Profile: Highly experienced Senior Logistics and Supply Chain Executive with proven track record in Logistics Operations, Warehousing, Transportation, Logistics Parks Leadership and Assets and Fleet Management. Has directed and lead large size operations and teams in the Middle East and the GCC Region. To name a few Agility Logistics, Credited with Spear heading the largest US Military and Commercial Projects in the World that has generated billions of dollars in revenue for a top global logistics Provider. KGL Logistics, has directed and lead KGL Logistics Operations in the GCC Region. KGL Logistics is a Leader in Integrated Supply Chain Management in the Arabian Gulf.
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OMAR MASOUD
Summary
Overview
38
years of professional experience
Work History
JTC LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION AND STEVEDORING COMPANY
WAREHOUSING OPERATIONS DIVISION HEAD
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- 2PL & 3PL Operations, and Facilities Management in charge of the GCC Region
- Directing and leading the Regional Warehousing and Logistics Park Operations in Kuwait
- Leading the Expansion in KSA.
- Leading the development and implementation of Procedures, processes, and strategic plans that align with the Corporate Goals.
- Building the Warehousing Team.
- Full P and L Responsibilities.
KGL LOGISTICS
Director of Warehousing and Logistics Operations
11.2014 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Company Overview: KGL Logistics is a Leader in Integrated Supply Chain Management in the Arabian Gulf.
- P & L Budgeting, Management and Control ǀ Logistics Parks Leadership and Facilities Management ǀ 2PL & 3PL Warehousing and Yard Management ǀ Containers Yard Operations ǀ Transport, Fleet and Distribution Operations Management ǀ Best Practices and KPIs ǀ WMS and TMS Expertise.
- Scope of responsibilities includes directing KGL Logistics' Operations in the GCC Region comprised of over 1.5 Million Square Meters (16 Million Square Feet) of Warehousing Facilities and Container Yards Logistics Parks.
- Directing and leading the Regional Warehousing and Logistics Parks Operations in the Arabian Gulf (GCC) Countries.
- Leading the development and implementation of Procedures, processes, and strategic plans that align with the Corporate Goals.
- Championed and established highly effective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the Operations.
- Drove the development and the cultivation of positive business relationships with All of KGL Holding Stakeholders such as Operations, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, IT, PR and Communications.
- Full responsibility of the P and L, Budgeting, Management, Planning and Control.
- KGL Logistics is a Leader in Integrated Supply Chain Management in the Arabian Gulf.
ALMARAI COMPANY
HEAD OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
08.2013 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Company Overview: LARGEST FMCG, FOOD MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
- A MEMBER OF ALMARAI COMPANY EXECUTIVE TEAM, FOOD MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION.
- P & L Budgeting, Management and Control ǀ Warehousing and Yard Management ǀ Containers Yard Operations ǀ Transport, Fleet and Distribution Operations Management ǀ Fleet Maintenance ǀ Best Practices ǀ Logistics Park Facilities Management ǀ WMS, TMS, and YMS Expertise ǀ FMCG Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
- Scope of responsibilities includes directing and leading Almarai Group Logistics and Transport Operations in the GCC and their Logistics Executive Team.
- The Logistics Operations comprised Size Details: Warehousing and Transportation Employees, 2800 plus Employees; Warehousing Space, 600,000 Square Meters (6.4 Million Square Feet) of Warehousing Facilities & Yard Operations; Transportation Fleet comprised of 1300+ Tractors and 1400+ Reefers, 100 Milk and Flour Collections Tankers, 30+ Passenger Busses, and 80+ Light Vehicles.
- Directing and leading the regional operations in the Arabian Gulf (GCC) Countries by working closely with the CEO, COO, Directors, and Senior Managers of the Countries Operations.
- Leading the development and implementation of Procedures, processes, and strategic plans that align with the Corporate Goals.
- Championed and established highly effective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Almarai Logistics and Transport Operations. Established rigorous Operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including; Inventory Accuracy; On-Time Shipment; Cost per Unit (KG/Liter); Picking accuracy; Warehouse Fill Rate; Transportation Assets Utilization; Turnaround Time, Operations Cost per Kilometer (CPK), Repair and Maintenance Cost per Kilometer (RM CPK), and a host of others.
- Drove the development and the cultivation of positive business relationships with All of Almarai Stakeholders such as Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, IT, PR and Communications.
- Full responsibility of the US$ 100 Million budgeting, management and control.
- LARGEST FMCG, FOOD MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
KGL LOGISTICS
Director of Operations, US Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Kuwait
05.2011 - 08.2013
Job overview
- P & L Budgeting, Management and Control ǀ 3PL Warehousing and Yard Management ǀ Containers Yard Operations ǀ Transport, Fleet and Distribution Operations Management ǀ Best Practices ǀ Logistics Park Facilities Management ǀ WMS Expertise.
- Scope of responsibilities includes directing KGL Logistics' US Defense Logistics Agency Largest 3PL Warehousing and Distribution Operations in the World comprised of 250,000 Square Meters (2.7Million Square Feet) of Warehousing and Container Yards Logistics Complex.
