Tamer Gharib

• Responsible for delivering customer service levels and inventory targets while driving growth
through commercialization and supporting productivity objectives.
• Follow-up production planning, procurement, and logistics (oversee inbound transportation,
warehousing, repackaging).
• Improve business practices and develop strong working relationships with business partners
with a total cost management approach.
• Optimize the balance between supply availability- cost- inventory investment- and risk of
obsolescence.
• Leads the development and execution of inventory replenishment strategies that consider
supplier/plant capabilities- capacity constraints- & costs while ensuring an uninterrupted supply
of product.
• Develops and executes a comprehensive supply chain strategy that encompasses not only
warehouse management but transportation responsibilities to further build out and enhance the
end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations in Saudi Arabia, United Arab of Emirates &
Germany(e.g. 4PL transportation, third-party warehouse management, repackaging,
import/export, and network optimization).
• Identify and develop new export markets and clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international customers.
• Handle client inquiries, negotiate terms, and close sales deals.
• Coordinate with operations, logistics, and quality assurance teams to meet client requirements.
• Ensure export documentation and compliance with international trade regulations.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competition, and potential growth areas.
• Attend international trade shows and exhibitions to promote products and expand the client
base.
• Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and performance analyses.
• Follow up on client feedback and address any concerns or issues promptly.
• Stay updated on export policies, industry trends, and client-specific requirements.
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost control while enhancing overall performance.

• Monitor logistics performance, ensuring deadlines, KPIs, and operational objectives are consistently met.

• Analyze supply chain data to drive decision-making, optimize processes, and achieve organizational goals.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and 3PL providers to ensure reliability, quality, and cost efficiency.

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, focusing on profitability through effective cost management and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customer service, to align supply capabilities with current and future customer requirements and improve satisfaction levels.

• Oversee warehousing and distribution processes to ensure smooth and efficient movement of goods across the supply chain.

• Design and execute logistics strategies to reduce lead times, minimize costs, and improve service levels.

• Track and analyze key logistics KPIs such as on-time delivery, order fulfillment rates, and transportation costs, implementing corrective actions when needed.

• Lead the implementation of new processes, transportation methods, and carrier partnerships to enhance operational efficiency.

• Support logistics execution by ensuring timely and accurate delivery of orders.

• Continuously evaluate transportation and freight costs, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities.

• Manage procurement activities, including sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives, ensuring optimal pricing and service levels.

• Maintain effective supplier communication regarding cost, quality, service levels, and product specifications.

• Manage inventory levels, conduct risk assessments, and proactively address potential supply chain disruptions.

• Stay informed on market trends in food ingredients and packaging, sharing insights with relevant stakeholders.

• Oversee customs documentation and ensure compliance with import regulations and requirements.

• Identify and develop new sourcing opportunities through vendor engagement, industry networking, and participation in trade events.

• Optimize distribution methods by evaluating different transportation modes (road, air, etc.) for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards by implementing and monitoring safety procedures.

• Expand and strengthen the supplier base by building partnerships and alliances with distributors.

• Ensure continuous product availability by closely monitoring inventory reports and supply levels.

• Direct the activities of all functions involved in the purchasing, planning, warehousing, and control of materials from the receipt of forecasting replenishment needs to the delivery of the finished product into finished goods inventory and delivery of products to the customer(s).
• Manage inventory and establish controls to ensure the business unit is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimize supply chain risk.
• Develop strategies, policies, procedures, and overall team to optimize the value of the entire function in creating a world-class materials management group.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to procurement.
• Lead and coach others in maintaining excellence on quality control, and safety.
• Develop and continuously improve supplier programs.
• Participate in the existing, new project, and product planning processes to assure timely acquisition of materials to support product launches.
• Participate in the design and implementation of a new ERP system and optimize its use.
• Lead negotiation efforts for major contracts.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets accordingly.
• Establishes annual goals and objectives, (including stretch targets) in coordination with corporate objectives and manages performance to ensure attainment.
• Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues.
• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.
• Create integrated processes among Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and outside suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process.
• Identify systems tools needed to implement planning/forecasting systems. Lead reengineering efforts as it relates to supply chain planning and execution systems.
• Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting.
• Defines integrated logistics support requirements.
• Prepares estimates, schedules, and support system inputs.
• Develops and implements logistics plans inclusive of supplier contracts, routing guidelines, problem resolution, and cost containment.

- Ensure all management information is delivered timely and accurately.

- Develop brand and business reports that allow effective management of marketing, sales, stocks, margin and bottom line profitability.

- Drive & improve logistics techniques to obtain raw materials from both global and local sources & suppliers timely at minimum shipping costs.

- Lead and manage the procurement & warehouses dep. to ensure business plan is achieved and exceeded (Manage 54 employees)

- Deliver and own the Management information related to the marketing division.

- Manage the whole supply chain activities, from supplier to store. Encompassing global and local logistics planning.

- Develop the procurement strategy. Ensuring the needs of the business and the brands are exploited to their potential.

- Ensure every opportunity is taken to drive both cost and margin.

