Islam Mostafa

Experience

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  Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2019

  Teaching Assistant

  - Courses taught* Global Supply Chain Management* Reverse Logistics* International Business Management* E- Logistics

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  Lorenz Bahlsen Snack-World

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

  Junior Procurement Specialist - Direct Material

  • Responsible for all inbound materials procurement, and anticipate each market’s risks and opportunities.• Manage and support in key business projects, i.e.; cost reduction, quality improvement, sustainable sourcing and securing supplies.• Work on optimizing expends and accommodating them to budgets and existing constraints.• Continuously identify and qualify new sources and suppliers to ensure competitive environment between suppliers.• Work closely with vendors on the SLA and the contracts to achieve the company targets and reduce business risks.• Alignment of the procurement and planning strategy, in coordination with the global category Team.• Produce and review procedures and work instructions in line with best practice• Manage to work on ERP systems such as SAP. Show less

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  Savola Group

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2024

  • Responsible of all Logistics sourcing. • Centralized Purchasing team with duties & responsibilities over 4 Facilities ( Al- Maleka Foods, Afia Oil & Ghee, USCE, & ASC ).• Manage whole tendering & contracting processes. • Review, modify, & optimize contract terms to support business model.• Analyze Market trends, seasonality, & threats to generate win-to-win price lists.• Manage to work on Oracle ERP system.• Negotiate better terms & prices to ensure the provision of cost savings.• Generation of CPS for each tender to ensure achievement of deadlines.• Assist LM in the generation of a new transportation strategy to ensure sourcing resilience.• Manage +300MEGP spend across group.• Contribute savings to the assigned areas making sure of gaining the best value.• Manage supplier evaluation process providing incentives to maintain competitive spirits between contracted parties. Show less

  • Logistics Manager

    Jul 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Assistant Procurement Manager - Indirect Materials & Services

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Procurement Supervisor - Logistics Category

    Feb 2020 - Jul 2021
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  Jamjoom Medicine Store

  Jan 2024 - now

  Operations Manager

  •Lead Supply Chain Operations across all of JMS KSA Warehouses ( 9 facilities & 70+ fleet size ): Oversee procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution to ensure seamless, cost-effective supply chain functions.•Digital Transformation: Spearhead the implementation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and automated stock replenishment across all company warehouses in Saudi Arabia, improving efficiency and inventory accuracy.•Strategic Planning & Optimization: Develop and execute supply chain strategies to enhance operational performance and reduce costs.•Team Leadership: Manage a cross-functional team of 50+ professionals, fostering collaboration and driving performance improvements.• Vendor & Supplier Management: Negotiate contracts and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners, driving cost savings and ensuring timely deliveries.•Performance Metrics & Reporting: Track KPIs to measure supply chain performance, identify areas for improvement, and report results to senior management.• Project Management: Lead key projects on system implementations and process improvements, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.• Cost Control: Manage budgets and implement cost-saving strategies across the supply chain without compromising quality.•Risk Management & Compliance: Proactively identify risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations.• Key Achievements:- Led the successful implementation of a WMS and automated replenishment system, reducing manual errors and improving warehouse efficiency.- Achieved a 13% reduction in logistics costs through process optimization.- Developed and mentored a high-performing team, boosting productivity and collaboration.- Transformed various un-used pallet position spaces in branches to act as distribution hubs to leverage inbound/outbound operations.- Restructured the team to set a new central function control tower team to leverage focus on overall JMS resources. Show less