Supply chain · Planning · Transformation

Turning complexity
into business impact.

I connect strategy, systems, and execution to build stronger supply chains—and deliver measurable results.

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Hamza Arshad, MBA10+ years across supply chain, operations & finance
Operational precision
98%   /   95%+Accuracy   ·   Availability
$90MSurplus inventory reduced
$35MAt-risk assets recovered
98%Inventory record accuracy
50+Enterprise clients supported
Selected enterprise clients supported at Zones LLC
MicrosoftGoogleMetaCostcoStarbucks
The impact observatory

Performance.
Made visible.

Working capital, operational precision, and enterprise scale—through the lens of the work.

01 / Working capitalZONES LLC

Turning inventory into opportunity.

USD millions · Separate outcomes; not an additive total.

Advanced forecastingAsset recoveryWorking capital
02 / Operational precisionAVOLTA

Control meets consistency.

Inventory record
accuracy

Product
availability

$400MRevenue business unit supported
03 / Capability footprintACROSS FOUR ORGANIZATIONS

Depth across the operating model.

CompanyPlanningInventorySystemsAnalytics
AvoltaHAHM
ZonesAAAA
NetkomHHMM
UfoneSMMH

A — Advanced · H — High · M — Medium · S — Support
Qualitative portfolio assessment; not a scored proficiency test.

04 / Decision architectureINTERACTIVE MODEL

One connected supply chain.

DEMAND↓DECISIONS
01 / Analyze

Demand signals, ETAs, consumption, aging inventory, and service-level risk become the inputs to better decisions.

Conceptual operating model · Select a stage to explore.

05 / Career in motionSUPPLY CHAIN & FINANCE

A decade of connected experience.

Selected roles · Overlapping consulting engagement shown · Through September 2026.

06 / Planning transformationZONES LLC

From reactive to responsive.

LEGACYDynamics AXReactive min/max
ADVANCED PLANNINGKinaxisDynamic planning

Inventory logic migrated into Kinaxis RapidResponse. Diagram represents workflow modernization, not measured forecast performance.

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01 / The perspective

Strategy that reaches
the warehouse floor.

My experience spans demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, procurement, logistics, S&OP, CPFR, warehouse operations, business intelligence, ERP systems and supply chain finance.

Better availability. Greater accuracy.
Working capital put back to work.
01

Demand & Supply Planning

Forecasting, variance analysis, replenishment, supply constraints, planning models, S&OP, IBP and CPFR.

02

Inventory Optimization

Stock controls, lifecycle management, service levels, inventory accuracy, excess, aging, obsolescence and asset recovery.

03

Procurement & Sourcing

Strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier coordination, vendor relationship management, contract negotiation and supply assurance.

04

Warehouse & Logistics

Warehouse management, facility layout optimization, receiving, inbound/outbound logistics, cycle counts and material flow.

05

Analytics & Business Intelligence

ERP data, dashboards, SQL, Python, Power BI and Tableau used to turn operational data into executive-level insights.

06

Supply Chain Finance

Inventory valuation, landed cost, working capital, operational controls and financial alignment across the supply chain.

02 / Selected transformation work

Complex challenges.
Concrete outcomes.

Planning, systems, and operational transformation. Explore the work behind the results.

01
Avolta • Warehouse Transformation

Warehouse Digital Transformation & Layout Overhaul

10team members trained

Restructured a distribution center into a standardized aisle-and-bin zoning matrix while moving inventory tracking from a legacy manual process into SAP.

FocusWarehouse layout, SAP migration, inventory controls
ActionStandardized physical locations and system data entry protocols
OutcomeStronger inventory visibility, control and execution discipline
02
Zones LLC • Inventory Optimization

Inventory Optimization & Asset Recovery

$90Msurplus stock reduced

Applied advanced ERP forecasting models to Fortune 50 enterprise accounts to reduce surplus stock and recover at-risk, decommitted inventory.

FocusForecasting, surplus inventory, working capital
ActionAdvanced planning models and disciplined recovery pipeline management
OutcomeFreed working capital and redirected investment to higher-velocity lines
03
Zones LLC • Planning Systems

Advanced Planning System Implementation

APSplanning modernization

Migrated enterprise inventory logic from reactive min/max planning in Microsoft Dynamics AX into Kinaxis RapidResponse.

FocusAPS implementation and planning modernization
ActionTransferred legacy inventory logic into Kinaxis RapidResponse
OutcomeMore dynamic, data-driven demand planning workflows
03 / Career impact

Value, delivered.

01 / INVENTORY

$90M surplus reduction

Improved forecasting and inventory models in Kinaxis RapidResponse and Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX to materially reduce surplus inventory.

02 / RECOVERY

$35M recovered

Recovered at-risk, decommitted distressed assets and released working capital for higher-velocity inventory.

03 / ACCURACY

98% inventory accuracy

Used demand signals, ETAs, stock controls and warehouse execution to drive Inventory Record Accuracy to a consistent 98%.

04 / AVAILABILITY

95%+ product availability

Directed inventory planning, procurement and logistics strategy for a high-volume $400M revenue business unit.

05 / COST

$200K+ annual savings

Negotiated supplier contracts and implemented process improvements that strengthened supply assurance and reduced cost.

06 / LEADERSHIP

Teams of up to 10

Led cross-functional warehouse and inventory professionals and supervised enterprise demand-planning teams.

04 / Professional journey

Experience with depth.
Execution at scale.

