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Ali AlKhunaizi, Regional Operations Manager MENA

Ali AlKhunaizi

Regional Operations Manager MENA·Al Futtaim Group

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 10 months

Regional Operations Manager MENA

November 2021 - Present

Al Futtaim Group

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2021 - Present

• launched Al-Futtaims new business in the Middle East market.
• Develops and executes strategic plans for MENA operations, optimizing supply chain, logistics, and distribution.
• Leads and mentors operational teams to achieve targets and enhance efficiency in the MENA region.
• Cultivates key stakeholder relationships to streamline operations and drive growth.
• Analyzes market trends and opportunities for operational improvement and expansion.
• Ensures compliance with regional regulations and company policies.
• Fosters cross-functional collaboration to align operational strategies.
• Drives continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives for enhanced performance.
• Monitors KPIs and metrics to inform decision-making and drive success.
• Prepares concise reports and presentations for senior management.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Regional Operations Manager MENA

November 2021 - Present

Al-Futtaim Group

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Hybrid

November 2021 - Present

• Market Entry & Scaling: Spearheaded regional market entry across the Middle East, establishing a scalable operational framework to support multi-site growth.
• Efficiency & P&L Growth: Directed comprehensive infrastructure and asset delivery across MENA, boosting operational efficiency by 30% annually.
• Cost Optimization: Slashed regional operational overhead and procurement costs by 37% through centralizing vendor management and supply chains.
• Asset & Capital Expansion: Managed the full corporate real estate lifecycle—from location strategy and lease negotiation to final build-outs—delivering 5 new locations on time and 20% under budget.
• Fleet & SOP Governance: Standardized multi-city fleet, travel, and logistics SOPs, integrating modern sustainability practices to meet ESG objectives.
• Data-Driven Leadership: Monitored strict regional KPIs and compliance metrics, leading multinational teams to eliminate operational bottlenecks and protect P&L.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Associate Business Development Manager

January 2010 - February 2020

Al-BAYAT Business Group

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

January 2010 - February 2020

• Chief advisor for group businesses/projects/owners.
• Planned, monitored, and implemented business plans for continual growth.
• Conducted market research, enhancing market share and competitiveness.
• Designed marketing strategies, advertising, and public awareness campaigns for improved brand recognition.
• Travelled overseas, establishing partnerships, and overseeing transactions for international business expansion.
• Provided ongoing guidance to the workforce, improving employee satisfaction and team performance.
• Conducted training and motivation sessions for the entire Group Workforce.
• Maintained and updated the company website, intranet, and marketing pages.
• Managed and built a strong presence on social media platforms.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Management

Business Development Associate

January 2010 - January 2020

Al-BAYAT Business Group,

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia Hybrid

January 2010 - January 2020

• Strategic Advisory & Growth: Served as chief advisor to business owners on cross-border initiatives, directly driving regional market expansion and high-level operational growth.
• Multi-Country Operations Management: Directed multi-country MENA operations, managing facility infrastructure, asset maintenance, physical security, and supply provisioning across multiple regions.
• Real Estate & Asset Expansion: Managed the commercial real estate portfolio, orchestrating demographic location scouting, high-stakes lease negotiations, and workspace build-out projects on schedule and within budget.
• SOP & Fleet Optimization: Redesigned regional SOPs, procurement frameworks, and multi-city fleet logistics, capturing significant cost reductions and accelerating service delivery speeds.
• Market Intelligence & Branding: Executed targeted market research to identify new B2B opportunities, deploying data-driven commercial campaigns and digital optimization to expand corporate market share.
• Cross-Regional Team Leadership: Led and developed high-performing, multinational teams across various functions, implementing targeted performance programs that substantially boosted key workforce metrics.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services

Marketing Manager

June 2014 - March 2017

Poly-Tech Maintenance & Industrial Operation co. Ltd.

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

June 2014 - March 2017

• Planning and developing marketing strategies and assuring the company services noticed by its targeted audience.
• Making and executing business plans, provided with company targets and plans.
• Developed targeted advice for decision-makers on how best to reach target consumers and build awareness.
• Dealing with all of the company clients, such as \[Aramco - Sabic Companies- Sadara -Maaden- etc.\] and provide them with engineered Offers, services, and solutions designed as per their needs, assurance of satisfaction
• Analyzing Saudi Market and providing creative and adaptive plans to accommodate the continuously changing and evolving industrial market.
• Set service pricing for current and new products/services to meet revenue and profitability goals, and fit with the competition in the total market
• Ensured clients were satisfied and would continue their business with the company.
• Leveraged market and competitor data to identify market opportunities and gaps.
• Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
• Achieved and maintained sales goals, and increased the company access to its targeted clients, by 50%.

