NIFAL TM

• Spearhead end-to-end goods flow operations, from inbound logistics and stock receipt to outbound distribution and store replenishment, ensuring smooth and timely product availability.
• Authored and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for IKEA Al Homaizi Group to standardize processes, reduce handling time, and improve throughput across multiple warehouses.
• Led the integration of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to enhance inventory visibility, accuracy, and streamline product flow from receiving to dispatch.
• Collaborated closely with the supply chain, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure optimal stock levels, reducing stockouts and minimizing excess inventory.
• Managed capacity planning and resource optimization, ensuring the most efficient utilization of storage space, handling equipment, and workforce during peak periods.
• Enforced compliance with health, safety, and quality standards by implementing safety protocols, reducing incidents by 20%.
• Led cross-functional teams to execute complex logistics projects, including the setup of new departments, seasonal merchandising, and store renovations, ensuring timely completion with minimal disruptions.
Key Achievements:

• Reduced overall lead times by 10% by introducing lean inventory management techniques and cross-docking strategies.
• Improved order picking accuracy to 99.5% through process automation and training.
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• Managed the replenishment of multi-channel inventories across three IKEA stores, ensuring on time product availability through accurate demand forecasting and just-in-time (JIT) replenishment.
• Developed and executed replenishment strategies to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and stock obsolescence.
• Led the vendor and 3PL management for efficient inbound and outbound logistics, optimizing delivery schedules and ensuring 100% on-time delivery performance.
• Collaborated with the Sales and Supply Support team to align store capacities with forecasted demand, ensuring a smooth flow of goods during high-demand periods.
• Maintained and monitored daily cycle counts, inventory variance reports, and conducted regular audits to ensure 99% inventory accuracy.
Key Achievements:

• Optimized warehouse layout and picking paths, leading to a 15% increase in operational efficiency.
• Implemented a real-time inventory tracking system, reducing stock discrepancies by 12%.

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• Officiating Warehouse Manager in the absence of Manager.
• Oversaw daily warehouse operations including inbound shipments, cross-docking, order fulfillment, and outbound dispatch.
• Coordinated with the supply chain and logistics team to optimize stock rotation and minimize dwell times in storage.
• Monitored and managed inventory KPIs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOPs.
• Led a team responsible for goods flow optimization, resulting in faster throughput, lower costs, and improved service levels.

Key Achievements:

• Increased order fulfillment accuracy by 8% and reduced inventory holding costs through tighter control of inbound and outbound operations.
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• Directed daily last-mile delivery and assembly operations, ensuring all products were delivered and assembled on time and in perfect condition.
• Coordinated delivery schedules and monitored fleet performance to ensure optimal route planning and adherence to delivery deadlines.