Ghazi Al Kayyali CPPM CPP Al Kayyali

• End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership: Directed integrated supply chain operations across
procurement, demand planning, logistics, and warehousing for FMCG and home-care categories,
ensuring seamless execution and high service levels.
• Demand Planning Ownership: Led forecasting cycles and demand planning processes, aligning
sales, marketing, and production inputs to improve forecast reliability and supply responsiveness.
• S&OP Leadership: Played a central role in S&OP processes, driving cross-functional alignment
on demand, supply, and inventory decisions to balance service levels with working capital
efficiency.
• Inventory Optimization: Managed inventory strategies to reduce excess stock and prevent
shortages, improving overall inventory turnover and availability.
• Logistics Optimization: Oversaw inbound and outbound logistics operations, enhancing
distribution efficiency and on-time delivery performance across GCC markets.
• Supplier Strategy: Developed supplier localization initiatives, reducing dependency on imports,
shortening lead times, and improving supply continuity.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraged ERP systems and performance dashboards to
enhance visibility, enabling proactive and informed supply chain decisions.
• Team Leadership: Built, mentored, and led cross-functional supply chain teams, establishing KPIs
and accountability frameworks that improved overall team performance.

• Procurement Operations: Oversaw sourcing, logistics, and supplier relations across multiple brands.
• Negotiations: Secured favorable contracts and pricing structures, improving overall profitability.
• Supplier Localization: Reduced dependency on imports through effective local sourcing strategies.
• Policy Implementation: Aligned procurement processes with franchisor’s compliance requirements.
• Reporting: Developed tools for top management reports, increasing visibility into purchasing activities.
• Regional Oversight: Conducted quarterly visits to GCC branches to ensure consistency of supply chain practices.

• Procurement Strategy: Developed and implemented purchasing plans, policies, and procedures.
• Supplier Negotiation: Managed key supplier contracts to secure the best value deals.
• Team Leadership: Directed a procurement team, set objectives, and monitored performance.
• Inventory Management: Controlled stock levels and monitored turnover to reduce excess inventory.
• Market Analysis: Researched trends and supply markets to inform purchasing decisions.

• Pipeline Management: Maintained weekly supply chain pipeline to meet operational demand.
• Supplier Relations: Negotiated contracts and evaluated supplier performance on pricing and quality.
• Mentorship: Trained junior staff to ensure adherence to corporate purchasing policies.
• Delivery Assurance: Ensured timely delivery of materials to meet operational needs.

• Order Management: Monitored stock, placed purchase orders, and tracked sales demand.
• Supplier Communication: Acted as main contact with local and foreign suppliers for procurement issues.
• Logistics Coordination: Worked with shipping agencies to secure competitive rates and timely delivery.
• Documentation & Compliance: Managed import permits and ensured payment schedules with suppliers were met.