Usman Hamid
@usmanhamid
Procurement and supply chain specialist with 4+ years optimizing sourcing, inventory, and analytics across FMCG and manufacturing.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with 4+ years of international experience across the UAE and Pakistan, supporting FMCG, manufacturing, retail, and distribution teams. I bring a hands-on focus on strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, procurement analytics, and import operations—so decisions are faster, smarter, and measurable.
In my recent roles, I’ve reduced procurement spend by 9% through inventory optimization and Just-in-Time procurement, improved delivery lead times from 6.5 days to 4.77 days, and delivered annual logistics savings of 5%. I currently manage supply chain financial and inventory operations for 17 UK locations, build KPI visibility for order fulfillment and supplier performance, and use ERP systems and reporting tools to streamline operations. I’m also expanding into AI-enabled procurement and digital supply chain transformation, alongside CIPS Level 4 studies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Supply Chain Controller
EL&N London
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Manage supply chain financial and inventory operations across 17 UK sites, improving cost control and operational efficiency through KPI monitoring, GP and variance analysis, and supplier performance tracking. Use ERP reporting and AI-assisted analytics to support inventory optimization, reduce stock holding costs, and minimize stock shortages.
Procurement Executive
Bin Shabib Investment Group
Mar 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Led end-to-end procurement for manufacturing, retail, and distribution, sourcing international suppliers across Europe and Asia and negotiating pricing, Incoterms, and payment terms. Managed import documentation and coordinated procurement, logistics, warehouse, and finance to ensure timely material delivery and improved sourcing decisions via procurement analytics.
Senior Procurement Executive
Stylo Group Pvt Ltd
Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)
Developed sourcing strategies aligned to cost optimization and operational needs, negotiating supplier agreements to improve procurement efficiency and reduce operational costs. Managed imports from China, Italy, and Brazil and improved procurement planning and supplier coordination, reducing procurement budget by 9% via JIT inventory strategies and generating 5% annual logistics savings.
Supply Chain Executive
TCL Electronics Pvt Ltd
Nov 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Managed sales order processing and dispatch planning using SAP ERP, coordinating with sales, finance, warehouse, and logistics to ensure on-time fulfillment. Created sales and distribution reporting dashboards and improved delivery lead times from 6.5 days to 4.77 days through proactive order tracking and coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
CIPS Level 4, Procurement and Supply
2021 -
Currently pursuing CIPS Level 4.
National College of Business Administration & Economics (NCBA&E)
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management
2017 - 2020
MBA in Supply Chain Management from NCBA&E.
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
CIPS Level 3, Procurement and Supply
Completed CIPS Level 3 qualification.
University of the Punjab
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Arts
2014 - 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of the Punjab.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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