Mark Benzahia
Managing Director at S.A. TALKE- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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Arabic Full professional proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Coaching and Mentoring Level 5
Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)Nov, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Inspiring Leadership
Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)Feb, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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S.A. TALKE
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Saudi Arabia
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Truck Transportation
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400 - 500 Employee
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Managing Director
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Sep 2018 - Present
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Deputy Managing Director
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
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Operations Director
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
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Senior Operations Manager
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Oct 2013 - Jun 2016
As head of operations for SABIC Port Logistics Facility, TASNEE, SAMCO&DOW and SAT multiuser site, I am responsible for over 600 employees and 550,000 sqm of warehouse space. My main objectives are; 1- Implementation of the highest HSSEQ standards required by the petrochemical industry 2- Continually coach the team to improve self-belief and encourage ownership 3- Develop the management team 4- Mass recruitment to fulfil project requirements and talent spotting 5- Talent retention 6- Implementation of the fast-track initiative 7- Develop a culture of continuous improvement and delivering operation excellence 8- Build and maintain relationships with clients through effective account management 9- Work on developing, maintaining internal relationships and create synergies between projects10- Ensure efficient utilisation of moving equipment including RMG’s and reach-stacker11- Full responsibility for P&L 12- Annual budgeting 13- Forecasting 14- Work closely with BD to develop logistics solutions and gain competitive edge 15- Develop a collaborative relationship between various departments and eliminate silo approach Show less
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DHL
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Germany
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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National Accounts Manager
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May 2011 - Sep 2013
Currently I am managing a network of 7 warehouses across the Kingdome of Saudi Arabia 150 vehicles and over 300 people.The business is a mix of big FMCG brands and 3 dedicated Pharmaceutical warehouses. Working closely with my direct reports, my responsibility is to ensure the following are delivered; 1- Profitability 2- Growth 3- Quality 4- Business KPI’s 5- Continues improvement 6- HSE targets 7- Customer satisfaction 8- Focusing on people and development 9- Succession planning 10- And various other day to day activities Show less
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Project Manager
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Jan 2010 - May 2011
As a project manager I have under taken the following projects; 1- Business win implementation Having won a pharmaceutical business in KSA my responsibility was to takeover the customers facilities, integrate the 3 site to DHL. This has been achieved in 6 month by effectively planning implementing and transitioning to capable team in each region. As part of the exercise, I have relocated one warehouse, improved inventory achieve legal compliance, customer satisfaction achieved all KPI’s and have been operating within budget for the last 2 years.2- WMS implementation The was a requirement to acquire a new system to replace the old one, I lead the project and played the following role; • Full project management form selection process to go live • Budget control • Supplier management • Work stream leads management • Product quality management to ensure the WMS solution is suitable and in scope • Timelimes • Coordinating task list and scheduling all meeting and testing • Golive and transition • Keeping all stakeholders informed, operation, IT suppliers, management customers • Weekly, monthly report as per project management methodology ` Show less
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National OPS Manager
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Aug 2008 - Jan 2010
Responsible for a network of four multiuser warehouses service some of the biggest FMCG companies such as Kraft, Nestle, Energizer across three main regions. Through a network of 100 dedicated vehicles and over 180 people, the objective is to deliver excellence in a fast moving and challenging environment.My responsibilities were; • Oversee the day to day management of the business • Establishing a vision and direction for the team • Implement new business wins • Rollout of a Copacking service across the business • Deliver contractual KPI • Manage cost and improve efficiencies • Implement best practice and inventory control procedures across the Kingdome • Monthly review meeting with all the key customers • Development and training of people • Planning for peak season• Health and safety and quality improvements • Formalizing agreement with various contractors Show less
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Regional Operations Mananger
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Jan 2006 - Aug 2008
Based in Jeddah and assumed responsibility for south and western region which constitutes 50% of the business. My main objectives were to stabilize the operation, eliminate inventory issues faced by the business and build a team that will carry the business forward. Some of my achievements are;• Charged the team’s culture an approach to business • Built a team with a winning attitude and a can do approach • Improved operations efficiency and profitability in both regions • Improved relationship with customers and suppliers • Improved image • Reduced risk to business • Improved overall security for all sites• Implemented best practice across all areas of the business • Improved focus on KPI and customer satisfaction • Helped integrate the team to DHL culture • Implemented various QMS and HSE processes commonly know to DHL employees and trained all new employees Show less
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DHL Supply Chain
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Germany
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Operation Manager
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Nov 2004 - Jan 2006
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Education
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University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen am Rhein Germany
Master in Business and Administration, Logistics International Management and Consulting -
The University of Wolverhampton
OMD, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management -
BSI
Lead Auditor ISO 9001 -
University of Algers
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography -
Algers College
baccalauréat, Biology, General