Muhammad Usman Tahir
Mississauga,ON
Summary
SAP Certified professional with a decade of cross-functional Supply Chain experience, specializing in demand and supply planning, inventory management, logistics, procurement, warehousing, and Lean Six Sigma Implementation. Proven track record of enhancing supply chain efficiency by optimizing processes, overcoming challenges, and building strong vendor relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Operations Associate
Ryvis Pharma
Brampton, Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Managing inventory across 3PL sites in China, and Canada, and FBA centers in the US and Canada
- Creating and handling Amazon FBA replenishments in the US and Canada
- Leading business expansion projects towards India, UK, and Australia
- Creating monthly and yearly business analyses on Power BI
- Plan and allocate monthly Ad budget to each brand and SKU.
Global Mile Logistics – Team Lead
Thrasio Inc.
Walpole, USA
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded the initiation of Amazon FBA and 3PL replenishment in multiple countries including the US, Canada, Germany, the UK, Australia, and Japan
- Conducted comprehensive supply chain analysis, leveraging data insights to drive informed decision-making, and enhanced overall operational efficiency
- Implemented LCL consolidation project, resulting in significant freight cost savings of around $115,000, demonstrating strategic logistics optimization
- Managed Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs) for the 3PL Warehouse Management System (WMS) which contributed to a remarkable increase in accuracy to 95%
- Achieving 20% cost savings through a comprehensive analysis of air, land, and sea shipments
- Built dashboards for automated Bill of Materials, enhancing demand planning and the buying process.
Manager Planning & Imports
Kale Seramic
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with sales team for accurate forecasting, and optimized inventory control procedures to enhance efficiency by 10%
- Managed the planning, buying, and logistics of an extensive portfolio of 5000+ SKUs
- Initiated the establishment of a customs bonded facility which significantly bolstered 60% of cash flow
- Successfully negotiated and established freight contracts, resulting in a substantial 30% reduction in freight costs, contributing to overall cost efficiency
- Rescued Rs 12.2 million through proactive, operational cost optimization, and risk management.
Supply Chain Manager
Varioline intercool Pvt Ltd.
Lahore, Pakistan
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Led and managed a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, support, and training
- Achieved a cost reduction of Rs 25.2 million by strategically sourcing new vendors, optimizing supplier relationships, and transitioning to supplier contracts
- Streamlined supply chain operations by effectively forecasting, ordering, and managing cross-border movements
- Ensured compliance with regulations, trade laws, and company policies throughout the supply chain
- Monitored and managed inventory levels to balance the cost of carrying inventory.
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Amin Industries Pvt Ltd.
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Coordinated with support teams to achieve an 80% reduction in miss-ships, minimized errors, and improved shipment accuracy
- Elevated fill rate to 95% in a year and enhanced overall order fulfillment efficiency
- Implemented a Transportation and Allocation Plan with the help of TMS which resulted in Rs 8.7M of savings
- Conducted daily cycle counts for full goods and raw materials, ensuring alignment with SAP inventory levels
- Developed comprehensive logistics plans, support strategies, and budget outlines.
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) - Supply Chain Management (SCM)
The University of Lahore
01.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) - Marketing
Superior Group of Colleges
09.2013
Skills
- MS Power BI
- MS Office
- SAP S4HANA / SAP B1
- NetSuite
- Purchase 2 Pay (P2P)
- Transport Management System (TMS)
- Warehouse Management System (WMS)
General Skills
- Amazon SPD / LTL Replenishment
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Procurement and Vendor Management
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs)
- Freight & Logistics Management
- Inventory Optimization and Control (FIFO)
- Supply Chain Management
- Lean Six Sigma Implementation
Certification
- SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement - Upskilling for ERP Experts
- Business English Language – Pakistan Institute of Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Operations Associate
Ryvis Pharma
01.2023 - Current
Global Mile Logistics – Team Lead
Thrasio Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2023
Manager Planning & Imports
Kale Seramic
01.2019 - 06.2021
Supply Chain Manager
Varioline intercool Pvt Ltd.
05.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Amin Industries Pvt Ltd.
03.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) - Supply Chain Management (SCM)
The University of Lahore
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) - Marketing
Superior Group of Colleges
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