Youssef Metyas, MBA

Experience

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  Aramex

  Sept 1995 - May 1998

  Logistics Coordinator

  • Responsible for sending & receiving all the international shipments / documents. • Processing all needed custom clearance and duties documents and collect it from customers.• Checking the existence of all the necessary information concerning the incoming & outgoing shipments. • Helping the customer’s services department in the follow up of the client’s shipments and answer the inquiries. • Helping the accounting department in monitoring the customers’ accounts to prepare their bills. Show less

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  INDEVCO Group

  Jun 1998 - Apr 2014

  Rapidly advanced through a number of specialized roles in recognition of exceptional capabilities. Most recent responsibilities included overseeing global logistics and supply chain responsibilities for paper, plastic, and corrugated packaging products. Held a lead role in material and component procurement including price benchmarking, supplier selection, and production price negotiation. Organized Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and evaluate and select suppliers. Developed relationships with new and existing suppliers.Duties:• Established INDEVCO Group Logistics Center; including project management, process documentation, determining hiring needs.• Monitor and report monthly on progress in own team and business team to Management team• Setting up and managing Logistics Service Providers (3PL & 4PL)• Manage all regional logistics commercial/sourcing activities such as, bid events, contract negotiation, etc. • Recognized sourcing expert in a specific logistics mode or category coordinating best practice across multiple regions• Recruited, hired & trained the logistics employees ensuring proper implementation of all shipping and clearance procedures• Work to meet customer expectations in fulfilling orders within the requested time of shipment or delivery and develop an understanding of customers’ needs and take actions to identify and implement continuous improvement and customer satisfaction opportunities• Work with Operations, Accounting, Procurement, Order Management, Customer Service, Sales, Exports, Customs Compliance and Marketing to drive lower operational costs and maximize delivery performance• Perform cause analysis and lead corrective action for any issues related to the logistics chain in fulfilling orders Show less Managed a team of 43 in coordinating procurement, logistics, warehouse, transportation, planning, and customer service globally while working with sourcing units, sales workforce, and production managers in directing projected logistics needs. Controlled cost and maintained highest possible value while holding carriers and vendors accountable to policies and procedures.Duties:• Led strategic planning for Logistics and Supply Chain to drive business growth at 15% annually• Coordinated and oversaw Procurement, logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service activities• Actively worked with sourcing units, sales force and production managers center in forecast management, including the monthly loading of sales forecast data onto the ERP system and analysis of forecast performance• Developed and maintained transportation system on domestic and international freight• Resolved problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues• Directed in/outbound logistics operations, including transportation, warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management• Oversaw customer service activities of technical and commercial divisions based on B2B concept.• Provided support to Arab Countries and Africa Sales Export Unit as a special task• Monitored costing system and worked closely with production team to ensure cost of product after production was within approved value • Provided efficient production plans to reduce manufacturing plant burden resulting in higher productivity• Reduced cost of shipping to Europe and Africa countries by 15% by addressing delay in loading containers disparity from when goods are ready to load to avoid penalty fees; implemented software to maximize product load from 12% waste previously• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for product transit or delivery Show less Developed and lead a high-caliber team of 14; directed personnel in following all ISO procedures and fulfilling audits to support vendor list development. Created higher quality standards to enhance company standards and improve customer service.Duties:• Established quality department for company; trained at American University in Quality Management• Hired, trained and managed 14 staff members (lab inspector, machine inspectors, document control, etc.)• Led initiative enabling the company to be registered in ISO 9001-2000• Maintained the ISO procedures and process • Tracked and directed the corrective & preventive action progress leading to continuous improvement and higher customer satisfaction• Developed and implemented new quality system for entire company resulting in higher supplier standards, improved customer service with responses to each complaint including corrective course of action Show less • Founding member of actual production started in June 1998• Managed commercial division functions including pricing, invoicing, shipping, warehousing, stock control, ordering raw materials• Created, implemented, designed, developed and implemented forms, reports, measures, policies and procedures for customer services to standardize services and procedures• Hired, trained and managed 35 staff members; covered global logistics strategies and responsibilities• Prepared list of necessary materials based on yearly sales forecast Show less

  • Regional Supply Chain Logistics Manager

    Jul 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Supply Chain Logistics Manager

    Mar 2008 - Jul 2012

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    May 2002 - Mar 2008

  • Supervisor Customer Service

    Jun 1998 - May 2002
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  Orascom E&C USA, Inc.

