Kashif Mahmood
Founder & CEO @ Vicunaglobal LLC | Apparel & Textile Sourcing | Global Supply Chain | US-Based Sourcing Partner for Brands & Retailers
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Apparel & Textile executive with 20+ years of hands-on expertise across global supply chain, fabric sourcing, production planning, and fulfillment operations now channeling that depth as Founder & CEO of Vicuna Global LLC.
I help US brands, retailers, and e-commerce businesses build reliable, cost-effective apparel supply chains from vendor selection and product development through to bulk delivery. I combine deep manufacturing knowledge with strong U.S. market connectivity, enabling reliable, efficient, and competitive sourcing solutions.
Core strengths: Global Sourcing · Supply Chain Strategy · Vendor Negotiations · Apparel & Home Textile · E-commerce Fulfillment · Team Leadership
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
8
8
Certificates
Work History
Director
Vicuna Global
St Johns, FL
04.2026 - Current
- Founded Vicuna Global LLC to bring 20+ years of textile and apparel manufacturing expertise directly to US brands, retailers, and e-commerce businesses seeking transparent, reliable, and cost-competitive supply chain partnerships.
- Lead end-to-end global sourcing operations , from concept development and vendor selection through production oversight and bulk delivery
- Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships across Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other key manufacturing hubs
- Provide clients with competitive vendor selection, product development, price negotiation, and real-time production coordination
- Serve brands, retailers, and e-commerce sellers looking for a hands-on US-based sourcing partner with deep factory-floor knowledge
Sr. Manager Fulfillment Operations
Utopia Brands
Jacksonville, FL
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Led strategic execution and optimization of end-to-end e-commerce fulfillment operations across Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and Shopify scaling operations while maintaining precision and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversaw inbound/outbound operations, inventory control, and dynamic fulfillment workflows using Ship Station and Cosmos fulfillment software
- Leveraged ERP, Excel, and Google Sheets dashboards for advanced data analytics and performance tracking
- Drove cross-functional collaboration to enhance throughput, order accuracy, and marketplace compliance
- Positioned fulfillment operations for scalable, sustainable growth across multiple US and international marketplaces
- Successfully managed overall fulfillment Cost per Parcel under USD 1.00/Package while leading an operational team and ensuring fault free shipping of 2000 orders/day based.
Head of Supply Chain and Production Planning
Azgard Nine Ltd
Lahore, Punjab
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Led supply chain and production planning for a large-scale garments manufacturing operation, serving European and US retail markets with a regular shipping volume of Million pieces a Month across 3 production factories.
- Developed and executed supply chain strategies covering procurement, inventory management, and end-to-end logistics
- Built and maintained strong supplier and vendor relationships ensuring high-quality raw material supply and on-time deliveries
- Aligned production schedules with sales forecasts and customer orders to optimize capacity utilization and minimize lead times and were able to ensure 95% plus OTIF consistently.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery standards achieving measurable reduction in regular operational costs and ensuring no delays & abnormal costs like airing of shipments.
- Led and mentored a cross-functional team of supply chain and PPC professionals, fostering a high-performance culture with a very good organizational behavior for team motivation & dedication.
- Leveraged data analytics and KPI dashboards to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
SENIOR MANAGER – WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
Utopia Brands
Bristol, PA
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked as Head of Warehousing needs of a top seller company at Amazon, Walmart and other ecommerce platform with monthly flow of 600 containers goods consisting of 5000 unique SKU start from receiving, stocking, picking, packing and shipping with a team of 120 People.
- Managed all administrative and Operational needs for all the warehouses located at Pennsylvania, New jersey, California and Texas.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Managed and led Warehouse Operations across the US to ensure the smooth functioning of all Supply Chain Operations, Optimizing Efficiency, Maintaining Security Protocols, and driving continuous Improvement Initiatives.
- This leadership role requires strong operational expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
- Utopia is one of the top sellers of Amazon in the US Market Place and has a strong network of Supply chain, Warehousing, Sales, and Distribution Operations in the US and at other locations like Canada, the UK, and Spain mainly for Amazon and other e-commerce platforms.
