Masoom Raza, Online Resume

Masoom RazaGeneral Manager Procurement
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+92 300 4005830 
Al-Rehman House, 60-Saeed Block, Canal Bank Housing Scheme, Canal Bank Road, 54850-Lahore-Pakistan. 
01/09/1975 
Pakistani 
Married ( 3 children ) LinkedIn
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Profile

Over 25 Years of Management Experience in the field of Supply Chain | Procurement (Local & Import) | Sourcing | Budgeting | Planning | Logistics | Project Handing | Product, Materials & Vendors Development | ISO System Implementation | Internal Auditing | HACCP & HALAL Certification.

Objective

Seeking a senior leadership role in the organization, leveraging my extensive experience in procurement management, strategic planning, and operational optimization. Committed to driving organizational growth, enhancing profitability, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence to achieve sustainable business success.

Professional Experience

General Manager Procurement

Stylo Group

04/2022 – present | Lahore, Pakistan

"Stylo" is one of Pakistan's Leading Ladies' Footwear brands, successfully operating over 250 Outlets. A New Footwear Production Facility "MJMS" has recently started production.

Major Responsibilities:

Managing Group Procurement & New Business Projects

Planning & Procurement

•HMPL (Footwear Production Unit)

•Shops Renovation & Materials

•PRET (Ladies & Kids – Cloths)

•AAS Academy

•Insignia Shoe Brand

New Projects

•MJMS (New Footwear Production Unit)

•Import of Machines

•Imported Materials Trials

•Construction Materials

Business & System Development

•Ladies Cosmetics

•Lingerie’s

•Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems "E-Bidding"

Major Achievements:

•Cost Cutting Initiatives “Annual Projected Savings Rs. 80 Million” (Approx.)

•Reduce the Barcode Label Size

•Reduce the Grammage of Non-Woven Bags

•Replaced Imported Floor Tiles with Local Floor Tiles

•Added New Source in MDF Sheets

•Added New Source in Coating Materials

•Reduced Cash Buying by Adding METRO & Others Credit Suppliers

•Start Direct Buying with Manufacturer (Elimination of Traders)

•Replacement of 7Ply Cartons with 5Ply

•Changed the Shoe Box Materials

•Introduced Plastic Cartons

•Proposed & Approved – Renovation Application to Monitor Shop Activities

•Commercial Activities Dashboard for Directors

Commercial Strategy:

•Innovation and R&D

•Induction of New Vendors in Each Procurement Segment

•Design & Implementation of E-Bidding Software

•Replacement of Materials

•Direct Import of Imported Materials

Languages

English
Urdu
Punjabi

Skills

Strategic Planning & Problem Solving
Relationship Building & Networking
Effective Communication & Negotiation
Team Management & Leadership
Creative & Innovative Thinking
Project Management
Operations Management
Computer Skills:( Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, InPage, Internet Surfing )

Education

MBA - Business Administration & Marketing

College of Business Administration

04/1999 – 05/2001 | Lahore, Pakistan

GPA: 3.5

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B.Com - Accounting & Auditing

University of Punjab

01/1994 – 01/1998 | Lahore, Pakistan

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F.Sc. (Pre - Engineering) High School

Islamiya College Railway Road

01/1991 – 01/1993 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Matric - Intermediate (Science)

P.R High School

01/1989 – 01/1991 | Lahore, Pakistan

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General Manager Supply Chain & Procurement

Orient Group of Industries

01/2022 – 04/2022 | Lahore, Pakistan

“Orient” is one of Pakistan's Fastest Growing Consumer Electronics brands. The Orient Group has a diversified business portfolio in Consumer Electronics, Software Development, Technology Solutions, E-commerce, Porcelain Tiles Manufacturing, Power & Energy Generation, Hospitality, Healthcare, Apparel, Motors and Metals.

Major Responsibilities:

•Overall handling Supply Chain of Orient Group

•Vendor Development, Cost Cutting Initiatives, Replacement of Materials

•Prepare a strategy for Smooth Supply Chain Operations

•SOP & System Development

•Project Management of Orient Cremica Plant & Orient Apparel

•Sourcing of Materials from New Origins

•Local Development of Imported Raw Materials

Major Achievements:

•Negotiated Rates with DHL and Reduced In-Bound Cost 20%

•Vendor Development Plan of Corrugated Carton, EPS, Powder Coating & Shelves

•Team Building & Developed Structure of Electronics, Apparel & Materials Division

•Successfully Completed the Boiler Operational Project of the Apparel Division.

•Developed and Maintained Relationships with Customers and Suppliers through Account Development.

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Head of Commercial Strategy & Shared Services

Service Industries Limited

01/2021 – 01/2022 | Lahore, Pakistan

"Servis" is the Largest Manufacturer of Footwear, Tyres & Tubes and has been the largest Footwear Exporter in Pakistan for the last 20 years.