- Directing and overseeing the company's 3PL Warehousing and Distribution Operations.
- Directing the Operations, Quality, Inventory, and Compliance Management Teams to achieve and exceed the USA Government Contracts strict Metrics and APLs (Acceptable Performance Levels).
- Achieved 99.986% Inventory Accuracy in 6 Months by applying and optimizing Worldwide Inventory Management Standards.
- Drove warehouse fill rate for the Kuwait Operations from 90% to 99.51% within 11-months.
- Working closely with the USA Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Military Command by working closely with Generals, Colonels and Commanders in US Armed Forces. Responsible for building exceptional relationship with the largest customer, The US Government.
- Leading the cost control and reduction programs and driving improvement initiatives.
- Leading the development and implementation of Procedures, processes, and strategic plans that align with the Corporate Goals.
- Full P/L Budgeting, Management and Control.
AGILITY LOGISTICS
Regional Director of Warehousing & Logistics Operations
01.2009 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Company Overview: (Formerly PWC Logistics)
- Scope of responsibilities includes directing and leading Agility's Middle East and Africa 3PL and 4PL Warehousing and Logistics Operations comprised of 70 Warehouses and Cargo Yards and 1.5 million square meters (16 million square feet) of space; operational budgets and expenses; and Profit and Loss for multiple high volume sites.
- Directed and lead the regional operations in 16 Middle East and North Africa Countries (MENA) by working closely with the CEOs, Directors, and Senior Managers of the Countries Operations.
- Championed and established highly effective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Agility's warehousing operations throughout the Middle East and Africa.
- Drove the development and the cultivation of positive business relationships with Agility's Customers.
- Provide the Leadership support and the guidance to the Company Business Functions in the development of Clients Logistics and Supply Chain solutions.
- Lead the development and implementation of operational procedures and practices to support operational and strategic business goals.
- (Formerly PWC Logistics)
AGILITY LOGISTICS
Director of Warehousing Operations, Kuwait Operations
07.2004 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Budget Control ǀ Warehousing Management ǀ Best Practices ǀ 3PL and 4PL Warehousing ǀ Containers Yard Operations ǀ KPIs ǀFMCG, Automotive, Military Supplies, Medical Equipment and Supplies, Furniture Logisticsǀ Logistics Parks Facilities Management.
- Scope of responsibilities includes directing and leading Agility's Kuwait 3PL and 4PL Warehousing and Logistics Operations comprised of 54 Warehouses and Cargo Yards and 1.1 million square meters (12 million square feet) of space; operational budgets and expenses; and Profit and Loss for multiple high volume sites.
- Initiated and implemented robust Inventory Cycle Counting and Investigation procedures based on Warehousing Best Practices and Inventory Control methodologies in alignment with 80/20 rule. Drove warehouse fill rate for all Kuwait Operations from 95% to 99.999% within12-months, sustainable year-over-year since 2005.
- Devised and implemented warehousing Operational procedures that slashed Kuwait Operating costs by 3-Million KWD within 5 years.
- Optimized Worldwide Standards to develop and implement Inventory Control Procedures for a broad range of operations. Delivered 99.9998% inventory accuracy for 3 consecutive years (2004, 2005 & 2006), and 100% accuracy for fiscal years 2007, 2008 and 2009).
- Implemented ABC Analysis (Pareto's Law - 80/20 Rule) in the Warehousing Operations put-away and picking strategy and increased employees' productivity by 25%.
- Championed and established highly effective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Agility's 54 warehousing operations in Kuwait.
- Pioneered the Safety and Maintenance programs, achieved zero incidences in 2004 & 2005 and maintained single accident rate annually from 2007 through 2009.
- Established rigorous Operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including; Inventory Accuracy; On-Time Shipment; Receiving Accuracy; Picking & Put-Away accuracy; Warehouse Fill Rate; Transportation Assets Utilization; Turnaround Time and a host of others.
- Directed and lead large size operations and diverse teams.
- Directed and Lead large US Military Logistics Operations such DLA Kuwait (DDKS I and II), LOG CAP4, Heavy Lift 6, AAFES, Wash Rack 463L, Prime Vendor I and 2.
- Full Authority and Responsibility of P/L Budgeting, Management and Control.
- Exceed Fulfill 4000 WMS Expertise.
ALGHANIM INDUSTRIES
Warehousing & Logistics Manager
07.2003 - 06.2004
Job overview
NESTLE KUWAIT GENERAL TRADING COMPANY
Middle East Warehousing & Logistics Manager
08.2002 - 07.2003
Job overview
LA MADELEINE FRENCH BAKERY AND CAFE' INC.
Director, Warehouse & Logistics Operations
01.1999 - 07.2002
Job overview
- Warehouse Master WMS ǀ Trans2000 ǀ Transportation Management Systems (TMS) ǀ Fleet Management.
- Directed full scope of warehouse operations for 1,000,000 square foot facility, including budget & expense analysis and management, recruitment and hiring (1,500 personnel) and established cost-effective procedures to maximize bottomline results.
