MUHAMMAD JUNAID
Santa Clara, CA., USA. +1-408-***-**** ************@*****.***
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/junaid-textilist
Work Authorization: Open Relocation: Yes
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Project Management Professional with over 5+ years of international experience in supply chain, procurement, and logistics. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and executing projects that achieved up to 25% cost reductions and 20% efficiency improvements. Proficient in process optimization, supplier relationship management, and end-to-end project delivery within manufacturing and distribution sectors. Currently enhancing leadership and strategic delivery capabilities through a Project Management Certificate at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension (expected June 2025).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Project Manager – Supply Chain & Operations VTD Distribution Company Halmstad, Sweden Jan 2021 – Jul 2024
Managed end-to-end supply chain projects, focusing on procurement digitization, warehouse optimization, and logistics cost control.
- Led cross-functional project teams, aligning timelines and deliverables with organizational goals.
- Executed process improvement initiatives that reduced order processing times by 25% and increased warehouse throughput by 20%.
- Oversaw vendor performance metrics and introduced supplier dashboards for strategic evaluation.
- Supported ERP integrations (Oracle), aligning procurement and distribution modules for data transparency.
Branch Manager – Operations & Logistics
VTD Distribution Company – Halmstad, Sweden Aug 2018 – Dec 2020
Directed daily operations for a 30+ team, overseeing logistics, procurement, and distribution for regional branches.
Achieved a 15% reduction in operational costs through procurement strategy redesign and vendor renegotiations.
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Implemented inventory forecasting and demand planning models that improved stock turnover and reduced outages.
Quality Assurance Manager
Alkaram Textile Mills – Karachi, Pakistan Feb 2012 – Jan 2014
Implemented Kizen and Six Sigma practices (5S, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, SIPOC, 5 Why, Fishbone), to enhance operational efficiency and reduce product defects by 20%.
Oversaw quality control processes and conducted IWAY/ISQS audits in line with IKEA standards.
Product Manager
Vastram Worldwide Ltd. – Dhaka, Bangladesh Jan 2011 – Dec 2012
Researched regional supplier markets to improve cost and speed-to-market.
Negotiated contracts and coordinated with global buyers in South Asia. Planning & Procurement Manager
M. Farooq Textile Mills – Karachi, Pakistan Aug 2006 – Nov 2008
Rolled out JIT inventory systems, lowering inventory holding costs.
Collaborated with vendors to streamline supply chain delivery cycles. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Program and Project Management 2024- 2025
University of California Santa Clara, CA., U.S. (1 year certification) Master’s in Business Management (Supply Chain) 2014- 2016 Linnaeus University, Sweden
Masters of Business Administration (Finance) 2009-2010 Institute of Business and Management, Pakistan
Bachelor of Engineering (Textile Engineering) 2002-2006 Technical Tools
- Project: MS Project, Asana, Trello
- ERP: Oracle, SAP
- Data: Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet
- Communication: Slack, MS Teams,
Dropbox, Google Drive, Jira, Miro