SYED FAIZAN JAFAR ABIDI
Convocation Year: 2025
Email: syed_faizanjafar@hotmail.com
Contact: 03323924790
Objective: Strategic Supply Chain Professional with 14 years of diversified experience optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations for global and local manufacturing companies. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, risk management, compliance, financial analysis, and team development. A results-oriented leader with a passion for continuous improvement and value-driven procurement practices.
Achievements
40+ Global Employee Recognitions (Most by any individual in GSK Pakistan) Gold Category: Imports Process Revitalization Silver Category: OEE Improvement on Liquid Production Lines Site Assurance of Supplies & Risk Mitigation Strategies Yield Optimization & Strategic Negotiation Reduction in Lead Times & Demurrage Sustainability Delivery of Material Roadmap De-risking Program for PSM Sites
Core Skills
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Process Improvement Risk/Compliance Analysis Category Management Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management Budget Planning & Cost Reduction Cross-Functional Team Leadership E-Procurement Systems (Concur, Ariba) Financial Reporting & Data Analysis Project Management Global Sourcing SAP Business One (dMerp)Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Process Improvement Risk/Compliance Analysis Category Management Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management Budget Planning & Cost Reduction Cross-Functional Team Leadership E-Procurement Systems (Concur, Ariba) Financial Reporting & Data Analysis Project Management Global Sourcing SAP Business One (dMerp)Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Process Improvement Risk/Compliance Analysis Category Management Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management Budget Planning & Cost Reduction Cross-Functional Team Leadership E-Procurement Systems (Concur, Ariba) Financial Reporting & Data Analysis Project Management Global Sourcing SAP Business One (dMerp)
Experience
Dial-Electica Net & Insights Driven Research Freelance Business Consultant (Remote) Oct 2024 – Present United Global Shipping Senior Manager Shipping Operations Jan 2024 – Present GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pakistan Site Procurement Manager (Interim Cluster Lead – Rx Pakistan) Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 Site Procurement Manager – Site F268 Jul 2022 – Sep 2023 Site Procurement Manager – Korangi Site Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 Site Procurement Specialist – Across Rx Pakistan May 2019 – Jun 2021 Aspin Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. & OBS Pakistan Assistant Manager Imports Jul 2018 – Mar 2019 Assistant Manager Projects Coordination (Supply Chain – NPD Procurement) Jan 2018 – Jul 2018 Senior Officer Imports Nov 2016 – Dec 2017 Aspin Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. & OBS Pakistan Finance Assistant Jul 2015 – Nov 2016 Johnson & Johnson Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. Finance Assistant/Representative Jan 2012 – Jul 2015 Pakistan International Airlines Contact Centre Travel Consultant Jun 2011 – Dec 2011 SIBL Exchange Company (Pvt.) Ltd. Office Assistant/Junior Dealer May 2010 – Jun 2011
Qualification Details
Certified in Supply Chain & Operations Management – Business Research & Service Institute LLC (2024) MBA (Banking & Finance) – Institute of Business & Technology (Biztek), Karachi (2023) – GPA: 3.75 Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – University of Karachi (2010) Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) – Govt. Delhi College, Karachi (2005) Matriculation (Science) – CAA Model School (2003)