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ZAINAB AMAR

@zainabamar

I lead supply chain planning and procurement programs that improve availability, efficiency, and cost performance.

I'm leading demand and inventory planning at British American Tobacco, where I've raised schedule adherence from 65% to 95%, achieved 100% forecast fulfillment, and improved planning accuracy for the Uzbekistan factory from 60% to 85%.

Previously, I managed PKR 1.3B in indirect, CAPEX, and services procurement at Fauji Foods, delivering savings through biofuel conversion, solar projects, Tetra line optimization, and forward buying. I also led vendor lifecycle management, contract negotiations, procurement governance, and a team of four.

Across Nestlé Pakistan and Haidri Beverages, I've planned production, managed MRP and inventory lifecycles, supported product launches, increased capacity, optimized packaging, and developed local suppliers. I bring practical experience connecting supply planning, procurement strategy, operational efficiency, and measurable cost transformation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Procurement Lead – Indirect, CAPEX & Services

Fauji Foods Limited

Mar 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Managed a procurement portfolio of PKR 1.3B annual spend, led end-to-end procurement strategy, vendor lifecycle, and contract negotiations, and supervised a team of 4. Delivered significant savings through biofuel conversion, solar project negotiations, Tetra line optimization, forward buying, and vendor reconciliation.

Procurement Vendor Management Contract Negotiation Strategic Sourcing Cost Reduction Project Management Team Leadership Dashboard Reporting

Production Planner & Operational Buyer

Nestlé Pakistan

Dec 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Managed production planning for 57 SKUs and MRP for 200+ materials, coordinating cross-functional teams across supply chain, QA, and production. Oversaw inventory lifecycle and achieved a 16% increase in production output, 31% capacity increase, and PKR 10M+ savings through process improvements.

Production Planning MRP Inventory Management Supply Chain Supplier Management Cross functional Coordination Process Improvement

Senior Executive Procurement

Haidri Beverages (Pepsi Cola)

May 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 7 months)

Managed procurement for raw materials, packaging, and CAPEX. Led supplier negotiations and sourcing strategy, achieving PKR 3.7M savings via local supplier development and recovering PKR 15M through rejection return strategy.

Procurement Supplier Negotiation Sourcing Strategy Cost Savings warehouse optimization Packaging Optimization Supplier Development Rejection Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Brunel University London

Master of Science, Global Supply Chain Management

Grade: Merit

Completed a Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management with Merit, focusing on supply chain and logistics, including a dissertation on cloud computing in supply chain.