Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Highly analytical supply chain professional with over 7 years of experience in inventory management, forecasting, and supply chain optimization. Proven track record in utilizing data-driven insights to improve supply chain efficiency, strategic planning, lean manufacturing, crisis management and reduction of costs. A result focused leader driven by innovation and efficiency to revolutionize supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring sustainable growth. Expertise in Inventory Management, Planning, Logistic, Warehousing, Business Analytics and Project Management.Graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Supply chain expert by profession with strong interest in Data Science, Data Analytics & Machine learning. FUNCTIONAL SKILLS • Inventory Optimisation • Purchasing, Sourcing, and Contract Management • Supply Chain Planning & Optimisation • Strategic Planning and Forecasting • Sales & Operations planning (SNOP) • Project Management • Operations Management • Cost saving• Data analytics • Warehousing and Logistics Contact: Number: +1(437)2248040 Email:[email protected]
Leading NPI procurement and inventory management by bridging engineering, R&D, and supply chain to ensure efficient sourcing, optimal inventory control, supplier alignment, and seamless product lifecycle execution.
Responsible for all Taco Bell Canada stores nationally (150+ locations), reporting directly to the VP (Leadership Team member), with operations managed through UPGC (Yum! Foods Co‑op Canada). Owned the end‑to‑end supply chain, inventory, and data strategy with full brand accountability for national demand planning, allocation, and cross‑functional execution. Led the data and analytics function, developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards for supply chain and procurement KPIs, executing data queries, performing Python-based data cleaning, and implementing Azure data pipelines and automation to ensure accurate, scalable, and reliable reporting.
Led end-to-end planning (demand, supply, production, capacity, material, and procurement) through IBP/S&OP, managing a team of planners to drive forecast alignment, inventory optimization, and service performance.
Owned inventory control, loss prevention, and asset protection strategies across retail operations. Leveraged data analysis to improve inventory accuracy, reduce shrink, and support operational compliance.
Owned end-to-end demand, supply, and production planning for Veet and Healthcare categories, including Veet, Gaviscon, Disprin, Disprol, Bonjela, Durex, and Strepsils. Led S&OP and IBP processes, partnering cross-functionally to improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and customer service levels.
Managed New Product Introductions (NPI) from concept to launch, coordinating cross‑functional teams across marketing, R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, commercial, packaging, quality, engineering, and legal. Led launches across multiple categories, including Veet for Men, Strepsils Ginger & Honey, and Durex condoms (multiple sizes), managing formulation changes, packaging updates, and process modifications. Ensured on‑time, in‑full launches by owning end‑to‑end execution.
Oversaw warehouse and distribution operations for two of three national distribution centers (Karachi ~5,000 sq ft; Multan ~1,000 sq ft), covering transportation management, inventory flow, and service execution. Led a team of 4 direct reports and managed 80–100 indirect staff across 3PL and third‑party warehousing partners, driving logistics efficiency while ensuring on‑time delivery, inventory accuracy, and cost control across the network.