Senior General Manager
Azgard Nine Ltd
Lahore, Punjab
11.2016 - 05.2023
- Worked as Head of two Departments in a Vertical Denim Production Setup of 3M Meters/month Capacity ;
- Head of Fabric Sales, Marketing & Merchandizing
- Head of Fabric Outsourcing and procurement and commercial processing
- Head of Fabric Sales, Marketing & Merchandizing
Main markets include the Domestic Local Market in Pakistan and export markets like South America, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, China, Korea, and Taiwan.
Looked after business development and sales while having thorough market study, understanding customer and consumer needs and latest trends in the market, developing targeted product range best fit for seasonal collections, arranging customer meetings and presentations, participating in global exhibitions, meeting customer's product & price expectations, managing proactive supply chain processes to ensure desired lead times and catching maximum market share with perfect marketing strategy with a high focus on proactive demand forecasting and best supply chain management processes.
2-Head of Fabric Outsourcing and procurement and commercial processing
Looked after strategic sourcing of fabrics & and commercial processes as per the business needs. This includes continuous working with other big Textile Units to discuss such requirements, develop reliable vendors and business partners, execute developments, do price negotiations and source required goods either immediately or finished as per the actual business needs. - Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
Deputy General Manager
Azgard Nine
Lahore, Punjab
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Looked after denim fabric sales, marketing, and merchandising needs to the Domestic Pakistan market & few other markets like South America, Sri Lanka, China, Korea, Ukraine, etc..
Supervised Denim Sales and merchandising needs via an Italian brand 'Montebello' for high-end brands and fabric sales in Europe & USA. - Been managing a sales volume of 1 Million Meters per month for Montebello and approx. 0.5 Million Meters per month to other direct customers at different markets.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones.
- Developed and executed annual business plans, resulting in consistent revenue growth.
- Participated in planning process to achieve corporate objectives.
- Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
Manager Production Planning & Control
Azgard Nine
Lahore, Punjab
12.2006 - 07.2014
- Looked after Production Planning needs of A1 class denim unit with a production capacity of 3 million meters of fabric a month.
- Major tasks included Managing complete T&A of production plan with all production floors, timely booking of orders, best capacity and resource utilization, Best product mix optimization, timely completion of bulk orders in complete quantities, strategic planning and decision circulations in production, finance and sales team for best business improvements.
- Responsibilities included Forecasting, Planning, and providing the strategic vision for implementation of the overall plan best associated with customers and products that incorporate business intelligence with profitability.
- This position needed timely dialogue with key counterparts across Sales, Marketing, and Operations to generate an accurate demand picture and optimize production planning and timely intimation for capacity constraints if any and their resolution.
- Key business objectives included reduced inventory (finished goods and work in process) and improved customer delivery satisfaction, in conjunction with best capacity utilization and maximizing Revenue and thus the net profits.
Manager Yarn Sourcing
Azgard Nine
Lahore, Punjab
10.2011 - 10.2011
- Looked after Yarn Sourcing needs for an A1 class denim unit with a capacity of 2.5 Million meters/month.
- Key activities included market research, quality and price control, vendor meetings, yarn developments, compliance, and quality audits, sampling and bulk placements, payments, and timely lifting to feed running looms as per the production plan.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Deputy Manager (Fabric Sourcing)
Azgard Nine
Lahore, Punjab
12.2006 - 06.2007
- Looked after all the fabric sourcing requirements for the Azgard9 Garments unit running at a monthly capacity of 1M pieces /month.
- Activities included arranging seasonal fabric collections, Vendor meetings, Product development and Counter matching, Compliance and quality audits, Sampling and bulk order placements, timely payments, logistic handling and arranging fabrics.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Country Sales Manager
Gibraltar textiles Limited
Lahore, Punjab
08.2005 - 12.2006
- Worked as country-wide sales manager for sales of Textile Machines, accessories, and spare parts for the Weaving Industry in Pakistan with major principals located in Europe, the USA, and China. The main targets and goals were to develop business, generate sales, deliver timely shipments, arrange timely payments, keep complete after-sales service, and grow the customer pool to meet organizational goals and profitability targets.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining quality standards for products offered.
