Tarek Kazem Goudy El Gaber

Senior Supply Chain Manager

• Address: Doha, Qatar • Tel: +974-********

• Email: ad1fmq@r.postjobfree.com

Linked in Acct.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarekkazem

PERSONAL PROFILE

Bringing together more than thirty years of international experience in the fields of Supply Chain Management (SCM), procurements & Logistics management to perfectly combine technical expertise with industry knowledge. A highly respected senior management professional offering an array of skills in strategic vision implementation, financial acumen, and inclusive leadership. A proven track record of driving positive change to improve business performance and profits. Specialises in customer-centricity, revenue growth, and driving operational excellence.

Determined, dependable and approachable with the ability to forge lasting, meaningful team and stakeholder relationships. An accomplished bilingual communicator (English & Arabic) with the ability to forge relationships at all levels having lived and worked internationally.

CAREER & ACHIEVEMENTS

Management Consultant – SCM & Logistics 03/2021 – 2023

CJ ICM Logistics, Doha, Qatar: a leading international logistics provider with proven experience and established on-the-ground capabilities.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Reported directly to the regional GCC director; Recruited to undertake the creation of brand new Qatar office; Undertook legal and corporate set up, leasing office and warehouse space.

Set out clear road map for heavy and project shipment movement across port and land; Commenced with 100 light and heavy shipments per month for local clients.

Designed company-wide targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet set revenue targets.

Created country specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the following: Sourcing, Routing, Pricing, Collection (Transport), Warehousing (Handling), Booking of Air Freight Rates & Ocean Freight Rates (AFR/OFR), Export/Import Clearance and Vendor submission of tender and projects.

Created new Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for Carriers/Haulers, Transporters/Clearing Agents, Brokers, Suppliers & Vendors after undertaking vetting processes.

Director – Supply Chain Management 12/2017- 03/2021

Injazat Holding Group & Porto Holding Group, Doha, Qatar: The Group investments offer a full range of capabilities in the field of Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Maintenance, and Project Management Services in Residential, Commercial and Private Projects.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Reported directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and served on the Senior Management Team (SMT) whilst supporting 20 direct reports across both holding companies.

Supported 4 Injazat factories: HPF, UFBP, IPP, QIPBF and main activities of Porto Group including: Road and building construction, pools, facilities management, and food & beverage (F&B).

Reduced export cargo costs by 25% to sell business internationally, boosting net profit by 15%.

Devised and implemented 2021 Operational Effectiveness Strategy optimizing use of specialist Inventory Management System (IMS) resulting in 100% systemization, 85% increase in productivity and 99% accuracy rating in stock reconciliation.

Consistently achieved 80 % average improvement YoY on KPIs, 90 % Customer Satisfaction Rating and 15% reduction in logistics expenses plus 10% reduction in materials expenses.

Generated numerous continuous improvement savings including inventory management efficiencies using Lean & Just in Time (JIT) methodologies.

Implemented new inventory management system (IMS) which saved $2.3 million in obsolete stock-levels: Successfully achieved consistent annual minimal stock counts equivalent to unaccounted loss of only 10kg/tons

Project Managed compilation of all SCM policies and governance procedures ensuring 100% compliance with corporate policy.

Analyzed sales volumes, created long-term forecasts to leverage market trends and minimized impact of seasonal downturns, created uniform PSL (preferred supplier list) to manage contractors, sub-contractors and sub-sub-contractors.

General Manager (GM) – Supply Chain & Logistics 10/2015 – 12/2017

Gettco Cargo, Doha, Qatar: A Subsidiary of Al Faisal Al Thani Holding, one of the top International Freight forwarding /Logistics, Customs clearance & Removals companies in Qatar

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Promoted to level of GM, reported directly to COO and served on Senior Management Team (SMT); Directed 35 employees across 6 departments including Fleet & Logistics, International Moving, and Logistical Supply Chain – with an annual budget of M16QR and full sign off on procurement.

Grew Net Profit by 5% and Revenue by 10 % equating to M2.5QR during FY 16/17 despite embargo.

Received personal commendation from HQ Director Global Transport Organization (GTO) thanking me for upgrade of Qatar branch.

Restructured and expanded International Moving operation in 2017 (freight, cargo & project handling and storage, demurrage, removals and distribution) seeing a revenue growth of 158%.

Sourced, negotiated and project managed opening of new consolidated 4,000sq.m Fleet & Logistics Hub.

Implemented new contracts and metrics to measure provision of third party logistics suppliers (3PL).

Devised and implemented 2017 Business Support Strategy for Operational Excellence aimed at strengthening the Service Profit Chain by identifying and shaping opportunities within the field.

Director – Supply Chain (SCM) 01/2012 – 10/2015

GlassRock Insulation Company – Citadel, Alexandria, Egypt: specialized in manufacturing both Glass wool and Rock wool, directed towards STM Technology

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Reported directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) whilst supporting a team of 150 employees.

Directed daily activities of all business units (BUs) involved in the end-to-end process of purchasing, planning, warehousing, and control of materials; Responsible for managing all inventory and establishing controls to ensure operation at the highest level of performance based on KPIs; Participated in the design and implementation of new ERP system.

Minimized supply chain risk by 90% by developing and managing departmental budgets.

Undertook contract management and administration for over than 400 clients.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Logistics, Procurement & Business Development Manager: Marine Link Int. 3/2007 – 01/2012

Logistics & Business Development Manager: Leader Group (Agility) 1/2005 – 01/2007

Supply Chain Manager: Siwa Co. For Industrialization & Development 1/2002 – 01/2005

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

CISCP +CISCM +CISCC Certification start 14/April /2023 Ongoing

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma: Leans cape Consultancy, Portugal Ongoing

Leadership & Management Training: Dale Carnegie Institute 2015

Diploma in Project Management Consultancy: Nevada University – Reno – United States 2014

Master’s degree: Management of International Transport & Logistics with Thesis in Logistics centres: Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport. - Alexandria, Egypt. 2009 – 2011

Management of Dangerous Goods: EIFFA Chamber of Commerce 2011

EDI & XML Refresher Training: Egyptian International Freight Forwarders Association, Alexandria, Egypt 2011

E-Freight Inbound Process & Export E-Freight Procedures: Egypt Air CFA (IATA) 2010

Air Freight Basic Cargo Skills & Procedures: Egypt Air CFA (IATA) 2008

Customs & Clearance Procedures, License of General Custom Broker: Egyptian Ministry of Customs & Ports Authorities, 2005

Gold of Deserts Kings Training Program; Performance Management/ MAPS: Management Appraisal System & 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Egyptian Leadership Training & Consultancy (ELTC) 2002 - 2004

Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration & Commerce: Beirut Arab University, Egypt 1988 – 1991

SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES

* Charismatic, inspiring, and highly influential leader * Shrewd and incisive decision-maker/problem solver

* Proven people management & team building prowess * Highly organized, efficient, proactive & resourceful

* Natural ability to engage across all levels/cultures * Excellent project management & organizational skills

* Adept corporate financial management * Calm, confident & assured in pressurized situations

* Change & transformation management expertise * Professionalism, pragmatism & integrity always

* Data driven, critical thinking, analytical leader * Proficient in Logistical & Business management

software systems, ERP /SAP Agent, eProcurement

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