Muhammad Asad Raza
About Muhammad Asad Raza
Muhammad Asad Raza is a Senior Strategic Buyer with extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly in procurement and logistics. He currently works at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc in Salford, England, and has a strong background in managing inventory procurement and data migration to SAP systems.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
Muhammad Asad Raza has been employed at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc since 2020, serving as a Senior Strategic Buyer. In this role, he is responsible for managing procurement strategies and inventory procurement, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization. His previous position at Mettler-Toledo was as an Engineering Buyer from 2016 to 2020, where he gained valuable experience in supply chain management. Raza has also played a key role in managing the procurement data migration from Legacy systems to SAP ECC for Mettler-Toledo Safeline Ltd.
Experience in FMCG and Manufacturing Sectors
With over a decade of experience in the multinational FMCG and manufacturing sectors, Muhammad Asad Raza has developed expertise in various supply chain areas, including procurement, logistics, and customs clearance. His tenure at British American Tobacco - Pakistan involved supervising the migration of materials master data from Legacy systems to SAP ECC, showcasing his ability to manage complex supply chain processes. He demonstrated expertise in managing inventory procurement with a year-end target of £3 million for each of two factories.
Education and Expertise
Muhammad Asad Raza earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (HON) from the Lahore School of Economics, where he majored in Finance and minored in Supply Chain Management and Social Sciences from 2006 to 2010. Prior to this, he studied at Government College University, Lahore, achieving an Intermediate in General Science with a focus on Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics from 2003 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in procurement and supply chain management.
Previous Roles at British American Tobacco
Raza has held multiple positions at British American Tobacco - Pakistan, including Procurement & Supply Chain Executive - Imports from 2013 to 2015 and Clearance Officer - Imports from 2012 to 2013. In these roles, he was involved in various aspects of the supply chain, including procurement processes and customs clearance, which contributed to his comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics in a multinational context.
Proficiency in SAP Operations
Muhammad Asad Raza possesses strong proficiency in SAP operations, which includes User Acceptance Testing (UATs) and Business Intelligence (BI) reports. His experience with SAP is evident in his roles at both Mettler-Toledo International and British American Tobacco, where he managed the migration of materials master data and contributed to enhancing operational efficiencies through effective data management.