Samer Kanaan, Logistics Manager

Samer Kanaan

Logistics Manager

Gomobile S.A.L.

Location
Lebanon
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business And Economics
Experience
16 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 3 Months

Logistics Manager at Gomobile S.A.L.
  • Lebanon
  • June 2016 to June 2022
Logistics Manager at Microsoft Mobile OY
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • April 2014 to October 2015

• Partnered closely with sales, acting as the main supply chain representative for an account(s), identifying and then driving supply chain account plans and joint value strategies
• Managed the launch of all new products that Microsoft sells, including end of life inventory planning, deployment strategies, channel fill and initial purchase requirements
• Controlled optimal in-stock and inventory weeks of supply to maximize revenue opportunities, ensure on-shelf presence and mitigate returns exposure.

Logistics Manager at Nokia International
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2010 to March 2014

• Lead and managed a team of three operational supply chain professionals by setting targets, coaching, and mentoring them to deliver best logistics performance and customer satisfaction.
• Managed the demand fulfillment including order fulfillment, invoicing, and delivery of goods.
• Responsible for Demand Availability Management activities including providing supply visibility to demand planning processes, balance & optimize demand and availability between accounts, ensuring allocation execution according to sales guidance.
• Actively participated in Local Sales Unit management team work and in Sales Unit Customer Logistics management team. Represent Customer Logistics organization externally and internally

Demand Planner at Fromagerie Bel
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • March 2010 to June 2010

• Constantly coordinated with Plant Managers to maintain a proper supply to the customers
• Stock and Inventory Management of all customers.
• Forecasting (short and long term basis), with control over on time delivery.
• Reported the monthly sales figures and maintained the set objectives.

Import / Export Controller at Cadbury Adams Middle East
  • Lebanon - Jounieh
  • September 2005 to March 2010

• Submit monthly forecast files to the suppliers as per the S&OP Calendar
• Arranged and booked for Export deliveries from Lebanon to ME countries.
• Arranged for Import Shipments mainly from Europe to ME countries

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business And Economics
  • at Lebanese American University
  • June 2002

Specialties & Skills

Inventory Management
Forecasting
Demand Planning
Supply Chain
Customer Relationship Management
Microsoft Office

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Training and Certifications

• Project Management (Training)
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• The Dale Carnegie Seminar (Training)
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• Time Management (Training)
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• License to Lead (Training)
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• Customer Value Creation (Training)
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• Value Selling Creation (Training)
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