Mir Mujtaba Ali Hashmi
Mir Mujtaba Ali Hashmi
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Supply Chain Management  ยท  Healthcare  ยท  GCC  ยท  Mega-Projects
20
Years GCC Exp.
~$20M
Monthly Logistics
~$244M+
Projects Led
30K+
SKUs Managed
50+
MNC Principals
14
Team Led
๐Ÿ“ž +965 5585 6178 โœ‰ mujtaba.hashmi@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ Kuwait City, Kuwait ๐Ÿ›‚ Visa 18 โ€“ Transferable
End-to-End Supply Chain Expertise
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Professional Summary

Supply Chain & Logistics Manager with 20 years of experience driving cost-effective, high-impact operations across the GCC region. Renowned for leading large-scale healthcare and capital infrastructure mega-projects, including Adan Hospital Extension (~$137M), Infectious Diseases Hospital (~$28.6M), and Dhaman Ahmadi & Jahra Hospitals (~$81M), transforming complex requirements into reliable, on-time delivery.

Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor partnerships, contract negotiation, inventory optimization, and 3PL management with strong command of GCC regulatory compliance. A trusted leader and change agent, leveraging SAP and Oracle ERP systems to unlock cost savings, strengthen operational excellence, and build high-performing teams that deliver sustainable supply chain value.

At Central Circle Co., I oversee ~$20M in monthly logistics across 50+ global principals including Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Philips, 3M, Drรคger, and ThermoFisher โ€” handling up to 260โ€“300 POs in peak months across 30,000+ SKUs, reporting directly to Senior Management.

Career-defining achievements include: clearing life-critical ZOLGENSMA at -60ยฐC within 6 hours of Kuwait arrival, and coordinating the clearance and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to Kuwait MOH directly from the tarmac in partnership with DHL Global Forwarding.

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Key Achievements

~$20M/month
Monthly logistics managed across 50+ multinational principals and 30,000+ SKUs.
~$244M+
Hospital mega-projects delivered across MoH, military, and national healthcare facilities.
1.2% Cost Reduction
Landed cost reduction achieved FY2020โ€“FY2021 through strategic sourcing โ€” maintained ever since.
6 Hours
Record cold-chain clearance of ZOLGENSMA (-60ยฐC) from Kuwait airport to hospital. Life-critical delivery.
Zero Downtime
Production downtime achieved across 24/7 pharmaceutical manufacturing operations at KSPICO.
14-Member Team
High-performance supply chain team built and led with KPI-driven governance and structured SOPs.
SAP + Oracle
Enterprise ERP transformation led for data-driven procurement, logistics, and reporting decisions.
COVID-19
Clearance & delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to Kuwait MOH coordinated directly from the tarmac in partnership with DHL Global Forwarding.
106% Target
Annual sales budget of ~$1.53M (โ‚น63M at 2007 rate) achieved at GlaxoSmithKline โ€” nominated for Super Star Representative Award.
GCC Compliant
Complex regulatory compliance delivered across Kuwait Customs, SFDA, and MoH requirements throughout career.
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Areas of Expertise

Supply Chain Strategy
GCC Customs & Compliance
3PL Logistics Management
End-to-End Procurement
SAP & Oracle ERP
Global Sourcing & Negotiation
Inventory Optimization
Forecasting & Planning
Contract & SLA Management
Risk & Continuity Management
KPI Development & Governance
Data Analytics & Reporting
Cold-Chain Logistics
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Team Leadership & Coaching
Stakeholder Management
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Professional Experience

