Wafa Benmessaoud, Regional Import & Export Manager

Wafa Benmessaoud

Regional Import & Export Manager

Nestle

Location
Algeria - Algiers
Education
Bachelor's degree, Translation & Interpretation
Experience
22 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 7 Months

Regional Import & Export Manager at Nestle
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • My current job since January 2014

• Manage the inter-Market Supply Collaboration between Export / Import Operations within Maghreb Region.
• Ensure Capability to achieve targeted Customer Levels to receivers (Exports) or Domestic Customers (imports).
• Manage the Coordination with Production & Physical Logistics to ensure Stock Availability.
• Coordinate with Physical Logistics & DSP Teams the Planning & Dispatching Processes from factories according to receiving markets requirements.
• Ensure timely and error free data to perform Inter-market & Third Party Export Order-to-Cash processes.
• Ensure Compliance of the Export & Import Regulations.
• Mange the IM reviews with the D&SP Team & their IM partners.

Corporate Goal Alignment Pillar Member at Nestlé Head Quarters
  • Switzerland
  • May 2012 to December 2013

- Train, Coach and Assess the Asian, Oceania and African Markets on the Practices and Methodology of Goal Alignment. Functions covered: Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
- Ensure successful completion of Gate Pass Assessment by giving full support to Markets.
- Help Markets to Implement a culture of prioritizing and eliminating waste using Nestle Continuous Excellence Best Practices
- Develop a culture of Problem Solving and reduction of waste using Root Cause Analysis Tools and Standardization
- Collaborate with Markets to build Functionnal Light Houses for Goal Alignment Practices.

Demand Planner & NCE Champion at Nestlé Algeria
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • May 2010 to April 2012

- Support startup of Nestlé Algeria by implementing a full scope Demand Planning process
- Work as GLOBE Super User in Demand & Supply Planning area
- Launch Goal Alignment methodology as way of working in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Specialist at Nestlé Algeria
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • July 2007 to April 2010

- Co-ordinate Supply Chain processes between Nestlé and Star Goods (Distributor)
- Ensure Regulatory Affairs function in Algeria
- Ensuring knowledge transfers between Nestlé and the Distributor's Supply Chain

Logistics Manager at PROMASIDOR
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • January 2003 to June 2007

- Organisation and management of a team of 3 persons
- Startup and manage local procurement, customer Service and Stock Management functions
- Negotiation, selection and performance evaluation of local suppliers

Import Specialist at PROMASIDOR
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • November 2001 to December 2002

- Ensure import function for raw & pack materials from New Zealand and India
- Manage relations with relevant authorities (Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Commerce)
- Co-ordinate all import administration with selected customs agent

Education

Bachelor's degree, Translation & Interpretation
  • at University of Algiers
  • January 2000

1996 - 2000 University of Algiers, Institute of Translation & Interpretation Field: Translation English-French-Arabic

High school or equivalent, Mathematics & Science
  • at Ibn Khaldoun High School
  • January 1996

1993 - 1996 Ibn Khaldoun High School Field: Mathematics & Science

High school or equivalent, General Education
  • at College M. Racim
  • January 1992

1990 - 1992 College M. Racim Field: General Education Special seminars and courses

Specialties & Skills

MS Office tools
PROBLEM SOLVING
DEMAND/SUPPLY
CUSTOMER SERVICE
LOGISTICS
MS OFFICE
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SUPPLY CHAIN

Languages

English
Expert
French
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

of the Corporate Team leading the Implementation of Nestlé
  • Member
  • November 2013

Hobbies

  • Sport & Reading