HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN - MENA (Logistics, Shipping, Warehousing, Purchasing)
RIME Group FZE
Total years of experience :15 years, 5 Months
• Effectively directing all facets of the regional supply chain and Operations, encompassing Logistics, Shipping, warehousing, Freight management, Inventory, and Projects.
• Setup the production line for the Condensing units, evaporators in JAFZA Dubai, to cater to the requirements of the customers in GCC, & MENA.
• Secured the permit for handling and storing Dangerous and Hazardous goods (Refrigerant gases) in the warehouse, resulting in the elimination of expenses previously incurred for 3rd Party services.
• Implemented robust production planning strategies, optimizing resource allocation, scheduling, and inventory management to ensure seamless coordination between manufacturing, procurement, and distribution functions, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.
• Directing and managing the 3PL project for the company comprising of 67, 000 Sq.m, warehousing and distribution facility from budgeting, planning, till execution and operation.
• Forming relationships with Major shipping lines like MAERSK, HAPAG LLOYD, CMA-CGM, and MSC for the key vendors in Europe, North America, South America, Far-east, and Middle-east.
• Led negotiations for rates and service levels with Major vendors in China, Brazil, Slovakia, Italy, Vietnam, and Germany.
• Realized savings of USD 1, 800 by transitioning shipment terms from CIF to FOB for approximately 251 Containers, equivalent to USD 0.5 Million.
• Brought cross-stuffing jobs in-house to cater 600 containers for the year 2024, to realize a potential savings of USD 0.5 Million.
• Initiated and established the companys in-house fleet to optimize outbound shipments and enhance cost control.
• Formulated the Budget for fiscal year 2024.
• Successfully directed the Operations encompassing Logistics, Warehousing Operations, Open Yard Operations, and Supply Chain of the Group.
• Developed Logistics strategy plans for the group.
• Budgeting: Attained Zero Deviations against the proposed Budget.
• KPIs Establishment and management: Picking time and Accuracy @ 99%, Customer order cycle time @ 48Hrs, OTIF (On-time In Full) @ 99%, Order fulfillment Rate @ 99%, and Continuous Improvement strategies to enhance Warehousing and logistical operations and meet demands.
• Managed Project Supplies for EPC contractors and Sub-Contractors like Petrofac, and Lamprell etc., in Dubai and Northern Emirates worth AED 100 Million, Europe and Far-East sectors worth AED 150 Million and India worth AED 70 Million.
• Spearheaded Improvements in the business standards and practices and contribute to the functional change initiatives projects considering best practices and standards in the business environment to increase the net revenue and profit.
• Successfully implemented logistics strategy plans, resulting in improved Supply chain management and increased efficiency.
• Planning Internal and external logistics routes and coordination through project phases.
• Led key logistics decisions that resulted in cost savings for the company.
• Provided effective mentoring to logistics and supply chain team members, resulting in improved team performance and productivity.
• Performance Management: Setting up of individual objectives, managing performance, hiring, and developing the team, and providing formal and informal feedback to maximize overall performance, engagement, and motivation.
• Maintained industry standards, including procurement models, storage logics and standards, maintenance standards and contracts within the organization and with OEMs and third parties.
• Managed integrated supply chain Operations resulting in reduced errors, clear and defined Order to delivery dates @48Hrs, On-time Order fulfilments @ 99%, reduced Reverse Logistics costs by 5% and reduced customer complaints.
• MIS Reporting and Dashboard presentation to the Management.
• Established Warehouses at 05 different locations across GCC region for the businesses of the group.
Sharjah - 20, 000 Sqm.
DIC (Dubai Industrial City) - 20, 000 Sqm.
Oman (Barka Industrial Area) - 10, 000 Sqm
Qatar (Mesaieed) - 20, 000 Sqm.
Saudi Arabia (Dammam) - 20, 000 Sqm
• Developed and implemented logistics strategies that increased efficiency and reduced costs by 15%.
• Managed all aspects of transportation, including freight, customs and Inventory management, resulting in a 99% on-time delivery rate.
• Provided expert consulting services to the clients, resulting in improved logistics and supply chain management.
• Collaborated effectively with stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
• Developed reports and dashboards that effectively communicated complex
• Generated Utilization reports in liaison with the Finance Team to facilitate the Demand planning team to keep a track of the orders against the Inventory levels for order fulfillment.
• Saved USD 150000 on the transportation of a single consignment worth USD 4.8 Million to Houston, USA.
