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Nazia Tabassum

MS Β· Supply Chain Management Β· Wichita State University

A globally seasoned supply chain leader with over a decade of experience spanning global banking, procurement, and logistics β€” now driving end-to-end supply chain strategy across international markets from Wichita, Kansas.

Supply Chain Strategy Global Procurement Logistics & TMS ESG & Green Financing Risk & Compliance
10+ Years Experience
3.93 MS CGPA / 4.0
$800K Cost Savings Led
5 Languages
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Location
Wichita, Kansas, USA
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Current Role
Supply Chain Manager & Logistics Coordinator
ACA Management LLC
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Email
nxtabassum1@shockers.wichita.edu
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Phone
+1 (316) 761-5052
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  • NationalityBangladeshi
  • Based inWichita, Kansas
  • SectorSupply Chain & Logistics
  • EducationMS, Wichita State University
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English Β· Fluent Bengali Β· Fluent Spanish Β· Moderate Arabic Β· Moderate Urdu & Hindi Β· Moderate

From Dhaka to Wichita β€” A Supply Chain Journey


Nazia Tabassum is a seasoned supply chain and operations professional whose career bridges the financial services sector and global logistics. Beginning her journey in Bangladesh's premier international banks β€” Standard Chartered and HSBC β€” she built deep expertise in procurement, risk management, compliance, and sustainable operations before pursuing advanced academic training in the United States.

At HSBC Bangladesh, Nazia led supply chain and procurement operations across a global institution, managing vendor relationships, overseeing third-party risk (TPRM), and championing ESG-driven green financing initiatives. Her cost-saving leadership generated approximately USD $800,000 in organizational savings through targeted project management.

She holds a Master of Science in Management Science and Supply Chain Management from Wichita State University's W. Frank Barton School of Business, completed with a near-perfect CGPA of 3.93/4.00. Her academic tenure included a Graduate Research Assistantship, where she contributed to statistical and qualitative data analysis.

Today, Nazia serves as Supply Chain Manager and Logistics Coordinator at ACA Management LLC, where she develops end-to-end supply chain strategies, manages international logistics operations, and leverages ERP and TMS platforms to optimize global distribution. She is a certified member of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and actively contributes to the supply chain professional community.

Professional Experience

Over a decade of progressive leadership in supply chain, procurement, banking operations, and risk management across global institutions.

Feb 2025 – Present
Current
ACA Management LLC Β· Wichita, Kansas
Supply Chain Manager & Logistics Coordinator
  • Develop and manage end-to-end supply chain strategies covering procurement, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
  • Collaborate with carriers, customs brokers, and international agents to streamline global shipping operations.
  • Analyze logistics performance metrics and identify areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements across all operations.
  • Manage supplier and carrier relationships to optimize service quality and reduce operational costs.
  • Oversee inventory planning, order fulfillment, and on-time delivery performance tracking.
  • Utilize ERP and TMS (Transportation Management Systems) for real-time tracking and logistics coordination.
Aug 2023 – Dec 2024
Wichita State University β€” W. Frank Barton School of Business
Graduate Research Assistant
  • Collected primary data through surveys, interviews, experiments, and observational methods alongside thorough literature reviews.
  • Conducted data analysis using advanced statistical methods (SPSS, SQL) and qualitative analysis techniques.
  • Communicated effectively with team members and research participants; presented findings to academic audiences.
Jan 2022 – Dec 2022
HSBC Bangladesh β€” Global Procurement Services
Buyer, Supply Chain & Global Procurement
  • Participated in contract negotiations to ensure purchase orders met correct quantity and quality specifications.
  • Managed the bank's outsource portfolio as Third Party Risk Manager (TPRM), assessing and mitigating vendor risks.
  • Handled RFQ processes, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, and dispute resolutions.
Jul 2018 – Dec 2021
HSBC Bangladesh β€” Operational Management
Senior Associate, Operational Management
  • Provided operational, technical, and administrative support to global business units across HSBC's international network.
  • Analyzed financial data related to departmental expenses, improving budget accuracy and reducing forecast variances.
  • Led cost-saving initiatives as Project Manager, delivering approximately USD $800,000 in savings in 2021–2022.
  • Served as Sustainability Manager for green financing projects; developed and executed ESG strategies and coordinated stakeholders to meet environmental goals.
Dec 2015 – May 2018
Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh
Due Diligence Analyst
  • Analyzed customer data, documentation, and negative news to determine risk profiles under KYC/CDD/EDD procedures on an initial and ongoing basis.
  • Identified suspicious activity through automated and manual processes; performed risk-rating of business customers and reviewed SARs prior to filing.
  • Implemented policies covering Financial Crime Risk Mitigation, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions compliance per Central Bank guidelines.

Skills & Expertise

A multidisciplinary toolkit spanning enterprise software, analytics platforms, and cross-functional management disciplines.

πŸ“Š Analytics & Data Tools
SPSS Tableau Power BI SQL Microsoft Access Excel (Advanced)
βš™οΈ ERP & Supply Chain Systems
SAP Oracle Fusion Coupa ERP TMS MRP
πŸ’Ό MS Office Suite
Excel Word PowerPoint
πŸ—οΈ Operations & Management
Project Management Risk Management Cost Management Change Governance Problem Management
🌱 Sustainability & Compliance
ESG Strategy Green Financing Governance & Compliance AML / KYC / CDD Sanctions Compliance
🌐 Global Procurement
Contract Negotiation Vendor Management TPRM RFQ International Trade Customs Compliance

Education & Credentials

Strong academic foundations across management, supply chain, and human resources at leading institutions in the USA and Bangladesh.

Master of Science
Wichita State University
Management Science & Supply Chain Management
W. Frank Barton School of Business
3.93 / 4.00 CGPA Β· Jan 2023 – Dec 2024
πŸ“ Wichita, Kansas, USA
MBA
University of Dhaka
Major in Human Resource Management
4.0 / 4.0 in Final Semester
3.90 / 4.00 CGPA Β· University of Dhaka
πŸ“ Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Dhaka
Major in Management
2nd Highest in the Department
3.73 / 4.00 CGPA Β· University of Dhaka
πŸ“ Dhaka, Bangladesh

Leadership & Activities

Active contributor to the supply chain professional community, both in academia and in industry events.

Member β€” Student Association for Supply Chain Management (SASCM), affiliated with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Β· 2023–Present

Member β€” Institute for Supply Chain Management (ISM) Β· 2023–Present

Volunteer β€” WSU Student Association of Supply Chain Management (SASCM)

Volunteer β€” Wichita Industrial Trade Show 2023

Campus Ambassador β€” International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) Β· 2023

Volunteer β€” Bangladesh Student Association (BSA) at Wichita State University

Contact Nazia

Open to professional inquiries, collaboration opportunities, and speaking engagements in supply chain and logistics.

Location
3800 E. 16th St, Apt 306
Wichita, KS 67208
Current Employer
ACA Management LLC
Supply Chain Manager & Logistics Coordinator
Professional Memberships
Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
SASCM β€” Wichita State University