Inventory Manager

Avolta
10/2025 – Present
  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of 10 warehouse associates and inventory specialists across inventory controls, warehouse operations, procurement, demand planning and receiving workflows.
  • Direct end-to-end inventory planning, procurement and logistics strategy for a $400M revenue business unit, supporting 95%+ product availability.
  • Analyze inventory movement, ETAs and demand signals to reduce stockouts and drive Inventory Record Accuracy to 98%.
  • Use forecast-versus-actual consumption variance analysis to improve replenishment accuracy and inventory flow.
  • Coordinate end-to-end receiving operations with 50+ vendors and warehouse leadership.

Inventory Manager (Consultant)

Gold & Gems Jewelers — Family Business
12/2024 – Present
  • Advise on inventory optimization, procurement strategy, vendor management and operational improvements in a consulting capacity.
  • Manage inventory planning, stock reconciliation, inventory valuation and cycle counts for high-value merchandise.
  • Implement inventory controls and analyze performance to reduce discrepancies and optimize stock levels.
  • Support purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory reporting and operational analysis.

Senior Demand Planner

Zones LLC
01/2021 – 11/2024
  • Supervised and coached a team of 6 demand planners executing statistical forecasting, deep-dive variance analysis and multi-channel inventory optimization.
  • Led demand planning and inventory optimization across 50+ enterprise clients, including Microsoft, Google, Meta, Costco and Starbucks, managing datasets exceeding $130M in inventory value.
  • Built and maintained forecasting and inventory models in Kinaxis RapidResponse and Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX, driving a $90M reduction in surplus inventory.
  • Designed Power BI and Tableau dashboards to track demand trends, aging inventory, recovery pipelines and client KPIs.
  • Orchestrated cross-functional S&OP and CPFR cycles aligning sales forecasts, supply constraints and finance targets.

Supply Chain & Operations Lead

Netkom Technologies
08/2019 – 01/2021
  • Managed a multi-disciplinary team across procurement, inventory and warehouse operations.
  • Owned demand, supply and inventory analysis for S&OP meetings, aligning sales forecasts, procurement plans and production schedules.
  • Developed D365-based demand planning and inventory tracking models to improve visibility into stock, reorder points and service-level risks.
  • Analyzed historical sales and consumption to improve forecast accuracy and reduce procurement costs by 10%.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts and implemented process improvements generating $200K+ annual savings.

Supply Chain Finance Analyst

Ufone
05/2017 – 07/2019
  • Managed supply chain financial controls, workflow automation and inventory valuation for a $2M+ telecom asset portfolio.
  • Integrated financial metrics with demand planning, inventory optimization and supply chain forecasting.
  • Monitored inventory valuation and landed-cost tracking to improve cost-basis accuracy and cross-departmental alignment.
  • Prepared dashboards integrating inventory turns and stock aging with financial KPIs and working-capital impact.
Additional Experience

Additional professional experience

Project management, finance and relationship-management roles outside my core supply chain career.

Lead Project Manager

Smart Art Studios
01/2018 – 03/2021
  • Led end-to-end project management for multiple concurrent client engagements, managing scope, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
  • Coordinated and supervised distributed teams of designers, developers, writers and researchers, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements.
  • Developed project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules and risk mitigation strategies, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Tracked plan-versus-actual delivery performance across timelines, effort and milestones, analyzing variances and improving forecasted delivery accuracy for future projects.
  • Acted as the primary client-facing point of contact, gathering requirements, managing expectations and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Financial Accountant

Jaspal Construction Company
01/2017 – 06/2017
  • Prepared monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Developed project budgets and forecasts, supporting informed financial decision-making.
  • Filed and reported monthly tax payments, maintaining adherence to legal requirements.

Relationship Manager

Standard Chartered
01/2016 – 05/2017
  • Collaborated with product, credit risk and operations teams to structure financial solutions and process credit proposals.
  • Conducted financial assessments and cross-sold products such as personal loans, credit cards, insurance and mutual funds.
  • Ensured compliance with policies while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining long-term client relationships.
06 / Enterprise toolkit

Systems that power decisions.

E

ERP & Data Management

SAP GUISAP MMSAP S/4HANASAP BWSAP Ariba BuyingDynamics 365Dynamics AXDynamics GPDynamics CRMOracle NetSuiteKinaxis RapidResponseBaswareQuickBooksSalesforceWorkdayIBM TririgaCrunchtime
A

Analytics, BI & Reporting

Microsoft Power BIPythonTableauSQLGoogle AnalyticsSPSSEViewsACADiA
AI

AI Productivity & Tooling

Google GeminiOpenAI ChatGPTCodexAnthropic ClaudeGoogle AntigravityGoogle AI StudioCursorGrokPrompt EngineeringAdvanced PromptingAI-Assisted Data AnalysisWorkflow Automation
P

Project & Workflow Management

Microsoft ProjectAsanaJiraTrelloSmartsheetZohoClient Central
C

Productivity & Collaboration

Microsoft 365SharePointGoogle WorkspacePreziGoogle AdSense
D

Design & Web Development

GitHubCloudflareVercelAdobe PhotoshopAdobe DreamweaverAdobe IllustratorWordPress
07 / Credentials

A foundation for leadership.

MBA — Supply Chain Management

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
2017–2018

GPA 3.6 / 4.0 • Minor: Finance • Bronze Medalist for academic excellence

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors)

Iqra University
2013–2016

GPA 3.44 / 4.0 • Major: Accounting and Finance • Scholarship Recipient for outstanding performance

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Better supply chains.
Bigger possibilities.

Let’s talk about your next challenge in supply chain, inventory management, planning, procurement, operations or analytics.

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Open to opportunities across the U.S. · U.S. permanent resident · No sponsorship required