About Muhammad Umar Farooq
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Gender Male
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Job Fuction Management & Leadership Supply Chain & Logistics Warehousing & Distribution
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Academic Level Master’s Degree
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About me
Accomplished and results-driven Supply Chain, Logistic & Procurement expert with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in end-to-end supply chain, SC planning, S&OP, IBP, Inventory, Strategic Procurement, Warehousing, Logistic and contract management across a spectrum of industries including agriculture, chemicals, food, and manufacturing. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing organizational efficiency, reducing costs, and streamlining processes, while consistently ensuring the timely delivery of superior quality products.
A visionary leader with a strong aptitude for innovation, coupled with exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and analytical skills, fostering continuous improvement and significant cost savings within the organization
Education
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2010 - 2013
University of Engineering & Technology Lahore Pakistan
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
I have passed MBA in dual Major Supply Chain & Project Management
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2004 - 2006
University of Engineering & Technology Lahore
Batchelor of Technology (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
Completed my Batchelor of Technology (Hons) in Mechanical from UET Lahore
Experience
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2023 - 2025
Fast Cables Limited
Head of Supply Chain/Procurement
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall supply chain strategy, policies, and procedures in alignment with the company’s goals.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies. Oversee the supply chain budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage financial reporting.
• Lead S&OP meetings and strategy sessions, management business review meetings, and demand forecasting. Optimize inventory levels by balancing demand and supply, identify gaps and develop mitigation plans, review performance measures, and evaluate inventory depletion plans.
• Develop annual and monthly procurement plans, cost-saving initiatives, and strategic procurement with an enhanced quality-price ratio. Personally conduct critical negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal costs.
• Lead and implement the procurement strategy for indirect spending/vendors, emphasizing productivity and cost reduction opportunities while contributing to the overall business efficiency and profitability. Conduct TCO analysis, localization, and vendor/spend consolidation projects.
• Diversify supply sources by engaging multiple vendors for each significant item or material, thereby improving bargaining power.
• Mentored and developed 15+ team members, aligning team KPIs with business goals and promoting a high-performance culture
• Managed centralized procurement for whole company including category management of Raw Material, IT, Marketing, Supply Chain, & CAPEX projects (Energy, Civil work, infrastructure & Development etc.)
Key Achievements:
• Successful done agreement & procurement of different projects 1MV Solar Panel, Aluminum plant roof replacement 25,000Sq Ft, Water scrubber replacement, 100,000 Sq ft PEB building
• 2024 savings achieved around 400 million PKR & Implemented supplier performance, selection & evaluation system
• Led SAP B1 implementation across procurement and logistics functions, aligning data accuracy and process compliance with global best practices
• Developed and institutionalized SOPs for P2P, warehousing, and purchasing to support audit readiness
• Registered the Fast Cables under EFS (Export Facilitation Scheme) by leading this project, now Appendix B submitted to EDB for 2300 SKU’s
• 30% reduced the Internal Audit findings based on YOY and 50% reduction in detention charges on YOY basis. • Reduced Critical demand from 30% to 5% within a six-month period -
2023 - 2023
Howdy Foods
Head of Procurement & Contracts
Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market to include: Terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments and safety stock
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2019 - 2023
Corteva Agriscience Pakistan Limites
Manager Supply Logistic & Contracts
Key Responsibilities:
• Directed end-to-end supply chain planning for seed and crop protection across multiple regions, with a strong focus on S&OP execution, regulatory import compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, production, and commercial teams.
• Improved forecast accuracy and minimized stockouts through real-time gap analysis and planning coordination.
• Collaborated with business functions and the regional supply chain organization to develop supply chain strategies integrated into business unit operational plans.
• Contributed actively in S&OP meetings, focusing on demand planning, supply availability, product quality, and arrival timelines for weekly and monthly demand.
• Coordinated with global production facilities to ensure products were produced according to Pakistan’s demand and scheduled shipments with optimal ETAs.
• Developed and implemented supply chain and logistics strategies—including distribution network design, inventory management, transport planning, and seed allocation—in alignment with global/regional supply chain guidelines to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Represented country-level operations in APAC supply chain forums and led communication between regional and sub-regional planning teams.
• Evaluated and managed the outsourcing of 3PL warehouse services; maintained an optimal number of distribution centers to ensure timely product delivery to customers.
