Rizwan Farooque ACMA, CSCP

Operations Associate

Dubai, United Arab Emirates14 yrs 8 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Over 15 years of supply chain leadership experience.
  • Expert in logistics optimization and cost reduction.
  • Proficient in advanced analytics and business intelligence.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Logistics expert with a strong focus on operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supply Chain ManagementLogistics ManagementCost Management

Other Skills

Project LogisticsMicrosoft Dynamics 365 UtilizationProcess Visualization (Power BI)SOP DevelopmentStakeholder AlignmentData Analytics & Business IntelligenceCost AnalysisSourcing StrategyFreight Rate NegotiationSAP S/4HANA AutomationKPI DashboardingCost Reduction StrategyInvoice ReconciliationHSE & GMP ComplianceRoute Planning & Optimization

About

Senior supply chain and logistics leader with over 15 years of experience across the UAE and Pakistan, managing end-to-end operations spanning planning, warehousing, transportation, and cost control. Experienced in leading large teams and multi-site operations within construction, manufacturing, FMCG, chemical, and pharmaceutical environments, with a strong focus on operational stability and service reliability. Commercially grounded with formal training in strategic finance, supply chain, and data-driven decision-making, I bring a balanced operational and financial perspective to logistics leadership. My background includes recognised certifications in Strategic CFO practice, Supply Chain management, and advanced analytics, supporting structured governance, cost discipline, and performance alignment. I value accountability, clarity, and collaboration, and I am keen to contribute to organisations seeking dependable supply chain leadership, strong execution, and sustainable operational performance.

Experience

14 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
4 mos
Current Experience

Rasasi perfumes

Key Account & Logistics Manager

Jan 2026Present · 4 mos

  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 42 key client accounts, ensuring consistent relationship management, service delivery, and client satisfaction. Lead and supervise a team of 3 account executives, providing guidance, performance oversight, and operational support. Provide strategic oversight of end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations across 41 retail stores in KSA, including primary distribution from factory to central warehouse; lead annual and periodic budgeting cycles; direct product launch and promotional supply execution; govern pricing strategy and margin optimisation; and oversee export operations across multiple international markets.

Damac properties

Supply Chain Analyst

Dec 2024Dec 2025 · 1 yr · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Led a 42-member logistics and supply chain team managing high-value construction and modular materials, delivering 98% on-time delivery while ensuring full compliance with UAE regulatory and governance standards.
  • Played a key role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365, integrating procurement, inventory, logistics, and finance data to improve operational visibility and decision-making accuracy.
  • Maintained 100% inventory accuracy by enforcing cycle count discipline, reconciliation controls, and data integrity checks across warehouse and project-site inventories.
  • Optimised end-to-end logistics workflows to strengthen material availability for project execution, reduce site delays, and improve delivery performance.
  • Led budgeting, financial planning, demand planning, and forecasting activities, producing management reports, KPIs, and financial statements to support strategic and operational decisions.
  • Managed rolling demand planning cycles, achieving 90% forecast accuracy, and supported S&OP alignment through cross-functional coordination between procurement, projects, and finance teams.
  • Delivered a 30% reduction in logistics costs by executing cost-optimisation initiatives, renegotiating procurement terms, and applying data-driven sourcing and spend analysis.
  • Managed logistics execution for large-scale project events, achieving 90% on-time performance through transportation planning and warehouse process optimisation.
  • Analysed procurement pricing, freight charges, and internal cost drivers to improve supply chain financial performance, margin control, and cost transparency.
Project LogisticsMicrosoft Dynamics 365 UtilizationProcess Visualization (Power BI)SOP DevelopmentStakeholder AlignmentSupply Chain Management+1

Fmc corporation

Logistics Leads

Nov 2023Nov 2024 · 1 yr · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Directed end-to-end logistics and warehouse operations across 8 locations, delivering an 8% reduction in transportation costs and a 5% reduction in warehouse operating costs through network optimisation and spend control.
  • Led the successful SAP S/4HANA implementation, improving process automation, master data accuracy, inventory visibility, and operational reporting across logistics functions.
  • Achieved 99% inventory accuracy by enforcing disciplined cycle count controls, exception reporting, and inventory governance frameworks.
  • Strengthened logistics performance management by developing KPIs, dashboards, and operational reports, improving order cycle efficiency, reducing delivery lead times, and enhancing productivity tracking.
  • Reduced annual freight expenditure by 8% through supplier negotiations, freight rate optimisation, and detailed analysis of transportation, warehousing, and cost structures, while ensuring accurate monthly cost reconciliation and invoice validation.
Freight Rate NegotiationSAP S/4HANA AutomationKPI DashboardingCost Reduction StrategyInvoice ReconciliationLogistics Management+1

Lucky core industries

Warehouse Logistics Manager

Jun 2020Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Pakistan · On-site

  • Managed end-to-end warehouse, logistics, and transportation operations for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing units, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversaw SAP S/4HANA–based inventory management, maintaining 100% accuracy across GRN, GI, stock movements, and system-to-physical reconciliation.
  • Managed complex warehouse and freight operating budgets with end-to-end cost governance, accrual accuracy, and variance analysis, ensuring sustained financial discipline.
  • Conducted supplier audits, cycle counts, and GMP/HSE compliance inspections, strengthening quality, safety, and governance standards across logistics operations.
  • Optimised warehouse layout and space utilisation, increasing storage capacity and reducing dead stock, while evaluating freight rates, storage charges, and 3PL cost drivers to support continuous cost optimisation initiatives.
HSE & GMP ComplianceLogistics Management

Emirates supply chain services pakistan (pvt.) ltd.

Transport Manager

Jan 2020Jun 2020 · 5 mos · Pakistan · On-site

Route Planning & OptimizationFleet ManagementSubcontractor ManagementRisk ManagementLogistics Management

Emirates logistics

Transportation Manager

Jan 2020Jun 2020 · 5 mos

Oriflame cosmetics

2 roles

Assistant Manager Planning & Forecast

Sep 2018Dec 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

Demand ForecastingNPD (New Product Development) PlanningInventory ReplenishmentInternational LogisticsSupply Chain Management

Manager Planning Forecasting

Sep 2018Dec 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

Green tech- mobile sales & distribution pvt ltd

Supply Chain Manager

Jan 2017Aug 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos · Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan · On-site

Sourcing StrategyCost AnalysisSupply Chain Management

Msd (pvt.) limited – green tech

Supply Chain Manager

Jan 2017Aug 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

Agility

Operations Manager

Mar 2011Dec 2016 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Pakistan · On-site

3PL Operations ManagementCold Chain LogisticsRFQ & Cost ModelingCAPEX/OPEX PlanningLogistics Management

Education

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan)

CMA — Accounting and Business/Management

Jan 2013Present

University of the Punjab

Bachelor of Science — Mathematics

Aug 2004Present

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants

Associate's Degree

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