- Delivered nearly $1 million in freight costs savings in fiscal year 2001. Devised and implemented Centralized Transportation Procurement and Payment Audit System.
- Full responsibility of the P/L budgeting, management and control.
MECCA LOGISTICS, INC.
Senior Logistics and Transportation Operations Manager
01.1997 - 01.1999
Job overview
A PRINCE SPORTS GROUP COMPANY
Distribution and Traffic Senior Operations Manager
01.1992 - 01.1997
Job overview
ALARM DEVICE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Warehouse and Distribution Manager
05.1987 - 01.1992
Job overview
Education
University of PhoenixPhoenix, Arizona
Master of Business Administration from Global and Operational Management
02-2011
University Overview
Graduated with Honor, Top of the Class
- Degree Awarded with Honors
- 3.89 GPA
McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering
University Overview
Skills
- Middle East and Dallas, Texas Expertise
- P & L Budgeting, Management, Monitoring and Control
- Executive Decision Making
- Strategic Decision Making
- Logistics Parks Leadership
- Facilities Management, Soft and Hard Services
- 2PL Expertise
- 3PL Expertise
- 4PL Expertise
- Global Warehousing, Fulfillment and Distribution
- Transport Operations Leadership
- Yard Operations Leadership
- Warehousing Design Expertise
- Distribution Centers Design Expertise
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Manhattan Associates WMS, Infor SCM WMS, Exceed 4000 WMS
- Transport Management Systems (TMS), SAP TMS, Telematics Fleet Management System
- Retail Supply Chain Expertise
- FMCG Supply Chain Expertise
- Contract Logistics
- Supply Chain Leadership
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Operations Reengineering
- Performance Improvement, KPIs
- Team Leadership
- Staff Development
- Assets Management
- Fleet Management
- Freight Management
- Transportation Management
- LTL Management
- FTL Management
- LTCL Management
- FCL Management
- Couriers Service
- DOT Regulations Knowledge
- Soft Skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- ERP Systems
- Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
- Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC)
- The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT-UK)
- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Languages
English
Arabic
Professional Development
Professional Development
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, Inventory Management & Control, Distribution & TransportationAwards And Expertise
Awards And Expertise
- DLA Directors' Award for Organizational Excellence
- DLA Outstanding Readiness Support and Received 16 Military Coins for Leadership and Operational Excellence
- Outstanding Performance from the Defense and Government Services
- Certificate of Achievement from the Defense and Government Services
- Agility's Leadership Trophy 2007
Us Government Programs Expertise
Us Government Programs Expertise
DDKS - LOGCAP IV - PRIME VENDOR - HEAVY LIFT VI - AAFES - WASH RACCK 463LProfile
Profile
SENIOR LOGISTICS OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE, Dallas, Texas, USA, Kuwait, Kuwait, Ready to relocate back home to Texas, VP OF OPERATIONS, SENIOR DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR, SENIOR GENERAL MANAGER, COUNTRY MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN/LOGISTICS/WAREHOUSING OPERATIONS (2PL, 3PL & 4PL), WAREHOUSING DESIGNS, FULFILLMENT & DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS, TRANSPORT, ASSETS AND FLEET MANAGEMENT, LOGISTICS PARKS LEADERSHIP AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENTSalary Requirement Range
Salary Requirement Range
175000 - 225000, USD, Per Year Plus Benefits
Mobile
Mobile
965 9971 8423 Kuwait Mobile Number
Current Residency
Current Residency
Kuwait, Kuwait
Ready to Relocate back Home to Dallas Texas Area
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Citizenship: American
- Number of Children: 3
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
WAREHOUSING OPERATIONS DIVISION HEAD
JTC LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION AND STEVEDORING COMPANY
09.2023 - Current
Director of Warehousing and Logistics Operations
KGL LOGISTICS
11.2014 - 07.2023
HEAD OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
ALMARAI COMPANY
08.2013 - 11.2014
Director of Operations, US Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Kuwait
KGL LOGISTICS
05.2011 - 08.2013
Regional Director of Warehousing & Logistics Operations
AGILITY LOGISTICS
01.2009 - 12.2010
Director of Warehousing Operations, Kuwait Operations
AGILITY LOGISTICS
07.2004 - 01.2009
Warehousing & Logistics Manager
ALGHANIM INDUSTRIES
07.2003 - 06.2004
Middle East Warehousing & Logistics Manager
NESTLE KUWAIT GENERAL TRADING COMPANY
08.2002 - 07.2003
Director, Warehouse & Logistics Operations
LA MADELEINE FRENCH BAKERY AND CAFE' INC.
01.1999 - 07.2002
Senior Logistics and Transportation Operations Manager
MECCA LOGISTICS, INC.
01.1997 - 01.1999
Distribution and Traffic Senior Operations Manager
A PRINCE SPORTS GROUP COMPANY
01.1992 - 01.1997
Warehouse and Distribution Manager
ALARM DEVICE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
05.1987 - 01.1992
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration from Global and Operational Management