- Fully integrated with Finance re stock purchases, cash flow and supply chain costs.

- Follow up all outsources payment obligations schedule with both global suppliers & finance dep.

- Ensure where possible power of the business is levered to deliver the most cost effective marketing possible, while delivering the individual brand requirements.

- Develop and train procurement & warehouses team to meet the current and future business needs.

- Appraise the dep. team, to ensure the right people are in the right jobs and working to their optimum level.

- Recruit talented and passion people to meet the future business needs.

- Search & introduce new sources/suppliers of raw materials products with better quality & less costs.

- Develop relationships with the franchise partners at a senior level, to cover strategic direction, product and logistics.

- Ensure all management information is delivered timely and accurately.

- Develop brand and business reports that allow effective management of marketing, sales, stocks, margin and bottom line profitability.

- Drive & improve logistics techniques to obtain raw materials from both global and local sources & suppliers timely at minimum shipping costs.

- Lead and manage the procurement & warehouses dep. to ensure business plan is achieved and exceeded (Manage 54 employees)

- Deliver and own the Management information related to the marketing division.

- Manage the whole supply chain activities, from supplier to store. Encompassing global and local logistics planning.

- Develop the procurement strategy. Ensuring the needs of the business and the brands are exploited to their potential.

- Ensure every opportunity is taken to drive both cost and margin.

- Fully integrated with Finance re stock purchases, cash flow and supply chain costs.

- Follow up all outsources payment obligations schedule with both global suppliers & finance dep.

- Ensure where possible power of the business is levered to deliver the most cost effective marketing possible, while delivering the individual brand requirements.

- Develop and train procurement & warehouses team to meet the current and future business needs.

- Appraise the dep. team, to ensure the right people are in the right jobs and working to their optimum level.

- Recruit talented and passion people to meet the future business needs.

- Search & introduce new sources/suppliers of raw materials products with better quality & less costs.

- Develop relationships with the franchise partners at a senior level, to cover strategic direction, product and logistics.

- Follow up two main central warehouses (Riyadh & Al Kharj Road) plus 5 regional warehouses all over the kingdom (Jeddah, Qassim, Dammam, Madeina & Khamis Mushit) Total Materials Stock Approx. 29M US$
- Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.

- Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.

- Diagram supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers.

- Develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists.

- Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.

- Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.
- Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.

- Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.

- Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.

- Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes.

-Implement new or improved supply chain processes.

- Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to identify or qualify new suppliers.

- Develop or implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers.

- Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.

- Design or implement supply chains that support environmental policies.

- Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.

- Design or implement plant warehousing strategies for raw materials or finished products.

- Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans according to MRP that ensure availability of materials or products.

- Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost, lead time or quality.

- Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, reduce inventory costs & expenses or optimize customer service.

- Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.

- Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving & issuing.

- Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.

- Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.

- Responsible for overseeing the inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels, eliminating obsolete and off-spec material, and reduce aging material
- Develop methods and procedures for scheduling of raw materials from suppliers to support manufacturing in achieving customer demand and minimizing cost impacts to the company.
- Develop and maintain transportation system on domestic and international freight that ensures business needs are met
- Manage customer service activities including order entry, customer satisfaction, interface with sales, production, labs, regulatory, and quality ensuring that company's customer service creates competitive advantage in marketplace including resolving critical customer complaints
- Create, manage and achieve the overall logistics and customer service department budgets
- Develop and lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process
- Ensure Company is in compliance with laws and regulations regarding transportation, including hazardous materials. Resolve any legal issues pertaining to transportation/distribution
- Ensure Logistics Department complies with ISO 9002 requirements
- Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program operational and personnel policies and procedures.
- Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
- Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
- Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles.
- Participate in personnel development at all levels through talent acquisition, performance management, providing opportunity for high performers, education, communication, expectation setting, and self actualization
- Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates
- Deliver and own the Management information related to the marketing division.
- Ownership of the supply chain, from supplier to store. Encompassing global and local logistic planning.
- Ensure every opportunity is taken to drive both cost and margin.
- Fully integrated with Finance re stock purchases, cash flow and supply chain costs.
- Follow up all outsources payments and schedule with both global suppliers & finance department
- Ensure where possible power of the business is levered to deliver the most cost effective marketing possible, while delivering the individual brand requirements
- Develop and train procurement and warehouses team to meet the current and future business needs
- Appraise the team, to ensure the right people are in the right jobs and working to their optimum level
- Recruit talented and passion people to meet the future business needs
- Ensure all management information is delivered timely and accurately
- Develop brand and business reports that allow effective management of marketing, sales, stocks, margin and bottom line profitability
- Drive & improve logistics techniques to obtain raw materials from both global and local sources & suppliers timely at minimum shipping costs
- Fully aware about customs' procedures and requirements (airport, seaports & land transit ports) and responsible for customs clearance process
- Search & introduce new sources/suppliers of raw materials products with better quality & less costs
- Develop relationships with the franchise partners at a senior level to cover strategic direction, product and logistics
- Develop the procurement strategy. Ensuring the needs of the business and the brands are exploited to their potential

Responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services for the company according to the available budget for each department and the purchasing of raw materials on a tender basis minimizing spending costs. Close control of purchasing budgets, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring delivery schedules are met and preparing ongoing reports for the management. Planning, organizing, financial budgeting and decision-making, having strong market awareness, attention to detail and problem-solving and in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing sector, forecasting, planning, and correctly assessing needs, negotiate with suppliers, to ensure price adjustments and access to retail costs. Their duties may be shared with a team, depending on the size of the company. Setting up annually procurement plan for approximately 2 Million US$ monthly purchases. Ensure every opportunity is taken to drive both sales and margin (Total annual sales approx. 40-45 Millions US$). Lead and manage the Supply Chain & Sales team of 17 employees to ensure business plan is achieved and exceeded.

- Deliver a successful and profitable business.
- Fully integrated with Finance re stock purchases, cash flow and supply chain costs
- Development and train sales team to meet the current and future business needs
- Ensure the Saudization opportunities are fully exploited
- Assess and appraise the sales team, to ensure the right people are in the right jobs and are working to their optimum level
- Recruitment talented and passion people to meet the future business needs
- Ensure all management information is delivered timely and accurately
- Develop brand and business reports that allow effective management of marketing, sales, stocks, margin and bottom line profitability
- Fully involved in logistics developments for company projects' business
- Ensuring the needs of the business are cost effectively delivered
- Adviser to the projects department on shipping & logistics related to company projects equipments & materials
- Deliver and own the Management information related to the marketing division
- Develop relationships with the franchise partners at a senior level, to cover strategic direction, product and logistics
- Ownership of the supply chain from supplier to the store. Encompassing global and local logistic planning
- Ensure the goods are moved at the lowest cost with the greatest speed
- Development of sales strategy. Ensuring the needs of the business and the brands are exploited to their potential
- Ensure where possible power of the business is levered to deliver the most cost effective marketing possible, while delivering the individual brand requirements.

Managed the sale of products and services to overseas customers and combine the result of market research, knowledge of consumer tastes and plans sales campaigns suitable for the country. Negotiate with customers whether the product can be altered to meet the client's requirements or whether special discounts can be offered after consulting with the product managers, factories and suppliers. Provide quotations, drawing up tender documents and agreeing the final contract. Process orders and check that the distribution is running smoothly as and on schedule, deal with any complaints or queries that occur subsequent to delivery. Producing marketing plans, budgets and sales reports for discussion by company management, organize sales briefings.
- Enhance & develop the export plan and customers
- Responsible open L/C's and follow-up its procedures with banks.
- Legal knowledge of foreign currencies, tariffs and trading regulations is necessary
- Follow-up shipments delivery from overseas suppliers up to customers.
- Develop & enhance after sales services.
- Solve the technical problems with customers through suppliers & manufacturers.
- Prepare & achieve the requested funds to finance the Purchase Orders with the suppliers.
- Identify and develop new markets in the region.
- Expedites import-export arrangements and maintains current information on import-export tariffs, licenses, and restrictions
- Set-up, achieve and develop the annually sales plan.
- Responsible for the costing & sales pricing system.
- Identify and develop new markets in the region
- Recruit, select and appoint suitable Distributors.
- Provide all necessary marketing inputs and support to the Distributors.
- Monitor and Control their activities.
- Ensure that shipments reach clients in time.
- Ensure that all necessary documentation, from closure of sale up to delivery is done promptly and correctly.
- Expedites import-export arrangements and maintains current information on import-export tariffs, licenses, and restrictions
- Market research
- Planning, developing, and establishing policies and objectives of Regional Business Operations in accordance with General Manager - IB’s directives
- Gather and analyze market intelligence
- Prepare periodic sales report
- Getting goods and services for the best price and value
- Cutting any waste and unnecessary costs to create a streamlined process and fast production times
- Working with suppliers to ensure that key processes are running efficiently and cost-effectively
- Building strong working relationships both internally and with key suppliers
- Contract management and negotiation
- Understanding and keeping up with new trends and regulations in the business
- Dealing with international suppliers
- Understanding technology and managing online systems such as e-auctions and e-tendering
- Researching for new suppliers
- Following market trends
- Liaising with suppliers
- Projecting stock levels
- Negotiating prices with suppliers
- Reviewing tenders
- Following up with suppliers concerning delivery times
- Managing budgets
- Preparing reports

- Identify and develop new markets in the region

- Recruit, select and appoint suitable Distributors.

- Provide all necessary marketing inputs and support to the Distributors.

- Monitor and Control their activities.

- Ensure that shipments reach clients in time.

- Ensure that all necessary documentation, from closure of sale up to delivery is done promptly and correctly.

- Expedites import-export arrangements and maintains current information on import-export tariffs, licenses, and restrictions

- Market research

- Planning, developing, and establishing policies and objectives of Regional Business Operations in accordance with General Manager - IB’s directives

- Gather and analyse market intelligence

- Prepare periodic sales report