Result-oriented professional with more than 22 years of extensive experience in Financial / Strategic Management (more than US$ 2000 Million), Procurement & Supply Chain Management (both International and Local of US$ 136 Million), Operations / Administration (US$ 140K), and Logistics. Skilled in driving projects to completion ahead of deadlines, with a strategic approach to optimizing business processes and their compliance. Adept at leading teams, building effective strategies, and negotiating deals and contracts and their performance. Strong analytical skills combined with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain drivers allow for effective resource utilization, reporting, and problem-solving. Committed to continuous improvement, value addition, and the growth of both the team and the organization.
· Financial Planning and Execution: Proficient in Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Demand Planning.
· Compliance & Coordination: Skilled in Compliance Management, Coordination, and Management Support.
· Project & Risk Management: Strong background in Project Management, Risk Assessment, and Mitigation.
· Data & Records Management: Expertise in Records Management, Data Analysis, Projections, and Reporting.
· Procurement Supply Chain & Sourcing: Expertise in Local and International Procurement, Sourcing, & Vendor Development and its supply chain operations.
· Logistics & Operations: Proficient in Logistics, Distribution, Operations, and Administration Management.
· Prepared and overseen different project proposals along with complete financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and modeling, quality control and monitor KPIs.
· Prepared financial proposal of US$ 5 Million (3 years’ duration) for project “Program Management, Coordination, and Support to the countries’ government for the implementation of joint vision and hearing programme for school-age children (2024–2027) while keeping in mind the financial model to estimate project costs, revenues, and financial viability and financial planning aligned with project objectives and organizational strategies.
· Managed all operational activities and streamline policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
· Ensured effective project implementation through ongoing coordination and follow-ups with client for the annual project / contract of US$ 140K. Analyzed performance trends, identified different opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
· Overseen / assessed financial data and reported during the execution, with stakeholder and management to enhanced profitability in a cost-effective manner
· Purchased materials, planned inventory, and maintained warehouse efficiency and controls along with adhered to legal standards.
· Recruited, trained, and supervised team members.
· Identified and implemented different ways to enhance customer service quality.
· Developed and implemented robust strategic reporting systems for project-specific and institution-wide
· Prepared strategic / financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for good governance.
· Closely monitoring progress of grant, implementation of budget and analysis of targets achieved vs. targets sets. Report of variance analysis to donor & decision making for re-programing of grant where necessary
· Implemented rules and regulations for PPRA 2004 (amended time to time) and donor approved procurement manual, with a view to improve governance, management, accountability, transparency and quality of procurement of goods and services by public sector organization in Pakistan for New Funding Model II & III grant and managed its supply chain operations from start-to-end at Principal Recipient Level.
· Crafted periodic reporting of strategic / financial data/statements in accordance with recognized standards, track record in preparation and transparent use of business plans, strategic projections and budgets.
· Identified and mitigated the risks through proactive risk management strategies.
· Collaborated with technical team to integrate strategic considerations into project development and implementation to achieve the set milestone.
· Provided guidance to the teams, adopting a culture of financial / strategic superiority and answerability.
· Engaged in capacity building, mentoring, & training of staff on strategic / financial skills & best practices.
· Identified local procurement (health and non-health products) needs and preparation of realistic procurement plans; development of appropriate procurement strategies. This includes conceptualized, elaborated, bidding document / RFQ / RFP/EOI compilation, advertisement / floating, evaluation, awarding, administration of the contract and the performance management of the contractors for local procurements.
· Carried-out international procurements (health and non-health products), initiating the purchase requisition in online systems, securing the quotations, in-house technical evaluation of received quotations, approval and issuance of purchase order, receipt of shipping documents and their review, confirmation of acceptance in terms of shelf-life from the end user, giving the green light and pre-delivery shipment arrangements (i.e. issuance of custom clearing letters, obtaining approval of electronic import form / financial instrument, and involving in-time custom clearance and safely delivered to Central Warehouse, subsequently forwarded to final destination as approved distribution plan i.e. province / districts level through hired custom clearing agent and goods forwarding agent etc.
· Analyzed the quality of goods and/or services delivered in relation to the needs of the operation/stakeholder and established quality standards through technical acceptance certificate from end user. Also seek analytical and ensure additional information inquired where necessary through email, telephone and fax for maintaining quality products/services.
· Prepared and generated all types of reports as and when required by the Management / Auditors / Donors from time-to-time on expenditure, commitments, obligations, in-process, pipeline and budget performance etc. and maintaining the procurement database. Also facilitated internal / external auditors / Donors during their reviews and responded adequately and timely to their queries.
· Ensured the communication mechanism of procurement policies and procedures within the organizations, with SRs and provide assistance / guidance to achieve the targets and consumption of approved budgets.
· Successfully Managed hotel arrangements for meetings / consultative workshops, trainings and events along with necessary coordination / logistics arrangements with relevant stakeholders.
