MUHAMMAD YASIR ARAFAT

Automobile Parts Local Development & Localization.

Responsible for overall Techno-commercial functions include,

Manufacturing Certificates regular updates and import quota enhancements under respective SRO according to annual production & sales plans.

Preparations importable list, define Tariff structure, HS Codes allocation for CKD of new model and correspondence with respective government departments.

Negotiate with government on localization targets and submission of status updates on regular basis.

Preparation and submission of proposals to government for concessionary Duty benefit under respective SRO’s.

Submission of annual consumption report of all imports made along with manufacturing and remaining inventory status.

Reconciliation & justification of consumption record to get approval for annual revalidation of manufacturing license.

Cost controlling through tariff monitoring and regular updates in submitted importable parts lists.

Preparation of the importable lists according to tariff based system
(TBS) for 4 wheeler and 2 wheelers, covering all automobiles and motorcycle manufacturing and assembling planning

Technical advice to top Japanese management in planning, development, documents controlling & trade related matters for the smooth business operations.

Arrangements for government team plant visit for verification of parts under different tariff schemes, and approval of tariff.

Feasibility Study of parts development by comparing local vendors prices with import cost (TLC).


Sheet metal, casting forging, plastic injection molding parts selection, detail drawing study, selection of vendor according to performance & technical knowledge of parts.

Feasibility Study of parts development by comparing local vendors prices with import cost (TLC).

Monitoring of development plan, confirm all the testing requirements according to JIS, ASTM, SES etc and conduct the test, getting approval from principal located overseas.

Material deviations, alternate material suggestions where needed by studying AISI, JIS, etc and complete all documentation process from issuance of ECR to its approval.

Parts Endurance testing on actual vehicle and its complete monitoring, reporting and noting of changes.

Getting process verification, through Quality department audit and final approval of the use of locally developed parts and stop of imported part.

Technical services in process planning development and documents controlling for the smooth business operations.

New automobiles model introductions according to the regulations practicing in Pakistan, from planning to the commercialization.

Cost controlling through tariff monitoring and regular updates in submitted importable parts lists.

Senior Manager - Planning & Projects Since Sept 2011

 Consultancy on vendor survey, vendor visits, costing and supply chain for upcoming Japanese Automobiles Project.
 Design of Solar Power System domestic based for 1 KW and 8 KW
 Design of Solar Power System for Industrial Supply and coordinated for the procurement of solar tubewells.
 Coordinated with the Korean Team for the feasibility study of Solar Power Project capacity 3 MW for Civil Hospital, Hyderabad and Chandka Hospital, Larkana funded by Exim Bank of Korea.
 Attended meetings with Chief Minister, Chairman Board of Investment, and Alternative Energy Development Board along with Korean Solar Project Team.
 Studied the Renewable energy policy 2012.
 Documented and prepared the proposal for Expression of Interest and submit to government departments.
 Followup meetings with BOI officials for the selection as consultants for various projects.
 Keeping eye on international and local Renewable energy technologies development and ongoing projects.
 Preparation of Concept Clearance Paper for the Solar Energy Project and Solid Waste to Power projects for Hyderabad City. The project funded by the international donors from Korea.
 Prepared the proposal for various EOI and participated in tenders announced by Government departments.

 Preparations of detail project plan and setting of BaseLine Schedule.

 Supervised Erection of Piping, Structures, Vessels, STP, ETP, Plumbing & Mechanical works.

 Civil Foundations for Equipment, Paving, structural works

 Machinery Installation, validation & commissioning.

 Budget cost monitoring & controlling,

 Contracts review of Local & International Contractors, update contracts,

 Work closely with Foreign Experts Turkish, Indian & Austrian Team,

 Coordinate for Review & modifications of details engineering drawings,

 Knowledge of API, ANSI, ASTM, AISI standards.

 Invoicing verification, measurement of work progress and

 Reporting progress daily, weekly and monthly to management using MS Project

 Managing the project activities of Skin Pass Mill, Slitter Line & Cut to Length production units for Cold Rolled and Galvanized steel coils.

