Azfar Masood Qasim
About Azfar Masood Qasim
Azfar Masood Qasim is a Demand and Supply Planner at Phoenix Contact in New South Wales, Australia, with a background in industrial management and engineering. He has extensive experience in supply chain operations, having worked in various roles across different companies in Pakistan and Singapore.
Work at Phoenix Contact
Azfar Masood Qasim has been employed at Phoenix Contact as a Demand and Supply Planner (ANZ) since 2019. In this role, he focuses on optimizing supply chain processes and improving stock visibility for both trade and non-trade items. His contributions include the establishment and management of additional storage locations in SAP, which enhances inventory management. His experience in this position spans over five years, during which he has developed strategies to streamline operations in New South Wales, Australia.
Education and Expertise
Azfar Masood Qasim holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management (MEM) from NED University of Engineering and Technology, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provides a solid foundation in engineering principles and management practices, equipping him with the skills necessary for effective supply chain and operations management.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role at Phoenix Contact, Azfar Masood Qasim gained valuable experience in various positions. He worked as an Assistant Manager in After Sales Service Operations at Indus Motor Company Ltd from 2012 to 2016, where he was involved in improving service processes. He also served as a Senior Specialist in Sales Operations Improvement at Toyota Motor Asia Pacific for one year in Singapore. His early career included an internship at Indus Motor Company Ltd in 2010.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
Throughout his career, Azfar Masood Qasim has implemented several initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. He restructured and standardized procurement and production processes within the SAP ERP system. Additionally, he developed a process flow in the warehouse to streamline inbound, outbound, and goods return processes. He also collaborated with a third-party supplier to implement a vertical storage solution, optimizing warehouse floor space utilization.
Early Education
Azfar Masood Qasim completed his early education at St. Paul's English High School from 2000 to 2005. This foundational education contributed to his academic and professional development, preparing him for his future studies in engineering and management.