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Imran Mehdi
Supply Chain Manager at York Textile
Work Experience
York Textile
Apr 2021 - Present -4 yrs
- Job Details:Lead a team of 5+ supply chain professionals, optimizing end-to-end logistics and reducing operational costs by 15%. Implemented ERP (SAP) to streamline procurement, reducing order processing time by 30%. Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving $2m+ in annual cost savings. Improved inventory accuracy to 98% through cycle counting and automation. Developed a demand forecasting model, reducing stockouts by 25%.
Ontario Natural Food Co-op – Logistics Division
Apr 2015 - Apr 2021 -6 yrs
- Job Details:Managed $50m+ in annual logistics spend, optimizing carrier routes and cutting freight costs by 12%. Led warehouse automation project, improving picking efficiency by 20%. Established KPIs for supplier performance, improving on-time delivery to 95%. Collaborated with sales and production teams to align inventory with demand.
Government of the Punjab
Apr 2009 - Apr 2015 -6 yrs
Pakistan
- Job Details:Procurement & resource allocation planning for government projects. Public private partnerships. Data driven planning & digital tracking.
Procurement Specialist / Inventory Manager
Total Lubricants
Apr 2006 - Apr 2009 -3 yrs
Pakistan
- Job Details:Reduced excess inventory by $1.5m through better demand planning. Introduced vendor-managed inventory (VMI) for key suppliers.
Education
Master's Degree in Business Administration
University of the Punjab, PakistanBachelor's Degree in Urban Planning
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Skills
- Supply Chain Strategy & Optimization
- Logistics & Distribution Management
- Procurement & Vendor Negotiations
- Inventory & Warehouse Management
- ERP/SAP/Oracle Implementation
- Cost Reduction & Process Improvement
- Demand planning & Forecasting
- Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
- risk management & compliance