 Erection of machinery, installation of equipment, Hydraulic Systems & all commissioning related activities of mill in coordination with Indian & Turkish Team. .

 Coordinating for the spares parts planning, for import and local development for the projects Cold Rolling Mill, Acid pickling Line, Annealing Furnace, Skin Pass & Galvanizing Plant. Followup with procurement for the opening of LC.

 Managed startup operations of Engineering Stores, Raw Material Stores, Finishing Yard, Logistics / Dispatch & scrap sales.

 Managing production operations of all the activities of the finishing department.

 Provide startup Support to supply chain team in the areas of Material planning, forecasting, procurement, inventory management, scheduling, and logistics of Raw material receiving & dispatch of finished goods. .


Material Planning & Management under ERP (ORACLE) based manufacturing environment

Material planning (Import & Local)
Inventory management,
Purchasing contracts
Logistics Planning,
Vendor management,
Alternate Sourcing development
Production planning
Maintenance shutdown scheduling
Corporate Planning & Management of Manufacturing Bonded Warehouse,
Filing of consumption Input /Output Ratio to Engineering Development Board,
Audit of stocks under SRO by Finance and Government Team,
Preparation of Five year business plan and analysis report using MS EXCEL,
Centrally coordinate for the implementation of ERP ORACLE R12 SCM & Manufacturing Modules.

1) Manager - Production Planning & Material Control

Responsible for the entire supply chain functions, including
Material planning, forecasting, procurement, inventory management, scheduling, vendor and inter-company manufacturing relationships and demand planning.
Reporting directly to the CEO and playing a key role as part of the senior management team.
Responsible for planning an approximately Rs 600 millions pa raw materials spend within prescribed inventory parameters,

Focusing on the export business and undertaking continuous improvement activities allied to both productivity improvement and alternative supply opportunities.

Analyzing opportunities and implementing improvements in the supply chain in support of business objectives and best practices whilst maintaining accurate systems data & timely completion of accurate physical inventory counts.

Contributing to the development, communication and implementation of procedures and processes related to operations management whilst developing and driving awareness of the QMS across manufacturing sites.

Developing, monitoring and maintaining Annual Budget Vs Actual for management reporting.

Measure, compilation & analysis of monthly Production KPI & presentation to OE Abraaj

Production planning & scheduling, Preparation of Line Loading, capacity utilization, Independent coordination with shop floor managers of forging plant, heat treatment plant & machining plant.

Working Positions -

Deputy Manager (Production Engineering)

 Managed the team of diverse background professionals for the planning & development of New Car Models. Selection of vendor, tendering, price negotiations & performance evaluation, in sheet metals, plastics components & vendors.

 Coordinating for the arrangement of technical assistance for local vendors with Japanese/foreign vendors, checking and arrangement of relevant documents etc.

 Managed Cost reduction projects preparations and implementation through coordinating with respective section heads. .

 Monthly presentation to Japanese management on Cost Reduction performance results.

 Participant in various Pakistan Automobile Manufacturers Association - PAMA working group committee on Automobiles sector development programs.


Knowledge of EURO-II based vehicles.
Knowledge of CNG Vehicles.
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.

Project Manager May 2002 - April 2003

i) Bhit Gas Field Development Project, Dadu (Lasmo Oil Pakistan Ltd).

ii) Engro Vopak Terminal, Port Bin Qasim, Karachi.

 As site manager, I head the team of senior foreman and workers on site.

 Planning & Management of task & activities through deputation of workforce according to client’s priority task and daily working plan.

 Pre-commissioning and commissioning of total performed job to client.

 Developed strong relationship with customer and earned more business for company growth.

 Increased the contracted revenue from 75 Million to 110 Millions due to entering into servicing business with same customer.

 Participated and contributed actively in setting target for ZERO accident. Regularly trained labor to strictly follow the Health Safety & Environment regulations through tool box talks and lead in morning meeting gathering.