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GE VernovaSenior Projects Logistics Leader
Jul. 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesStrategy:
Ensure proper ITO - OTR handover with staff with respect to costs, volume, origins and transport modes Projects logistics execution planning with regards to resource capacity, projects volumes and life cycles
Alignment with project directors on contractual logistics deliverables on standard and non-standard clauses in customer contract
Logistics Baseline planning with planning and sourcing leadership to ensure efficient and on-time logistics execution
Align and agree with Partners / Customers on obligations on delivery scopes per contractual terms and avoid gaps
Financial budget planning & reviews on regular basis to monitor overall spend, leakages and opportunities
Collaborate with senior leaders on continuous improvements in form of Kaizen or Genba events
Work with shipping lines, freight forwarders and rail transport companies to ensure efficient logistics planning for projects scopes
Present to business leadership strategies and execution plans to drive operational goals
Continuously enhance lean learnings within the region
Operations:
Project logistics daily management cadence with staff ensuring on-time logistics arrangements Monitor and ensure compliance, safety, quality, delivery and cost throughout the project phase
Validation on logistics costs and shipments statuses in ERP’s to enforce real-time data Validation of KPI indicators in executive report to ensure no data disconnects and KPI failures end of month
Ensure maximum & effective utilization of logistics tools to facilitate ease of transactions
Logistics costs Risks & Opportunities updates on regular basis in all systems following valid assessment criterion
Facilitate 2x week global logistics meetings with executive leadership on operations review
Supervise vendor to vendor logistics on meeting need by dates utilizing appropriate & cost effective transport mode
GE VernovaSenior Ops & Excellence Leader
Nov. 2015 - Jul. 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesOperations:
Support Gas Power regional business on timely & compliant execution of Inbound and Outbound Logistics transactions amid dynamic situations and resolving issues in collaboration with key stakeowners Collaborate with Customs teams to ensure import permits, certificates, authorizations, etc are secured from regulatory authorities thus allowing seamless import customs clearance activity avoiding additional CoPQ like storages/demurrage/penalties.
Collaborate with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Commercial, Quality, Fulfillment and Finance Leaders through regular operational rhythms to ensure effective logistics planning and execution Be Escalation support for Quarter-end critical shipments for on-time revenue recognition Manage SLA’s with LSP’s in terms of validation on costs and KPI’s and ensure operations continuity based on best practices and lessons learned Ensure Oversize/Out-of gauge shipments are managed with GE qualified vendor and in accordance to EHS set parameters mitigating all risks.
Collaborate with Corporate EHS teams to audit and qualify Asset-based vendors in the region for transportation and warehousing scopes where needed
Undertake complex project logistics execution when advised by line manager Empower Logistics team members to go extra mile and work collaboratively for effective Logistics execution and personal development capturing best practices / lessons learned
Excellence & Quality:
Collaborate with IT on development of ITO & OTR logistics estimation & execution tools based on Oracle platforms Supervise & approve high costs shipments in the region to ensure Freight $/kg rate is appropriately followed
Monitor logistics and customs cycle times for high potential countries and work to improve OTD
Work with line manager in developing operations excellence strategies to leverage logistics cycle time and cost
Prepare Executive summaries and present results and plans to the senior leadership team
GE VernovaCountry Supply Chain Manager
Oct. 2012 - Oct. 2015Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaIdentify, select & qualify potential suppliers and service sub-contractors in line with set business strategy and initiate procurement process
Manage tendering and sourcing of parts, raw materials, consumables, tools, equipment, Manpower, Site and Logistics services adhering to desired quality level at optimum cost and lead time. Negotiate and finalize price and frame agreements
Establish processes to enable effective management of materials storage, stock visibility, and timely delivery to Workshop/Sites Setup min-max levels to ensure inventory levels are adequately maintained for fabrication/Repairs process at workshop
Maintain cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy is up to the desired level and perform write-offs where applicable in conjunction with finance
Ensure Compliance to EHS requirements/theme for all Service/Site Contractors as well as in Stores operations
Responsible for periodic reporting on procurement, Logistics and Stores related KPI’s
Set clear objectives for the team and measure performance against set targets
Promote training, career development, personal development, and nurture talents to develop future leaders Achievements
Established departmental processes to eventually setup the supply chain unit in the organization
Established supplier panel to enable material and services procurement
Spend Optimization of 20% based on Price agreements
Cost reduction by 8% of freight movements in 2015
Enhanced Ethics & Compliance and EHS awareness among team members
Developed the team by providing on job and class room training
Nokia Siemens NetworksAccount Logistics Manager
Sep. 2008 - Aug. 2011Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaEnsure End-to-End Logistics cycle processes in Demand planning > order fulfillment > order management > delivery management > Reverse Logistics > customer invoicing are managed in accordance to strategic goals
Direct and coordinate the entire logistics operations in a cost and time efficient way within the Customer team contributing to Annual Revenue in excess of €100M
Liaise with global (European & Far East) Delivery Management Centers (DMC) to secure OTIFIQEF equipment deliveries Responsible for operations & people management of the entire logistics team inline with the company policies and processes
Manage inventory control and entire 3PL LSP operations at two major regional warehouses in KSA
Manage customer interface in the demand/delivery phase and in related supply chain issues Achievements
Turned around overall activities by realigning team members in accordance to their skills set and account priorities
Accelerated several tasks like customer invoicing, equipment ordering, etc. to achieve relevant KPI’s and customer milestones
Improved customer service level by providing hands-on training to relevant staff thus increasing employee efficiency as well
Expedited equipment/software deliveries to avoid customer penalties and enhance delivery aspect of logistics
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