Group ERP Manager
Arabian Maze Company, United Feed Manufacturing Company
Total years of experience :18 years, 8 Months
ERP Implementation and Digital Transformation
• Successfully spearheaded the implementation of SAP ERP's core modules (SD, MM, FICO, HR, PP, PM, QM) across both organizations, enhancing process efficiency and data management. Project cost: approximately 1 million USD.
• Championed AMC's participation in the Future Factories program, aligning with the Saudi Government's digital transformation agenda. A comprehensive three-year digital transformation plan is currently in progress.
• Leading a multifaceted project to integrate shop floor machinery with the SAP system via a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This integration will deliver enhanced transparency into material flow, critical Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data, and alignment with widely recognized ISA 95 manufacturing standards. Additionally, a Warehouse Management System (WMS) will be integrated. Project scope: approximately 0.5 million USD.
• Established a strategic partnership with a Gold Partner of SAP to secure premium support and tailored solutions.
Infrastructure Development
• Designed and implemented an international standard network and IP telephony system, ensuring seamless communication and connectivity. Project cost: approximately 0.1 million SAR.
Team Leadership and Capacity Building
• Recruited, trained, and developed a highly skilled IT and ERP team to provide daily user support and maintain the ERP system's effectiveness.
Skills: End-to-end ERP Project Management · Digital Vision · Budgeting · Strategic IT Management · Negotiation · Staff recruitment and retention. Digital Transformation
IT Leadership and Strategic Expertise
• Spearheaded a team of 30 IT professionals, successfully managing and executing over 20 concurrent IT projects across Saudi Arabia, catering to the diverse technology needs of more than 1, 500 IT users.
• Leading the successful implementation of SAP HCM for the largest company within the group (11, 000 employees).
Cost Optimization and Efficiency Enhancement
• Achieved significant cost savings of 50% within two years (2017-2018) through a strategic combination of asset reuse, staff optimization, and contract renegotiations.
• Implemented a state-of-the-art attendance system, eliminating unjustified overtime payments on 20 projects for 11, 000 employees, resulting in monthly savings of over $270, 000.
• Enabled video conferencing across all projects through the implementation of CISCO PABX and Integrated Call Management System, reducing man-hours and transportation costs.
Infrastructure Modernization and Project Transformation
• Successfully modernized an existing Data Centre to international standards with an investment of over $270, 000.
• Played a pivotal role as Project Manager and Steering Committee Member in the development of Business Blue Prints for the largest internal transformation project, encompassing Tendering, Costing, Planning, Monitoring, Finance, Procurement, and Logistics (SAP, RIB ITWO, and PRIMAVERA).
Skills: End-to-end ERP Project Management · IT Operations · Budgeting · Strategic IT Management · Negotiation · Staff recruitment and retention.
SAP Project Management
• Played a pivotal role in reviving the stalled SAP project, identifying and resolving critical issues, and leading to enhanced client satisfaction.
• Orchestrated the successful implementation of SAP GRC, DMS, WMS, MII, and BIBO during the project's second phase, expanding the system's functionality and delivering significant organizational value.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Optimization
• Established a direct connection between SAP MII and PLCs utilizing the SCADA system, enabling real-time data exchange and improving operational efficiency.
• Conducted a thorough assessment of the 'LightHouse' system to determine its suitability for shop-floor computerization, identifying potential challenges and recommending solutions for successful implementation.
• Automated large-scale warehouse operations using the latest technology, including handheld scanners and SAP ITS Mobile, streamlining processes, reducing errors, and optimizing inventory management.
Business Intelligence and Executive Dashboards
• Designed and implemented an executive dashboard for C-level managers, providing real-time insights from ERP and other applications, enhancing visibility into key performance indicators and facilitating informed decision-making.
IT Infrastructure and Security
• Enhanced the service quality of the IT function through comprehensive personnel training, IT landscape modernization, and stringent security measures, ensuring system reliability, availability, and protection.
SAP ECC 6 Leadership
• Spearheaded the company-wide SAP ECC 6 implementation, overseeing all SAP functions and coordinating the integration of various modules.
• Guided a team of six ERP specialists to provide seamless user support without relying on external resources.
• Negotiated and engaged SAP consultancy firms to execute strategic projects.
IT Infrastructure Management
• Effectively managed the organization's IT infrastructure, encompassing HP servers and robust firewall systems.
• Maintained constant vigilance to ensure the reliability, security, and optimal performance of the IT backbone.
Strategic Planning and Execution
• Orchestrated the strategic planning, budgeting, and execution of all IT infrastructure and ERP projects.
• Successfully implemented initiatives that fortified the organization's technological capabilities and efficiency.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in managing and motivating a team of IT professionals.
• Contributed significantly to the organization's overall success through strategic IT initiatives.
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