Mark Benzahia

Managing Director at S.A. TALKE
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Saudi Arabia, SA
Languages
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Arabic Full professional proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency

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Credentials

  • 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

    • Saudi Arabia
    • Truck Transportation
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Managing Director
      • Sep 2018 - Present

    • Deputy Managing Director
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

    • Operations Director
      • Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

    • Senior Operations Manager
      • 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

    • Germany
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • National Accounts Manager
      • 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

    • Project Manager
      • 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

    • National OPS Manager
      • 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

    • Regional Operations Mananger
      • 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

    • Germany
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operation Manager
      • Nov 2004 - Jan 2006

Education

  • University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen am Rhein Germany
    Master in Business and Administration, Logistics International Management and Consulting
    2014 - 2016
  • The University of Wolverhampton
    OMD, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
    2002 - 2004
  • BSI
    Lead Auditor ISO 9001
    2001 - 2001
  • University of Algers
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
    1992 - 1994
  • Algers College
    baccalauréat, Biology, General
    1989 - 1992

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