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Digital Transformation Consultant | Kinaxis Maestro Specialist | AI & Supply Chain Analytics
Islamabad, Pakistan
Worldwide
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Wollongong, Australia, 2014About me
Results-driven Digital Transformation Consultant and Kinaxis Maestro (formerly RapidResponse) specialist with 8+ years at Zones LLC (US) and 13+ years of total experience spanning supply chain planning, SaaS product implementation, AI-driven analytics, and business process reengineering.
Big DataChange ManagementCollaborative Planning Forecasting and ReplenishmentData ArchitectureData IntegrationData TransformationData Transformation ServicesMarketing AnalyticsAzure Machine LearningSupply Chain ManagementSystems IntegrationAWS Data AnalyticsStream Analytics
Kinaxis Maestro / RapidResponse
Triple Kinaxis certification (Author, Contributor, Designer) with extensive hands-on experience configuring and administering the Kinaxis Maestro platform across multi-department enterprise environments. Expertise covers demand planning workbooks, supply and inventory planning modules, S&OP/IBP enablement, scheduling, capacity planning, and data integration with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.
Demand Planning & Statistical Forecasting
Deep expertise in developing and maintaining statistical demand forecasting models, consensus demand reviews, and top-down/bottom-up planning workflows. Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy by up to 50% and managing multi-million dollar product portfolios across global cross-functional teams.
Supply Chain Analytics & Inventory Optimization
Strong background in supply chain analytics, MRP, replenishment planning, and distress inventory management. Delivered 100% client fulfillment targets across 15+ concurrent projects using MRS/IPM/Statistical Forecasting tools within Kinaxis, and identified core supply chain inefficiencies to increase inventory throughput by 20%.
SaaS Implementation & Platform Configuration
Extensive experience in end-to-end SaaS platform implementation, including requirements gathering, configuration, UAT, change management, and end-user training to ensure smooth technology adoption across enterprise environments.
AI / ML Integration for Supply Chain Planning
Knowledge of AI and machine learning integration for supply chain planning, including automation of forecasting processes and leveraging data-driven analytics to support executive decision-making.
Data Architecture & Big Data (Hadoop, Spark, Hive)
Experience designing data architecture solutions using Hadoop ecosystem technologies including Spark, Scala, and Hive for big data processing and integration across enterprise platforms.
Agile / Scrum Methodology (Jira / Atlassian)
Certified Scrum Master with practical experience acting as Scrum Master using Jira (Atlassian) to manage Agile delivery sprints, ensuring project milestones are met on schedule and within scope.
KPI Monitoring, Dashboarding & Data Visualization
Proficiency in building dashboards, pivot tables, and data visualization tools to monitor KPIs and deliver executive-level presentations and data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
Business Process Reengineering & Workflow Optimization
Demonstrated ability to conduct business process reengineering (BPR) exercises that streamline operations, reduce planning cycle times, and eliminate manual data aggregation inefficiencies.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Background in cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, P&L analysis, consolidated statutory accounts, management information packs, and tax returns in compliance with International Accounting Standards.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2024
Languages
ArabicFluentEnglishFluentHindiNative speaker
Project history
Spearheaded enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives by conducting system assessments, process gap analyses, and technology roadmap development. Configured and administered Kinaxis Maestro platform across departments for scalable demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, and scheduling. Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to gather and prioritize business requirements, translated needs into Kinaxis workbooks, dashboards, and automation workflows. Conducted BPR exercises reducing planning cycle times by 30%. Designed data architecture integrating Kinaxis with SAP Business One/HANA and Oracle using Hadoop ecosystem technologies. Led UAT, change management, and end-user training programs. Acted as Scrum Master using Jira to manage Agile delivery sprints.
Developed and maintained statistical demand forecasting models within Kinaxis RapidResponse, integrating market intelligence, sales inputs, and historical trends. Built scalable demand planning tools improving forecast accuracy by 20% within the first year. Conducted what-if scenario analysis and risk modeling for a multi-million dollar product portfolio. Managed product lifecycle transitions and led E-team demand review presentations. Managed quarter-end distress inventory and fulfilled 100% of client fulfillment targets across 15 concurrent projects. Collaborated with 11 cross-functional channel teams across USA, Canada, UK, Middle East, and Pakistan.
Managed cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, and P&L analysis for a multi-site dairy consortium with operations across the UK and Pakistan. Recovered and restructured a distressed accounts portfolio, saving approximately 3 million GBP. Led successful SAP implementation across the processing site. Produced consolidated statutory accounts, management information packs, and tax returns.