Ammar Khartabeel

About the Candidate

Summary
Fifteen years of diverse expertise in logistics, strategic sourcing, distribution, inventory management, and warehouse management. Extensive knowledge in creating and implementing logistics strategies that include planning, forecasting, sourcing, and warehousing. Develop and execute best practices in a complex logistical environment, generating strategic value by efficiently monitoring product transportation, storage quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency.

Skills
•        Substantial experience in 3PL, FMCG (Fresh, Canned, Frozen Food), Building Materials and Telecommunication

•        Conduct a business environmental scan to assess how global challenges affect an organization’s worldwide trade activities.

•        Conduct, analyze, and present market research to assist a company in making international business decisions.

•        Assess market penetration options in light of strategic business goals and market conditions.

•        Determine which risk-mitigation strategies are appropriate for entering a specific market.

•        Developing trade documentations – RFI, RFP, RFQ, LOI, and SCO

Experience
Supply Chain Manager
Masdar Technical Supplies
Mar 2017 – Jul 2019 (2 years 5 months)

Progress and Achievements:

1-Accomplished the shipping projects to new GCC markets (Kuwait, Qatar and Oman) increase in international sales by 35%

2-Accomplished the transformation to outsource product distribution program – 100% outsourced distribution (between the major cities)

3-Completed the inventory rationalization program throughout KSA – inventory rightsized by 63%

Responsibilities:

1- Develop and execute methods for effectively negotiating in various cultural settings and addressing the influence of cultural differences on the company’s synergistic trade activities.

2- Define and critically evaluate essential international financial agreements and assess financial strategies that support the company’s integrative trade efforts.

3- Assess the effect of regulatory compliance on the company’s integrative trade activities.

4- Conduct, assess, and present market research to assist the company in making global business decisions.

5- Developing the Sales and Operations demand forecast and inventory planning

 

 

 

 

Logistics Manager
ServTech
Jun 2014 – Feb 2017 (2 years 9 months)

Progress and Achievements: at the launch of Lebara Telecom SICO Mobile and in KSA

1.  Successfully developed the main distribution center (60,000 Sqft) – Greenfield setup

2.  Development and implementation kingdom-wide distribution plan – 100% outsourced

3.  Setting and managing the inventory program – 100% stock on hand accuracy

4.  Identify and mitigate risks – Risk transfer to the insurance company

Responsibilities:

1-  Managing the Logistics arrangements for Lebara KSA launching operations

2-  Managing 3rd party contracts – Transportation, Export and Imports, Security companies and facility and goods in transit insurance

3-  Assess requirements and develop plans for timely, efficient, and effective transportation of products while adhering to regulatory standards.

Logistics Manager
Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc

Oct 2012 – May 2014 (1 year 8 months)

Progress and achievements:

1.  Establish the distribution fleet (60 trucks and vans) serving our customers in the central, eastern, and northern regions.

2.  Accomplished the inhouse truck’s maintenance workshop

3.  Accomplished the new precut vegetable and onion production projects in RUH DC

4.  Accomplished the setup for the female section in RUH DC

5.  Setting and implementing the RUH DC maintenance plan, including production and refrigeration system.

Responsibilities: Central and Eastern DCs – warehousing, freight forwarding, distribution, plant maintenance, and expansion project implementation.

1.  Interdepartmental (cross-function) synergy – WH, Distribution, Production and Engineering, in terms of workflow and task accomplishments, assuring continuance improvement in customer order processing

2.  Develop and manage the logistics operation (Warehouse, Freight Forwarding and Engineering)

3.  Design and implement FIFO inventory management

4.  Design and implement distribution route plan

5.  Design and implement Reverse Logistics and product recall process

6.  Oversee Inventory management and MRP

 

Logistics Manager
Masdar Technical Supplies
Mar 2007 – Oct 2012 (5 years 8 months)

Progress and Achievements:

1.  Accomplished the Inventory rationalization program – Inventory rightsized by 27%

2.  Accomplished the Transportation Subcontracting plan – Increase in transport efficiency 23%

3.  Participated in the success of setting and implementing the MTSG Vehicles Policy.

4.  Achieved MTSG Champion in Cross-Functional Integration

5.  Achieved Subject Matter Expert SME in SAP ERP Project blueprint phase Responsibilities:

1.  Oversee logistics activities related to warehouses, distribution, transportation, inventory planning and rationalization.

2.  Budgeting and planning the inventory replenishment throughout MTSG warehouses and retail shops

3.  Setting and implementing the raw materials inventory levels for two production facilities

 

Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Graduate Certificate, International Business Management
2021 – 2021

 

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Ontario College Certificate, English for Academic Purposes
2020 – 2020

 

Cambridge International College
Diploma, Purchasing & Resourcing Management
2012 – 2012

ASET and EDI Accreditation

 

Cambridge International College
Diploma, Logistics, Supply Chain and Transport Management
2010 – 2011

ASET Accreditation

 

Al Quds Open University
Bachelor, Computer Information System
2002 – 2006

 

Honours & Awards
Dean’s Honours List – Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

Aug 2021

International Business Management

 

Dean’s Honours List – Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

Feb 2021

English for Academic Purposes

 

Certification
Lean Six Sigma White Belt – The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)

Aug 2021

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