:

o Bachelor in Commerce from Saint Patrick Collage, Pakistan in year of 2006

High School/Intermediate Certification:

o Intermediate certification in Commerce from Saint Patrick Collage, Pakistan in year of

2003

Matriculation Certification:

o Matric in the field of computer Science from New Greenland Academy, Pakistan In year of

2001

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

Nestle Pakistan Ltd Karachi, Pakistan Sep 2011 to Dec 2013

Operational Buyer/Procurement Executive (Service & indirect Procurement)

Key responsibilities:

Ensuring alignment between business objectives and procurement objectives

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Ensure smooth communication flow between end user and supplier to facilitate timely decision making

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To manage and deliver sourcing in line with organization and department goals, deliver Cost savings and

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service improvement

Responsible for delivering services within the allocated budget, including new opportunities

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Ensure transparency and value for money is achieved for the organization through effective procurement.

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Delivering on procurement initiatives and developing the internal expertise of the Strategic Procurement

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Service

Delivering measurable improvements to a procurement Service

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Effective Resource Management

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Projects:

• Expansion of water factory in Karachi (Capex spent worth PKR.2270 MN)

Unilever Pakistan Limited Karachi, Pakistan May 2010 to Aug 2011

Junior Manager (Service & indirect Procurement)

Responsibilities:

Execution of Internal Customers requirements

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Price negotiations to reduce or maintain the key price points

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Establish VMI with key suppliers to maintain inventory

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Develop strategy for bulk ordering/ price agreement/ contracts with vendors

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Manage all imports (purchasing), from negotiations to ensuring timely delivery

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Delivering strategic business targets with special emphasis on process improvements

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Delivering Cost Saving Targets by rigorously chasing and implementing all CTT projects

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Support projects teams by playing an active and key role

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Developed Matrix for Supplier Categorization

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Provide support on data collection related to SAP & ARIBA

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Contribute to product launch with marketing and manufacturing for allocation and distribution of product to meet

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the launch strategy

Procurement of POS & Marketing material to insure upcoming projects

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Projects:

• Expansion in 3rd party Detergent business in Pakistan (Capex spent worth PKR.225MN )

Unilever Pakistan Limited Karachi, Pakistan Aug 2008 to Apr 2010

Executive Officer (Customer Service for Supply chain department)

Responsibilities:

Daily coordinate with distribution centers regarding dispatches

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Process Invoice of Ice Cream.

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Check monthly stocks and reconciliation

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Stock updating

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Manage KPIs like, CCFOT, Invoice & Stock accuracy, Maintenance of debtors, cheque bouncing

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Carryout physical stock audit on quarterly basis

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Delta Automobiles –Karachi, Pakistan Apr 2004 to Jan 2008

Purchase Officer (Auto Parts department)

Responsibilities:

Procure auto parts locally and internationally

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Negotiation with suppliers on pricing, quality and delivery time etc.

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Plan market demand, and then manage supply accordingly

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Dealing with all import related documents like L/C, Bank agreement etc.

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KEY SKILLS:

Micro Soft Office

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Strategic Sourcing

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Change Management

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Operational contract support

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Forecasting/Planning

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ERP System like SAP, Ariba & MFG Pro

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Logistics/JIT

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Supply chain and sourcing

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MRP

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Managing for daily improvement

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Key performance indicator improvement

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TRAININGS:

SAP & Ariba workshops in Pakistan

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Inventory management & MRP

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NCE Leadership development

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Training on everyday coaching

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Supplier relationship Management

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Procurement policies & code of conduct

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REFERENCES:

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