Major Responsibilities:

•Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served

•Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors

Major Achievements:

•In-House Production of TPR

•Development of New Base Oil of RPO and Saved 10 Million Per Annum

•Replacement of Toluene with Oil Naphtha and Saved 7 Million Per Annum

•Local Development of Imported Bead Wire

Accomplishments

•Got two-time scholarships during my study in Pakistan Railway High School.

•Got Special Cash Award from CCL Pharmaceutical Lahore on Excellent performance in 1st Surveillance Audit of ISO 9001 Certification.

•Got Special Increments & Promotions from Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. Lahore, on Excellent Work & Performance shown in Year 2003, 2005 & 2008.

•In Servis, successfully established a robust supply chain network from India for Zara Footwear exports.

•Collaborated with "INTRA" to spearhead the successful establishment of a state-of-the-art shoe last manufacturing plant first time in Pakistan, introducing high-quality production capabilities.

Courses

Strategic Procurement Management

(Lahore University of Management Sciences; “LUMS”)

05/2017 – 05/2017 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Management Development Program

(Lahore University of Management Sciences; “LUMS”)

04/2015 – 04/2015 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Supply Chain Management

(Lahore University of Management Sciences; “LUMS”)

04/2014 – 04/2014 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Innovation Packaging for Boosting Exports

(Trade Development Authority of Pakistan)

01/2013 – 01/2013 | Lahore, Pakistan

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•Induction of a New Transporter in Logistics and Saved 9 Million Per Annum

•Development of ECO Carbon Black and Reduced Compounding Cost by 5%

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Head of Sourcing & Special Projects

Service Industries Limited

01/2018 – 01/2021 | Lahore, Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

•Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility, and create excellent value for products and services

•Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfil diverse needs

Major Achievements:

•In-House Production of Sole Adhesives

•Cost Reduction in Rubber Processing Oils 15 Million by Induction of New Vendors

•Cost Reduction in Zinc Oxide 10 Million by Development from Local Source

•Dual Vendor Policy Implementation, Developed 15 Vendors in Different Categories

•Successfully Developed Local PU Pigments with Local Supplier

•Development of New Sources of all Single Source Materials

•Project of Local Development of “Aluminum Moulds”

•Coordinate Servis China Office Project

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Senior Manager Sourcing & Special Projects

Service Industries Limited

01/2017 – 12/2018 | Lahore, Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

•Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives

•Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plan to increase company savings

Major Achievements:

•Coordinate 1MW, 440kW & 555kW Solar Project (Muridke Factory)

•JIT Implementation of Major Shoe Materials to Reduce the Inventory & Support Cash Flow

•Introduced & Implemented Online Bidding System in Procurement

•Introduced & Implemented Online Data Storage System in Procurement

•Introduced & Implemented Online Dashboard of Import / Local Buying in Procurement

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Microsoft Excel 2007

(Octara)

03/2012 – 03/2012 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Halal Food Certification Training Workshop

(Halal Industry Research Center)

10/2010 – 10/2010 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Auditing Techniques

(Moody International)

07/2009 – 07/2009 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Internal Quality Auditing Course

(Moody International)

07/2009 – 07/2009 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Introduction to HACCP and HACCP VS ISO 22000

(Moody International)

07/2009 – 07/2009 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Introduction to ISO 9001:2008 and Transition Requirement for ISO 9001:2008

(Moody International)

07/2009 – 07/2009 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Import & Export Management

(Export Promotion Bureau, Government of Pakistan)

09/2004 – 09/2004 | Lahore, Pakistan

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HACCP System Awareness (Design, Development, Implementation & Internal Audit)

(Food Vision Inc.)

08/2002 – 08/2002 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) in Food & Pharmaceutical Industry

(Food Vision Inc.)

08/2002 – 08/2002 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Manager Sourcing

Service Industries Limited

06/2013 – 12/2016 | Lahore, Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

•Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes

•Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance

Major Achievements:

•Design & Implement “Footwear Sampling Logistics Procedure” and Reduce the Cost upto 25%

•Reduced Cash Purchases 3 Million Per Month and managed through METRO of three locations (Head Office, Muridke Plant, Gujrat Plant)

•Managed Major Purchases from OEM, Eliminate Middlemen and Traders

•Introduced Stretch Wrap Packaging to replace Corrugated Cartons, (Pvt.) Ltd

•Analyze in Depth of Current Operational Activities

•Execute New Action Plans to Reduce Input Material’s Cost

•Strengthen System Base Operations

•Establish Efficient Monitoring, Control & Informative Systems

•Support Operational Team to Improve Functioning

•Perceiving & Utilizing Opportunities

•Securing An Advantageous Position

•Meeting Challenges & Threats

•Working on Continuous Improvement Initiatives

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Manager Purchase

Service Industries Limited

06/2011 – 05/2013 | Lahore, Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

•Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness

•Used software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables

•Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records

•Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability

Major Achievements:

•Play a supportive role in Corporate, Business & Functional Level Strategies

•Local Indigenous of Major Imported Materials

•Supervise Special Projects at Group Level

•Cost Reduction Planning of Materials

•Vendor's Development of different Materials

•Research & Development Work on New Projects

•Competitor's Product Analysis & Market Research

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Printing Process & Design

(Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry)

11/2001 – 11/2001 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Computer Fundamentals

(Brain Bench)

01/2001 – 01/2001 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills

(CCL Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.)

11/1999 – 11/1999 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Advance Computer Sciences

(PC-Tech Computer Centre International)

09/1997 – 09/1997 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Graphic Designing

(Caliber Computer College)

03/1996 – 03/1996 | Lahore, Pakistan

Organizations

Shalamar Hospital

Consultant

06/2011 – 06/2019 | Lahore, Pakistan

Volunteered as a Consultant for Shalamar Hospital. Successfully developed and implemented "Efficient Procurement System".

Indus Hospital

Volunteer

07/2021 – 11/2021 | Lahore, Pakistan

Worked with Indus Hospital to drive the development and implementation of innovative prosthetic shoes for individuals with limb disabilities.

Friends

Volunteer

04/2020 – 07/2020 | Lahore, Pakistan

Efficiently orchestrated the collection of funds and coordinated the distribution of food to more than 250 families for a consecutive 4-month period during the challenging times of COVID-19 pandemic.

Manager Commercial

Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.

01/2009 – 01/2011 | Lahore, Pakistan

"Qarshi" is the only Organization in SAARC, the Middle East & Africa with 7 International / National Certifications & Accreditations.

Major Responsibilities:

•Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor the performance of commercial activities

•Conducted market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities, business development and expansion

Major Achievements:

•Raw & Packing Material Planning of Food Division (Jam-e-Shirin), OTC Division (Johar Joshanda), Mineral Water Division (Bulk Water & Bottles), Medicine Division (more than 200 products), RTD Division (Carbonated Drinks) & Farm Products (Jam, Ketchup, Pickles & Powder Drinks)

•Supervise & Manage the Procurement of Raw, Packing, POS, Print Media & General Materials, especially Capital Assets Items

•Preparing quarterly & Annual Budget of all sections according to sales forecast

•Coordination with Production, Sales, Marketing & Finance

•Provide services as ISO Coordinator

•Provide services as Internal Auditor

•Manage the Services Data of Over 150 Vendors i.e

•Used for vendor evaluation & history

•Training of Company Staff regarding ISO & System Development

•Manage the whole Project of Renovation of Qarshi Juice Factory, Mineral Water Plant, Qarshi Health Shops & Qarshi Research International individually

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Deputy Manager Commercial

Qarshi Industries Limited (Pvt.) Ltd.

01/2006 – 01/2009 | Lahore, Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

•Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations

•Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time

•Functioned as a point of contact for project administrators and managers focused on the timely and successful completion of full lifecycles of assigned projects

Major Achievements:

•Searching for New / Better Sources

•Market Research of Competitors' products.

•Vendor Development of raw / packing materials

•Progress Reports submit to Management

•Independent Dealing with Vendors and others

•Settlement of Business Terms & Conditions, Price Negotiation with Vendors

Interests

Watching Sports
Playing Cricket
Book Composing & Designing
Research / Learn Efficient Management Ways & Solutions
Travel

References

( will be provided on request )

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Assistant Manager Commercial

Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.

01/2004 – 01/2006 | Lahore, Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

•Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands

•Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in the workplace

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Executive Commercial

Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Lrd.

02/2002 – 01/2004 | Lahore, Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

•Built and used pricing models, market analysis and contract collateral to prove out and pave the way for new solutions

•Advised on capture strategy, solutions and costing and pricing deals.

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Product Development Officer

Consolidated Chemical Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd

04/1999 – 02/2002 | Lahore, Pakistan

"CCL" is the First Pharmaceutical Company having ISO 9001 in Pakistan.

The following projects have been successfully implemented:

•Establishment of Product Development Procedures

•Computerization record of all existing & developing products

•Introduce new packaging materials

Major Responsibilities:

•Packaging Material Development (Existing & New Products) of Syrups, Suspension, Tablets, Capsules, Liquid Injections, Sterile Injections, Drops etc

•Stability Study of Packaging Material according to USP & BP Pharmacopoeias

•Preparing Standard Operating Procedures, Packaging Material Specifications, Master Formulation of Packaging Operations etc

•Responsibility for supervise the First Batch Completion of Packaging Material of New & Existing Products