BASSAM AL-AKKAD
PERSONAL
Date of Birth : July 28, 1972
Place of Birth : Kuwait
Nationality : Jordanian
Marital Status : Married

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging Managerial role in a well-established company that can develop my skills and experience to contribute towards the growth of the organization, enhancing my personal development and career growth

EDUCATION
1992 -1994 Arab Community Collage Amman
Diploma in Computer Programming

LANGUAGES
Native language Arabic, fluent in English, excellent language skills (Spoken and Written).

SKILLS
Knowledgeable in Windows operations and applications, ERP, spreadsheets and word-processing, Experience in large data base warehouse software and inventory control, well versed with letter of credit (LC & LG)

PERMANENT ADDRESS
Al-Khobar – Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966-540774227 (mobile)
Email: akkad_bassam@yahoo.com

REFERENCES
Will be supplied upon request

EMPLOYMENT
2016 – TO DATE ABDULAZIZ AL RAQTAN & PARTNERS INDUSTRY– SAUDI ARABIA
Supply Chain Manager
• Guided and managed supply chain operations for Fabricating and
manufacturing company with 75 Million annual sales through
developing and standardized operating practices and procedures.

• Review & implement supply chain practices & processes in accordance with new or changing policies, standards, regulations, or laws

• Foresaw constraints in performance in support of operations, resulting in changes implemented that allowed for operations to continue without disruption.

• Led and mentored 21 individuals in Supply Chain service and Distribution operations.

• Developed and implemented effective inventory controls, eliminating shortage to improve rapport with production and sales operations.

• Completed timely full Bill of Materials and component cost review on all current product lines and upcoming new product introductions, ensuring accurate Cost of Goods Sold and Product Profit Margins.

• Achieved a 95% on time Customer delivery rate while also reducing Inventory levels by total inventory value by $800K by implementing inventory management tool.

• Implemented lean initiatives resulting in annualized reduction of material purchases by 12.5 % thru Domestic vendor sourcing program and savings of $310 K and improved order lead time from 72% to 93%

• Reduced obsolete inventory by 40% in the last 2 years and reduced days of inventory 50% over two years. Success attributed to improved controls, leveraging the ERP system

• Work with variety of department including sales, marketing and QC to select the most appropriate & suitable products for our clients.

• The Supply Chain Department was recognized financially and Organizationally as "best in class" year 2017.

2007 – 2015 AL-OTHMAN AGRI & PROC CO. (NADA DAIRY)– Saudi Arabia
Asst. Procurement Director
• Managing and Monitoring Warehouses Operations and Flow
Supply Chain on Daily Basis by Implementing Purchasing Strategies to
Provide a Lean and Agile Supply Chain Whilst Optimizing Inventory
and Stock Turnover.

• Sourced and Procured Materials Required for Production Schedule
And Achieving 11.8 % Saving During 2013-2014 through Volume
Discount, Material Specifications And locating New Suppliers.

• Sourcing Multiple Vendors Locally & World Wide, Negotiation
Prices & Contract Terms at Quality and Cost of Company Policy
By Achieving Material Cost Reduction through Negotiation,
Sourcing New Vendors, Reducing Dead Stock 3% by New
Producers and Protocols and Present Suppliers Performance Score Card

• Follow Up with Custom Clearing Agent for Import & Export
Shipments and Provide All Related Documents Managing logistic
Functions and Clearing Agents Effective Transport Solutions,
Clearance Liaisons with Local Authorities and Following Necessary
Documents submit On Time.

• Coordinate with Other Department (Finance, Production And
Planning for Purchasing Projects & Potential Bids and Conducting
Meeting with Dep Head to Analyze Purchasing Projects, Potential
Bids and Formula Strategic Plans to Achieve Short and Long Range
Supply Management and Order Goals

• Reporting Directly to Procurement Director and Higher
Management with Reports on Supply Chain Delivery
Schedule & Warehouses Status.
Career Achievements
 Participated in Global Professional Challenge (Fresh
Connection) and Our Team Ranked No. 1 in KSA Which
Representing Middle East, Northern Africa and GCC. As We
Qualified to Participate In Global Supply Chain Competition In
Dubai Year 2014 and Awarded with Rank No. 3 Globally In
Supply Chain Operations & Procurement Fresh Connection Is
International World Class Competition That Has Participation
From All Blue-Chip Companies from All over the World.

2005 – 2007 Arab Pioneers - Amman
Warehouse Manager
• Develops Warehouse Operations Systems By Determining Product Handling And Storage Requirements; Developing, Implementing, Enforcing, And Evaluating Policies And Procedures; Developing Processes For Receiving Product, Equipment Utilization, Inventory Management, And Shipping.
• Maintain Physical Condition Of Warehouse By Planning And Implementing New Design Layouts; Inspecting Equipment; Issuing Work Orders For Repair And Requisitions For Replacement.
• Controls Inventory Levels By Conducting Physical Counts; Reconciling With Data Storage System And Planning Future Capacity.
• Meet Warehouse Operations Financial Objectives By Forecasting Requirements; Preparing An Annual Budget; Scheduling Expenditures; Analyzing Variances; Initiating Corrective Actions.
• Develop Warehouse Design By Planning Layout, Product Flow, And Product Handling Systems; Evaluating And Recommending New Equipment.
• Develop Warehouse Operations System Improvements By Analyzing Process Work Flow, Manning And Space Requirements, And Equipment Layout; Implementing Changes.
Career Achievements
 Reorganized the invoicing system by employing technology and reducing paperwork.
 Centralized the inventory system which led to decrease in retrieval time.
 Implemented improved picking and marshaling procedures ensuring daily consistency.
 Recruited staff to meet operational system and developing greater staff flexibility
1999 – 2005 NutriDar - Amman
Warehouse Supervisor
• Responsible For Executing All Purchase Requisitions To Keep All
Items Available On Time and Maintain Strict Control Over
Inventory Levels (MRP).

• Ensure Implementation For Cooperate Policies And Procedures In
Order to Maintain Safe Working Environment.

• Managing Receiving, Storage, Dispatching, Shipping, Handling And
Distribution of All Material.

• Supervise Team Of Warehouse Employees Including Hiring, Training,
Performance Evaluation and Yearly Vacations.

• Ensure Appropriate Data Entry and Necessary Documentations For
All Warehouse Activities.

• Conduct Spot-Check Of Inventory Level, Supplies And Equipment
To Identify Discrepancy Between Inventory Records.

Career Achievements

 Reduced staffing from 20 to 12 employees by using Learn
Manufacturing Methods.

 Minimizing the critical points

 Increased shipping accuracy rate to 99.5% by implementing and
Auditing new procedures in shipping protocols

 Improved cycle counting accuracy via new coding and weekly
Reporting procedure and labeling

TRAINING COURSES
• Certified Supply Chain Professional Candidate (CSCP) March 2014

• Letter of Credit Applications – September 2008

• Customer Service & Care – September 2002

• Teamwork & Leadership – May 2002
• Internal Quality Auditing –September 2000
• Warehousing Managing – March 2000