Supply Chain Manager

Tarek Kazem Goudy El Gaber, MSc

Senior Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics Manager

• Address: Doha, Qatar • Tel: +974-******** • Email: ad5wh6@r.postjobfree.com Linked in Acct.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarekkazem Profile Summary

Over three decades of international experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM), procurements and logistics management to perfectly combine technical expertise with industry knowledge. A highly respected senior management professional offering various skills in strategic vision implementation, financial acumen, and inclusive leadership. Merging to drive positive change to improve business performance and profits. Specialises in customer- centricity, revenue growth, and driving operational excellence. Conducted a robust ERP solution. Determined, dependable and approachable with the ability to forge lasting, meaningful team and stakeholder relationships. An accomplished bilingual communicator (English & Arabic) who can forge relationships at all levels having lived and worked internationally.

CAREER & ACHIEVEMENTS

Management Consultant – SCM & Logistics 03/2021

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 a brand-new Qatar office, Undertook legal and corporate set-up, leasing office and warehouse spaces.

• lunched out a clear road map with accuracy 100% for heavy and project shipment movement across port and land; Commenced with 400 light and heavy shipments per month for local clients & heavy projects assigned.

• Designed company-wide targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet revenue targets 100% and ensure efficient day–to–day operation. utilized accurate software systems to track shipments & inventory.

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

• Established data source over 300 of Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for Carriers/Haulers, Transporters/Clearing Agents, Brokers, Suppliers and vendors after undertaking vetting processes to match the accuracy of 99%.

• spearheaded an OEE improvement program resulting in a 20% uplift in productivity. 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

• Presented directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 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 Improved the 2021 Operational Effectiveness Strategy optimizing the use of a specialist Inventory Management System (IMS) resulting in 100% systemization, an 85% increase in productivity and a 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 a 10% reduction in materials expenses.

• Generated numerous continuous improvement savings including inventory management efficiencies using Lean & Just in Time (JIT) methodologies. Reduces back orders by 50%.

• Applied new inventory management system (IMS) which saved $2.3 million in obsolete stock levels: Successfully achieved consistent annual minimal stock counts equivalent to the 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, generated a long-term forecast to leverage market trends and minimize the impact of seasonal downturns, and initiated 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 & Removal companies in Qatar KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Promoted to the level of GM, documented directly to COO, and organized 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.

• Pioneered a process re-engineering project to improve and consolidate end-to-end service processes; restructured communication flow among 10 departments and reduced paperwork by 75%.

• Restructured and expanded International Moving operation in 2017 by over 300% (freight, cargo & project handling, and storage, demurrage, removals and distribution) seeing revenue growth of 158%.

• Sourced, negotiated, and project launched the opening of a new consolidated 4,000sq.m Logistics Hub.

• Enforced new contracts and metrics to measure the provision of third-party logistics suppliers (3PL).

• Devised and executed the 2017 Business Support Strategy for Operational Excellence aimed at strengthening the Service Profit Chain by over 150% by identifying and shaping opportunities within the field. Director – Supply Chain (SCM) 01/2012 – 10/2015

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

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Communicate directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) whilst managing a team of (15) in executing production scheduling, and strategic sourcing achieving an impressive 30% reduction in average lead times.

• Led capacity planning initiatives for production lines, increasing production efficiency by 25% over 12 months.

• Reduced overall inventory cost by 15%, slashing overstocking rates by 40% and successfully improved cash flow while maintaining a 99% service level and accuracy rate in forecast demand planning.

• Designed a warehouse optimization strategy that improved order fulfilment rates, and logistics efficiency by 20%. Impose a conflict resolution mechanism that reduces downtime related to supplier disputes by 50%.

• Negotiated with the supplier & key contracts and optimized procurement to enhance raw material replenishment processes, resulting in a 15% cost saving across key materials. 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

• Master’s degree in management of International Transport & Logistics with a Thesis on enhancing Logistics centres in the Arab world & GCC (Average grade 3.73 & 95%)

• Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport. - Alexandria, Egypt.

• Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration & Commerce: Beirut Arab University, Egypt

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

• CISCP +CISCM +CISCC Certification Blue Ocean Academy – Emirates

• Introduction to Lean Six Sigma: Leans Cape Consultancy, Blue Ocean Academy - Emirates

• Leadership & Management Training: Dale Carnegie Institute, Cairo, Egypt.

• Management of Dangerous Goods: EIFFA Chamber of Commerce. Alexandria, Egypt

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

• E-Freight Inbound Process & Export E-Freight Procedures: Egypt Air CFA (IATA). Alexandria, Egypt.

• Air Freight Basic Cargo Skills & Procedures: Egypt Air CFA (IATA). Alexandria, Egypt.

• License of General Custom Broker: Egyptian Ministry of Customs & Ports Authorities, Alexandria, Egypt.

• Gold of Deserts Kings Training Program; Performance Management/ MAPS: Management Appraisal System.

• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Egyptian Leadership Training & Consultancy (ELTC). Cairo, Egypt. SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES

* Charismatic, inspiring, and highly influential leader. * Incisive decision-maker. And analytical Thinking

* Proven people management & team building prowess. * SCM and logistics planning optimization, teamwork,

* Natural ability to engage across all levels/cultures. * Transport, project, and inventory management.

* Adept corporate financial management. * Calm & assured in pressurized situations.

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

* Data-driven, decision-making, analytical leader. * Proficient in Logistical & Business management.

* Software systems, ERP /SAP Agent, eProcurement. * 3rd Party Vendor Management, WMS management.

* Reliability and strategic relationship management. * Contract Pvt. & Govt, Statistic, Report Management.

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