Abdul Rahim

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Assistant Manager - ESG Compliance , Sustainability Reporting & Leather Development

VBL Innovations Pvt Limited · Nov 2024 – Present

▸ Manage ESG compliance assessments for supplier and vendor networks against European and international environmental standards including ZDHC, REACH, MRSL, and RSL
▸ Build and maintain Power BI dashboards for monthly ESG performance tracking, compliance KPIs, and sustainability data visualization for management reporting
▸ Conduct supplier ESG audits covering chemical safety, wastewater management, and environmental sustainability criteria
▸ Maintain structured Excel data models for ESG data collection, compliance scoring, and structured report submissions to audit teams
▸ Coordinate ESG documentation, vendor registration, and compliance submissions across cross-functional teams
Key Tools: Power BI · Advanced Excel · ESG Reporting · ZDHC Compliance · Vendor Risk Assessment

Assistant Manager - Leather Development, Sustainability & ESG Supply Chain

VBL Innovation, Bangalore (Remote) · Nov 2024 – Present

Build and maintain Excel-based trackers and reports covering sample development activity from Apr 2025 to Aug 2026, consolidating monthly new developments, regular and new samples, new articles and supplier introductions for the Managing Director
Analyse supplier pricing across 15+ suppliers and negotiate bulk cost reductions, including a reduction on one article from Rs.198 to Rs.168 (approx. 15%)
Track supplier performance and status (continue, drop, in trial) using structured data to support sourcing decisions
Validate and monitor supplier compliance data, including LWG certificates, chemical compliance test reports, sustainability and ESG reports, and sample and bulk testing reports
Use SAP basic tools (2 years) for day-to-day operational data handling
Coordinate with suppliers, the Head of Department and customer-facing teams to resolve issues and keep data and records accurate
Improving reporting quality by adding lab test evidence and documented reasons for non-approved samples to monthly reports and presentations

Freelance ESG Data Analyst — Controversy Screening & Negative Research

Self Employed · Jan 2025 – Nov 2025

▸ Conducted ISIN-based ESG controversy screening across 10+ exclusion categories: animal testing, coal & power generation, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, fur & leathers, GMO products, agrochemicals, gas & fuels, and armaments
▸ Screened 110–120 companies per month (~1,100+ companies total), assigning ESG involvement levels: 0 = not involved, 1 = minor involvement, 2 = significant involvement
▸ Sourced and verified dual-track evidence for every company screened:
— Financial proof: Annual Reports and 10-K filings with exact PDF page references
— Screening proof: Public databases, company websites, and regulatory disclosures
▸ Recorded financial event year, source URLs, evidence text extracts, and PDF page numbers in structured Excel datasets aligned with institutional ESG research standards
▸ Delivered structured ESG screening datasets and controversy reports for investment compliance review and fund-level exclusion decisions
▸ Covered companies across Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Food Retail, Aerospace & Defence, Consumer Staples, Industrial Machinery, and Financial sectors globally
Key Tools: Advanced Excel · ISIN Research · Annual Report Analysis · 10-K Filing Review · ESG Negative Screening · Controversy Research

ESG Negative Screening Analyst (Freelance)

Akadia · Feb 2023 – Nov 2024

Screened entities against ESG negative criteria and documented findings in structured reports
Applied data analysis and attention to detail to maintain accurate, consistent screening records

Technical Manager

Vero Technology LLP · Sep 2019 – Oct 2024

Managed R&D, technical support, and chemical marketing and sales activities
Handled ZDHC and ISO compliance documentation and ESG audit support
Prepared technical and compliance reports for customers and internal teams

IT Intern - Full Stack Development & Manual Testing

Kaashiv Infotech · Jan 2023 – Dec 2023

Built a .NET and SQL MVC project and a React, PHP and SQLite project
Completed manual testing of up to 1,200 test cases, checking data accuracy and application behaviour

R&D and Sample Development In-charge

Shafeeque Shameel & Co, Ambur · Jun 2014 – Aug 2019

Led sample development and R&D, tracking trial results and approvals for customer requirements

part-time Professor

KAR Polytechnic · Jun 2018 – May 2019

Farida Prime Tannery · Oct 2012 – May 2014

▸ Executed finishing processes with focus on chemical safety and environmental compliance protocols
▸ Maintained quality records and compliance documentation for production processes

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Proof of Education

MSc, Information Technology

2024 — 2026

MBA, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

2019 — 2021

B.Tech, Leather Technology

2018 — 2021

BCA, Computer Applications

2013 — 2016

Diploma, Leather Technology

2009 — 2012

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