MOHAMMAD SHAFIUR RAHMAN
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Dhaka Cantonment,Dhaka
Summary
A results-driven and strategic Senior Supply Chain Leader with over 10 years of experience specializing in end-to-end supply chain management, strategic procurement, and complex project management for large-scale capital projects. Demonstrated expertise in achieving significant cost reduction (30-40%) through international sourcing, supplier negotiation, and implementing lean supply chain principles. Proven ability in BOM optimization, logistics management, and cross-functional team leadership to drive supply chain optimization, enhance profitability, and ensure operational excellence.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Akij Resources Limited
01.2026 - Current
- Directed global sourcing and supplier negotiations for CKD, SKD, and CBU products, establishing partnerships with international manufacturers and securing dependable supply for both global and in-house brands.
- Streamlined product costing and investment feasibility models facilitating strategic decision-making for new product launches and enhancing overall profitability across multiple product categories.
- Facilitated onboarding of global quality brands within modern trade business segment, enhancing company’s premium product portfolio and market competitiveness.
- Established structured procure-to-pay and inventory planning processes enhancing coordination between procurement, finance, and warehouse operations to ensure efficient stock management and timely product availability.
- Performed regulatory and SRO benefit analysis for imported components and assembly planning, supporting cost-efficient local assembly initiatives and maximizing fiscal advantages.
Deputy Manager (Head of Supply Chain Management)
Orion Home Appliances Limited (OHAL)
09.2023 - 12.2026
- Spearheaded strategic procurement for local and international Capex projects, ensuring alignment with management and financial objectives.
- Developed and executed project planning and sourcing strategies, establishing long-term contract agreements with key suppliers to secure favorable financial terms.
- Optimized the supply base for raw materials and SKDs, achieving significant cost savings while upholding stringent quality standards.
- Streamlined procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, enhancing efficiency in purchase order and invoice management, and resolving quality non-conformities.
- Improved profit margins by 10% through securing SRO benefits and adept vendor negotiation for local packaging materials.
Manager (Foreign Purchase: Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant Project, Bangladesh)
The Civil Engineers Limited (TCEL)
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Realized 30% cost savings on the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) by pioneering new supplier development channels that met strict project material standards.
- Achieved a 40% reduction in logistics costs and halved shipping times through strategic supply chain optimization and near-sourcing from regional suppliers.
- Enhanced project profitability by 3% by implementing "Design for Supply Chain" (DfSC) principles, optimizing material selection for a nuclear power plant.
- Negotiated critical purchase agreements to resolve quality claims, resulting in a 10-12% profitability enhancement through improved supplier quality and price optimization.
- Gained critical EPC project expertise by managing the supply chain for a major national infrastructure project (Nuclear Power plant) under Nuclear Certified Authority supervision.
Senior Operative Director (Head of Sourcing & Planning: Commercial Air Conditioner Product)
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Attained a 15% reduction in Bill of Materials (BOM) costs for commercial air conditioners through strategic sourcing and supplier development for critical components.
- Drove backward integration projects, reducing raw material costs by 8% and improving overall supply chain resilience.
- Implemented robust supplier quality agreements, resolving claims efficiently and saving 10 hours monthly in compensation management.
Sr. Additional Director (Head of Supply Chain Management: Compressor Product)
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Pioneered process innovations that reduced raw material consumption by 20%, significantly boosting profitability in compressor manufacturing.
- Developed and enforced a comprehensive supplier quality control plan, including audit processes for new vendor onboarding.
- Collaborated on value engineering initiatives, implementing alternative materials (e.g., silicon steel slitting) to achieve 21% cost savings without compromising performance.
- Streamlined payment processing, reducing cycle time by 40 hours through policy improvement and strict budget adherence.
Senior Assistant Director (Supply Chain Management: Procurement-Compressor)
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Executed international sourcing strategies, shifting supply from Europe to Asia to achieve a 23% reduction in logistics costs and lower inventory holding days.
- Identified and onboarded new raw material sources, achieving a 10% cost reduction and enhancing supply chain diversification.
- Led cost engineering initiatives, collaborating with R&D to design motors using alternative materials, maintaining performance while achieving a 37% cost savings.
- Engineered an Excel-based PSI (Production, Sales, Inventory) module that was integrated into the Oracle ERP system, automating reporting and saving 80 hours of manual work per month, demonstrating process automation expertise.
Sr. Executive (Supply Chain Management: Commercial Procurement- Compressor)
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Optimized financial terms through strategic negotiation of usance and deferred Letters of Credit (LC), securing a 6.2% cost benefit and improving cash flow.
- Achieved an average LC cost saving of 2.8% by facilitating agreements with supplier banks, enhancing financial supply chain efficiency.
- Pioneered a duty reduction initiative, successfully lobbying the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for an 18% duty cut, creating a significant local advantage and cost avoidance for the compressor industry in Bangladesh.
Education
Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) - Management (Operation Management)
North South University
Dhaka01-2023
Bachelor of Science - BSc. in Mechanical Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology
Khulna01-2015
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Supply Chain & Strategy: Strategic Sourcing | Supply Chain Optimization | End-to-End Supply Chain Management | Inventory Management | Logistics & Distribution | Warehouse Management | Demand Forecasting | Lead Time Reduction | Backward Integration
- Procurement & Sourcing: Procurement Strategy | Capex & Technical Procurement | Global Sourcing | Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) | Vendor Development & Negotiation | Contract Management | Purchase Order Management
- Project & Cost Management: Project Management (PMP) | Cost Reduction & Avoidance | Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) | Budget Management | Value Engineering | Lean Six Sigma | Just-in-Time (JIT)
- Systems & Analytics: ERP (SAP MM, Oracle) | Data Analysis | Advanced Excel | Power BI | Process Improvement | PSI Module Development
- Quality & Compliance: Quality Assurance (QA) | Supplier Quality Management | ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 14001:2015 | Internal Audit | PPAP | Compliance Management
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor- ISO 9001:2015 & 14001:2015, 2022-01-01, Bureau Veritas, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Accomplishments
- Nuclear Power Plant Project Sourcing: Executed the strategic global sourcing for 40% of critical milestone materials (HVAC, structural steel, piping) from international suppliers, directly supporting the on-time progression of the Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant project.
- New Manufacturing Plant Establishment: Led the end-to-end project management and Capex procurement for the erection and materials development of a new compressor manufacturing plant, from initial planning to full operational capability.
- Quality Management System Implementation: Spearheaded the implementation of a Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) framework, standardizing supplier quality management and reducing initial part quality issues.
- Backward Integration & Process Automation: Managed the installation of a sheet metal slitting line, a key backward integration project that reduced material costs and lead times.
- Capital Effectiveness Initiative: Pioneated a Capex utilization and process optimization program to maximize ROI from capital expenditures and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Akij Resources Limited
01.2026 - Current
Deputy Manager (Head of Supply Chain Management)
Orion Home Appliances Limited (OHAL)
09.2023 - 12.2026
Manager (Foreign Purchase: Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant Project, Bangladesh)
The Civil Engineers Limited (TCEL)
09.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Operative Director (Head of Sourcing & Planning: Commercial Air Conditioner Product)
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited
02.2022 - 08.2022
Sr. Additional Director (Head of Supply Chain Management: Compressor Product)
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Assistant Director (Supply Chain Management: Procurement-Compressor)
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited
01.2018 - 01.2020
Sr. Executive (Supply Chain Management: Commercial Procurement- Compressor)
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited
11.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - BSc. in Mechanical Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology
Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) - Management (Operation Management)
North South University