Cherine Zard Email & Phone Number

Zalka, Lebanon

• Improved forecast accuracy and optimized supplier orders through detailed analysis and management of commercial reports and stock levels..
• Ensured high inventory accuracy and reduced stock discrepancies by closely monitoring inventory positions and aligning them with sales forecasts.
• Negotiated optimal shipping channels and rates, cutting transportation costs and achieving a high on-time delivery rate.
• Enhanced supplier performance by continuously optimizing local supplier sources and managing effective relationships.
• Achieved a 15% reduction in overall supply chain costs through strategic procurement, logistics, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Achieved ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications by establishing robust Quality and Health and Safety Management Systems, reducing non-compliance incidents

Lebanon

• Forecasted and raised orders for trade and tender markets based on sales forecasts and budgets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Enhanced supply chain efficiency by coordinating timely deliveries with agents and GSK customer service, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate.
• Analyzed market performance, identifying gaps and proposing solutions to improve sales and meet budget target.
• Generated daily and monthly sales reports to monitor growth, achievements, and gaps, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Managed stock levels across multiple countries, implementing consignment and trade stock management processes that reduced stockouts and expiries by 20%.
• Provided comprehensive analytical support to the Near East Zonal Director and Country Managers, covering sales, budgets, forecasts, shipments, and inventory management.

Lebanon

• Achieved highest forecast accuracy in the Gulf & Near East using the Future View System, recognized with the Vice President Award.
• Generated and analyzed daily and monthly sales and performance reports, including detailed Sofres Wholesalers Report.
• Managed order follow-up and stock levels, ensuring optimal inventory management and timely order fulfillment.
• Provided strategic insights through IMS report analysis, supporting Country and Sales Managers with comprehensive sales, shipment, and budgeting reports

Assisted in preparing studies on Lebanon's Payment Systems statistics.Gained exposure to various department functions including balance of payments, publications, etc

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

High School, Experimental Sciences