Executive Director

Sales Middle East

Founder

PlugMena

Founder and Chief Executive Advisor

Advisor to the Group

Brand Lounge

Partner ( BLP a culture practice by Brand Lounge )

Canadian University Dubai

Advisory Board Member - School of Management 

SES SMART Energy Solutions FZCO

Senior Advisor to the CEO

Amity University Dubai

Honorary Professor

fetchr

Chief Executive Officer (Temporary Rescue and Transformation attempt)

Managing Director - Middle East

Former Advisor at the UAE’s Prime Minister’s Office, a Public and Private Sector Leader with more than 20 years of Experience in the Service and Logistics Industry.

An active member of several Advisory Boards and a passionate Public speaker, and a very active member of the Entrepreneurship community, a Supporter/ Mentor to a number of promising startups in the region.

Hussein Wehbi

Kenvue

APAC Integrated Performance Director

Associate Director- Integrated Planning

Johnson & Johnson

General Demand and Supply Planning Manager

Castrol

•	Efficiently managed the plant operations with 12 filling lines and 10 product blending family –  Outsourcing Cost Avoidance of 360K USD by 3mnL additional volume delivery (~5%) in 2018 in capacity constrained line through lean manufacturing projects and effective workforce utilization.
•	Upgraded plant productivity OEE by 6% through reduction is unutilized speed, staggered manpower deployment, breakdown reduction, and changeover reduction projects 
•	Increased daily production service reliability (DPSA) by ~10 % in the year 2018 through scheduling synchronization and production efficiency improvement. 
•	Ensured 100% FTPR (first-time pass rate) all 4. 5 K batches produced in the year 2018.
•	Supported 2083 K USD CAPEX delivery in the year 2018. 
•	Diligently delivered cost savings of 67 K USD annually by supporting volumes growth and lowering cost of production from the site
•	Streamlined 5S, Visual Management & Lean Manufacturing plans at the site to enhance safety, quality and productivity
•	Fashioned a network for plant team to build capability across the team through coaching & mentoring, knowledge sessions, technical support & guidance and sharing of best practices

Plant Operations Manager

•	Improved customer service indicator (in Full on time) by 15% and 8%, 4% in 2015, 2016 and 2017 respectively.  
•	Achieved 98% LFI (Line Fill Rate) in 2016 in comparison to 96% in 2015 by designing & implementing new inventory model to achieve the desired customer service level
•	Led the supply chain function for a successful launch (98% LFI) of 136 marketing promotional plan & NPI (New Product Introduction) in the Year 2015 and 2016.
•	Reduced average monthly inventory by 2.5 MN L ($5 MN) in 2016 in comparison with 2015 plan. Conceptualized Implemented sourcing optimization project for pre & post GST scenario which resulted in the cost saving of $ 450K through least cost sourcing project in 2016
•	Led India Manufacturing strategy blue print project under “Project Future” ready to cater next 10years demand and future product mix. Recognized by Castrol Leadership Team for larger contributions – Legal Metrology compliance project

Senior Manager, Supply Planning

•	Coordinated with different stakeholders to ensure product availability and delivery as per the market demand -IFOT (Service Level) increase of ~9% for the western region in the year 2013 compared to the year 2012.
•	Designed and implemented special cost-saving projects and customer service improvement projects - Delivered annual savings of $ 100K in transportation freight for 2013 and 2012
•	Led a project team to conceptualize and implement a material management ERP system for promotional items to develop centralized visibility on promo operation and inventory across all CFA’s. (The project has led to an increase in promo material utilization by 10-12% through aging analysis and pre-set of date and has generated benefits of $200K/year.)

Regional Logistics Manager-West

•	Established, standardized and improved F.G import process across the different business (Auto, Industrial & Marine)-   Traded Stock days in terms of sale have been brought down to Average 84 days as compared to 154 days for Exit 2010 without affecting customer service 
•	Reduced transit damage (from 1% to 0.2%) and improved Service level because of change in Distribution model
•	Played a pivotal role in bringing India LBM from foundation to Capable Phase by initiating and strengthen Process like Pre LBM engagement and inclusion of WILG Strategy input.

Supply Planning Operation Performance  Manager

Behr India Ltd

•	Designed & implemented new inventory reordering model which resulted in the increase of RM availability by 8% in 2010 
•	Decreased freight/invoice ratio from 22% to 19% in 2010 by optimizing logistics model. 
•	Engaged in reducing inventory in 2009 by 23% ($0.8 MN) without impacting customer service by working on an inventory innovation project
•	Successfully designed Supply chain of Fiat Punto and Mahindra Scorpio CRDE Engine cooling and Passenger cooling system.
•	Successfully Implemented Heijunka (Level Production) Planning at condenser assembly station with EPEI of 1 day to improve production efficiency

Manager  ( New Project Procurement & Raw Material Planning )

Anand Automotive Systems

Project	Gap Analysis and Process design to align processes with MMOG/LE standards.

Summer Intern

HPCL

•	Reduced equipment handling cost by 20%, which resulted in the saving of 48000 INR/Month. 
•	Improved productivity by 8% from 73 % to 81%.
•	Reduced Stock loss by 9%. 
•	Increased Customer service level from 84% to 92%.
•	Got the Best Operation and ERP Officer Trainee Award.

Officer Trainee

SUMMARY

A versatile professional, a leader in supply chain and logistics management who has managed both front end and back end of the supply chain facing internal and external customers.Designed and conceptualized processes to maximize customer services and spearheading business functions setting up, expanding, and transforming the supply chain and delivery operations. Through my experience, I have become adept in ensuring alignment with organizational goals and requirements while facilitating streamlined supply planning, logistical operations and building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

Developing and implementing new systems and processes to enhance efficiency, productivity

► Pillars that make me an accomplished Leader…
✔ Supply Chain Management – Spearheading all aspects of supply chain management, including need assessment, procurement/sourcing, inventory management, and material forecasting.
✔ Cost Optimization - Tracked and reviewed the expenses, prioritized expenses based on strategic needs, raised alerts and initiated corrective action
✔ Plant Operations– Coordinating operational tasks, ensuring full compliance and driving overall plant functionality to maximize productivity and efficiency
✔Logistics & Procurement: Successfully developing and implementing strategic processes; overseeing supplies, procurement, and resource allocation; and leading top-performing teams to maximize productivity, efficiency, and overall performance 

► My Drive... 
✔ Implementing strategic initiatives and projects; overseeing Lean manufacturing processes and overall business performance
✔ Ensuring alignment with organizational goals and requirements while facilitating streamlined logistical operations.

SPECIALTIES

Supply chain Management~ Plant Operations~ Global Vendor Management~ Sourcing & Imports~ Spend Management~ Cost Optimization~ Continuous Process Improvement~ Forecasting & Planning~ Costing~ Project Management~ Logistics~ Team Management~ Stakeholder Management



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