Ali Arafat

Address: Fl. no B-303 Zenith Heights, Gulistan-e-Johar Block-1, Karachi, Pakistan

Contact #: 0332-7058933 E-mail: ali.arafat@hotmail.co.uk
Marital Status: Single DOB: 28th Sep, 1989 Passport: Pakistan NIC #: 42501-8489827-5

Career Objective
To seek challenging avenues where my knowledge and proficiencies match with the organization's growth.

Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Majors: Supply Chain Management
Iqra University, Karachi
Year of Completion: 2015
CGPA: 3.15
Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA-Hons.)
Iqra University, Karachi
Year of Completion: 2013
CGPA: 3.51 (Scholarship Holder)

Working Experience
Internship
State Bank of Pakistan (Head Office Karachi)
Tenure: 6 weeks (From July 2013 to August 2013)
Internship was based on project related to International Perspective of Government Nominee Directors on the
Board of Banks / Financial Institutions
Key Achievements
Attained exposure of professional environment in central bank of country.
Enhanced learning and understanding about banking mechanism, policies and procedures

Research Work
Research on Factors Influencing Logistics Competence & Quality: A Global Supply Chain St udy for MBA
Thesis.
Research project on Customer Loyalty as an Indicator of Cust omer Satisfaction in Shoe Manufacturing Industry
of Karachi in course of Research Project.
Quantitative analysis on Influence of Macroeconomic Indicators on Economic Growth in course of Research
Methods.
Qualitative exploration on The Impact of Organizational Flexibility on Productivity & Efficiency of Organization
in course of Research Methods.
Quantitative investigation on Effects of Packaging on Consumer Buying Behavior in course of Research
Methods.
Quantitative study on The Impact of Culture on Consumer Buying Habits in course of Consumer Behavior.

Reports
Distribution & Channel Management report on K&Ns - Safe & Healthy Chicken to envelope their distribution
procedures in course of Distribution / Channel Management.
Comprehensive exploration of procurement procedures followed at State Bank of Pakistan in course of
Procurement & Sourcing Strategy.
Supply chain report on Razzaue Steel (Pvt.) Ltd. casing their supply chain activities in course of Supply Chain
Management.
Analysis of Road Transportation System of Pakistan underlining its history, market share and challenges
faced by industry in course of Strategic Logistics Management.

Skills
Self Management

Self-driven, ambitious and proactive.

Strong follow-up and coordination expertise.
Robust computer and internet research skills.
Quick learning aptitude with prodigious adaptability.
Motivation and energy to learn and succeed at assigned responsibilities.
Excellent time management with forward planning and ability to prioritize.
Admirable interpersonal skills with ability to work within a team and shine as an individual.

T echnical

Proficiency in interpretative work.

Expertise in research oriented statistical & quantitative analysis.
Research oriented analytical skills with attention to detail and problem solving capability.

Computer Oriented
Command on following software:

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
PASW Statistics 18 (SPSS Inc.)
E-views 7

Languages
English & Urdu (fluent in verbal & written)

Hobbies & Interests

Running, cycling, swimming, playing football & photography.
Solving sudoku puzzles, reading, visiting museums & historical places.

References
References will be furnished upon request.