Babar Ali
@babarali5
Business Development & Operations Manager improving procurement, ERP, and supply chains for sustainable growth.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Operations and Business Development professional with 7+ years of experience driving operational excellence, business growth, procurement, and supply chain improvements across manufacturing, food exports, retail, and hospitality. I enjoy solving operational challenges by building scalable processes that support sustainable growth.
In my current role as Business Development & Operations Manager at Rashid Rice Mills, I lead operational improvements and ERP-driven procurement and inventory work across manufacturing functions. I’ve streamlined procurement processes, reducing procurement cycle time by approximately 20% through workflow redesign, and I led a 400 kW solar implementation project to enhance sustainable manufacturing operations.
Previously, as Operations & Supply Chain Manager at Royal Events Marquee, I implemented an ERP system and process improvements that reduced food cost variance by approximately 15%. I also supported operational enhancements that contributed to repayment of PKR 30 million in business liabilities in 2 years, while increasing repeat bookings by around 40% through better customer experience and streamlined operations.
I’ve also strengthened international growth through export and market work—managing rice and mango export operations to the UK and Malaysia, and leveraging platforms like Alibaba and Go4WorldBusiness to generate leads. With strong exposure to international markets (Dubai, Malaysia, UK), I focus on global trade, supply chain excellence, and sustainable business partnerships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development Ops Manager
Rashid Rice Mills
May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Led a 400 kW solar implementation project to enhance sustainable manufacturing operations. Streamlined procurement to reduce cycle time by ~20% and managed procurement, inventory, and ERP-driven operational improvements across manufacturing functions.
• Led a 400 kW solar implementation project to enhance sustainable manufacturing operations.
• Streamlined procurement processes, reducing the cycle time by approximately 20% through workflow redesign.
• Managed business operations, procurement, inventory, and ERP-driven improvements across manufacturing functions.
• Supported cross-functional coordination and business development initiative
• Conducted comprehensive market research to identify export opportunities in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
• Developed strategic business plans, including pricing, product positioning, and market-entry strategies for Pakistani agricultural products.
• Fostered relationships with international buyers through effective B2B platforms and networking initiatives.
• Coordinated supplier com
• Successfully reduced food cost variance by approximately 15% through the implementation of an ERP system and process improvements.
• Played a key role in operational enhancements that supported the repayment of PKR 30 million in business liabilities in 2 years.
• Increased repeat bookings by around 40% by enhancing customer experience and streamlining operations.
• Managed procurement, ven
International Trade and Export Officer
May 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 10 months)
• Managed export operations for rice and mangoes to the UK and Malaysia markets, including packaging, logistics, and compliance.
• Leveraged platforms like Alibaba and Go4WorldBusiness to establish global leads and streamline B2B outreach.
• Attended Dubai Gulfood Expo and international trade meetings, converting leads into export contracts.
• Directed post-harvest handling of perishables to meet
Working on strategy making of new incubation centre for P-TEVTA
Policy making of departments like Finance, Marketing and stakeholders consultation
MOU signing and consultation with stakeholders including Vaceela, DICE and Enablers
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Master of Science - MS, Supply Chain & Retail Management
2023 - 2025
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Master of Science, Supply Chain & Retail Management
2023 - 2025
Master of Science (MS) in Supply Chain & Retail Management from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) from 2023 to 2025.
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing and Finance
2017 - 2021
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing and Finance
2017 - 2021
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing and Finance at National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences from 2017 to 2021.
Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)
Intermediate , Pre-Engineering
2015 - 2017
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PakistanAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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