· Effectively developed Standard Bidding Document, Expression of Interests, pre-qualifications Document and vendor’s database along with their performance.
· Well versed with emerging financial trends and practices within different industries and incorporated the best practices into the porgrammes’ strategic planning and same shared with SRs for necessary implementation.
· Ensured accurate and timely financial / strategic / procurement reporting, including periodic financial statements / procurement data and forecasts.
· Successfully served as member / convener of different technical evaluation committees
· Successfully forecasted different levels of demand for services and products. Carried-out research to source the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
· Successfully generated different reports for donors and management from time to time such as variance analysis between budgeted and actual procurements, commitments and obligations, on quarterly basis
· Effectively liaised with suppliers, manufacturers, internal teams such as supply chain, relevant stakeholders, audit and finance. Also ensured suppliers are well aware of code of conduct
· Successfully managed different procurements through established mechanism of tenders / RFQ / RFPs / EOIs from local and international markets for different grants of New Funding Model-I etc.
· Successfully completed the additional procurements till the close of the grant in 2017 while absorbing the budget savings keeping in view the value for money and ensured the quality products and services
Kept up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business
· Documented processes in place to ensure objectives are achieved, including verification that operations are carried out effectively, risks are accessed and managed and proper financial management is carried out.
· Prepared different proposal along with its financial / operational planning, forecasting at each grant preparation stage to onward submission to TGF for grant approval and alignment of resource with technical concept note/working. Oversee financial management during project implementation, ensuring adherence to budgets and financial plans.
· Developed, streamlined and managed programmes’ processes and financial / strategic reporting framework.
· Successfully designed, approved and implemented procurement and supply chain related forms / processes flow in light of donor project manual in light of PPRA 2004 Rules.
· Successfully procured laboratory supplies (consumables / non-consumables) and equipment (MGiT / GeneXpert etc.) for TB diagnosing and treatment through local tendering process and international direct procurement from GDF/Cepheid for different grants of Round-6, Round-8, Consolidated Grant, Single Stream Fund, New Funding Model etc.
· Successfully managed and controlled the service contracts for Laboratory Equipment’s, Generators, insurance (comprehensive, transit in-land), custom clearance and transporter.
· Successfully managed hotel arrangements to carried-out trainings, workshop and meetings across Pakistan.
· Coordinated & ensured that all project related items are procured and approved in accordance with the purchase authorization matrix.
· Successfully managed the clearance process and delivered to Central Warehouse. Carried-out thoroughly inspection, accepted and taken on stock for further distribution. Transported from Central Warehouse to relevant province / region / district for usage to eradicate the TB across Pakistan.
Successfully registered the newly procured vehicles and motorcycles used for program activities.
· 11 Years 01 months worked as Part time from 04:00pm to 10:00pm at SZABIST Islamabad Campus from December 20, 2002 to December 03, 2013 as Evening Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant, Academic Assistant, Administrative and Record Officer, Controller Records & Registration.
· Successfully implemented document tracking systems, vehicle management system, Admin Expenditure System, Inventory Management System and HIRS within Head Office.
· Positively provided explanations to the staff on all administrative steps/procedures, in light of AWT rules and regulations.
· Effectively managed administration and budgetary aspects of the Head Office.
· Achieved office administration, staff management and inventory management of laboratory component.
· Planned training activity for national, provincial and district level staff and trained them on quality assurance mechanism for diagnosing the TB on Microscopy method.
· Effectively arranged meetings, workshops and review missions which include the hotel reservations, transport & air travel arrangements for project staff/trainees/trainers.
· Positively prepared monthly, quarterly and annually financial reports of the accounts in US$ and as well as in Pak rupees.
Effectively get created online software and delivered on-job training to national/ provincial staff on newly developed software for Lab Data Management Information System (LDMIS)
· Successfully supervised Project offices and follow up of Statement of Expenditures and implementation of different activities.
· Successfully managed short term staff members, consultants, community mobilizers, trainers, vendors, project local cost and miscellaneous payments for repairs, office supplies, fuel and all other cash disbursement.
· Collaborated and administered contracts with suppliers and contractors to established IT centers in AJK.
Successfully generated different type of reports for Donors.
· Effectively maintained accounts and prepared financial reports for different projects of the organization.
· Magnificently maintained all project’s correspondence, custodian of original contracts with clients, other partners/NGOs/Associations and individuals. Provided assistance to management for decision making in terms of all revenue details coming from different clients.
· Well controlled Petty Cash transactions as per organization policy.
· Efficaciously Planned, costing of Second Science Project (SEP) Phase-II and implemented.
· Successfully liaised with Project offices and follow up of Statement of Expenditures
Positively formulated payment notes for payment to vendors
Successfully completed the 3-months internship in Contract and Implementation Unit where dealt in operations, finance, accounts and project management