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Walid Bounassif , Senior Operations Manager

Walid Bounassif

Senior Operations Manager·Al-Enjaz AlArabiah General Trading & Contracting

Lebanon

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration And Commerce

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 11 months

Senior Operations Manager

March 2022 - Present

Al-Enjaz AlArabiah General Trading & Contracting

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

March 2022 - Present

▪Reduced order fulfillment time by 40% through warehouse process optimization and improved picker
management.
▪ Optimized delivery routing and fleet coordination, improving on-time delivery performance to 96%.
▪ Reduced delivery costs by 25% through labor optimization, scheduling improvements, and warehouse efficiency
initiatives.
▪ Maintained 99%+ order accuracy while scaling operational capacity and service performance.
▪ Strengthened supply chain reliability by improving stock availability and reducing inventory shortages.
▪ Implemented enhanced safety protocols that reduced warehouse incidents by 60%.
▪ Led negotiations with international companies and stakeholders to establish strategic partnerships and business
collaborations in Kuwait.
▪ Developed and implemented collaboration strategies with foreign partners to support business expansion, operational
growth, and market entry initiatives within the Kuwaiti market.
▪ Managed business communications and relationship-building efforts with international entities, ensuring alignment with
commercial objectives and local market requirements.
▪ Facilitated cross-border partnerships by coordinating operational, commercial, and contractual discussions with foreign
companies and local stakeholders.

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Management

Operations Manager

October 2016 - February 2022

ENASCO General Trading & Contracting

Kuwait

October 2016 - February 2022

▪ Directed end-to-end business operations including logistics, finance, HR, procurement, safety, and compliance.
▪ Implemented operational cost-saving initiatives that improved profitability and supported revenue growth.
▪ Developed operational budgets and ensured compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
▪ Led and coached operational teams to improve productivity, accountability, and performance outcomes.
▪ Negotiated contracts and supplier agreements to maximize operational efficiency and business value.
▪ Conducted pricing and commercial analysis for manpower supply tenders related to the Ministry of Finance and
Ministry of Health

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

Senior Food & Beverage Operations Manager

January 2013 - September 2016

Kuwait Pearls Catering Company

Kuwait

January 2013 - September 2016

▪ Managed large-scale catering operations serving thousands of meals daily across multiple industrial sites.
▪ Achieved profitability targets through effective control of food, labor, and operational costs.
▪ Designed customized service solutions tailored to diverse industrial client requirements.
▪ Improved client retention and contract renewals through consistent service quality and relationship management.
▪ Maintained excellent food safety and hygiene standards with zero major compliance incidents.
▪ Reduced operational waste and optimized inventory management to improve profit margins.
▪ Prepared and managed tender pricing and cost estimation for major catering projects, including contracts with the
Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defense, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), and Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC).
▪ Coordinated the full launch process of catering projects, including client communication, project mobilization, product
sourcing, supplier coordination, and obtaining client approvals.
▪ Managed operational setup activities for catering contracts, including recruitment and staffing, documentation
preparation, compliance procedures, and project implementation readiness.
▪ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of project requirements while maintaining
operational standards and contractual compliance.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Head Operations

October 2009 - December 2012

Al Essa International Group

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

October 2009 - December 2012

▪ Led company-wide operations, safety, and service delivery functions across multiple business activities.
▪ Improved customer loyalty by 80% through operational enhancements and service quality initiatives.
▪ Managed teams of 50+ employees while improving productivity and reducing operational costs.
▪ Supported business expansion through strategic marketing and operational growth initiatives.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Operations Manager

August 2007 - September 2009

REVERA International Catering Center

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

August 2007 - September 2009

▪ Managed multi-site catering operations and supervised more than 150 employees.
▪ Improved operational profitability through cost-control initiatives and process optimization.
▪ Managed vendor relationships and ensured compliance with health, safety, and food service regulations.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Education

Lebanese American University

September 2000

September 2000

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration And Commerce

Lebanon

GPA (point): 3.2 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.2 out of 4

Skills

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Intermediate
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
INVENTORY CONTROL
Intermediate
INVENTORY CONTROL
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
WAREHOUSING
Intermediate
WAREHOUSING
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Native Speaker

French

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Design Strategy
The Spirit of Hospitality
Strategic Planning
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Hobbies and interests

Reading