Zahra Jahanzeb
@zahrajahanzeb
I lead procurement, warehouse, and supply chain improvements that deliver measurable savings and operational continuity.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
At Nestlé Pakistan, I lead procurement across 14 manufacturing facilities and more than 300 strategic suppliers, delivering 1.8 Mio CHF in savings and 0.3 Mio CHF in cost avoidance. I also led a 0.4 Mio CHF monitoring-system installation across four facilities from business case development through execution.
I've led warehouse operations, planning, CAPEX, and cross-functional transformation initiatives in FMCG environments. By building accountable teams and strengthening supplier, inventory, and SAP-driven processes, I achieved 100% audit success, reduced damages and overtime by 50%, and delivered sustainability improvements that reduced annual carbon emissions by 27 tons CO₂e.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Procurement Specialist
Nestlé Pakistan
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Manage procurement operations supporting 14 manufacturing facilities and over 300 strategic suppliers. Deliver cost optimization initiatives resulting in savings of 1.8 Mio CHF while ensuring service continuity and compliance.
Team Leader – Raw & Packaging Warehouse
Nestlé Pakistan
Mar 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 3 months)
Led and developed a team of 33 employees, driving operational excellence across warehousing and inventory management activities. Achieved 100% audit success rate across internal and external audits including EY, SQMS, and regulatory inspections.
MRP Planner – Local Raw & Packaging Materials
Nestlé Pakistan
Apr 2022 - Mar 2023 (11 months)
Managed production planning activities for over 90 packaging materials and production requirements. Optimized inventory and procurement planning, achieving zero write-offs during product changeovers.
Demand and Supply Planning Executive
Mitchell's Fruit Farms Limited
Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (2 months)
Reduced excess inventory by 15% while enhancing forecast accuracy. Participated in the testing phase of SAP Education.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University of Sciences and Technology
Master of Science, Engineering Management
2019 - 2021
Master of Science in Engineering Management from the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan.
COMSATS University Islamabad
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Power Engineering
2014 - 2018
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power Engineering from COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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