Waqas Yousaf

Waqas Yousaf Lahore Cantt, Pakistan OBJECTIVE E-mail:-Website: Linkedln: www.linkedin.com/in/ waqas-yousaf-3146b117 Phone:- Have 8 years of managerial experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing and Inventory control, Exports and Imports, Global Sourcing, Drop shipping and distribution. Worked exclusively for around 7 years for 4th largest adhesive manufacturing group in USA Have helped various startups in USA/Canada with their logistics, customs and FDA regulations, warehouse distribution and drop shipping planning and management. I have a consistent & proven track record of successfully employing best business practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing performance, all to tight time scales and within budget. Now looking for a new and challenging managerial or consultancy position, one which will make best use of my existing skills and experience and also further my personal and professional development. WORK EXPERIENCE Luxe Bay Trading (USA) April 2016 — Present Logistics Manager Consultant for USA Startup eCommerce firm; http://makeyourdeal.com/; Established annual contractual pricing; mainly with FedEx and UPS for dropshipping and distribution throughout USA and Canada Maintained relationships with drop ship vendors through online support, order entry and order fulfillment Responsible for site analytics and testing to drive growth for eCommerce KPIs. MarketFleet Inc. (USA) April 2017 — July 2017 Purchasing & Inventory Management Consultant Consultant to USA Company http://www.marketfleet.com/ With 300 plus SKUs, 90 days lead time, seasonality factors, etc. took the sales and purchase data for last one year plus the closing inventory count from their CRM report; and their internal sales forecast and built Purchasing and demand planning Established process related to purchasing and inventory management Established safety stock rules and seasonality sensors plus inventory turnover Determined restock schedule and transfer order processing from 3pl Managed inventory adjustments The Living Cube (Mexico) Jan 2016 — May 2017 Director Global Logistics Furniture startup company in Mexico. http://livingcube.furniture/ Driving operational improvements, maximizing the value of the asset base while ensuring a tight control on operational costs. Waqas Yousaf 1 Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of performance and quality within the operation. Define average costs to ship specific product combinations from the warehouse to pre-defined zones in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. Determine cost by contacting shipping vendors Globally to aggregate averages to each zone Establish a reliable, experienced Customs Broker for all Mex/Global shipments Identify optimal logistics to keep shipping costs within budget Advise on options on if can employ multiple distribution centers in the U.S. and or internationally to reduce shipping / logistics costs Warehouse and Inventory management solutions at the Mexico/USA border Ensure timely shipments and maintain sufficient inventory levels Laiki Crackers (USA) Dec 2016 — March 2017 Supply Chain Consultant Consultant to US company http://www.laikicrackers.com/ Hired as a consultant to build an automated Supply chain and inventory management report Responsible to to ensure clear accountability for the inventory, EOQ, Re-order levels, Safety stocks, supplier management, correct handling and placement of goods with respect to movement and inventory volumes. Sales projections from current 44 store distribution to possible 450 stores starting June 2017 BluMaan Inc. (USA) Nov 2015 — Jan 2016 Logistics Consultant New business startup in Riverside CA USA Hired on consultancy role to provide logistics solution for popular men cosmetics line. Advising on freight shipping & Sourcing raw materials from Europe to USA Cost-effective solutions for supply chain, warehouse, and distribution Advised on productivity, transportation of goods, packaging, order processing, and quality control Premlinx Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. (Lahore, Pakistan) July 2008 — Nov 2015 Logistics Operations Manager Managed Supply chain & Logistic Operations for IFS Group in USA (www.ifscos.com) to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. The prime objective is to ensure the best possible delivered costs and customer satisfaction. Analyzing business processes and develop logistics support strategies to improve processes and procedures. Built a business case for using alternative freight options for IFS Industries resulting in reduced costs structures and improved gross margins.. Existing and new vendor relationship management resulting in a continuous process of improving quality of service. Direct the function of the company’s Dispatch Coordinators, Logistics Assistant, therein, provide assertive day to day leadership, management, and guidance Drive and facilitate activities that improve coordination and communication within various departments (e.g. Client Services, Operations, Purchasing, Sales etc.) Mobilink GSM (PMCL), Islamabad. Pakistan Nov 2006 — Mar 2007 Associate 1 - Team Lead Managed a team of 16 CSRs and team events Waqas Yousaf 2 Prepared comprehensive training presentations on different products and conducted training session for newcomers Prepared a format sheet for logins-break up management on floor Prepared a consolidated sheet for monthly CSR performance Worked on Call Co-Ordination Desk to coordinate with internal customers and to take action against the complaints/instructions/suggestion sent by customers Cesaps Pvt Ltd. April 2006 — Aug 2006 Manager Business Development Managed day to day Call Center Operations Human Resource Management Planning and Implementing SOPs Training and providing telemarketing techniques to agents Conducted weekly team meetings that provided a forum for staff members to share ideas and for management to disseminate important information Client Acquisition and contacted businesses in USA UK Canada Australia and India for Outsourcing Projects Provided consultancy to different call centers on acquiring telemarketing projects and assisting them in hiring and training BayShore Business Services.LLC August 2005 — July 2006 Business Development Coordinator Managed and incubated several projects from outside Pakistan for the purpose of outsourcing Projects included both B2B and B2C programs such as Accounting Check Guarantee Program and Cellular Phone Service for USA and UK USA Security Alarm Systems Vacation and Business Opportunity Program VOIP Phone service Prescription Drugs Campaign Key participant in developing a unique and first of its kind in Pakistan accounting and business process outsourcing model to be implemented in various organizations in the country Developing, Testing and implementing campaigns for third party/Offshore call centers Recruiting Third party call centers in Pakistan India and Philippines Training and certification of third party call center agents by holding daily scheduled conference calls and coordinating between BayShore USA and third party call centers globally SKILLS EDUCATION Performance management Supply Chain & Inventory Management Warehouse Protocols and Procedures Transportation & Fleet management International logistics Import & Export Bachelor of Arts March 2008 — May 2010 Punjab University, Lahore. Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate (Intermediate) June 1993 — July 1995 Pakistan College Ruwi, Muscat. Oman Waqas Yousaf 3 REFERENCES Dana Loftus | Co-Founder, CEO - The Living Cube MEX: - Chris Kawaja | Owner - IFS Industries, Inc. USA: - Waqas Yousaf 4