A Team Supply Chain

Tauseef Razzak

Cell / WhatsApp: +1-469-***-**** Email: *************@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tauseefrazzak Eligible to work in the United States without any restrictions. Professional Summary

Over 30 years of experience in international trade, leather manufacturing, import/export operations and procurement.

Adept at managing large-scale operations and optimizing supply chain efficiency.

Consistently established and maintained positive working relationships with the team and client organizations.

Detail-oriented and adaptable to change within the work environment.

Well-organized, self-motivated and able to motivate, mentor and manage team members and partners to consistently deliver reliable working results even under high pressure.

A team player with exemplary communication, analytic, organizational skills and problem-solving attitude.

Employment History

Regional Director–Khawaja Ledermoden (Pakistan Operations) July 2014 – Jan 2025 I was a key interface in supply chain operations and managed process optimization where I led a team of professionals to streamline workflows, reduce lead times by 20%, and cut excess inventory by 25%. Apart from managing day-to-day operations and various projects; a few of my tasks included:

Spearheading all Pakistan-based operations for the company, coordinating production with multiple factories in Lahore, Sialkot, Sahiwal and Karachi.

Act as the primary liaison between the German headquarters and Pakistani production units, facilitating seamless communication and operational efficiency.

Managing procurement operations exceeding $30M while ensuring cost efficiency and monitoring execution to ensure delivery within agreed service levels and achieving the set goals, retaining overall accountability.

Leading a team of inspectors to uphold stringent quality control measures, ensuring 100% compliance with international standards across all production stages

Identifying operational gaps and driving continuous improvement to maximize efficiency and productivity, through trainings, automation and process improvement to ensure effective service delivery within expected costs.

Ensuring deployment of governance framework across regions and aligning with strategic partners on operational aspects in conjunction with cost to ensure compliance with requirements and meeting organizational objectives.

Strengthening partnerships with BSCI-certified suppliers, ensuring ethical sourcing and compliance with global production regulations.

Facilitating the expansion of in-house brand portfolios like JILANI COLLECTION, JACK HANTER, and J.GILLIE to cater to both specialist retailers and mass-market buyers. Tauseef Razzak

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Chief Operating Officer – Ideal Pvt Ltd August 1990 – June 2014 I was accountable for the profitable success and quality of all operational, marketing and production services, ensuring they met the needs of our global clientele while adhering to regulatory requirements. In addition to managing day to day matters and leading a team of more than 400 people, my responsibilities included:

Directing all operational and marketing activities, including overseeing product development and promotional campaigns.

Securing new international buyers and expanding brand visibility through key industry events, ensuring strong relationships with clients across Europe and Asia.

Negotiating and managing contracts with international buyers, overseeing product specifications, pricing discussions, and order fulfillment for long-term partnerships.

Developing and implementing strategic marketing initiatives that successfully enhanced the company’s market presence and profitability.

Maintaining key relationships with global suppliers, buyers and agents, ensuring smooth operational flow and on- time product delivery.

Providing leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, offering mentoring, training and performance evaluations to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

Coordinating production schedules and order fulfillment processes, ensuring that all deliverables met client expectations and quality standards.

Monitoring market trends and customer preferences, introducing new product lines to keep the company competitive and sustainable in a dynamic market.

International Exhibitions & Global Business Expansion Conducted international business visits across France, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey and Hong Kong, meeting key clients to develop partnerships, negotiate new orders and ensure long-term business growth. Led company representation at premier leather trade fairs, overseeing planning and execution, driving market expansion, securing partnerships and strengthening global brand presence. Key Exhibitions:

Semaine Du Cuir (Paris, France) – 1994–1997

Interjeans Cologne Fair (Germany) – 1995–2000

Asia Pacific Leather Fair (Hong Kong) – 1995–2014

Deri Gunleri (Istanbul, Turkey) – 1999

C.P.D. Fair (Dusseldorf, Germany) – 2005–2009

Poznan Leather Fair (Poland) – 2009

Istanbul Leather Fair (Turkey) – 2011–2013

Leshow Moscow (Russia) – 2011

Education

Preston University, (1998)

Masters of Business Administration (Marketing)

Govt. City College Karachi, (1989)

Bachelor of Commerce

DJ Sindh Government Science College, (1986)

Intermediate

Habib Public School, (1984)

High School

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