Sherif Aboulailah
Maadi
Summary
EXECUTIVE PROFILE: world- class professional with 25 years of insightful experience across executive management, Supply chain management, Key Account management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Program Management and corporate communications. Acknowledged regional competency in analysis of markets & delivery systems to assess present and future strategic approach, improvement of service levels, control of corporate budgets, development & implementation of purchasing/ contract management policies and procedures.
OBECTIVE: Exploring opportunities as CEO/GM of organizations that target a higher maturity level withing the value chain spectrum.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Vice President
Express International Group
03.2022 - Current
- Drove innovation initiatives by creating an internal culture that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving approaches.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on mergers and acquisitions activities, successfully integrating acquired businesses into the existing corporate structure.
- Provided mentorship to department heads, promoting professional development and enhancing leadership skills within the organization.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining workflows.
- Facilitated strategic planning for company expansion, resulting in successful entry into new markets.
- Championed process improvements, leading to increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Spearheaded change management efforts, enabling smooth transitions during organizational restructuring periods.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
General Manager - KSA
Wared Logistics Group (Saudi Bin Laden & AL Zahid)
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
General Manager - Egypt
Wared Logistics Egypt (Saudi Bin Laden & Al Zahid)
11.2012 - 11.2018
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Full P&L responsibility for asset owned 3PL & 4PL business between Saudi and Egypt.
- Developed supply chain solutions for major accounts to ensure better productivity.
- Developed and broadened all required cross border supply chain network activities
- Increased productivity and efficiency of area operations and delivery solutions. •Managed service levels of key brand clients like Carrefour, Golden Fields, and Faragallah
- Managed cold chain business between Sudan & Egypt for major government contracts.
Vice President (G9)- Procurement
National Commercial Bank - KSA - (Currently SNB)
12.2010 - 10.2012
- Managed NCB procurement in Jeddah and data outsourced services in Riyadh while implementing Strategic Sourcing and productivity enhancement program on behalf of AT Kearney International.
- Kicked Off Supplier Relationship Management and introduced successful category strategy management based on best practices.
- Structured an in-house training program based on competencies to upgrade skill base of supply chain staff to agreed levels.
- Implemented business model re-engineering for corporate Travel services.
- Maintained a global sourcing program with IBM International for infrastructure projects and offshore Transformation project.
- Completed preparations and launch of ORACLE I-Procurement
- Negotiated supplier contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficient sourcing.
Supply Chain Director
Al Zamil Group - Bitunil (Egypt)
07.2007 - 09.2010
- Coordinated closely with manufacturing to ensure production schedules were aligned with inventory levels and customer demand forecasts for optimal efficiency.
- Monitored global economic conditions as well as political developments affecting international trade policies, ensuring proactive response to potential changes impacting the business environment.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas of improvement in transportation, warehousing, and procurement practices.
- Optimized warehouse operations by redesigning layout and implementing advanced storage solutions for better space utilization.
- Ensured regulatory compliance throughout the entire supply chain by working closely with legal counsel and external agencies.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions while maintaining high quality standards.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify potential new vendors, leading to an expanded supplier base offering competitive pricing options.
- Developed and executed strategic sourcing plans for improved cost savings and increased product quality.
National Logistics Manager
Muhaidib Group - KSA
03.2001 - 07.2007
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Negotiated favorable terms with carriers, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization without compromising service quality.
- Played an instrumental role in the successful integration of acquired businesses, seamlessly incorporating their logistics operations into existing workflows.
- Spearheaded the adoption of new technologies such as warehouse automation systems, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.•Designed a full FCMG supply chain in Levant region, for a partner group, based in Syria for an FMCG distribution business (TEEBA) with an in-house rice processing plant and filling operations (J&J).
- Designed and built a modern racked out warehouse in Syria-Al Reef for the new distribution firm consolidating all their other local warehouses.
- Helped launching brands in new markets, including work on feasibilities, pack design, machinery sourcing and specs, quality control measures, training of staff (Nestle, Delmonte, J&J, Henkel)
- Controlled the nationwide packaging, co-packing and re-bagging operations in addition to attending to manufacturing problems and infrastructure upgrade.
Distribution Center Manager
DHL Supply Chain
02.1998 - 07.2001
- Managed capital projects within the distribution center, such as equipment upgrades or expansions, ensuring timely completion without disruption to daily operations.
- Consistently met or exceeded key performance indicators through effective resource allocation and process improvement initiatives.
- Spearheaded recruitment efforts for the Distribution Center team, selecting highly skilled candidates who contributed positively towards achieving company goals.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Increased distribution center efficiency by streamlining workflows and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Directed facility maintenance efforts, ensuring equipment was properly serviced and operational at all times.
- Implemented safety guidelines for warehouse and trained employees on applicable policies.
- Oversaw budget planning, achieving cost savings while maintaining high service standards for customers.
- Managed both inbound and outbound deliveries to verify orders were picked and shipped on time or swiftly and correctly placed into inventory.
- Supervised team of 799 employees and oversaw all activities for 45,000 sqm warehouse handling end-to-end supply chain between Swindon UK and DC in Egypt.
- Reviewed resource requirements & vendors selection & managed MHE purchasing
- Planned warehouse layout & design / racking & MHE solutions
- Put complete security procedures in place for TBG depots and Olayan WHs (KSA)
- Managing warehouse value added services (VAS) and quality assurance standards
- Prepared reports for the executive board concerning supply chain service levels and analysis of service levels and setbacks.
- Worked on supply chain consultancies for top customers in Egypt (P&G, Henkel, Cadbury, LG..etc)
Education
Certified Int. Procurement Professional (CIPP) -
The International Academy for Project Management
Bachelor of Arts (IMC) - School of Management Value Chain Management - undefined
The American University in Cairo
Skills
Strategic leadership
Phonenumbers
- 00201022211888
- 00201022229960
- 00966547419094
Training
- 3PL fluency
- Strategic Sourcing
- Business Excellence
- Tenders / Estimating
- Contract management
- Project Management
- Change Management
- P&L Management
Timeline
Group Vice President
Express International Group
03.2022 - Current
General Manager - KSA
Wared Logistics Group (Saudi Bin Laden & AL Zahid)
01.2019 - 02.2022
General Manager - Egypt
Wared Logistics Egypt (Saudi Bin Laden & Al Zahid)
11.2012 - 11.2018
Vice President (G9)- Procurement
National Commercial Bank - KSA - (Currently SNB)
12.2010 - 10.2012
Supply Chain Director
Al Zamil Group - Bitunil (Egypt)
07.2007 - 09.2010
National Logistics Manager
Muhaidib Group - KSA
03.2001 - 07.2007
Distribution Center Manager
DHL Supply Chain
02.1998 - 07.2001
Certified Int. Procurement Professional (CIPP) -
The International Academy for Project Management
Bachelor of Arts (IMC) - School of Management Value Chain Management - undefined
The American University in Cairo
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