Bassam Akkad, Supply Chain And Logistics Manager

Bassam Akkad

Supply Chain And Logistics Manager

AL FAISALIAH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS FHS

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Bachelor's degree, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS
Experience
25 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :25 years, 4 Months

Supply Chain And Logistics Manager at AL FAISALIAH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS FHS
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since July 2021

Managed end-to-end supply chain operations for a hospital network with more than 20 facilities, ensuring timely delivery of medical supplies and equipment worth over $25M per year.
Negotiated long-term contracts with key suppliers, securing better prices and ensuring supply continuity for 2 years.
Executed Warehouse Management System (WMS) and barcode scanning technology in the warehouse, improving inventory accuracy and efficiency by 23% and reducing manual errors by 50%.
Led the implementation of a new ERP system, improving data accuracy by 50% and operational efficiency.
Applied a new system for tracking and managing service contracts with equipment suppliers and managing returns and replacements of defective medical equipment.
Headed a cross-functional team of 20 supply chain professionals to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Supply Chain Manager at ABDULAZIZ AL RAQTAN & PARTNERS INDUSTRIES
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • November 2015 to June 2021

Guided and managed supply chain operations for a Fabricating and manufacturing company with $75 million annual sales through developing and standardizing operating practices and procedures.
Oversaw the logistics for import and export of raw and finished goods, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and avoiding any penalties or delays.
Conducted the daily operations of the supply chain and coordinated with engineering, quality, production planning and inventory management to
ensure order fulfillment of 90 orders per month.
Reduced transportation costs by 10% by optimizing routes and negotiating better rates with carriers.
Successfully executed a lean manufacturing initiative, resulting in a 19% improvement in production efficiency and minimized waste.
Implemented a warehouse management system, improving inventory accuracy and order fulfillment speed by 30%.

DP Procurement Director & Warehouse Manager at AL-Othman Agri & Proc Co. - NADA DAIRY
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • September 2007 to October 2015

Directed the Procurement & Warehouse operations for a leading FMCG company with annual revenue of $200M.
Developed and executed supply chain strategies and initiatives to support new product launches, promotions and seasonal demand fluctuations.
Sourced all packaging materials (primary and secondary) to meet the planning production schedule needs for more than 20000 SKUs and managed the relationship with more than 60 approved suppliers.
Handled more than 270 warehouse staff in 12 different hubs to achieve and ensure efficient and accurate picking, packing and shipping of products.
Negotiated contracts and service level agreements with key suppliers, distributors and retailers to ensure cost-effectiveness & customer satisfaction.
Supported operations with customs clearing agents for import and export shipments, managed logistic functions, clearing agents, effective transport solutions, clearance liaisons with local authorities and necessary document submissions on time

Warehouses Supervisor at NUTRIDAR PHARMACEUTICAL & INFANT FOOD
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 1999 to August 2007

Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of warehouse staff, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching of goods.
Monitored and maintained inventory levels and accuracy using warehouse management software and regular spot-checks.
Accomplished timely execution of purchase requisitions, ensuring inventory availability and control using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) principles, reducing stock-outs by 80%.
Communicated and collaborated with internal and external customers, suppliers, and transporters to ensure timely and efficient delivery of orders.
Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices for the storage, handling, and transportation of pharmaceutical products and infant food, passing all audits and inspections with no major corrective actions.
Enforced safety policies to ensure a secure and healthy work environment for warehouse staff and visitors, reducing workplace accidents by 70%.

Education

Bachelor's degree, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS
  • at Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
  • July 2023
Higher diploma, Computer Programing
  • at Arab Community Colleague
  • September 1994

Specialties & Skills

Operations Management
Procurement Management
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Management
Logistics Management
spreadsheets and word-processing
Root Cause Analysis
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
9. Jordanian Customs and JFDA Laws & Regulations
Process Mapping, and Tree Diagrams
Logistics, shipping and import and export operations management
Customer Service & Care
DMAIC, Kanban , Kaizen Methodology
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS ERP
ORACLE ERP
Warehouses and inventory management
Procurement and purchasing management
MS OFFICE TOOLS
Pareto Charts
Proficient Team Leader (PTL)
Time management
Vendor business development and management
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Planning, Forecasting and Inventory Control
Building, Training and Team
ISO 9001 & HACCP

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Project Management professional (PMP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2016
Valid Until:
July 2025
Customer Services & Care (Training)
Training Institute:
CIP
Duration:
36 hours
Jordanian Customs and JFDA Laws & Regulations. (Training)
Training Institute:
Amman chamber of commerce
Date Attended:
January 2022
Duration:
36 hours
Letter of Credit Applications (Training)
Training Institute:
Ahli Bank
Proficient Team Leader (PTL) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2020
Warehouse & Inventory Management (Training)
Training Institute:
LEORON
Duration:
48 hours
Warehousing Managing (Training)
Training Institute:
abu gazalah int.
Date Attended:
March 2000
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2014
Valid Until:
March 2014

Hobbies

  • reading
  • Swimming