Currently: GATF · Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation

Where supply chains
meet humanitarian
purpose.

When a vaccine needs to reach a child in a crisis zone, or a government needs to clear critical supplies through customs faster — that is the problem I solve. 18+ years building the logistics infrastructure behind some of the world's most critical humanitarian operations.

Organisations served

UNICEF GATF (WEF initiative) ICC icddr,b DPHE · EPI · CMSD
Mallik Nur Mohammad
Mallik Nur Mohammad
Humanitarian Supply Chain Consultant
18+
Years in field
USD 6M+
Cost savings
64M+
Vaccine vials
P2–P4
UN engagement level
Credentials
SCMPro® Certified · ITC/WTO
CIPS-M Procurement Professional (In Progress)
ISO 9001 & 14001 Certified
SAP VISION · MS Dynamics 365
MBA · Stamford University

About

The person behind the pipeline.

I have spent 18 years doing one thing: making sure the right supplies reach the right people at the right time — in some of the world's most complex and high-stakes environments.

At UNICEF Bangladesh, I ran a dual mandate that few professionals hold simultaneously — institutional contracting of a USD 60M+ annual procurement portfolio alongside full operational responsibility for vaccine logistics, emergency preparedness, and offshore supply management. That means I understand both the contractual architecture and the last-mile reality.

My most defining experience was serving as Supply & Logistics Emergency Focal during Cyclone REMAL — mobilising USD 1.26M in prepositioned supplies across 35 warehouses to reach 156,000 people, including 50,000 Rohingya, within 72 hours. That kind of outcome is not accidental. It is the product of years of systems-building, relationship capital, and relentless attention to prepositioning.

Today I serve as Independent Consultant to the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) — a World Economic Forum initiative, validating the feasibility of trade facilitation interventions to reduce customs and regulatory delays on humanitarian imports into Bangladesh — under the ADEPT Programme, with Bangladesh selected as one of 15 global priority countries.

I am available for P2–P4 UN engagements, consultancies, and advisory roles globally. If your operation needs supply chain leadership that combines strategic thinking with operational depth — I am ready.

Current position

Independent Consultant
GATF / Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation

Base
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Available for international deployment
Previous role
Senior Supply & Logistics Professional
UNICEF Bangladesh (2022–2026)
Specialisations
Vaccine logistics · Cold chain
Emergency response · Procurement
Trade facilitation · Warehouse ops
Engagement levels
P2 · P3 · P4 UN positions
Short-term consultancies · Advisory
Languages
English (Fluent) · Bengali (Native)

Impact

Results that speak for themselves.

Numbers drawn directly from audited UNICEF performance records and programme data.

USD 457M+
Vaccine consignment portfolio managed over 3.5 years at UNICEF
416+ consignments · 64M+ vials
USD 60M+
Annual PCM procurement portfolio (2024)
637 PCM cases · 103 contracts
USD 6M+
Career cost savings through strategic procurement and renegotiation
USD 995K+ at UNICEF alone
156,000
People reached in 72 hours during Cyclone REMAL emergency response
incl. 50,000 Rohingya · 35 warehouses
USD 1.87M
Emergency stock prepositioned for 147,600 people (Jan 2025)
WASH · Health · Nutrition · Education
31
Import process steps mapped under ADEPT with 14 government stakeholders
NBR · DGDA · MoDMR · CMSD · Webb Fontaine
4
National DPHE central warehouses managed (USD 1.1M+ stock)
Tongi · Natore · Khulna · Chittagong
15
Global priority countries selected for ADEPT — Bangladesh is one
UNICEF Supply Division · GATF / ICC

Expertise

What I bring to your operation.

Six interconnected disciplines, built over 18 years in high-pressure operational environments.

01

Vaccine Logistics & Cold Chain

End-to-end temperature-controlled supply chain management from offshore sourcing to in-country distribution. 416+ consignments, 64M+ vials, USD 457M+ managed. Full EPI/CMSD coordination, pre-alert management, and cold-chain compliance assurance.

Cold Chain EPI Coordination Pre-alert Management
02

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Supply chain readiness for multi-hazard environments: cyclones, floods, displacement crises. EPP/MPS maintenance, 72-hour deployment capability, cross-warehouse network coordination. Proven in the Rohingya response and multiple national disaster operations.

EPP / MPS Rapid Deployment Multi-hazard
03

Institutional Procurement & Contracting

Full-cycle UN procurement from ToR drafting to CRC/ARD award. LTA establishment, bid evaluation, vendor management, and UNICEF Financial Regulations compliance. USD 60M+ annual portfolio; USD 995K+ in contracting cost savings through strategic renegotiation.

CRC / ARD LTA Management VFM Analysis
04

Trade Facilitation & Importation

Co-led Bangladesh's 31-step importation process mapping under ADEPT. High-level government engagement with NBR, DGDA, MoDMR, CMSD, and Webb Fontaine. AIT advocacy saving USD 22K+ annually. Currently delivering validation services for GATF / WEF.

