Syed Muhammad Yasir
Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist
Executive Profile
Dynamic and energetic aviation executive with demonstrated accomplishments since last 16
years. 16 Yrs of experience in FMCG companies and Airline managing Supply chain, Procurement,
Contract Management, Supplier Sourcing, Logistics, Stores and Materials Management, Payables
Management (vendors), Department Budgeting, Vendor’s Management and Prequalifications and
catering/Equipment/commercial procurements to support the operational needs of the airline. Have used
various tools and software to manage Contracts, equipment inventory, Technical stores, Asset
Management, office management, commercial stores and line station needs and demands. Have actively
participated and lead initiatives for managing vendor’s base procurement contract negotiations and
maximum use of e-business & ERP solutions.
Have attended various catering and in-flight equipment exhibitions to evaluate and explore various
equipment sources of supply meeting the airlines operational requirements. Enjoy excellent
communication relationship at all levels of the management.
Core Competencies & Critical Skills
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Initiative to pursue new ideas & challenges in
line with vision & priorities of organization
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Expertise in Procurement, Logistics,
Contracts and Purchase of FMCG, General
commercial goods, equipment, commercial
Stock items, International Procurements of
Goods and Services.
A Strong team player with emphasis to
building successful team to manage and
achieve the departmental goals and
objectives.
Strong advocate of processes improvement,
change management & use of technology.
Vast Expertise in coordinating and dealing
with Govt. Agencies, CAA Pakistan, Pakistan
Customs, Aircraft Custom Clearance, FBR,
ASF, PPRA, Govt. Audit, Aviation Division,
Ministries.
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Possess operational experience and background
to work with FMCG industry, Aviation Flight
Services and Food Services / Flight Catering
department.
Excellent communication skills to interact with
all levels of management.
Ability to work at ease at all levels of
management under high pressure and time
sensitive circumstances.
Having vast experience of Commercial and
Industrial Procurements, Office Management,
Asset Management, Inventory Management of
Commercial and Technical Stores.
Being Contract Manager execution and
monitoring of different services hired by PIA
ISB like Janitorial, Outsources Vehicles, Pot
Washing, Washing of Linen, Manpower
services etc.
Professional Employment History
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MANAGER PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS
May 02 2006 – To Date
Pakistan International Airlines – BBI Airport Islamabad
Working in conjunction with Engineering, Flight Services, Administration and Flight Catering team, to
achieve the objectives of bringing better controls on the inventory, procurement and greater efficiencies
resulting in increased savings and smart working environment. Successfully managed the supply and
procurement function for PIA Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad stations independently. My duties and
responsibilities encompassed following;
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Procure all PIA flight kitchens commercial and catering equipment requirements along with Logistics
function according to laid down policy and procurement rules. Procure/Purchase almost all Bulk stock and
contractual items and manage all Contracts and Negotiations according to PIA and PPRA Rules.
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Responsible for Contracts Management, issuance of tenders and RFP/RFQ, evaluation of offers and
selection of vendors for award of business.
Regularly watch re-order levels, minimum levels and danger levels of the catering food and stock items.
By using the POSS and PRIMS automated inventory, Asset & contract management systems, manage the
Procurements/Logistics, stocks and inventory as per the standard SOPs.
Work closely with the inspection and quality control departments in order to meet the specs and standards.
Receive and retain stock items as per HACCP standards for perishable and non perishable catering items.
Develop yearly and monthly Procurement Plan based on the projected schedules and forecast by the user
departments.
Being a member of cross-functional team, pre-qualification team engaged in vendor selection process.
Being leader of Market Research cell, responsible to continuously expanding the vendor base and sources
Domestic and internationally and represent PIA in all travel catering exhibitions anywhere in the world.
To frequently update and maintain the inventory levels with proper follow up with vendors.
Responsible for initiating new product development and introduce new items in-flight.
To manage the database of all domestic and international vendors.
Responsible for timely shipping, customs and Q/A clearance and receipt of items and coordinate with
customs and governmental authorities.
Coordination of PL&F department with Sales & Marketing, Brand and Finance departments.
To coordinate and satisfy all internal and external customers through better planning and coordination.
