1. Rizk Raouf
Saudi Arabia ,Jeddah, Mobile : +966 540871324 , E-Mail: r_diwany@live.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY :
A supply chain manager with invaluable knowledge of managing projects, resources and staff in an
effective and efficient manner. Highly focused with a comprehensive understanding of logistics,
procurement and the supply chain. Boasting a consistent & proven track record of successfully employing
best business practices that of successfully employing best business practices that improve efficiency,
reduce operating costs whilst increasing performance, all to tight time scales and within budget.
Committed to identifying and implementing continuous improvements in the supply chain. Now looking
for a new and challenging managerial position, one which will make best use of existing skills and
experience and also further my personal and professional development.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Professional
- Experience of developing and implementing supply chain strategies.
- Ability to work in cross functional teams.
- Managing risk within supply chain operations.
- Extensive knowledge of international transport.
- Good skills knowledge of all MS products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Minimizing inventory costs.
- Willingness to travel to client sites.
- Managing diverse teams in a Supply Chain environment.
- Avoiding conflicts between work and personal interests.
- Good at giving presentations to large audiences.
- Strong influencing skills.
- Acting as a role model for junior members of staff.
- Possess the energy needed to overcome performance issues.
- Able to inspire staff to achieve their goals.
- Coming up with waste reduction strategies.
- Delivering performance and long term improvement.
- Managing recognized brands.
- Ability to manage several projects and tasks at once.
Personal
- Excellent Leadership and motivation skills.
- Strong intellectual curiosity.
- Can work well with people from all social backgrounds.
- Desire to be the best at customer service.
- Commitment to excellence.
- Treating problems or unexpected events as opportunities to learn.
- Motivated by exceeding targets and expectations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Cost Accounting.
- Supply Chain Management & Strategies.
- Cost reduction.
- Supplier management.
- Project management.
- International trade.
- Stock planning, Warehousing & storage.
- Logistics management.
- Emergency planning.
2. Career History
Quality Specialized Health Food Co. Ltd., Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
Main Business: FMCG / Food & Beverages (Japanese Food Store & Wakame Restaurants)
Supply Chain Manager - January 2012 – Present
Responsible for the following aspects of the supply chain: sourcing, purchasing, transport, warehousing
and distribution. Also involved in identifying and implementing initiatives to reduce the overall supply
chain cost base.
- Implementing supply chain strategies both locally and nationally.
- Reviewing the performance of the supply chain and identifying areas that can be improved.
- Managing supplier agreements both locally and nationally.
- Organizing work activities to achieve business objectives.
- Managing stock levels across the whole supply chain.
- Monitoring data management to keep accurate product, contract, pricing and invoicing information.
- Working closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations and reduce cost.
- Ensuring the personal safety and safe working environment of staff.
- Communicating needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics &
distribution.
- Negotiating contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency.
- Providing accurate routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.
- Accurately calculating total supply chain costs in relation to proposed new projects.
- Obtaining quotes for transportation and also making cost comparisons.
- Involved in the hiring, training, supervising and mentoring of supply chain staff.
- Developing annual plans for the supply chain department.
Bahrawi Trading Company, Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
Main Business: FMCG / Catering Equipment
Supply Chain Manager - January 2009 - December 2011
Alpha Pharmaceuticals Company, Cairo, Egypt
Purchasing Manager - August 2007 – December 2008
UCP (United co., Of Pharmacists), Cairo, Egypt
Accounts Payable Clerk- July 2003 – July 2007
Education and Professional Development
Ain Shams University, Egypt
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce College, May 2002.
An Introduction to Financial Accounting Course, University of Pennsylvania on December, 2014.
Supply Chain Management Course, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology on
January, 2015.
Supply Chain Logistics Course, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey on October, 2016.
Supply Chain Operation Course, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey on November, 2016.
3. Languages
Arabic : Excellent English: Excellent.
Computer Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
Accounting software/ERP: QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics™ Great Plains, Oracle, and Omega.
Personal
Nationality Egypt
Birth date 03/12/1981
Marital status Married
Interests and Past time Family Activities, Reading, Football, Tennis table, Chess.
References available on request.