Tarek Kazem, Management Consultant – SCM & Logistics

Tarek Kazem

Management Consultant – SCM & Logistics

CJICM logistics

Location
Qatar
Education
Master's degree, Excellent grade
Experience
32 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :32 years, 4 Months

Management Consultant – SCM & Logistics at CJICM logistics
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2021 to January 2023

Management Consultant - SCM & Logistics 2021 - 2022
CJ ICM Logistics, Doha, Qatar: a leading international logistics provider with proven experience and established on-the-ground capabilities
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Reported directly to the regional GCC director; Recruited to undertake the creation of brand new Qatar office; Undertook legal and corporate set up, leasing office and warehouse space
• Set out clear road map for heavy and project shipment movement across port and land; Commenced with 100 light and heavy shipments per month for local clientele
• Designed company-wide targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet set revenue targets
• Created country specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the following: Sourcing, Routing, Pricing, Collection (Transport), Warehousing (Handling), Booking of Air Freight Rates & Ocean Freight Rates (AFR/OFR), Export/Import Clearance and Vendor submission of tender and projects
• Created new Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for Carriers/Haulers, Transporters/Clearing Agents, Brokers, Suppliers & Vendors after undertaking vetting processes

supply chain director at Injazat Holding – Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2018 to March 2021

Director - Supply Chain Management 2018- 2021
Injazat Holding Group & Porto Holding Group, Doha, Qatar: The Group investments offer a full range of capabilities in the field of Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Maintenance, and Project Management Services in Residential, Commercial and Private Projects
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Reported directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and served on the Senior Management Team (SMT) whilst supporting 20 direct reports across both holding companies
• Supported 4 Injazat factories: HPF, UFBP, IPP, QIPBF and main activities of Porto Group including: Road and building construction, pools, facilities management, and food & beverage (F&B)
• Reduced export cargo costs by 25% to sell business internationally, boosting net profit by 15%
• Devised and implemented 2021 Operational Effectiveness Strategy optimising use of specialist Inventory Management System (IMS) resulting in 100% systemisation, 85% increase in productivity and 99% accuracy rating in stock reconciliation
• Consistently achieved 80 % average improvement YoY on KPIs, 90 % Customer Satisfaction Rating and 15% reduction in logistics expenses plus 10% reduction in materials expenses
• Generated numerous continuous improvement savings including inventory management efficiencies using Lean & Just in Time (JIT) methodologies
• Implemented new inventory management system (IMS) which saved $2.3 million in obsolete stock-levels: Successfully achieved consistent annual minimal stock counts equivalent to unaccounted loss of only 10kg per ton.
• Project Managed compilation of all SCM policies and governance procedures ensuring 100% compliance with corporate policy
• Analysed sales volumes, created long-term forecasts to leverage market trends and minimized impact of seasonal downturns, created uniform PSL (preferred supplier list) to manage contractors, sub-contractors and sub-sub-contractors

General Manager (GM) – Supply Chain & Logistics at Gettco( A Subsidiary of Al Faial Al Thani Holding)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • October 2015 to January 2018

General Manager (GM) - Supply Chain & Logistics 2015 - 2017
Gettco Cargo, Doha, Qatar: A Subsidiary of Al Faisal Al Thani Holding, one of the top International Freight forwarding /Logistics, Customs clearance & Removals companies in Qatar
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Promoted to level of GM, reported directly to COO and served on Senior Management Team (SMT); Directed 35 employees across 6 departments including Fleet & Logistics, International Moving, and Logistical Supply Chain - with an annual budget of M16QR and full sign off on procurement
• Grew Net Profit by 5% and Revenue by 10 % equating to M2.5QR during FY 16/17 despite embargo
• Received personal commendation from HQ Director Global Transport Organization (GTO) thanking me for upgrade of Qatar branch
• Restructured and expanded International Moving operation in 2017 (freight, cargo & project handling and storage, demurrage, removals and distribution) seeing a revenue growth of 158%
• Sourced, negotiated and project managed opening of new consolidated 4, 000sq.m Fleet & Logistics Hub
• Implemented new contracts and metrics to measure provision of third party logistics suppliers (3PL)
• Devised and implemented 2017 Business Support Strategy for Operational Excellence aimed at strengthening the Service Profit Chain by identifying and shaping opportunities within the field

Director – Supply Chain (SCM) at Glass Rock Insulation Co. ASCOM – Citadel
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2012 to September 2015

Director - Supply Chain (SCM) 2012 - 2015
Glassrock Insulation Company - Citadel, Alexandria, Egypt: specialized in manufacturing both Glass wool and Rock wool, directed towards STM Technology
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Reported directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) whilst supporting a team of 150 employees
• Directed daily activities of all business units (BUs) involved in the end-to-end process of purchasing, planning, warehousing, and control of materials; Responsible for managing all inventory and establishing controls to ensure operation at the highest level of performance based on KPIs; Participated in the design and implementation of new ERP system
• Minimized supply chain risk by 90% by developing and managing departmental budgets
• Undertook contract management and administration for over than 400 clients .