Company industry:
Technical Maintenance & Repair
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Marketing manager

January 2014 - January 2017

Poly, Tech, co. Ltd,

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

January 2014 - January 2017

• Strategic Business Planning: Planned and executed comprehensive market-entry strategies and business plans, ensuring regional service delivery met corporate growth goals.
• Enterprise Solution Engineering: Engineered customized commercial solutions and tailored technical offers for blue-chip clients, including Aramco, SABIC, Sadara, and Maaden, securing long-term partner retention.
• Market Analytics & Pricing: Analyzed Saudi industrial market trends and competitor data to identify shifting opportunities, adapt commercial strategies, and establish competitive asset/service pricing.
• Executive Decision Support: Developed targeted, data-backed intelligence and strategic roadmaps for corporate decision-makers to align regional marketing plans with overarching department objectives.
• Commercial Performance Delivery: Achieved and maintained aggressive sales and expansion targets, widening corporate client access by 50% and driving substantial top-line revenue growth.

Company industry:
Industrial Engineering & Automation

Quality Assurance Officer

January 2008 - March 2010

The Saudi British Bank - SABB

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2008 - March 2010

• Mentored and coached phone banking representatives, providing ongoing support to enhance their skills and performance in customer interactions.
• Developed and implemented training programs, collaborating with training teams to address identified needs and improve the overall competence of phone banking representatives.
• Monitored and evaluated training effectiveness, adjusting programs as needed to ensure continuous improvement in representative performance.
• Conducted regular quality assessments on phone interactions, providing constructive feedback to representatives and guiding them towards continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with team leaders to identify and address performance gaps through targeted coaching sessions and personalized development plans.
• Generated and presented reports on quality assurance metrics, including the impact of mentoring and coaching initiatives on representative performance.
• Analyzed customer feedback related to phone interactions, incorporating insights into mentoring and coaching strategies to improve service quality.
• Actively participated in cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, with a focus on mentoring and coaching strategies.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and standards, ensuring continuous compliance in phone banking services.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Quality Assurance Officer

January 2008 - January 2010

The Saudi British Bank - SABB,

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2008 - January 2010

• Monitored and evaluated phone banking services, ensuring compliance with regulations and service quality standards.
• Conducted training, mentoring, and coaching programs to enhance representative performance and customer interactions.
• Analyzed customer feedback, implemented process improvements, and delivered reports on quality metrics.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to close performance gaps and optimize service delivery.

Company industry:
Banking

Senior Customer Service Representative

January 2007 - January 2008

The Saudi British Bank - SABB

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2007 - January 2008

• Managed high-volume inbound calls, addressing inquiries on account balances, transactions, and banking products to deliver exemplary service.
• Investigated and resolved customer complaints with strong problem-solving skills, ensuring timely resolution of complex issues.
• Provided technical support for online banking, mobile apps, and digital channels, enhancing overall customer banking experience.
• Identified cross-selling opportunities, contributing to 15% increase in product adoption among customers.
• Ensured strict adherence to banking regulations, security protocols, and compliance standards during customer interactions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (fraud prevention, account management, technical support) to streamline processes and enhance customer support.
• Maintained accurate records of interactions, contributing to comprehensive reports and analysis on service metrics.
• Provided leadership within customer service team, offering mentorship to junior agents and participating in training programs.
• Monitored and maintained high-quality standards, consistently achieving top-tier customer satisfaction scores.
• Stayed updated on changes in banking regulations and policies, ensuring adherence to banks procedures in all customer interactions.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Senior customer service representative

January 2007 - January 2008

Saudi British Bank - SABB,

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2007 - January 2008

• Delivered high-quality support for inbound calls, online banking, and digital
channels, consistently achieving top customer satisfaction scores.
• Investigated and resolved complex customer issues while ensuring
compliance with security protocols.
• Identified cross-selling opportunities, contributing to increased product
adoption.
• Provided mentorship to junior agents, supporting training initiatives and
performance improvements.

Company industry:
Banking

Education

Arab Open University

December 2024

December 2024

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Business Administration

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Working Under Pressure

Expert

Team Player

Expert

Flexibility

Expert

Problem Solving

Expert

Project Management

Expert

ARABIC

Expert

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Expert

CALL CENTER

Expert

QUALITY

Expert

RECEIVING

Expert

TYPING

Expert

MICROSOFT WORKS

Intermediate

COMPUTER HARDWARE

Intermediate

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

BUSINESS PLANS

Intermediate

SALES

Expert

Problem Solving

Expert

office work

Expert

key account management

Expert

office administration

Expert

negotiation

Intermediate

microsoft powerpoint

Intermediate

Cost Management

Expert

Customer Retention

Expert

Business Launch

Expert

Launching New Brands

Expert

Business Operations

Expert

AUTOSCALING

Intermediate

COMPONENT SERVICES

Intermediate

COORDINATING

Intermediate

GO TO MARKET STRATEGY

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

PLANNING

Intermediate

REAL ESTATE

Intermediate

REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

Intermediate

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PMP

Training
PMP Boot camp
Engineering Tracks
Apr 2023

Hobbies and interests

Reading
Poetry
Learning