Ashiq Gulzar خان

Lead end-to-end supply chain operations for a major
electromechanical manufacturer and distributor,
supporting LV/MV switchgear, automation panels,
pressure boosting & firefighting systems, irrigation
solutions, and pre-insulated duct manufacturing.
 Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with
project-based demand across public and private sector
clients.
 Manage procurement and supplier contracts for critical
components including LV panel materials (breakers,
busbars, enclosures, PLCs, HMIs), GRUNDFOS water
boosters, CAG motors, NEMA pressure tanks, and
chemical raw materials.
 Ensure full regulatory and import compliance using
SABER, SINYAH, and FASAH, managing PCOC/SCOC
certifications for thousands of SKUs in line with SASO and
Saudi technical regulations.
 Oversee inbound international logistics and outbound
distribution across KSA, including specialized handling ofelectronic and chemical materials.
 Reduced logistics costs by 7% and improved on-time
project delivery by 30%.
 Implemented improved inventory planning and forecasting
in collaboration with Sales and Engineering, achieving a
25% increase in inventory turnover.
 Coordinate closely with manufacturing units (LV panel
production, booster systems, HUYA duct factory) to
support just-in-time production and project schedules.

Lead and manage full warehouse and logistics operations,
overseeing inbound, outbound, inventory, order
processing, and distribution activities.
 Direct and mentor cross-functional teams to improve
productivity, safety, and operational efficiency.
 Optimized warehouse layout and storage systems,
doubling order processing capacity and significantly
reducing operational costs.
 Reviewed and renegotiated carrier contracts, lowering
transportation costs and improving service reliability.
 Consolidated two warehouse locations into one, relocating
6, 000+ pallets within 5 days with zero disruption.
 Implemented improved routing and customer compliance
processes, minimizing chargebacks.
 Increased inventory accuracy and productivity through
cycle counting, new racking systems, and upgraded
equipment.
 Coordinated complex logistics projects ensuring on-time
and on-budget delivery.
 Strengthened collaboration between customers, vendors,
brokers, and 3PL providers.
 Key Achievements
 Reduced inventory value from USD 2.6M to USD 1.7M
while increasing inventory turns from 3.6 to 5
 Achieved 99.1% serialized inventory accuracy
 Reduced capital asset inventory by 50% through
optimized replenishment planning

Oversaw end-to-end supply chain operations for a 50, 000
sq ft facility, managing $14.5 M inventory and a team of
19.
 Instituted Lean Six Sigma initiatives that improved
inventory accuracy from 73% to 98% and reduced material
lead time from 24h to same-day delivery.
 Developed and implemented KPI-based dashboards to
track production, logistics and procurement performance—boosting reporting efficiency by 35%.
 Collaborated with global vendors to streamline
procurement cycle times and enhance compliance with
international sourcing standards.

Managed supplier communications, order fulfilment and
logistics coordination, optimising transport utilisation and
inventory tracking.
 Automated logistics IT workflows to reduce processinefficiencies
by 15% and improved data accuracy for
upper-management reporting.