- Led territory expansion efforts by identifying opportunities for growth and successfully acquiring new accounts.
- Developed and executed sales strategies for consistent revenue growth in the territory.
- Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and establishing strong relationships with key clients
Manager Weaving
Sapphire Textile Mills
Lahore, Punjab
03.2002 - 08.2005
- Looked after weaving production shed of 144 latest Air jet looms, Analysis & feasibility of new fabric orders, Installation & commissioning of new Air jet looms shed and its related all service departments like AC, Air compressor, etc... Managed Fabric production of 2 million Meters Monthly for best output, best quality & grade, Minimal wastage, Minimal Utility & Manpower cost, On time production with perfect product quality.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Education
Post Graduation - Business Administration
Virtual University of Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan 01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Textile Sciences and Engineering
National Textile University
Faisalabad, Pakistan 08.1998 - 12.2002
Workshop - Factory Management
Business Partners
Lahore 12.2020 - 12.2020
Workshop - Time & Stress Management
Manager Today
Lahore 07.2011 - 07.2011
Diploma - Computer Sciences
Forman Christians College
Lahore 01.1996 - 01.1997
F.Sc in Pre-engineering - Pre-Engineering (Science)
Government Islamia College Lahore
01.1995 - 01.1997
Skills
Decision-making
People management
Operations management
Strategic planning
Relationship building
Verbal and written communication
Project management
Employee development
Budget management
Business planning
Financial management
Human resources management
Coaching and mentoring
Certification
Diploma in Computer Sciences
Accomplishments
Awarded 1st Position & Gold Medal at Diploma in Computer Sciences
Date: Dec 1998
Passed this with the distinction of getting 1st position in our batch and were awarded a Gold Medal by campus faculty via the chairman Pakistan Engineering Council Mr. Ahsan Iqbal
Languages
English
Urdu
Punjabi
Work Availability
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Training
- Dec 1998Diploma In Computer Sciences
- May 2005 Staubli
- Aug 2006 Import Export Management
- Jun 2008 Supply Chain Management
- Jul 2011 Time & Stress Management
- Dec 2020 Factory Management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsCompany CultureSoftware
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Google Sheets, Outlook, CRM, ERP Dashboards
Interests
Denim, Garments, Textiles, Ecommerce
Quote
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
Steve Jobs
Timeline
Increase Productivity with My CRM (LinkedIn)
06-2026
Director
Vicuna Global
04.2026 - Current
AI Fundamentals and the Cloud (AWS)
03-2026
Sr. Manager Fulfillment Operations
Utopia Brands
06.2025 - 06.2026
Head of Supply Chain and Production Planning
Azgard Nine Ltd
03.2024 - 06.2025
SENIOR MANAGER – WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
Utopia Brands
05.2023 - 04.2024
Factory Management
12-2020
Workshop - Factory Management
Business Partners
12.2020 - 12.2020
Senior General Manager
Azgard Nine Ltd
11.2016 - 05.2023
Deputy General Manager
Azgard Nine
07.2015 - 11.2016
Manager Yarn Sourcing
Azgard Nine
10.2011 - 10.2011
Time and Stress Management
07-2011
Workshop - Time & Stress Management
Manager Today
07.2011 - 07.2011
Post Graduation - Business Administration
Virtual University of Pakistan
01.2010 - 01.2011
Supply Chain Management
06-2008
Manager Production Planning & Control
Azgard Nine
12.2006 - 07.2014
Deputy Manager (Fabric Sourcing)
Azgard Nine
12.2006 - 06.2007
Import Export Management
08-2006
Country Sales Manager
Gibraltar textiles Limited
08.2005 - 12.2006
Staubli CAM Motion in Weaving
05-2005
Manager Weaving
Sapphire Textile Mills
03.2002 - 08.2005
Diploma in Computer Sciences
12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Textile Sciences and Engineering
National Textile University
08.1998 - 12.2002
Diploma - Computer Sciences
Forman Christians College
01.1996 - 01.1997
F.Sc in Pre-engineering - Pre-Engineering (Science)
Government Islamia College Lahore
01.1995 - 01.1997