• Prepared annual budgets with control to prevent overages.
• Balanced Demand with Supply and Financials requirement via. S&OP planning to achieve competitive advantage, OTIF @ 99%.
• Reduced SLOBs by efficient forecasting.
• Implemented MS NAVision as the ERP for the division comprising WMS, MRP, TMS, RFQ and PO Modules.
• Finalized contracts with LSPs for Land Transportation across GCC and for exports to USA and Europe.
• Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimized procedures for higher efficiency and help the company evolve and grow the Logistics Network.
• Reduced Truck Turnaround time by 50%.
• Successfully setup and managed E2E (End to End) Supply Chain for the newly started Scaffolding & Formwork Rental and Sales Division in 2016.
• Evaluated and on-boarded new vendors locally and internationally for scaffolding and formwork rental and sales.
• Developed open yard facilities of 20, 000 Sq.m with MHEs.
• Signed Contracts with Logistics Service Providers for Local and Cross-border deliveries and made the business up and running.
• Designed the Warehouse, Prepared the layouts, Storage, and Process Planning for the smooth flow of Information and Materials.
• Setting up of 25, 000 Sq.m of Central warehousing facility for the storage and handling of pipes and Scaffolding equipment in JAFZA.
• Effective management of Inbound, Storage, Packing and Outbound Operations whilst ensuring safe and on-time delivery as per the signed SLAs with the 3PL.
• Implemented Bollard racking System in the company for efficient storage of Pipes and to give up the 3PL (Third Party Logistics) facility; the storage capacity increased by 140%.
• Liaised with Freight forwarders and Logistics service providers for the exports of containerized and Break-bulks to the Middle East, Far East, India, Europe, and Africa.
• Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions, and capacity planning.
• Optimized costs to contribute to productivity, cost development and proficiency of central fulfillment operations.
• Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Planned, organized, and reviewed hence oversaw the entire gamut of supply chain and operations to ensure the company’s leadership in the piping solutions industry.
• Leveraged rich engineering background to deliver cost-driven solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.
• Provided strategic consulting for operating locations across the GCC region.
• Managed inbound, storage, and outbound operations, ensuring safe and on-time delivery.
• Oversaw business operations across a vast expanse of 250, 000 sqm of open yard space and 134, 400 cub.m of covered space, equivalent to approximately 14, 000 pallet spots.
• Directed inventory management efforts, ensuring accuracy across multiple warehouse locations in Dubai and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, achieving a 95% on-time and accurate delivery rate to global customers.
• Designed and implemented warehouse and distribution operation systems, including Value-Added Services (VAS) activities, to enhance profitability and operational effectiveness.
• Spearheaded the development and implementation of a capacity planning module, enabling accurate sales projections and order fulfillment planning.
• Led warehouse expansion efforts totaling 37, 000 sqm of covered and 40, 000 sqm of uncovered space.
• Designed layouts and storage processes to optimize material flow and information dissemination.
• Installed heavy-duty and mezzanine racking systems, along with overhead gantry cranes, to enhance material handling capabilities.
• Managed a diverse inventory portfolio, including 16, 000 SKUs of carbon steel pipes and 9, 000 SKUs of fittings, valves, and flanges, meeting stringent customer specifications.
• Implemented multi-sourcing strategies within maintenance and procurement departments, resulting in significant cost reductions.
• Introduced and championed the adoption of 5S methodology and Kaizen principles for continuous improvement across the organization.
• Successfully Completed Erection and Commissioning of Hemming Press and Dies project, budgeted at PKR 116 Million with a Saving of PKR 08 Million.
• Spearheaded the successful delivery of Special Purpose Line Project budgeted at PKR 15 Million with a Cost saving of PKR 1.3 Million
• Completed Piping Design and Plumbing for Sealer Application Project budgeted at PKR 7 Million with a Cost Saving of PKR 0.8 Million
• Prepared Project Engineering Schedules, Plans, Budget, and Cost Estimation.
• Successful and timely completion of the Projects within Budget.
• Managed procuring of all Engineering goods (i.e., Equipment, Spares, and Project related machines & Equipment, and direct and Indirect consumables for projects.
• Analyzed the problems faced by the firm in their Cold Chain Management.
• Developed an Algorithm for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling problem during distribution.
• Suggested an appropriate forecasting model to predict the demand of the product (Pasteurized Milk)
Supply Chain Planning and Management
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