Muhammad Iqbal Hussain
Lahore
Summary
Professional Sourcing Specialist with deep expertise in procurement and supply chain management. Skilled in vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction strategies. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving measurable results. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Co-ordinator
Forte Series
02.2022 - Current
- Reporting to the General Manager
- Market Research/Trends
- Product Research
- Supplier Research
- Identification of reliable suppliers
- Negotiation with the Suppliers
- Customized Sampling
- Processing of Purchase Orders
- Monitoring of Bulk Production
- Quality Control
- Shipment Plan
- Payment Processing
- Evaluation & Assessment of Supplier Performance
- Arrangement of meetings between Suppliers and Management Team to address concerns, resolve conflicts to maintain long term partnership
- Maintaining good relationships with the suppliers to achieve lower cost, higher quality, and more dependable supply
Product Sourcing Projects
Upwork.com
12.2019 - Current
- Supporting online e-commerce community in finding reliable suppliers around the globe
- Successfully completed over 60 projects, and sourced over 200 products on Upwork as a top-rated freelancer.
- Having versatile working experience with more than 30 companies/clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Africa, and Asia.
- Sourcing Countries: China, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Taiwan, the United States, Europe Sourcing Platforms: Alibaba, AliExpress, 1688, Taiwantrade, Thomasnet.com, Foursource
- Sourcing Product Categories: Beauty & Personal Care, Skincare, Hair care & hair styling, Fashion Clothing, Baby Clothing, Furniture, Footwear, Sportswear, Electronics, Garden & Outdoor, Toys, Kitchenware, etc
- e-commerce businesses: Private Label, Dropshipping, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), Amazon, Shopify
Merchandiser
Masood Textile Mills
03.2011 - 10.2019
- Served as a bridge between international clients and internal teams
- Communication with the international clients to receive specifications/tech packs of garments
- Sourcing of zippers, accessories, etc
- Co-ordination with the sample room for preparation of samples
- Close working with the Production Department for bulk production
- Complaint handling
Education
Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University
United States02-2025
MBA - Operations Management & Research
University of Bedfordshire
United Kingdom02-2011
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor evaluation
- Price structuring
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Strategic sourcing
- Market Research/Trends
- Cost analysis
- Forecasting techniques
- Project management
- Supply chain optimization
Timeline
Sourcing Co-ordinator
Forte Series
02.2022 - Current
Product Sourcing Projects
Upwork.com
12.2019 - Current
Merchandiser
Masood Textile Mills
03.2011 - 10.2019
Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University
MBA - Operations Management & Research
University of Bedfordshire
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