
Regional Supply Chain Manager
Last Updated: 13th May 2018 (over 4 years ago)
Summary
Education
CSCP
Feb 2014
— May 2014
Bachelor of Commerce
Sep 1995
— May 1999
Experience
Regional Supply Chain Manager
Dec 2017
— Current
Monitor and analyze supply chain supply and demand dynamics, researching and forecasting market movements.
Negotiate long-term agreements for critical materials and able to monitor current commodities, conditions/trends, and identify opportunities for savings
Do sound materials planning and time plans, working along side operations to plan an accurate minimally stocked inventory compliance with legislation, standards and TIG quality requirements.
Consistently maintained accurate reporting and control process for Logistics and supply chain
Adapt to market turnoil and make use of opportunites, while protecting the business from supply chain related risks
Develop and manage complete supply chains, including forecasting, production, logistics, finances and budgets, customs and customers.
Work closely with the VP and COO in order to streamline materials orders, inventory and manufacturing plans
Regional Logistics & Outsourcing Purchasing Manager
Oct 2014
— Nov 2017
Establishing daily review meeting “DDS” (Daily Delivery Status) with BUs plant managers to review the in (RM)/out (FP) shipments status.
Consistently maintained accurate reporting and control process for Logistics and supply chain
Controlling the 3PL performance and implement daily tracking reports for shipments under execution (Outbound/Inbound).
Leverage the collaboration and review with procurement managers for the planned, in transit & arrived shipments.
Ensure the best utilization of shipments while matching the required dispatch timing and inventory level at all times.
Qualification of 3PL
Enhancing the process of handling AIR freight dangerous goods shipments
Manage the logistics operation for the two trading BUs (Specialty Chemicals & Food Flavours) located in Sharjah Free Zone in UAE and dealing the local authorities for approvals and licenses.
Rigorously pursuing company process for SFDA approvals
Successfully implemented the 3PL project with 3 nominated International freight forwarders (Rates negotiations-SOP-Work Flow-Invoicing process-Tracking sheets, etc.)
Daily collaboration and follow up with team of 24 members in 8 Business units (KSA, UAE, Egypt & Morocco).
Implemented daily tracking sheets for BUs for orders follow up and optimizing the usage for tracking
Accomplished the sourcing of new CAPCS for machines replacements and the supply of production machines for new plant in Dammam
Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees with partner supplier in USA by switching break-bulk shipment to containers, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services with savings $300K and decrease in Lead Time by 30%
PSC (Planning Service Center) operation Manager
Nov 2012
— Sep 2014
Optimized high customer service level measured by the RPM availability
Monitoring the export/import planning KPI on monthly basis “planning”.
Daily meeting to follow up the operation and warehouse planning for export and import.
Daily meetings with P&G logistics/planning leaders
Maximize shipments and inventory turns while respecting priorities
Automatically create a better plan based on constraints, rules, and priorities
Improve on-time delivery and ensure stability
Attending the monthly KPI review conference call with the regional team
Represents Supply Chain dept. in business plan
Follow up the monthly calls with P&G RPM suppliers regarding their performances and set the needed action plans.
Operation Manager
Apr 2011
— Oct 2012
Monitoring the export/import KPI on monthly basis “Execution and planning”.
Daily meetings with P&G logistics/planning leaders
Follow up the monthly meeting with the service providers (carriers, truckers and customs clearance agent)
Attending the monthly KPI review conference call with the regional team
Leading the export team (7 members) Execution and planning.
Monitoring the operation planning while updating customer orders on SAP
Monitoring the daily operational system “TMS” update, trucking, shipping and documentation processes
Daily meeting to follow up the operation and warehouse planning.
Automatically create a better plan based on constraints, rules, and priorities
Improve on-time delivery and ensure stability
Weekly meetings with P&G planners
Monthly conference calls with P&G customers in 7 main regions.
Monthly meeting with the service providers (carriers, truckers and customs clearance agent)
Successfully handle multiple supply chain projects in P&G DHL
WND (Warehousing & Distribution) Manager
Oct 2008
— Mar 2011
Handled the negotiations with port authority to sign the warehouse contract and deal with the port customs authority to have the required license to start the business.
Handled the preparation of the warehouse, recruit the required employees and set the suitable setup for the warehouse to meet our customer’s needs.
Handle the GOH (Garments on Hangers) in the warehouse as a CFS cargo which considered a unique service first time provided by a freight forwarder in Egypt