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  Transportation & Logistics Manager

  Oversee and manage all logistical operations including planning, transportation, procurement, receipt, distribution, and inventory with full accountability of hazmat material. Focus expertise on achieving uninterrupted supply. Regularly negotiate with suppliers, forwarders, and shipping lines to garner cost savings and create valuable business partnerships. Define and adhere to schedules and deadline to ensure a steady flow of freight transportation and supplies. Duties:• Sourcing, selecting, negotiating, contracting and managing the suppliers• Monitor the overall projects Supply & Logistics needs and requirements, also develop the Transportation strategy including the execution of the master transportation schedule based on Construction requirements.• Developing Transportation & Logistic Plan based on project Requirements. Support Procurement team by acquiring suitable FCL, LCL, FTL, LTL, out of gauge cargo transport contractors, offsite storage, and material handling equipment. • Manages international inbound & outbound process, working with 3PLs and Customs Clearance Brokers to ensure proper documentation is completed to meet the compliance regulations for CBP & DOT.• Prepare and audit export/import documentation for shipments ensuring the accurately then distributed according to the Shipping / receiving procedure • Prepares scope of work for Heavy Haul Transport contract. Manage and monitor the contractor’s performance, safety standards, compliance and invoicing. • Obtains, assesses and negotiates freight quotes, via ocean, air, land, and rail• Develops/implements/monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) with specific focus on cost, efficiency, quality, and service. Holds regular quarterly reviews with carriers and service providers.• Identify and implement opportunities for business process improvement to effectively manage costs, integrate new and existing businesses Show less

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  Olin

  Feb 2019 - now

  Spearhead the strategic planning and execution of all multifaceted global chief procurement and Sourcing Operations across Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Cell Technology, pipe valves and fittings (PVF), pressure containing equipment (PCE), personal protective equipment (PPE) & Consumables material, and other indirect categories of goods and services. Responsibilities include supervising the strategic sourcing department, interacting with clients and vendors, evaluating, and developing procurement strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize cost, and negotiating supplier contracts.• Accountable for the oversight of the category's spend of $300+ million and delivering on cost savings goals and objectives.• Maintain proper relationships with the sales force, logistics, supply chain, quality, operations, maintenance, and technical services to understand their requirements and priorities better. In addition, coordinating supplier meetings with key stakeholders on a monthly or quarterly basis (as needed)• Improve sourcing activities by analyzing spend and supply base categories to introduce new competitive sourcing strategies.• Negotiate long-term contracts to ensure optimum cost and reliable supply, as well as the planning of procurement activities and ensuring that they are properly carried out and in line with procurement time and cost expectations.• Lead sourcing events for crucial corporate initiatives. Show less Manage the global category spends for Logistics, through various activities related to freight procurement & negotiations, supplier performance management, and contract management, governance of all logistics and distribution suppliers/vendors such as truck, rail, brown water, blue water, bulk marine, MPC shipments, brokers, and terminals to achieve short- and long-term savings targets.Duties:• Develop the sourcing strategy for the logistics organization for different modes of transportation.• Define a comprehensive Logistic Strategy (price, supply, risk, demand management)• Establish and manage contracts for tier one strategic Logistics vendors• Responsible for Global Logistics Supplier Performance & Contract management for strategic suppliers (Quarterly Business Reviews, Rate Leakage Visibility, Data Collection, Dashboard and Scorecards, management/leadership reporting)• Collaboration with Regional and product line Logistics to define and implement Global spend of all numbers of subcategories Sourcing Strategy• Lead development of processes and tools, working with Logistics Service Providers, Systems Integrators, and component and network hardware suppliers to implement and support worldwide deliveries.• Understand market activity indicators of inflation/deflation and develop strategies to effectively mitigate any risks.• Maintain the highest level of integrity, compliance, and ethics in all dealings with both internal & external customers and suppliers.Key Accomplishments:• Created and implemented the New Bulk Trucking Strategy project, which resulted in $4.5 million in direct savings, and was awarded the project with the highest economic impact for Olin's global business in 2020. Show less

  • Global Indirect Material Strategic Sourcing Manager

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Strategic Sourcing Manager- Logistics

    Feb 2019 - Mar 2022