Junaid Saleem
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Results-driven supply chain leader with proven expertise in managing planning, purchasing, and delivery operations within regulated manufacturing environments. Adept at leading high-performing teams, optimizing material flow, and implementing cost-effective strategies to support operational excellence. Skilled in vendor negotiations, MRP-driven planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely product availability, successful NPI launches, and measurable KPI improvements. Recognized for driving performance gains, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in complex supply chain networks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Planner
Bora Pharmaceutical
Mississauga
01.2021 - Current
- Led demand and supply planning for high-complexity portfolio (100+ SKUs, 20+ markets, >$7M CAD), mentoring planners and ensuring on-time deliverables.
- Increased OTIF from 75% to 85% by aligning production schedules with customer needs, integrating safety stock strategies, and monitoring inventory health.
- Acted as first point of escalation for vendor delays, price increases, and material shortages; collaborated with suppliers to mitigate impacts.
- Partnered with Quality, Production, Inventory, and Warehouse teams to streamline processes and implement lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Worked with PMO and Engineering teams to prepare procurement and capacity plans for NPI projects nearing launch.
- Developed and analyzed KPI reports to drive performance improvements across operations, supplier quality, and finance.
Sales Associate
Glentel Inc.
Mississauga
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed $2M CAD retail inventory, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient stock turnover.
- Maintained optimal inventory through FIFO principles, POS tracking, and inter-store transfers.
Category Planner
Saudi Perfumes & Cosmetics Manufacturing
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Reduced procurement costs by $0.5M through contract renegotiations and ABC inventory categorization.
- Coordinated production planning and purchasing for new product launches and promotional events, ensuring material readiness and on-time availability.
- Minimized obsolescence, improved inventory health, and maintained optimal MOQ and safety stock levels.
Education
MSc. - Finance, Accounting & Management
University of Bradford
UKMBA - Operations Management
IBA Karachi
PMP Exam Prep (35 Contact Hours) -
EduHubSpot
Supply Chain Connection Bridging Program -
Sheridan College / ACCES Employment
Skills
- Supply Chain Leadership
- Staff Development
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning
- IBP
- S&OP
- MRP
- ERP
- SAP
- BAAN
- Cost Optimization
- Vendor Management
- NPI Planning
- Procurement Support
- Forecasting
- Capacity Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- KPI Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Excel
- VLOOKUP
- Pivot
- Macros
Affiliations
ASCM, Association for Supply Chain Management, Young Professional
Websites
Timeline
Business Planner
Bora Pharmaceutical
01.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Glentel Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Category Planner
Saudi Perfumes & Cosmetics Manufacturing
01.2014 - 01.2017
MSc. - Finance, Accounting & Management
University of Bradford
MBA - Operations Management
IBA Karachi
PMP Exam Prep (35 Contact Hours) -
EduHubSpot
Supply Chain Connection Bridging Program -
Sheridan College / ACCES Employment
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