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in the spotlight Production, Planning, Control (PPC) & Logistics at a Glance

Interview with Waheed Iqbal, Head of PPC & Logistics

Brief introduction of yourself.
I started my career with this Hosiery Miracle company two
decades ago as Officer Exports. It was an honor for me to
work with the company‘s CEO and learn from his vast
experience right from the beginning. Working with him has
helped me to flourish in a competitive corporate culture.
During the course of my association with the company, I
was rotated across the supply chain where I advanced
through the opportunities to learn, grow and nurture with
the company. From 2007 to 2010, I headed Imports &
Exports and I was trusted with an additional portfolio of
inventory management in 2011, which later became
Supply Chain Logistics. Currently, I am heading PPC &
Logistics since 2018. Almighty has blessed me with two
sweet daughters studying in high school.

What are the fundamentals of your work style?
PPC & Logistics has been divided into three segments due Inventory Management deals with the receipt,
Putting the best foot forward, never giving up and believing to its functionality, which are Production, Planning, Control stacking/storage and issuance of Raw Materials, Spare
in my team are the fundamentals of my work style. (PPC), Logistics & Inventory Management. Parts, Dyes & Chemicals, and Accessories and prepares
relevant documents for payments to vendors in ERP. To
How interesting has been your journey with PPC ensures optimum utilization of resources to maximize manage the receipt, storage and loading of Finished
Interloop? stakeholder value through efficient resource planning, Goods for customers is another important area that is
material planning, agile supply chain solutions, best supported by the latest scanning based real-time
It has been a pleasure and honor to be part of such a management practices & highly skilled team. This function Warehouse Management System. Interloop Distribution
progressive and caring company that has always been is responsible for Production Planning, Raw Material Center (ILDC) which was established in 2017 is the latest
there to support me. The company has been on a Planning, Scheduling, Production Control, Inventory Control, warehousing facility with 74,006 sqft operational area,
continuous sustainable trajectory which has given me the & Coordination in entire Supply Chain. Being an information 7,310 pallets positions and more than 2.2 Million dozens
opportunities to develop and learn from new challenges hub in Supply Chain; PPC drives & controls the information socks storage capacity. It is equipped with latest Dexion
and meet business necessities. flow and production flow of the organization to ensure that Racking System, HORMANN Dock Levelers, BUDDE
What has been the most incredible moment of Finished Products needed as per customer schedules are Telescopic Conveyor and Landoll USA Bendy Articulated
Which personality has inspired you the most in your life? produced and delivered at right time with the right quality machines with latest Automatic sprinklers, safety
your life? and at the planned rate. The Goals & Objective of PPC equipment’s and CCTV surveillance.
Life has been incredible as a whole. Just the fact that I am have a direct impact on the Strategy Map (Balance Score
My parents have always been a true inspiration for me. blessed to be working makes me humble. I'm going Card) of the company. PPC & Logistics is facing challenges of modern era
They helped me to build a future for myself. They will through continuous self-development and endeavoring to wherein new technologies are emerging. Customers are
always remain my true inspiration. do the best I can do. Logistics deals with the local transportation and International expecting very speedy, accurate and high-quality services
logistics of raw materials, machinery and finished goods. from their Vendors in terms of well on time planning,
How do you manage your work-life balance? Where do you see the department in the next Both inbound and outbound shipments are planned and execution and shipping with shorter lead times. Future
It was very challenging in initial days, but over time, the five years? routed fulfilling domestic and international compliances goals do include the accurate and swift visibility of
demand, its smart execution and efficient means of
and cross border regulations. The areas of specialty of this
company has helped to make it possible through various The world has embarked on the Digital era and we are function are managing an efficient and competitive logistics transportation, making customers understand the
initiatives. No doubt, Family and team always supported to adopting it as well. I wish my department to be digitally for all input items, supporting uninterrupted operation and competitive edge in the global scenario.
keep things balanced.
equipped for operational and performance efficiency so delivering packed finished goods to the customers while
that we can deliver all the requisites to customers smartly. meeting the delivery requirements.
Do you recall any interesting incident that
happened with you at Interloop? What advice would you like to give to your
Rotation from Trade Supply Chain to Production Planning younger colleagues?
& Control Supply Chain has been a very interesting and Be digital savvy and align yourself with team goals to
challenging shift in my professional career and a great achieve higher targets. Develop smart skills that will help
learning experience at the same time.
you to perform outstandingly.

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