George Fares

Experience

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  ESITERS CO.

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2014

  Operations Administrator at Port of Beirut

  -Led and managed 20 data administrators.-Registered and updated all logistics master data (customers, users, vessels.)-Addressed new strategies and challenges/complaints with the administrators.-Developed and analyzed processes and procedures with P.O.B managers.-Training new administrators.

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  Guardia Systems

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  Purchasing Specialist

  -Managed regional purchases (Lebanon, Iraq and Nigeria) of low current and security system products.-Oversaw all the purchases and shipments of "Beirut Municipality - US$40M"-Worked on detailed BOQ and Costing sheets.-Communicated with foreign/local suppliers and negotiated policies and contracts.-Handled imports and exports services.-Handled RMA requests.-Processed invoices for payments on time.

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  AGEV

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2021

  Procurement Manager

  -Responsible for regional purchases and shipments, internationally.-Reviewed daily production orders and created replenishment plans.-Managed and controlled the Inventory.-Supervised the operational processes handled by the stock coordinator and warehouse keeper-Supported the quotation department on identifying estimated material quantity and cost for pricing.-Developed criteria and performance measurements to evaluate suppliers.-Dealt with contractors on multiple chains required to get a finished product. Show less

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  NokNok

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Senior Demand Planner

  -Devise overarching replenishment strategies based on industry trends and demand patterns.-Monitor stock levels across the supply chain of 12 branches.-Propose and implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy.-Coordinate with commercial management to develop product lifecycle and improve returning policies.-Build strong relationship with the suppliers to ensure best assortment and pricing offers.-Work in close relationship with Marketing and Operations team.-Monitor NokNok’s App store and publish/unpublish process.-Establish KPI’s-Generate reports and presentations Show less

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  Prime Solutions & Services

  May 2022 - now

  Supply Chain Manager