Reda Ibrahim, Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer

Reda Ibrahim

Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer

Fawaz Trading & Engineering Services Co. WLL

Location
Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
Education
Bachelor's degree, French
Experience
14 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 7 Months

Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer at Fawaz Trading & Engineering Services Co. WLL
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • My current job since February 2018

Purchasing:
• Highly experienced in managing purchase orders.
• Good knowledge of inventory control process
• Exceptional knowledge of purchasing techniques and tools
• Ability to manage and maintain good relationships with vendors
• Ability to determine type and quantity of merchandise needed
• Actively involved in new purchase and replenishment orders of the company. This involves purchasing all Electrical products,
HVAC products and other requirements from Local Market and Overseas Suppliers.
• Obtaining quotations from various suppliers based on the purchase Request.
• Comparing and analyzing the quotations obtained and preparing the cost analysis.
• Negotiating prices, payment terms and other requirements with suppliers.
• Preparing Purchase Orders/LPO on the basis of quotation or Performa Invoice received from suppliers and sending it to them for
confirming the order.
• Raising insurance for shipment in transit and sending them to insurance company.
• Organize and update database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of supplies.
• Contacted vendors to obtain price quotes and performed negotiations.. Ensured that all purchase operations were performed in
accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Recommended improvements to purchasing procedures for operational efficiency.. Performed
purchase operations within the assigned budget.
• Preparing Performa invoice for LC and bank purpose.
• Preparing drafts Following up for LC and BG from accounts.
• Maintaining log for the new incoming orders.
• Arranging the shipping documents from the agent and follow up with the supplier for documents.
• Verification of the Import Documents
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Tallying the ordered quantity with actually received goods and inspecting the quality of the product arrived.
• Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
• Coordinating with warehouses for updating stock in the system in order to updating the purchase.
• Communicate with Transport companies, shipping companies, Courier companies, for the best rates .

Logistics :
• Nominate forwarders.
• Obtaining quotations from various forwarders based on price and service.
• Follow up with Freight forwarder / Shipping line for Vessel status & delivery order readiness.
• Prepare payment for Freight, Customs duty & Custom clearance charges.
• handling claims with insurance companies in case of any damages or losses.
• Preparing documents for export shipment to all GCC’s.
• Preparing documents to get TIR certificate before arrival of the shipment .
• Well versed in procedures of preparing documents and getting Ministry import approvals from PAI, Ministry of communication,
EPA
Ministry of Interior, Kuwait Fire Department.
• Experience in Visiting Customs offices, governmental agencies & ports if needed.
• Excellent knowledge in Custom procedures of Import & Export Shipments.

Procurement & Logistics officer at Alarabiya ELectrical Company
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2014 to February 2018

• Highly experienced in managing purchase orders
• Good knowledge of inventory control process
• Exceptional knowledge of purchasing techniques and tools
• Ability to manage and maintain good relationships with vendors
• Ability to determine type and quantity of merchandise needed
• Raising insurance for shipment in transit and sending them to insurance company.
• Organize and update database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of supplies.
• Contacted vendors to obtain price quotes and performed negotiations.. Ensured that all purchase
operations were performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Recommended improvements to purchasing procedures for operational efficiency.. Performed
purchase operations within the assigned budget.
• Ensure all deliveries contain all goods requested.
• Preparing Performa invoice for LC and bank purpose.
• Following up for LC and BG from accounts.
• Preparing drafts for Bank Guarantees.
• Maintaining log for the new incoming orders.
• Communicate with Transport companies, shipping companies, Courier companies, for the best rates
• Follow up with Freight forwarder / Shipping line for Vessel status & delivery order readiness.
• Prepare payment for Freight, Customs duty & Custom clearance charges.
• handling claims with insurance companies in case of any damages or losses.
• Preparing documents for export shipment to all GCC’s.
• Well versed in procedures of preparing documents and getting Ministry import approvals
from PAI, Ministry of communication, EPA, Ministry of Interior, Kuwait Fire Department.
• Experience in Visiting Customs offices, governmental agencies & ports if needed.
• Excellent knowledge in Custom procedures of Import & Export Shipments.

Assistant Store Manager at kuwait food company (Americana )
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 2013 to December 2014

• Ensuring the highest standards of food and beverage service.
• Keeping control of food and labor costs.
• Ensuring Health & Safety and hygiene procedures & standards are maintained.
• Having an in-depth knowledge of all menus.
• Responsible for recruiting, training & developing restaurant staff.
• Dealing with and resolving customer complaints.
• Maximizing all business opportunities to drive sales.
• Communicating with the kitchen staff to ensure efficient food service.
• Advising customers on wine selection.
• Organizing the daily and weekly routine for the Restaurant’s staff.
• Purchasing stock.
• Ability to create a great atmosphere & be a inspirational host.
• Monitoring sales and then writing informative reports for top Management.

Supervisor at kuwait food company (Americana )
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • October 2009 to September 2013

Organize and supervise shifts
Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products
Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices

Education

Bachelor's degree, French
  • at Elmenofia University
  • May 2007

Faculty of Arts

Specialties & Skills

Procurement
Purchasing Processes
Sourcing
Leadership
Accounting
Forecasting
Negotiation
Materials Management
Accepting responsibility
Quality
Meeting deadlines and time management
Leadership Skills
Critical thinking and problem solving
quotations
purchasing management
supply chain management
purchasing
merchandising
purchasing negotiations
materials
logistics

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner

Training and Certifications

contract Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2023
Valid Until:
June 2024
Shift Leader training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2010
communication and negotiation skills (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2023
Valid Until:
June 2024
IELTS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2022
Intensive course in English (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2009
ICDL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2008

Hobbies

  • Football - Swimming