George Thomas

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Supply Chain Manager at City Pharmacy Co. UAE @ City Pharmacy Co. UAE
abu dhabi, abu dhabi, united arab emirates
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United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
About George Thomas

Global Supply Chain Leader & Key Note Speaker with expertise in Order Management, Start-up projects, Budgeting, Inventory management, Demand Forecasting, Planning and sourcing, Logistics & Freight Management (including cold-chain, 3PL handling), Commercial activities and Warehouse operations. A recognized subject matter expert in the supply chain, procurement, logistics, ethical supply chain and risk management. Possess Strategic business partnering capability which facilitates business transformations, drive operational efficiencies and refine the commercial process utilizing business process re-engineering solutions to secure savings and improve performance. Created volume expansion up to 30% in South Africa Market and handled Central & East Africa, Iran, Iraq & GCC markets of $60+ Mn.

George Thomas's Current Company Details
City Pharmacy Co. UAE

City Pharmacy Co. Uae

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Supply Chain Manager at City Pharmacy Co. UAE
abu dhabi, abu dhabi, united arab emirates
Employees:
35
George Thomas Work Experience Details
  • City Pharmacy Co. Uae
    Supply Chain Manager
    City Pharmacy Co. Uae Apr 2019 - Present
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Certified and experienced Global Supply Chain specialist - with extensive 360 degree handling from both Principal side and Distributor side. Handled end to end Supply Chain management of MEA region in the spheres of Demand Planning, Logistics, Distributor Management, Warehouse and Inventory management.In the current role, leading the Supply chain team (17 members) managing the Supply chain management of 8000+ shipments annually from 30 sources. (Pharma, Non Pharma, Nutrition, Lab products and Medical devices)Built up the team, designed, developed and implemented solid processes to address the challenges, to achieve the KPI's of high end efficiency and cost optimization.Supplier Management : MIS reports, review meetings and incorporation of best supply chain practices to provide maximum visibility, top level of trust and satisfaction and achievement of common and mutually benevolent goals.Service Provider Management :
  • Baxer Ag
    Senor Supplychain Associate
    Baxer Ag Jan 2004 - Mar 2019
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Supply Chain Operations : * Distributor focused SC model : Strategy formulation& implementation of effective 360 degrees co-ordination in end-to-end SCM from almost 10+ sources, Order Management, Demand Planning, Vendor Managed Inventory-bringing down the stock-outs and air freights, assuring sufficient inventory coverage, reducing Back Orders. Also handling the C. Africa. * Replenishment Pipe-line model: S. Africa–maintaining the Replenishment Process for the inventory management and supporting the growing direct /semi-direct business there. KPI’s like Forecast Accuracy and Order Fulfillment rates are one of the highest in the region.* Range of markets: Managed strategy & country operations for-South Africa, Madagascar, Kenya, Iran, Iraq, Libya, KSA, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria, Jordan & GCC.* Operating Procedures& Standards: Developed & implemented SOP’s in co-operation with Quality, Regulatory, Business, Marketing & Shipping department resulting in standardized & streamlined processes•Value stream mapping: Drafted & Implemented Process Mapping for various functions (Replenishment Model for JAFZA Warehouse–which reduced discards by 90%, stock-outs by 95% & increasing the on-time deliveries by over 95%, similar one for S. Africa 3PL model * S&OP meetings/Budgets: Key role in the S&OP meetings with Business/Finance * Key Account Manager for the supplies to the Travel Patients–Global-MEA region*JAFZA procedures: Shipment handling, MOH procedures & Customs formalities of JAFZA• 6 Sigma - 6 Sigma Green Belt with 6 Sigma project on Demand Management • Letter of Credits : Handling LC's• Commercial Expertise & Freight costing : • Warehouse Management: 1st Warehouse Manager for the Dubai DC-3PL handling• Contracts &Tenders management: Set the base & background of the SCM for the SEHA contract for UAE & across GCC • Establishment: Started as the 1st member of the SC Team for MEA in 2004 pivotal in the transition of activities from Europe to Dubai.
  • Cooper Crouse-Hinds, U.S.A  (Ceag)
    Supply Chain Officer (Me & Gulf)
    Cooper Crouse-Hinds, U.S.A (Ceag) Jun 2001 - Jul 2003
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    COOPER/CEAG – is the market leader in Central Battery/Emergency lighting systems, Explosion proof Electrical products with own manufacturing plants in US, UK, Germany, Australia and Spain.)Responsible for managing the strategy and operations of commercial and & end- to supply chain management from 5 different sources to 8+ distributors spread over the ME & Gulf region.  Handled complex Letter of Credits / Bank Guarantees  Regional Export & Import Operations including customs documentation and formalities Demand Forecasting, Budgets, and Inventory Management Management of major Projects supply chain
  • Banchet S.A. (Switzerland)(Banchet Manutention)
    Supply Chain & Operations Co-Ordinator (Me & Gulf)
    Banchet S.A. (Switzerland)(Banchet Manutention) Nov 1999 - Sep 2000
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Banchet Manutention LLC is the Trading & Export arm of the SWISS MNC – Banchet SA for the Middle East & Africa markets - dealing in Industrial products• Logistics Operations & Inventory Management, Preparing Price Calculations, Drawings, Quotations & Tenders• Handling Accounts Management including Bank, Payments & Letters of Credit• Credit Handling, Collection, Complaint Handling & After Sales Support
  • D.C. Group Of Firms-India
    Manager – Strategic Planning & Business Development
    D.C. Group Of Firms-India Nov 1998 - Oct 1999
    Kerala,India
    D.C. Group of firms is one of the largest Printing, Media, Publishing, InfoTech & Retail sales chain of India. With business units in various business areas, the group consists of 7 firms & 24 retail outlets• Led the Corporate Planning Cell of the group of Companies for the Business Process Re-Engineering Function• Independent supervisory charge of Marketing, Sales, Finance & Administration of 12 branches of the Organization (Profit Centre head)
  • Maritronics-Bahrain
    Operations Executive
    Maritronics-Bahrain Nov 1993 - Jan 1996
    Manama, Bahrain
    Maritronics-Bahrain is a leading Telecommunication Company in Bahrain involved in Marketing, Sales & Servicing of hi-tech electronic equipment, cellular phones, pagers, CATV systems & Marine Electronic equipment of well-reputed brands• Handled the Commercial, Supply Chain & Logistics activities of the Cellular Division • Export-Import Documentations, Tenders & Commercial Management

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