ADEPT Programme Govt Engagement Customs Reform
05

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Multi-site warehouse oversight across 4 national DPHE facilities (USD 1.1M+ stock). SAP VISION and DSMS implementation, physical stock verification, MOU drafting with government counterparts, and warehouse SOPs for safety and readiness.

SAP VISION DSMS Stock Verification
06

Supply Chain Analytics & Strategy

Supply and logistics strategy drafting, demand forecasting, monthly KPI factsheets, PCM governance frameworks, and Insight reporting. Translating operational data into management decisions and donor-grade performance narratives.

PCM Governance Demand Forecasting KPI Reporting

Career

18 years. Three organisations.
One through-line.

A career built on progressive responsibility, operational depth, and measurable impact.

March 2026 — Present
Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF)
A World Economic Forum initiative
Geneva / Dhaka
Independent Consultant — Trade Facilitation & Project Validation
Engaged by GATF to deliver Project Validation Services for Bangladesh under the ADEPT Programme — validating feasibility of trade facilitation interventions to reduce regulatory and customs-related delays on UNICEF's humanitarian imports.
  • Developed structured validation framework, stakeholder map, and evidence matrix for Stages 2 and 3
  • Conducting in-country stakeholder consultations with NBR, DGDA, BSTI, BTRC, MoDMR, CMSD, port operators, C&F agents, UN agencies, and ECHO
  • Establishing project governance structure through bilateral discussions and small-group governance sessions
  • Securing agreement on Project Working Group composition and Terms of Reference for future implementation
Trade Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping ADEPT Programme Project Governance
July 2022 — January 2026
UNICEF Bangladesh
Country Office
Dhaka & Cox's Bazar
Senior Supply & Logistics Professional (NO-1)
Dual-function role spanning the full supply chain mandate: institutional contracting and procurement on one side; vaccine logistics, emergency response, offshore procurement, and warehouse management on the other. Effectively led both functions simultaneously.
  • USD 457M+ vaccine portfolio — 416+ consignments, 64M+ vials over 3.5 years with full cold-chain compliance
  • USD 60M+ PCM portfolio — 637 cases in 2024; 103 contracts worth USD 16.01M across WASH, Health, Education, ICT
  • USD 995K+ cost savings — through strategic renegotiations including USD 627K on WASH LTA for Rohingya camps
  • Cyclone REMAL Emergency Focal — USD 1.26M supplies across 35 warehouses; 156,000 people reached including 50,000 Rohingya
  • ADEPT in-country focal point — co-led 31-step importation process mapping with 14 government stakeholders
  • DPHE warehouse network — managed 4 central warehouses (USD 1.1M+ stock); DSMS rollout at 3 locations
  • Enrolled 32 new vendors; established 12 LTAs across CCTV, field services, modular furniture, and access control
Vaccine LogisticsCold Chain Emergency ResponseProcurement SAP VISIONADEPT Warehouse OpsCRC/ARD
August 2010 — February 2017
icddr,b
(International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Senior Procurement Officer — Logistics, Warehouse & Import
Progressive responsibility across warehouse operations, import management, and procurement leadership at one of South Asia's leading international health research institutions.
  • 95% on-time warehouse delivery and USD 300K inventory reduction over 25 months
  • USD 1.8M operational savings through VMI and Rate Contracts over two years
  • 22% reduction in PR-to-PO lead time; designed and implemented internal PR Tracking System
  • 100% loss/damage-free customs clearance at Dhaka Airport and Chittagong Seaport
  • 400+ enlisted supplier pool across 9 categories; 2,500+ SKUs maintained
Warehouse ManagementImport Operations MS Dynamics NAVVendor Management
September 2008 — July 2010
icddr,b
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Asset Management Officer
ERP-based asset management covering 12,000+ assets across Dhaka HQ and 12 field locations. Barcode scanning implementation and full database cleansing initiative.
ERP SystemsAsset TrackingDatabase Management

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Mallik Nur Mohammad
Mallik Nur Mohammad
Humanitarian Supply Chain Consultant · GATF (WEF) · Ex-UNICEF

I write about the intersection of logistics infrastructure and humanitarian outcomes — the decisions, systems, and trade-offs that determine whether aid reaches people in time.

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What I write about

01
Humanitarian supply chain strategy
Lessons from UNICEF operations — what works, what fails, and why prepositioning matters more than speed
02
Vaccine cold chain & logistics
The complexity behind getting temperature-sensitive biologics from manufacturer to immunisation site
03
Trade facilitation & customs reform
How regulatory friction delays humanitarian imports — and what the ADEPT approach is doing to fix it
04
UN procurement best practices
Value for money, CRC governance, and what separates strategic procurement from transactional buying
05
Emergency preparedness
Why the 72-hour response window is won or lost months before the disaster strikes

Get in touch

Let's build something that matters.

I am open to P2–P4 UN positions, short-term consultancies, advisory assignments, and speaking engagements across humanitarian supply chain, procurement, vaccine logistics, and trade facilitation. Based in Dhaka — available to deploy globally.

Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh

I respond within 24 hours.