Central Circle Co. (CCC)
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Jan 2016 โ€“ Present  |  Kuwait
KSPICO
Procurement Supervisor
Jun 2008 โ€“ Dec 2015  |  Kuwait
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Medical Representative
Jun 2006 โ€“ May 2008  |  India
Central Circle Co. (CCC)  |  Kuwait
Procurement & Logistics Manager โ€“ Healthcare Sector
๐Ÿ“… Jan-2016 โ€“ Present๐Ÿ“ Kuwait City, Kuwait
  • Directed end-to-end supply chain & logistics operations for 50+ multinational principals, managing 30,000+ SKUs, 260โ€“300 POs/month, shipment values up to ~$20M/pm.
  • Led procurement and logistics for Ministry of Health hospital mega-projects including Ali Al-Sabah Military Hospital, National Guard Hospital, and Maternity Hospital Jahra โ€” ensuring full regulatory and contractual compliance.
  • Built & led a 14-member cross-functional supply chain organization, implementing KPIs, SOPs, and governance frameworks that drove operational efficiency and improvement.
  • Negotiated and governed supplier contracts, SLAs, and freight agreements, securing optimal commercial terms while maintaining technical alignment and regulatory compliance.
  • Managed 3PL, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and inventory optimization, strengthening supply reliability, minimizing delays, reducing overstock risk.
  • Facilitated SAP-driven supply chain digitalization, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Senior Leadership to enable data-driven decisions and operational resilience.
  • Cleared ZOLGENSMA gene therapy (SMA) at -60ยฐC within 6 hours of Kuwait arrival โ€” direct to Adan and Sabah Hospitals. Coordinated the clearance and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to Kuwait MOH directly from the tarmac in partnership with DHL Global Forwarding.
Central Circle Co. โ€” Key MNC Principals
J&J
Abbott
ThermoFisher
Stryker
Boston Scientific
Bayer
Roche Diagnostics
Philips Healthcare
BD
AstraZeneca
Sanofi
ConvaTec
Qiagen
Sysmex
Solventum
MSS Metall Tec
Kuwait Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries Co. (KSPICO)  |  Kuwait
Procurement Supervisor โ€“ Healthcare Sector
๐Ÿ“… Jun-2008 โ€“ Dec-2015๐Ÿ“ Kuwait City, Kuwait
  • Ensured uninterrupted supply to 24/7 production lines by proactively managing lead times, safety stock, and supplier contingencies across raw materials, packaging, spare parts, and QC items โ€” earning formal recognition from the General Manager.
  • Managed end-to-end multi-category procurement using Oracle (Orion) ERP, overseeing requisitions, PO releases, approvals, and seamless warehouse goods receipt.
  • Negotiated pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and rate contracts with local and international suppliers, including machinery imports supporting production line expansion.
  • Implemented inventory planning and supplier performance monitoring frameworks, reducing lead times and improving supply reliability across all procurement categories.
  • Led SFDA regulatory documentation compliance for all API suppliers, supporting successful product registration renewals.
  • Designed and delivered structured onboarding and capability-building programs for new procurement hires, covering ERP systems, SOPs, and customs procedures โ€” significantly reducing ramp-up time.
KSPICO โ€” Key Equipment & Manufacturing Partners
Rommelag
IMA Safe
Killian
Uhlmann
Glatt
Romaco
Bosch Packaging
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GSK)  |  India
Medical Representative
๐Ÿ“… Jun-2006 โ€“ May-2008๐Ÿ“ Hyderabad, India
  • Achieved 106% of annual sales budget of ~$1.53M (โ‚น63M at 2007 rate) through disciplined territory planning, key account management, and relationship building โ€” nominated for Super Star Representative Award.
  • Led successful new product launches (Zobactin, CCM, Ferronine, Elogen), earning H1 and Annual Sales Achievement Awards and multiple Best Detailing awards.
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen, market execution, and stakeholder engagement skills that now directly inform procurement negotiation and supplier management approach.
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Education & Credentials

City & Guilds
2025
Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management
City & Guilds, London
Through Australian University | Kuwait
RGUHS
2001 โ€“ 2005
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
H.K.E.S College of Pharmacy
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | India

Get in Touch

Open to new opportunities across the GCC region. Available for immediate interview on short notice. Kuwaiti Visa 18 is fully transferable to any employer.

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Kuwait City, Kuwait

References available upon request.

Personal Information

Date of Birth
15 October 1983
Nationality
Indian
Marital Status
Married
Languages
English | Hindi | Arabic
Driving Licence
KWT & IND
Visa Status
Visa 18 โ€“ Transferable
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