Abdul Rahman S.

1. Strategic Leadership & Planning: • Develop and execute the KSA warehouse operations strategy aligned with regional business objectives. • Lead operational planning, budget management, and forecasting for all warehouse facilities. • Define KPIs and performance standards to ensure service excellence, cost control, and on-time delivery. • Key KPIs: P&L management; cost management, space optimization; efficiency improvement and compliance. 2. Operations Management: • Manage day-to-day operations across multiple warehouse sites(Jeddah, Riyadh & Dammam) • Implement best practices for inventory management, stock accuracy, and reduction of shrinkage/damages. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity. 3. Technology & Automation: • Champion warehouse digitization through advanced WMS, RFID, and automation solutions. • Partner with IT and engineering teams to implement technology solutions that improve visibility, productivity, and safety. 4. Compliance & Safety: • Ensure strict compliance with Saudi labor laws, customs regulations, and HSE standards. • Oversee the implementation of safety programs and audits, maintaining a zero-incident culture. • Ensure alignment with ISO standards, QHSE requirements, and internal audits. 5. People & Stakeholder Management: • Lead and develop a large, diverse workforce including warehouse managers, supervisors, and operational staff. • Foster a high-performance culture through effective leadership, training, and talent development. • Collaborate with senior leadership, customers, and vendors to address operational challenges and service-level improvements. 6. Financial & Cost Control: • Manage warehouse P&L, drive cost optimization without compromising service quality. • Negotiate and manage vendor contracts for warehousing services, equipment, and MHE. • Analyze operational data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains.

• Handled end-to-end fulfillment operations (inbound, inventory, outbound). • Led a team of 40+ associates, improving pick/stow rate productivity by 25%. • Improved inventory audit accuracy to 98%, reduced order-to-delivery time by 15%. • Trained new recruits and implemented cost-saving rostering and routing strategies.

• In my role at Reliance Retail, I oversaw comprehensive warehouse operations, focusing on inventory management and quality control. • I ensured timely fulfillment of customer orders while optimizing costs and enhancing team performance through effective training and development initiatives. • My efforts contributed to improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. • Directed warehouse team of 60+ including 3PL staff. • Handled first-mile and last-mile operations, quality control, and vendor coordination. • Planned routes and optimized transport usage to reduce logistics costs.

• Designed and implemented warehouse projects based on COG mapping. • Created OPEX & CAPEX budgets, led vendor coordination and SOP implementation. • Delivered 100% go-live of new warehouses within deadline.

• Managed B2B/B2C logistics, improved dispatch rate to 95%. • Negotiated contracts reducing transport cost and optimized route plans.

• Optimized production facilities to meet customer deadlines while minimizing resource losses. • Managed a diverse team of over 60 personnel, enhancing production efficiency and reducing overtime. • Supervised initial production batches and implemented procedures to improve overall production quality. • Oversaw edible oil refining, HACCP implementation, shift handling, and manpower planning.