Syed Rizwan

Reviewed and planned purchase requisitions, managed sourcing of 200+ raw materials SKUs, and monitored supplier performance to prevent stock-outs. Coordinated with production, logistics, and vendors to expedite shipments and control holding costs.

Executed end-to-end MRP and material planning for confectionery and baking product lines, managing export demand of $1.2M quarterly with 100% service level. Conducted forecast vs. actual variance analysis to optimize procurement cycles.

Managed end-to-end procurement for high-volume production, ensuring 100% material availability. Executed strategic RFQs, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations, and led vendor onboarding and marketing procurement strategies.

Managed end-to-end procurement for Electrical & Instrumentation portfolio using SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba, handling 3600+ SKUs. Delivered PKR 3.6M cost savings through spend analysis and strategic negotiations.

Managed procurement for electrical equipment OEMs including Schneider, Osram, and Lutron. Executed POs in SAP MM, coordinated with international vendors and freight forwarders, and negotiated freight rates.

Evaluated vendor contracts and prepared monthly/quarterly reports to ensure compliance. Tracked vendor payments and milestone billings to align with contract terms and cash flow forecasting.

Executed order-to-cash operations in SAP SD, creating sales orders, delivery orders, and invoices. Supported the Controlling department with product costing models and cost center accounting.

Pursued an MBA in Finance from Iqra University, Karachi, from 2007 to 2012.

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Karachi, Karachi, from 2003 to 2005.