Tarek Kazem Goudi El Gaber, MSc
Senior Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics Manager
Address: Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974-********
Email: *****.*****@*****.***
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarekkazem
Profile Summary
I have extensive experience as a senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader. I specialized in creating strategies and leading the execution of global supply chain activities, including Int’l freight forwarding, shipping line carriers, logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. I work with cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements and lead risk mitigation efforts. With over 35 years of experience, I possess strong negotiation and strategic decision-making skills. Additionally, I am proficient in bilingual communication, speaking both English and Arabic.
Skills & Competencies
• Leadership: Inspiring and influential leader, adept at team building.
• Strategic Planning: Expert in SCM, logistics planning, and optimizations.
• Financial Acumen: Proficient in corporate financial management.
• ERP & Software: Experienced with ERP, SAP, and eProcurement systems.
• Change Management: Skilled in change and transformation management.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analytical leader utilizing data for decisions.
• Vendor Management: Expertise in 3rd party vendor and WMS management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledgeable in regulatory standards and compliance.
• Food Service: Expertise in operations, team leadership, and maintaining quality standards.
• Retail: Proven ability to drive sales, manage inventory, & lead customer service initiatives.
• Sports Services: Skilled in managing facilities, coordinating events, & ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Fashion: Strong understanding of trends, merchandising & team management to drive sales. Professional Experience
General Manager – SCM & Logistics
CJ ICM Logistics, Doha, Qatar
March 2021 – Present
• Created a new office in Qatar, overseeing legal and corporate setup.
• Created BPMN diagrams to map, and improve business processes, driving reengineering initiatives
• Launched roadmap for shipment movements, managing 400 shipments/month.
• Designed company KPIs, achieving 100% revenue targets.
• Developed SOPs for sourcing, routing, pricing, warehousing, and more.
• Established a Preferred Supplier List, ensuring 99% accuracy. Director – Supply Chain Management
Injazat Holding Group & Porto Holding Group, Doha, Qatar December 2017 – March 2021
• Presented to the CEO and served on the Senior Management Team.
• Supported multiple factories and managed activities in construction and F&B.
• Reduced export cargo costs by 25%, increasing net profit by 15%.
• Optimized inventory management system, achieving 99% accuracy.
• Achieved significant cost savings and efficiency improvements. General Manager – Supply Chain & Logistics
Gettco Cargo, Doha, Qatar
October 2015 – December 2017
• Led 35 employees, and ranked in the top 5 members across the GTO worldwide network.
• Increased net profit by 5% and revenue by 10%.
• Restructured communication flow, reducing paperwork by 75%.
• Expanded international operations, increasing revenue by 158%. Director – Supply Chain (SCM)
GlassRock Insulation Company, Citadel, Alexandria, Egypt January 2012 – October 2015
• Managed production scheduling and strategic sourcing.
• Led capacity planning, increasing production efficiency by 25%.
• Reduced inventory costs by 15% and improved cash flow. Logistics Procurement & Business Development Manager Marine Link International
March 2007 – January 2012
Logistics & Business Development Manager
Leader Group (Agility)
January 2005 – January 2007
Supply Chain Manager
Siwa Co. For Industrialization & Development
January 2002 – January 2005
Education & Certifications
• MSc in International Transport & Logistics Management Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt
• Bachelor’s in Business Administration & Commerce Beirut Arab University, Egypt
• Diploma in Project Management Consultancy
University of Nevada, Reno, USA
• CISCP, CISCM, CISCC Certification
Blue Ocean Academy, Emirates
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Lean scape Consultancy, Blue Ocean Academy, Emirates
• Leadership & Management Training
Dale Carnegie Institute, Cairo, Egypt
• Management of Dangerous Goods
EIFFA Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria, Egypt
• Various training in logistics, e-freight, air freight, and customs Egypt Air CFA (IATA), Alexandria, Egypt