The Kraft Heinz CompanySupply Chain & Commercial Director
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2017Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDirector – Supply Chain • Led all Supply Chain functions across 7 Business Units (BUs) at Kraft Heinz, overseeing a team of 53, including 8 senior managers.
• Engineered and executed a transformative Supply Chain strategy, optimizing make/buy decisions and restructuring Co-pack manufacturing operations to enhance regional service levels.
• Formed a Joint Venture for Nutritional Drinks production in Nigeria, driving local manufacturing capabilities.
• Delivered exceptional performance with CFRs exceeding 98% and OTIF rates surpassing 95% monthly for over 7 years.
• Orchestrated the regional S&OP process to ensure timely New Product Development (NPD) launches, optimal capacity utilization, and consistent service improvements through precise inventory management.
• Pioneered the implementation of Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) efficiency metrics across 7 BUs, optimizing financial performance.
• Secured over $20 million in cost savings from 2013-2016 through Value Engineering and procurement strategies, maintaining an inflation-neutral budget year-on-year.
• Initiated and oversaw 14 Co-pack Manufacturing setups across the region for diverse products, including Beans, Mayonnaise, Tomato Paste, Cereals, Baby Food, Nutritional Drinks, and Cheese, in locations such as UAE, KSA, Pakistan, Tunisia, and Oman. Commercial Director – Emerging Markets & Trading Business • Oversaw the P&L for a $45 million sales portfolio within Emerging Markets and Trading Businesses.
• Accelerated revenue growth by penetrating new markets, including Iran, Sri Lanka, North Africa, and the Indian Ocean.
• Developed and administered distributor networks in 16 markets, optimizing product portfolios to enhance market relevance and drive sales.
• Expanded and governed distributor partnerships in North Africa, Iran, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Pakistan, enhancing market coverage.
• Optimized product portfolios for greater market alignment and consumer appeal.