To keep the cost of materials in control by effective sourcing.
To maintain file records of each supplier and item.
Responsible for contingency planning in order to avoid shortages.
Responsible for material planning according to past consumptions, trends and future forecasts.
Being a member of evaluation committee, responsible for evaluation of the tender samples, especially new
items to ensure that best quality product is selected and approved by evaluation committee. .
Responsible for conducting the SPC and CPC meetings to make approvals of the cases by the management.
MANAGER PROCUREMENT, IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
Silver Lake Foods Ltd, Hattar, Islamabad
Sep 98 – Apr 06
Silver Lake Foods Ltd. (Kims Biscuits & Confectionaries) is one of the largest manufacturers and
exporters of Biscuits and confectionary in Pakistan. I provided leadership in centralizing the procurement
process, contracting and vendor management. Utilize the established purchase process to involve, engage,
and educate both internal stakeholders as well as the suppliers. Streamlined procurement process,
contracting parameters and ongoing vendor management and contract administration to ensure internal
department remain properly engaged.
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Reporting to Director Procurement, Supply Chain and exports/ Deputy Managing Director.
Responsible to plan material requirements, procurement, warehousing and logistics functions.
Procure/Purchase almost 600 items of Raw, Packing and Printing materials according to procurement plan
Co-ordinate with sales and marketing department especially when the new product is launching and provide
all promotional and POS materials in time according to the launching plan.
Responsible to conduct tenders and evaluating offers and selection of vendors. Issue Purchase orders
according to the requirements.
Make yearly and monthly Procurement Plan based on the Projected Sales Forecast and frequently update
and maintain the inventory levels
Communicate with almost 65 Suppliers/vendors and manage the database of almost 120 local and
international vendors.
To prepare all the commercial evaluation of local purchases and imports.
Negotiate the prices with the vendors and execute contracts with the vendors.
Coordination of Procurement department with Sales & Marketing, Production and Finance departments.
Coordinate and satisfy all internal and external customers through better planning and coordination.
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Implementation of ISO9002 in Procurement department. Responsible to conduct ISO9000 surveillance
audits after every 6months.
Keep the costs in control by effective sourcing and maintain file records of each supplier and item.
Maintain sufficient pool of suppliers in order to have true competition for price control & avoid shortages.
Make Purchase Price index of each material of past years to see the price increase/decrease trends.
Make available all Composite, Pearlized, Metallized BOPP, PVC of different sizes and microns using in
printing of different wrappers along with the other chemicals and resins for almost 200 products.
Import planning of Raw Materials, Packing Materials, pigments, dyes and resins.
Control inventory costs by better resource allocation and inventory and procurement management.
Make import plan, import duties arrangement, clearance of goods in time.
Responsible for opening of Letter of Credit (LC) to import materials, all LC dealings with the local and
foreign banks and to communicate with the international seller.
Education & Professional Qualifications
 M.B.A ( Finance)
University of AJK, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
 B. Com
Hailley College of Commerce, Punjab University, Pakistan
 ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). UK - Part 1
Additional Training and Achievements
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Attended several professional courses pertaining to ISO, Forecasting, Communication skills, Procurement
Management, Supply Chain Management, Total Quality Management, HACCP.
Attended courses at Pakistan Institute of Management, Developing Managerial Competencies and Supply
Chain Management, Materials Management.
Represented Airline at International Travel Catering Exhibition Being held In Dubai, in 2006.
It’s an honor for me to represent Pakistan International Airlines in FHC China 2007, an ITCA Exhibition
being held in Shanghai, China in December 2007.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access).
Achieved Rs. 80 millions record savings in Purchases flight kitchen (Procurement and Logistics department)
in 2006 – 2007 and nominated for the Chairman’s award 2007 for the best employee of the airline.
Contact
Phone: +92-51-5191667 (Off) Mobile: +92-300-8540959
Email: sheryshah@hotmail.com
: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/syed-muhammad-yasir/20/586/b92
Address: House No. B-17/2, Hashmi Street, Lala Rukh, Wah Cantt. Pakistan.
D.O.B: 22-10-1974
CNIC: 37406-9258608-3
Passport No: AG6826082
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