Experience

Ajlan & Bros Holding

• Saudi Arabia
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• General Manager - Healthcare & Medical

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Leading a leading provider of high-quality facilities and products (Pharmaceuticals, Medical Supplies, Devices, and Equipment) - Healthcare Facilities Center (Hospitals, Polyclinics, Urgent Care Units, Central Laboratory, Pharmacy) - Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnological Products. - Laboratories. - Medical Consumables & Equipment. - Healthcare IT. - Trading & Manufacturing.



Roche Middle East

• Biotechnology Research
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2023

  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Leveraging my extensive professional experience, I’m in charge of day-to-day and long-term operations covering supply chain, regulatory affairs, and the scientific office for a billion-dollar organisation with several medical facilities. My job is to execute enterprise-level projects to enable us to achieve operational excellence. To do so, I share my industry subject matter expertise to translate regulatory requirements into practical, workable plans. I’m also a member of the leadership team… Show more Leveraging my extensive professional experience, I’m in charge of day-to-day and long-term operations covering supply chain, regulatory affairs, and the scientific office for a billion-dollar organisation with several medical facilities. My job is to execute enterprise-level projects to enable us to achieve operational excellence. To do so, I share my industry subject matter expertise to translate regulatory requirements into practical, workable plans. I’m also a member of the leadership team that leads and implements the vision for projects that increase efficiency. ● Program Management: Created vision for Pipeline Strategy program that aligns regulations and compliance with business need which ensured greater harmony across all operations and enabled team to register highest recorded KPI scores. Architected the build-up and implementation of the new revolutionary Supply Chain Operating Model (SCOM). ● Product Access: Increased market access for products by 15-25% while building high-performing, junior team and serving as catalyst for leveraging agile methodologies and implementing new roadmap. ● Business Transformation: Spearheaded enterprise-level transformation program that generated 50% increase in efficiencies which significantly improved customer satisfaction while also producing cost savings

• Head Of Supply Chain

  • May 2018 - Dec 2020

  As the Head of Supply Chain, I was responsible for leading our local supply chain operations by ensuring our supply chain strategy aligned with our global vision while also planning and optimising logistical processes. I handled supply chain forecasting, inventory management, and supplier/3PL relations. I also mentored, empowered, and built teams that cultivated positive relationships with new and existing suppliers. ● Supply Chain Excellence: Led the Go-Live project of constructing the… Show more As the Head of Supply Chain, I was responsible for leading our local supply chain operations by ensuring our supply chain strategy aligned with our global vision while also planning and optimising logistical processes. I handled supply chain forecasting, inventory management, and supplier/3PL relations. I also mentored, empowered, and built teams that cultivated positive relationships with new and existing suppliers. ● Supply Chain Excellence: Led the Go-Live project of constructing the function in the new legal entity with various, enterprise level projects that drove continuous improvement, operational excellence, innovation, cost containment, and high-quality processes across entire supply chain processes. ● Business Processes: Simplified processes while effectively collaborating internal and external stakeholders which increased forecast accuracy to record high of 98% and reduced inventory carrying costs. ● Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with all regulatory statues by building solid working relationships with local authorities to maintain adherence to rules regarding product availability, safety, labels, registrations, and licensing.



Julphar

• United Arab Emirates
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development and Supply Chain Manager

  • Jan 2013 - May 2018

  Saudi Arabia While working with Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, I led our supply chain operations, including logistical processes, performance management, and business process implementation. The role involved managing the full supply chain lifecycle, including planning, procurement, logistics, distribution, and maintenance. I set department-wide SOPs while also leading a team of planners that created forecasts with the Sales department. ● Cost Savings: Minimized logistical costs across entire company… Show more While working with Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, I led our supply chain operations, including logistical processes, performance management, and business process implementation. The role involved managing the full supply chain lifecycle, including planning, procurement, logistics, distribution, and maintenance. I set department-wide SOPs while also leading a team of planners that created forecasts with the Sales department. ● Cost Savings: Minimized logistical costs across entire company by meticulously monitoring inventory, regulated flow of goods, and effectively managing contracts with suppliers regarding replenishments. ● Digital Transformation: Facilitated digital transformation by implementing computerized supply chain system which enabled business to make more strategic, insight-driven decisions, automate processes, and improve efficiencies. ● Cross-Team Collaboration: Drove strategic, cohesive operations by effectively collaborating with third-party agents and department managers to ensure smooth flow of supplies to several government agencies. Show less



Security Forces Hospital Program - Dammam

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Supply Chain

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Dammam During this one-year, enterprise-level project, I combined my leadership talents, expertise across supply chain, and commercial acumen to accomplish all deliverables on-time and within our budget. I worked closely with stakeholders across HR, IT, and Supply Chain to approve plans. Additionally, I reviewed strategic plans, managed stock items shortages, guided crisis planning, monitored consumptions, and managed material forecasts. ● Supply Chain Operations Management: Enhanced supply chain… Show more During this one-year, enterprise-level project, I combined my leadership talents, expertise across supply chain, and commercial acumen to accomplish all deliverables on-time and within our budget. I worked closely with stakeholders across HR, IT, and Supply Chain to approve plans. Additionally, I reviewed strategic plans, managed stock items shortages, guided crisis planning, monitored consumptions, and managed material forecasts. ● Supply Chain Operations Management: Enhanced supply chain operations by training, developing, and mentoring junior staff while also introducing innovative SCM solutions to existing models. ● Business Process Excellence: Guided implementation of process improvements that drove automation and digital transformation which increased efficiencies and led to cost savings. Show less



King Fahad Medical City - KFMC

• Saudi Arabia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Purchasing | Manager of Pharmaceutical Supply

  • May 2005 - Feb 2012

  Earlier in my career, I directed procurement and purchasing for key categories, including Medicals, Non-Medicals, and Pharmaceuticals. My role was to submit tenders, establish purchasing processes, and manage direct purchasing. I created performance and feasibility reports while also tailoring RFPs for +70 annual tenders. Additionally, I coordinated with key stakeholders to gain approval for bids. ● Supplier Relations: Identified cost saving opportunities and effectively negotiated for… Show more Earlier in my career, I directed procurement and purchasing for key categories, including Medicals, Non-Medicals, and Pharmaceuticals. My role was to submit tenders, establish purchasing processes, and manage direct purchasing. I created performance and feasibility reports while also tailoring RFPs for +70 annual tenders. Additionally, I coordinated with key stakeholders to gain approval for bids. ● Supplier Relations: Identified cost saving opportunities and effectively negotiated for better contract terms by fostering iron-clad relationships with strategic suppliers. ● Executive-Level Presentations: Empowered senior leaders, including VIP guests with actionable intelligence while also positioning new hires for success by conducting informative presentations covering logistics operations. Show less



Security Forces Hospital - Riyadh

• Saudi Arabia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pharmaceutical Materials Planner

  • Jun 2002 - May 2005