Abdullah AlQahtani, Project Lead in Maaden Transformation Program

Abdullah AlQahtani

Project Lead in Maaden Transformation Program

Saudi Arabian Mining Company - Ma’aden

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, ادارة اعمال
Experience
16 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 3 Months

Project Lead in Maaden Transformation Program at Saudi Arabian Mining Company - Ma’aden
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since November 2020

• Oversee Program flow process improvement efforts by managing the design, development, and delivery of new ways of working between supply chain stakeholders; directing flow plan objectives; overseeing the correction of errors processes and feedback loops; directing areas of opportunity to improve service levels; providing cost recommendations to reduce process, and provide opportunities for cost reductions and process efficiencies; and reviewing the impact and benefits to internal processes.
• strategically Led all Transformation project processes by managing, executing, and coordinating complex operations simultaneously & creating Studies plans which clearly outline the project while maintaining cost- effective practices to obtain the best value by operating, maximizing efficiency, meeting objective for Ma'aden.
• Company by achieving cost saving of over 60% on the operational expenses by driving profitable advancement in a high-growth demand marketplace.
• Achieving a high level of customer satisfaction through a selection of products, and vendors through developing & maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction through consistent, quality interactions with customers in Ma'aden Company.
• Driving strategic decisions that grow revenue & profitability and expand the targeted market through delivering the short-term expected results, developing the fundament for long-term solid and profitable growth through extending our customers, diversifying market segments and support in order to achieve our predefined targets in highly competitive & demanded markets.
• Applying both tactical and strategic go-to-market models aimed at growing the customer base both in the short and long terms to drive higher growth, customer growth and retention while meeting targets for volume, market share and other key financial performance objectives.
• Strategically leading all driving improvement projects related to the Ma'aden Company process through leading all data analysis, market
• forecasts, and historical trends, creating mid-term and long-term high-level planning proposals as well as leading consulting and operational supporting that result in driving alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement across all areas in the KSA as well as conducting a root cause analysis on the key drivers to the error rate & improve demand planning accuracy.

Commercial Logistics Lead Specialist at Ma’aden
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2018 to October 2020

Spearheading all aspects of logistical management, including documentation, shipping, tracking, facility management, maintenance, sourcing and vendor relations and overall operational logistics while achieving recognition for top- performance.

Commercial Specialist at Sadara
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • July 2014 to November 2018

• Successfully maximizing revenue, minimizing Cost, provide a high quality of service while maintaining SADARA Chemical Company also provides the first level of Standards.
• Achieved a high level of customer satisfactions and hit targets levels to identify opportunities by developing and implementing business plans that align with SADARA Chemical Company’s goals and overall strategic vision.
• Develop, measure and continuously improve our key Supply Chain Planning KPIs, Develop analytical solutions to improve Supply Chain metrics while accelerating to take decisions on commercial planning; increase efficiency while optimization on cost structure of Supply chain as well as develop customer predictive models for improve forecast quality
• Manage and support local, regional and global tender inquiries and drive strategic rate development with carriers and contractors including the setting of carrier targets and monitoring carrier performance.
• Developed and executed a long-term sourcing and vendor relations strategy that supports the fast-paced growth of the overall organization and aligns with the organization’s sustainability initiatives.
• Managed and implemented strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps.
• Leveraged planning knowledge to drive supply chain activities through the creation, modification, and implementation of production plans.
• Identify and track viable alternate components and sourcing channels through analyzing and strategize cost down opportunities.
• Saved multimillions SAR and Increased supply efficiency by 27% through process improvement design and implementation.
• Reporting to the board, providing market insights and strategic advice.
• Determine supplier sources through contract analysis and administration, directing and empower the buyers in cost reduction methods to enter into verbal negotiations and submit written requests for quotations for supplies, equipment and services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• implement cost savings through standardization, utilization, contract, and innovation.
• Prepare reports develop long- and short-term goals and objectives, establishes and implements departmental policies and procedures.
• Analyzing usage and specifications to enter into negotiations, for cost reductions and efficiency improvement.
• Review team member’s performance weekly and establish growth plans.
• Provide input to the supply planning team to develop inventory strategies on new and existing products as well as product transitions.
• Identify potential projects to deliver changes and improvements to demand planning, and supply chain, as well as commission the selected projects.
• Successfully meet the needs of the internal customers for supplies, services, and equipment while maintaining cost-effective practices to obtain the best value while meeting all expectations.

Supply Chain Planner at SABIC
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • February 2008 to July 2014

• Successfully achieved cost savings for the company through the procurement where an annual savings amount of multimillion SAR was achieved through exemptions and organizing purchases.
• Contributing vital support and leadership in supply chain and logistics management while identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities to improve materials, internal processes, logistics, and overall performance to the highest level of excellence.
• Professionally building client relationships that result in revenue and profitability growth and reporting on successes and areas needing improvements.
• reviewing proposals for compliance with SABIC Company while resolving problematic terms & conditions and issues unique to key suppliers.
• Research, analyze and drive the strategy on client growth opportunities and achieve maximum value from a portfolio of complex negotiations.
• Effectively developing and executing a long-term sourcing and vendor relations strategy that supports the fast-paced growth of the overall organization and aligns with the organization’s sustainability initiatives.
• Achieved SABIC growth, goals and objectives while reducing the costs with an estimated savings of multi-millions SAR.

Education

Master's degree, ادارة اعمال
  • at ميدأوشن
  • May 2023
Bachelor's degree, تسويق
  • at جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز
  • July 2010

business administration major marketing

Specialties & Skills

Customer Service
Marketing
Leadership Capabilities
التخطيط الاستراتيجي
Problem solving skills
influencing
leadership
Decision maker
Analysis
Negotiation and Persuasion

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

Project Management Institute
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • December 2019

Training and Certifications

ادارة المشاريع الاحترافية (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2020
Valid Until:
December 2024

Hobbies

  • القراءة