Supply Chain Manager · Logistics · Procurement

From Source
to Delivery,
Optimised.

CIPS-qualified Supply Chain Manager with 13 years optimising procurement, logistics, and inventory for global FMCG and manufacturing companies across UAE, China, and Southeast Asia. Reduced costs by $14M+ across career.

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Supply Chain Health — Current Role
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Supplier Network

48 approved vendors, 12 countries

Optimised
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Procurement

$40M annual spend managed

On Target
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Warehousing

3 DCs — UAE, KSA, Egypt

99.1% Accuracy
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Last-Mile Delivery

B2B and B2C routes

Reviewing
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Customer

OTD: 98.4% | CSAT: 4.7/5

Excellent
$14M+
Cost Savings
98.4%
On-Time Delivery
48
Vendors Managed
22%
Avg Inventory Cut
Career
Experience
2020–Now
Supply Chain Director
Agthia Group · Abu Dhabi, UAE
Manage $40M procurement budget across FMCG categories. Redesigned supplier network from 80 to 48 strategic vendors, saving $6M. Launched S&OP process reducing forecast errors by 35%. Built 3 distribution centres across UAE, KSA, and Egypt.
S&OPProcurementSAP SCMFMCG
2015–2020
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Nestlé · Dubai, UAE
Led end-to-end supply chain for $120M chocolate and confectionery portfolio across MENA. Reduced Days Inventory Outstanding by 12 days saving $4M in working capital. Managed relationships with 30+ international suppliers.
InventoryDemand PlanningLogistics
2010–2015
Procurement & Logistics Analyst
IKEA (Al-Futtaim) · Dubai, UAE
Managed import logistics for 5,000+ SKU furniture and home accessories range. Negotiated freight contracts saving $800K/yr. Implemented barcode scanning in warehouse reducing pick errors by 60%.
Import LogisticsNegotiationWMS
Qualifications
Certifications
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CIPS Level 6
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
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APICS CSCP
Certified Supply Chain Professional
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APICS CPIM
Production & Inventory Management

Open to New Challenges 🚀

Seeking Supply Chain Director, VP Logistics, and Group Procurement roles across UAE and GCC.

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