Bilal Al Omari

CIPS Membership

Ethical procurement and supply - Certified

Supply Chain Management Diploma ( IBS)

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SUMMARY

Accomplished and Goal-oriented Supply Chain Director offering more than 23 years with a solid history of achievement in Manufacturing and Fast Moving consumer Goods (FMCG). Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include Materials Management, Data Analytics and ERP. Key participant in two SAP implementations, hands-on knowledge of several ERP platforms. Experienced at implementing cost saving process improvements with proven results. Project Management experience. Experienced doing cost roll-ups, creating BOMs and routings, change orders.

WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2022 – up to date Sisban Co. ( Riyadh – Saudi Arabia)

Supply Chain Director

Strategies and Implementation: Reviews and approves all relevant policies, processes, and standard procedures of the Supply Chain Department, ensuring they are designed and implemented to meet the Group’s objectives and to support it in achieving their overall cost budget and stock requirements. Ensures that operations and activities related to the Supply Chain Department are carried out in a controlled and consistent manner. Reviews and approves procurement goals and related strategic action plans.

Cost optimization: work to lower supply chain costs than average, work collaboratively to look beyond cost reduction to enable increased sales, using a mixture of conventional and unconventional techniques to optimize the business

People Management: Supervises the work of employees within the Supply Chain Department. Ensures compliance with the Group, the Maritime Code and land transit laws, the health and safety measurements for warehousing laws as well as all relevant laws and regulations of the Kingdom and the Group’s policies and procedures and provides direct and indirect feedback to employees to ensure that work is carried out efficiently and effectively

Career Development: Advises team members on their performance within the Supply Chain Department and on the career, progression prospects within this Department.

Effective Employee Relations: Investigates and resolves workplace issues, ensuring the overall wellbeing of employees and providing a safe work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Time Management: Ensures that employees perform their tasks and responsibilities within the acceptable and expected time range to meet deadlines of deliverables, goods, and services

Vendor Management: Ensures that the Group only deals with credible, qualified, and reliable suppliers. This is --_ *performed by ensuring adequate quotation analysis and comparison and supplier vetting throughout the supplier selection process.

*Ensures Blanket Agreements are established with preferred suppliers especially for recurring goods services and materials, to increase bargaining power and receipt of discounts, rebates and better negotiated prices for the product in question

Ordering and Deliveries: Oversees the ordering of goods and services from selected suppliers and

ensures that they are delivered on a timely basis as per the agreed-upon payment terms

Continuous Improvement: Contributes to the identification of gaps in the various Plans and Strategies developed within the Supply Chain Department

January 2022 – up to date (Part time) Freelancer. ( Riyadh – Saudi Arabia)

Supply Chain Management Consultant

Supply Chain, logistics, planning, inventory & procurement professional :

End-to-End Supply Chains

Materials Management

Data & Root Cause Analysis

Purchase Ordering

Start-up Operations

Develop Policies & Procedures for Supply Chain functions

SAP Implementation & Master Data

Operation Logistics Management

Vendor & Contract Management

Inventory Management

Global Transportation Logistics

Troubleshooting

Procedures Development

Project Management

Change Management

Team Building

oAugust 2019 – Dec.2021 Al Daajan Holding

Qasim, Saudi Arabia

Supply Chain & Procurement Director

Handling procurement department, Planning department, Warehouse department & logistic – Fleet- department.

Leveraged planning knowledge to drive supply chain activities through the creation, modification, and implementation of production plans.

Managed 2500+ SKUs, plus machinery parts and tools.

Created and launched supplier scorecard and supplier survey.

Supplier management to get the maximum benefit in term of cost,inventory,forecasting & returns ( Negotiations)

Lead of strategic and operation sourcing of raw materials,

SAP Implementation & Master Data

Measuring the performance and KPI of the department

Budget implementation & business strategies

Complied with all the legal government and SFDA regulations

Negotiation contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency

Managed sales forecast into material plan to ensure product availability and accuracy

Utilize the fleet to reduce the transportation costs. Monitoring and analysing the overall performance of the distribution team

Making sure that all supplier information and records are up to date (valid insurance certificates, VAT, bank details & certificates)

Taking steps to ensure the personal safety and safe working environment of staff.

Keeping accurate records of products, contracts, pricing and invoicing information.

Involved in the hiring, training, supervising and mentoring of supply chain staff

Handling custom requirement to make sure of smooth operation

Developing and implementing supply chain related policies and procedures

Manage, coach, and develop staff; work with employees to set goals in training and development, performance, and career planning

Involved in Product Development and Product Management, Develop and challenge resources to improve performance

Develop, implement, and provide summary and detailed inventory analysis reports

oJuly 2015 – July 2019 Mezzan Foods Co ( Al Safi Foods Co.LTD- previously- )

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

* Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.

* Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.

* Develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists.

* Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.

* Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.

* Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.

* Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.

* Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.

Implement new or improved supply chain processes.

* Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to identify or qualify new suppliers.

* Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.

* Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.

* Design or implement plant warehousing strategies for production materials or finished products.

* Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.

* Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.

* Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.

* Participate in the coordination of product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.

* Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.

* Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.

* Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.

* Design, implement, or oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are recycled, reused, or responsibly disposed.

* Evaluate and select information to improve tracking and reporting of materials or products distribution, storage, or inventory.

* Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials, minimize waste, or to convert wastes to by-products.

oFeb. 2012 – July2015 Al Rashed Food Co.LTD Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Centralized Procurement Manager

Contract negotiation with key local & overseas suppliers

Authorization of Approved Supplier List

Alignment with Global Procurement

Automated procurement through JDE (ERP

Drive contract negotiation in all Investment Projects

Ensure on time and on budget implementation of new Raw & packaging materials

Ensure JIT(just in time) ordering

Drive lead time reduction and payment term compliance

Administrate annual purchasing budget

Strive to maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, pricing, availability and capacity, technology and supplier capability. Conduct proactive market research and ensure local supply market knowledge

Design / Plan training programs to develop the procurement competences of the staffs regionally

Manage all aspects of central procurement professionally and keep the Management informed of progress on all major contract activity in progress;

Provide professional advice and guidance to the Management as appropriate on procurement activity which might be contentious or complex in nature, escalating key issues

Provide expert professional advice and guidance to staff involved in procurement exercises as required

Manage the Central Procurement Team in undertaking procurement on behalf of internal operation and budget holders

Provide reliable and relevant regular management information for Senior Management review

Maintain and develop the contract database to inform management decisions and future sourcing decisions

Maintain and develop the Central Procurement Team as an information hub, providing expert advice and guidance on excellent practice tools and techniques

Develop flexible, innovative procurement solutions to maximise value for money by competitive procurement means

Review and manage strategic supplier relationships

oJuly 2010 – Feb. 2012 Ultrapak –PET Preform- (Al –othman Group-NADA Dairy sister company) Jeddah,KSA

Purchasing incharge

Controlling the purchase and supply of all procured items & services.

Negotiating price and terms of products with suppliers.

Managing, developing & improving the purchasing team.

Benchmarking performance of the Supply Chain.

Establishing terms, pricing, quality requirements, delivery, and contracts.

Adhering to all company policies with particular regard to accounting procedures.

Administering the online purchasing systems.

Reviewing all contracts/agreements to achieve ‘best price/best quality’ purchasing.

Preparing & processing requisitions, purchase orders & invoices for purchases.

Giving sourcing input to colleagues to aid business planning & development.

Making recommendations & advising senior management on all purchasing issues.

Maintaining records of supplier contracts, agreements, goods ordered received.

Managing vendor relationships and building effective supply chain partnerships.

Other spend categories include: marketing, HR, professional services, catering, uniforms, facilities

oJune 2005 – August 2010 Advanced Fabrics (Al –othman Group-NADA Dairy sister company) Al Hasa,KSA

Purchasing incharge

Manage Purchasing Department,

Prioritize tasks and establish schedules to maintain uniform workload among Purchasing Department employees.

Make effective independent decisions, and coordinate all day-to-day office functions.

Supervise and evaluate multiple subordinates in the Purchasing Department.

Coordinate effectively with the Purchasing Agent and all company departments.

Solicit bids, secure written and telephone quotations from vendors, analyze bids, perform value and cost analysis and select products and vendors consistent with existing policies and procedures and assist other staff members in doing the same.

Monitor order and contracts for compliance and performance; recommend cancellation of orders and contracts for non-compliance and non-performance.

Manage the performance of Purchasing clerical functions, including routine correspondence, vendor list preparation, vendor applications and updates, bid and specification preparation, compilation of surplus equipment lists, and contract and records files maintenance.

Utilize personal computer and spreadsheet software to perform efficient and accurate bid tabulations.

Communicate clearly, concisely and courteously, orally and in writing, and maintain effective business relationships with other employees, vendors, and the public.

Interpret and explain company purchasing policies and procedures to other departments and to vendors

oMay 2001 - May 2005 General National Food Services McDonald's Distribution Center )

Amman,Jordan

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for organising and maintaining a central facility for the purchase of all goods, services and contracts on a best price / best quality basis. Also ensuring the smooth supply of material, consumables and equipment to the company.

Controlling the purchase and supply of all procured items & services.

Handling the logistic, warehouse and supply chain activities.

Negotiating price and terms of products with suppliers.

Benchmarking performance of the procurement.

Establishing terms, pricing, quality requirements, delivery, and contracts.

Adhering to all company policies with particular regard to accounting procedures.

Reviewing all contracts/agreements to achieve ‘best price/best quality’ purchasing.

Preparing & processing requisitions, purchase orders & invoices for purchases.

Giving sourcing input to colleagues to aid business planning & development.

Making recommendations & advising senior management on all purchasing issues.

Maintaining records of supplier contracts, agreements, goods ordered received.

Managing vendor relationships and building effective procurement partnerships.

Other spends categories include: professional services, catering, uniforms, facilities.

oNov 1997 - Jan 2000 The Canadian International Touristic Restaurants ( Dunkin'Donuts / Baskin Robbins) Jordan

Purchasing & Operations in-charge

Checking availability of each and every material

Following up any claims

Checking and approving invoices for payments

Make Purchase Order

Ordering of Raw Materials & Spare parts

Preparing all the internal and external reports-Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and yearly

Manage & Control all the branches, Physical visits, franchise requirements. Etc

Handling the cold logistics

ERP (JDE/SAP)

EDUCATION

Jan 1992 - Oct 1995 Delhi University Delhi, India

Commerce, Bachelor (BSc/BA), GPA M

OTHER CERTIFICATES

1998 Business Management Education Program Baskin Robbins, United States

1998 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate Course ServSafe, United States

LANGUAGES

Arabic Native

English Fluent

Hindi BasicReference:

Available upon request.

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