Logistics, Procurement & BD Manager at Marine Link Int'l
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • March 2007 to July 2012

Position: General Freight, Logistics & BD Manager (Logistics, Procurement & Business Development Manager)
Responsibilities (Developing New/renewal B. Development, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, SCM, Procurement, Port Full Agent)

Logistics Manager – (Import & Business Development Manager for air, & sea freight fcl &LCL) at Leader Group – Shipping Forwarding & Marine Service
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • January 2005 to March 2007

Position: Logistics & Business Development Manager - (Import & BD Manager for air, & sea freight FCL &LCL)
Responsibilities (Developing New/Renewal Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Warehouse, Port Full Agent)

Supply Chain Manager – (Management of Commercial, Logistics, Purchasing, Procurement, ware house) at Siwa Co. For Industrialization & Development
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • February 2002 to January 2005

Position: Supply Chain Manager
Responsibilities (Managing Controlling SCM, Commercial management, Logistics, Purchasing, Procurement, warehouse, ISO certificate)

Supply Chain Manager – (Management of Commercial, Logistics, Purchasing, Procurement, ware house) at Mansour Group – Hayat Co. For Industrialization & development
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • October 1999 to January 2002

Position: Supply Chain Manager
Responsibilities (Managing Controlling SCM, Commercial management, Logistics, Purchasing, Procurement, warehouse, ISO certificate)

Logistics Manager, (Consolidation LCL, FCL Sea & Air Management) at Sadat Group– SAS International Shipping Consultant & Commerce
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • October 1995 to October 1999

Position: Logistics Manager (Consolidation LCL, FCL Sea, Air & Land Management)
Responsibilities (Managing New Business Development, Marketing, Sales, logistics, warehouse, ISO certificate)

Auditing & Marketing Development Manager at Marine & Engineering Services Co.(Mesco)
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • October 1990 to October 1995

Position: Auditing & Marketing Development Manager
Position: Logistics Manager (Import Sea, Air & Land Management (In charge of) Norasia Shipping Line (CSAV) Egypt/Switzerland
Position: Logistics Supervisor - Import Sea, Air & Land activities Egypt/Switzerland
Responsibilities (Managing New Business Development, Marketing research & analysis, Sales, logistics, ISO certificate)

Education

Master's degree, Excellent grade
  • at Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport.
  • November 2011

Master degree In Management of International Transport & Logistics (Final Grade Excellent) Thesis in Logistics centers GPA 3.73 from 4.0

Diploma, Diploma of Project Management Consultant
  • at Nevada University – Reno – USA ,
  • April 2010

2014 Nevada University – Reno – USA , Diploma of Project Management Consultant

Bachelor's degree, Good
  • at Beirut Arab University - Alexandria, Egypt
  • May 1991

Bachelor of Commerce & Business Administration - Accounting Section - Final Grade: Good

High school or equivalent, Good
  • at Victory College School. - Alexandria, Egypt
  • June 1987

Victory College School. - Alexandria,Egypt. from Kindergarten up to Secondary post.

Specialties & Skills

Procurement
Logistics Management
New Business Development
Supply Chain Management
Freight Forwarding
Influence & communicate effectively across multiple sectors
Cost reduction & lead time management
End to End supply chains & Logistics solution
Ability to identify & implement new procedures and processes
Marketing & client Program Development
Retail merchandising strategies
Productivity, performance Gains & effective time management
Territory Management & Market Share Growth
Presentation skills, Public relations
Project, supplier relationship Management
Trouble shooting, complex problem solving
Complex Logistical movements
Operational logistics management & Process improvement
Vast experience of working with a range of external suppliers
Logistics planning, Warehouse distribution
Proficient with Sap and ERP system
Strategic Sales & Marketing Campaigns
Competitor, market Trend analysis & research
Vendor and inventory Management
Project based logistics, Warehousing & storage
Understanding of internet marketing: SEO, etc
Strong oral and written communication skills
Key Account Acquisition & retention
Budgeting, forecasting, pricing & planning
Brand marketing & Negotiating Telesales
Int'l trade and INCOTERMS expertise
Shipping Carrier & Freight forwarding expertise
Tenders, Estimating, Sales Analysis & Reporting
Execute presentation, negotiations & Consultative Sales Skills
Profit & loss monitoring
Contract Management, process improvement
Team building, Coaching & Cross Functional Leadership
Purchase order, material Management & distribution

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Old Victorian Association
  • Active Member
  • October 1996

Training and Certifications

Leadership Training for Manager Program (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999
7 Habits of Highly Effective People. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2001
Valid Until:
February 2001
MAPS: Management Appraisal System Performance. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2001
Valid Until:
August 2001
Management of Dangerous Goods Operation IMDC - Code (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2008
Valid Until:
March 2008
E-Freight inbounds process & Export E-Freight procedures.EDI & XML (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2008
Valid Until:
July 2008
Technical Skills,Holding ICDL & ECDL.International & European Computer Driving License, (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2007
Valid Until:
March 2008
Customs Procedures and Clearance Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2004
Valid Until:
August 2004
Basic Cargo Skills & Procedures ( Has Completed with degree 100%) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2009
Valid Until:
December 2009
Initial Dangerous Goods Regulations (D.G.R.1)( Has Completed with degree 94.5%) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2010
Valid Until:
February 2010
Gold of Deserts Kings Training Program (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2001
Valid Until:
October 2001
• IATA E-Freight inbounds process & Export E-Freight procedures. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2011
Valid Until:
June 2011
General Custom Clearance Borker (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2004
Valid Until:
December 2004
Performance Management Workshop (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2001
Valid Until:
October 2001
Official Norasia Future Project (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 1994
Valid Until:
November 1994

Hobbies

  • volley ball , tennis, car modifications, electronics, searching the web
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