• Coordinated import planning and customs clearance processes for commercial seed, parent seed, inbred and breeder seed, as well as pesticides and non-seed items for both production and research, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Key Achievements:
• 2023 – Successfully done the Corteva first commercial import of Crop Protection from Indonesia
• 2023 – Selected and approved the 3rd party as packer for packaging of pesticide in Pakistan by meeting all Corteva’s requirement
• 2022 – Awarded Corteva top flourish SHINE award to deliver 7000+Tons volume from US before imposing the Sales tax & distributed to customer, which contributing around 4MM savings
• 2021 – almost 50% reduction in Product Clearance Lead time on YOY, resulted 107K$ savings in inland OH
• 2021 – Awarded Corteva Highest SHINE award for timely availability & dispatched of Spring Hybrids to customers in timely manners, which contributed to 8% extra market share and 2Million USD revenue increase
• 2020 – Achieved 22% reduction in outward freight cost (product Distribution/Outward Freight cost) compare to last year which contributed 48K USD savings
• 2020 – 40K USD saving achieved for not taking additional cold storage lease, maximize current WH capacity and import ETA management with source countries
• 2020 – 50% reduction in Inventory Write Downs compare to last year by timing of product distribution based on quality status which contributed 500K Savings
• 2020 – 40% reduction in Detention charges YOY basis -
2018 - 2019
Bayer Cropscience
Assistant Manager Warehouse/Logistics
• Ensure the timely reporting of Logistic Key Performance Indicators and review Obsolescence and damage within the warehouses with a view to reduce cost on inventory
• Developing, outsourcing 3PL warehouses ensure the smooth WH operations which includes Import handling, dispatches, packing/re-bagging, return handling, Inventory Mgt, reconciliations, Financial & quality audits etc.
• Design & Implement Logistics Processes, Procedures and Controls. Compliance check to be done for all SOP,s
• Carry out annual contracts of supply chain, negotiations, SLA agreements, vendor’s evaluations/re-evaluation etc.
• To Improve the perfect order index in term of order accuracy, order fulfilment and on time devilries to improve customer responsiveness and satisfaction
• Develop the distribution, logistic and warehouse strategy and alignment with regions,
• Develop the distribution network for more than 225 Channel Partners, ensure the availability of trucks during season as per demand and alignment with transport service provider, cost reduction initiatives for outbound and inbound
• Leading the ESH responsibilities in the organization (Include Plant, warehouses, and transport/fleet), and maintain the zero/1 APMM, ensuring team participation on all ESH standards. Warehouse needs to be complying
Key Achievements: (Regional Projects)
• 2018: Successfully launched TMS (Transportation Management System) in Pakistan
• 2018: Auto batch picking in SAP based on expiry date of product (FEFO Project) -
2010 - 2018
Monsanto Pakistan Pvt Ltd
Logistic/WH Supervisor
Key Achievements:
• 2017: Ship to Party Address on SAP Delivery in Urdu, to reduce duplication and convenience of illiterate drivers
• 2017: Project completed, Auto email generation to respective Sales manager at the time of shipment posting in SAP
• 2016: Lead the customer care project “Speed X” to reduce the customer response time up to 10 HRS from 19HRS
• 2015: Successfully conducted 2nd Party Corporate Safety Audit (US Auditors) at Monsanto Research Station
• 2015: Handled the highest volume of imports without any demurrages and maximum volume deliveries of customer without any major complaints and 25% improved Cold storage capacity
• 2014: Managed in-time huge re-bagging activities to meet the customer demand and met the forecast
• 2013: Achieved 25% & 60% reduction in outbound & inbound respectively by designing routes & increasing the avg. truck load
• 2011: Successfully implemented IMS (Integrated Management System) at plant site
Regional Projects:
• 2016: Supported APAC team for implementation of CCM (Customer Care Metrics) project for Perfect order like OTIF,
• 2015: Nominated APAC coordinator for GRI initiative, & submission of emission report to Global Logistic Team
• 2012: Implemented IIMEX/IIMEX2 import/export database for Pakistan
• 2012: Independently completed the NSC SC Budget FY12, FY13 & FY14
• 2010: Launched Program 5 for vendor management system in Pakistan, particularly designed selection and evolution criteria of vendors.
Portfolio
Honors & awards
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2011
Rapid Recognition Award
Successfully implemented IMS (Integrated Management System) at plant site
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2013
RRA Award
Achieved 25% & 60% reduction in outbound & inbound respectively by designing routes & increasing the avg. truck load
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2014
RRA Award
Managed in-time huge re-bagging activities to meet the customer demand and met the forecast
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2015
RRA Award
Handled the highest volume of imports without any demurrages and maximum volume deliveries of customer without any major complaints and 25% improved Cold storage capacity
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2016
RRA Award
Lead the customer care project “Speed X” to reduce the customer response time up to 10 HRS from 19HRS
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2017
RRA
Project completed, Auto email generation to respective Sales manager at the time of shipment posting in SAP
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2018
Outstanding Performance Award
Successfully launched TMS (Transportation Management System) in Pakistan
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2021
Awarded Corteva Highest SHINE award
for timely availability & dispatched of Spring Hybrids to customers in timely manners, which contributed to 8% extra market share and 2Million USD revenue increase
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2022
Awarded Corteva top flourish SHINE
deliver 7000+Tons volume from US before imposing the Sales tax & distributed to customer, which contributing around 4MM savings
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2020
Corteva SHINE Award
Achieved 22% reduction in outward freight cost (product Distribution/Outward Freight cost) compare to last year which contributed 48K USD savings