Syed Waqas Ahmed
General Manager Planning and Operations
Professional Summary
Syed Waqas Ahmed is a seasoned operations and planning professional with more than 12 years of experience in the textiles industry. He has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, SAM-based production planning, lean manufacturing, efficiency-driven operations, and supply chain traceability. With a strong academic foundation in industrial and manufacturing engineering, complemented by a master's in engineering and industrial management from NED University, he has consistently led large-scale planning operations for leading global brands, ensuring high efficiency, optimized resource utilization, and timely delivery.
Professional Experience
General Manager Planning and Operations
Artistic Milliners (Pvt.) Ltd
- Leading overall planning and operational functions for large-scale textile production.
- Overseeing efficiency-driven factory planning | resource allocation | and operational execution.
- Driving continuous improvement strategies to maximize productivity and ensure compliance with international standards.
Deputy General Manager Planning
Artistic Milliners (Pvt.) Ltd
- Managed Cut-to-Pack planning for Levi's RTM | delivering up to 650000 units.
- Implemented SAM-based planning systems to optimize efficiency.
- Supervised sewing | finishing | and hanger-based operations with a strong focus on traceability and compliance.
Planning Manager
Artistic Milliners (Pvt.) Ltd
- Handled planning for Levi’s RTM and RTW | as well as EU customers | averaging shipments of 380000 units monthly.
- Achieved KPIs with a consistent record of 100 percent on-time delivery.
- Introduced efficiency-driven planning models for enhanced operational output.
Intern
IIL Group (Candyland, Snackcity, Bisconni)
- Assisted mechanical department operations and gained practical engineering exposure.
Education & Certifications
Academic History
Master’s Degree, Engineering and Industrial Management
NED University of Engineering and Technology
(2015 – 2016), Grade: B+
Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology
(2009 – 2012), GPA: 3.4