I enjoy turning complex operational challenges into structured, scalable systems. Throughout my career, I have launched new logistics and delivery services, led cross-functional teams, managed more than 200 vendors, and used data-driven dashboards and process improvement methods to reduce costs and improve performance.

Zahid Bashir

I enjoy turning complex operational challenges into structured, scalable systems. Throughout my career, I have launched new logistics and delivery services, led cross-functional teams, managed more than 200 vendors, and used data-driven dashboards and process improvement methods to reduce costs and improve performance.

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I enjoy turning complex operational challenges into structured, scalable systems. Throughout my career, I have launched new logistics and delivery services, led cross-functional teams, managed more than 200 vendors, and used data-driven dashboards and process improvement methods to reduce costs and improve performance.

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Language

Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Logistics & Operations at Cars24 UAE / Chauferly
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026
Led dual-brand logistics and operations across the UAE and GCC. Launched trailer movement operations, restructured cross-Emirate vendor allocation, and built GCC import logistics from the ground up across Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Architected Chauferly’s complete operating model, including customer and driver applications, operations dashboards, finance processes, hiring, and training. Took full P&L ownership and scaled the business to AED 500K+ in monthly B2B and subscription revenue. Built a 200+ vendor and 3PL partner network and introduced AI-assisted operational dashboards that reduced logistics costs by a further 10–15%.
Head of Logistics & Operations at Cars24 UAE
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026
Founding Member of Chauferly. Launched trailer movement operations, introduced specialised vendor capacity, and restructured cross-Emirate vendor allocation as volumes scaled toward 13,000+ monthly movements. Built GCC import logistics from the ground up, sourcing vehicles from Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia while ensuring customs and bonded transport compliance. Architected Chauferly’s complete operating model, including customer and driver applications, operations dashboards, finance processes, and operational controls. Took full P&L ownership at launch, hired and trained more than 100 drivers, and grew the business to AED 500K+ in monthly B2B and subscription revenue. Built a 200+ vendor and 3PL partner network with KPIs, audits, SLA frameworks, payout controls, and performance benchmarks. Developed an AI-assisted dashboard that reduced logistics costs by a further 10–15%.
Senior Logistics Manager at Cars24 UAE
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Reduced logistics costs by approximately 35% within the first 6–8 months by expanding the vendor base, introducing cost-based competition, reducing recovery costs, and diversifying movement modes across fixed 3PL drivers, fixed recoveries, and on-demand vendors. Managed 6,000–7,000 monthly vehicle movements for test drives, servicing, auctions, RTA inspections, and customer-to-customer deliveries across 30+ recovery and 3PL vendors. Owned P&L-linked logistics operations, including budgeting, monthly provisioning, cost optimisation, and the design of SOP, turnaround-time, and SLA frameworks.
Assistant Operations Manager at Bayut & dubizzle
March 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Recruited to launch Dubizzle Premium, a managed marketplace service for electronics. Built the end-to-end operating model covering seller pickup, inspection and cleaning, photography and listing, buyer negotiation, delivery, and payment collection. Built and led the initial launch team of one supervisor and 7–8 drivers, and designed the expansion plan, including warehouse layouts and process-level headcount requirements. Managed VAS operations across four concurrent projects, developed fleet strategy and management plans, controlled costs, and established SOPs and process controls.
Operations Manager at iMile Delivery
April 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Launched a same-day seafood and produce delivery service by building the logistics team and driver fleet, setting up a chiller warehouse, and managing supplier relationships. Achieved a 98% delivery ratio across 400–500 daily orders. Subsequently managed iMile’s Amazon last-mile account in Abu Dhabi, overseeing warehouse and logistics teams, inventory, dispatch, 3PL-sourced drivers, cash collection, and returns. Applied data-driven route optimisation and fleet capacity planning to achieve a 94% delivery success rate across 5,000–8,000 daily orders.
Operations Manager · Operational Specialist at Circ (Micro-Mobility)
March 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Set up and launched the first RTA-approved micro-mobility company in the Middle East, scaling operations across the UAE and wider MENAT region. Launched three high-potential markets in parallel and reported directly to the CEO and COO. Applied Value Stream Mapping and Time & Motion Studies to redesign the operating model for scale, built a UAE-wide geofencing system with the technology team, and supervised last-mile operations for a fleet of 6,000 electric scooters.
Inbound Logistics Supervisor at Fetchr
April 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Introduced structured quality control and compliance programmes to reduce package loss by 15% while scaling warehouse and field teams to support 23,000+ daily shipments for more than 130 enterprise clients without compromising SLA standards. Owned first-mile and last-mile service operations, workforce planning, and the client financial cycle. Conducted spot checks to identify and correct operational lapses. Previously served as Warehouse Operations Supervisor, managing inbound and outbound inventory and conducting monthly physical counts to reconcile variances.

Education

B.Sc. Hotel Management at University of Gujrat, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
B.Sc. Hotel Management at University of Gujrat, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
B.Sc. Hotel Management at University of Gujrat, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ
January 1, 2017 - August 26, 2026
Supply Chain Management & Analytics
January 1, 2019 - August 26, 2026
Supply Chain Planning
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2026
Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ
January 1, 2017 - August 26, 2026
Supply Chain Management & Analytics
January 1, 2019 - August 26, 2026
Supply Chain Planning
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2026
Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ
January 1, 2017 - August 26, 2026
Supply Chain Management & Analytics
January 1, 2019 - August 26, 2026
Supply Chain Planning
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution