Syed Waqas Ahmed

General Manager Planning and Operations

Artistic Milliners (Pvt.) Ltd

Aug 2024 – Present

• 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

Jan 2022 – Jul 2024

• 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

Apr 2018 – Jan 2022

• 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)

Jun 2011 – Aug 2011

• Assisted mechanical department operations and gained practical engineering exposure.

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