Yasser Aljehani, Supply Chain Director

Yasser Aljehani

Supply Chain Director

شركة الاسمنت الابيض

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
20 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :20 years, 5 Months

Supply Chain Director at شركة الاسمنت الابيض
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since September 2018

Procurement Manager will lead and direct all facets of supply chain management including but not limited to purchasing, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, material forecasting capacity planning and sourcing master scheduling, inventory control and financial costing as necessary for plant materials support to cement production

Logistics integration project manager at كوني اند ناجل
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since January 2018
Strategic logistics and vender relations manager at al Safwa Cement
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • December 2009 to November 2017

Managing supply chain& restructuring the company's Purchasing and Supply Chain functions to make it effective and efficient as possible.Reviewing the performance of the supply chain and identifying areas that can be improved.Optimising all tasks and processes within the supply chain.Planning timetables for delivery.Managing the sourcing, auditing, and evaluation of new suppliers. Analysing logistics data to identify opportunities for improvement.Developing robust, efficient and effective Supply Chain processes.Negotiating supply contracts.Setting supply chain goals.Managing the return of rejected products with the supply base.
Investigating logistics complaints.Escalating service level issues.Ensuring that all staff comply with all healthy and safety initiatives, policies and procedures.Planning supply chain schedules in advance in preparation for busy seasonal periods.
Implementing supply chain strategies both locally and nationally.Developing annual plans for the supply chain department.Ensuring supplier compliance in all matters.Developing annual plans for the supply chain department.In charge of stock and product availability and control.Negotiating contracts with third parties and prospective partners.Leading multi-functional teams at various levels.Ensuring that all projects run smoothly and without problem.Keeping in touch with suppliers and developing cordial relationships with them.Negotiating with suppliers to minimize raw material and transportation costs.Making sure that all supplier information and records are up to date.
Taking steps to ensure the personal safety and safe working environment of staff.Checking that a supplier has valid insurance certificates, bank details & certificates.Overseeing the development and utilization of a supplier database.Keeping accurate records of products, contracts, pricing, and invoicing information.Obtaining quotes for transportation and making cost comparisons.Carrying out the initial and on-going assessment of the supply chain.
Involved in the hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring of supply chain staff.Overseeing the packaging of goods for delivery.Overseeing the arrival of stock and shipments.Tracking products through the supply chain to ensure that they have arrived at their destination.Cultivating supplier relationships.Negotiating rates with local, national, and international transport companies.Managing supplier agreements.Organizing work activities to achieve business objectives.Managing stock levels across the whole supply chain.Establishing and implementing logistics procedures in line with organization requirements.Controlling transportation and distribution costs. Planning the quickest and least costly transport routes
Maximising truck utilization.Ensuring that all contractual obligations are fully understood by the logistics team.Preparing paperwork for regulatory bodies and audits.Negotiate transportation rates and services with couriers.Keeping up to date all relevant documentation, vehicle logbooks, fuel consumption records & servicing protocols.Managing administrative staff, Security Guards, Drivers and other Logistics & dispatch staff.Accurately calculating the costs of any transportation.Working closely with package engineers to ensure the protection of all freight during transportation.Working with multiple customers at the same time.Conducting disciplinary, capability and grievance investigations and taking appropriate action to address any failings.Responding to all customer complaints or queries in a efficient manner.Visiting key clients to build relationships and identify their key needs.Conducting crime and loss investigations into missing stock and loads.Ensuring the efficient running of administration and office procedures.
Actively managing subcontractors to ensure that they perform in line with their contractual agreements.
Supervising the completion of all documentation required by law.Monitoring and tracking the flow of goods until warehouse.

Senior Purchasing Supervisor at Al- Nahdi Medical Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • November 2003 to October 2009

Responsible for organizing and maintaining a central facility for the purchase of all goods, services, and contracts on a best price / best quality basis. Also ensuring the smooth supply of material, consumables, and equipment to the company.
Duties:
Controlling the purchase and supply of all procured items & services.
Negotiating price and terms of products with suppliers.
Managing, developing & improving the purchasing team.
Benchmarking performance of the Supply Chain.
Establishing terms, pricing, quality requirements, delivery, and contracts.
Adhering to all company policies with particular regard, to accounting procedures.
Administering the online purchasing systems.
Reviewing all contracts/agreements to achieve ‘best price/best quality’ purchasing.
Preparing & processing requisitions, purchase orders & invoices for purchases.
Giving sourcing input to colleagues to aid business planning & development.
Making recommendations & advising senior management on all purchasing issues.
Maintaining records of supplier contracts, agreements, goods ordered received.
Managing vendor relationships and building effective supply chain partnerships.
Other spend categories include: marketing, HR, professional services, catering, uniforms, facilities. Forecasting and purchasing inventory to meet the business needs during different seasons.
Developing, leading, and executing purchasing strategies.
Playing a lead role in the strategic management of the supplier and product profiles, strategic purchasing, and stock management.
Monitoring stock levels and product performance.
Ensuring management systems are maintained accurately.
Setting up contract orders with suppliers
Working closely with all departments on procurement activities to ensure that business needs are satisfied including maximization of commercial and all other value levers.
Manage supplier relationships, responsibility for all direct & indirect spend.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Arabian University of Science and Technology
  • February 2010

Courses Attended : • Management Science • International Management • Accounting Management

Diploma, Diploma in Computer Application
  • at Technical and Vocational Training Corporation
  • February 2005

Courses Attended : • All applications of Microsoft Office. • Computer Maintenance. • Network

Bayt Tests

Negotiations Skills Test
Score 66%

Specialties & Skills

Procurement
Contract Logistics
Sourcing
Purchasing Strategy
ERP CRM
Budgeting, People Management, Supply Chain Management, Bid Management
Leadership, Team Building, Motivational Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Time Managem
Procurement, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Work on the Oracle System, Project Management
Analytical Skills, Ability to work under pressure, Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills
Computer Related Skills - MS Office and Internet Usage , Web Design, Databases,
Target Setting and Achievement, Contractual Negotiations, Inventory Management, Documentation
Risk Mitigation, Customer Relation, Administration, Standardized Policies and Procedures
Work with different ERP system JDE Edward , Oracle , Saab and Business intelligent

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Project Management Institute - PMI
  • PMI Membership
  • March 2012

Training and Certifications

Basic skills of purchasing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2007
Valid Until:
September 2007
Managing Supplier Performance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2009
Valid Until:
February 2009
Skilis of Persuasion and Influencing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2011
Valid Until:
July 2011
Strategies of performance development (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2011
Valid Until:
June 2011
English Language (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2007
Valid Until:
May 2007
Time Management Strategies (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2011
Valid Until:
September 2011
Expert Purchasing Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2009
Valid Until:
February 2009
Introduction to Project Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2012
Valid Until:
April 2012
Administration Leadership (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2011
Valid Until:
August 2011
English Language - E-mail & Business Writing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2011
Valid Until:
April 2011
Drafting of contracts and the concerned authorities (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2012
Valid Until:
January 2012
Effective Negotiation Skills (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2011
Valid Until:
May 2011
Handling Difficult People (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2005
Valid Until:
June 2005
English Language (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2009
Valid Until:
April 2009
English Language - Intermediate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2007
Valid Until:
July 2007

Hobbies

  • Travel and diving