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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Manufacturing, Planning, and Digital manufacturing management, solving the production and manufacturing problems, ensuring the goods flow, inventory management, process optimization using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies as well as providing guidance on planning to secure sales and production visibility.- oversee the entire manufacturing process to ensure the production of high-quality products. My key responsibilities include:- Production Management: Leading the production team to meet manufacturing targets and maintain quality standards. Overseeing the operation of our EP-P280 SLS 3D Printers, Multifunctional Handheld 3D Scanner, and Sindoh FDM 3D Printer.- Process Optimization: Implementing efficient manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.- Quality Assurance: Ensuring that all products meet the required standards and specifications. Coordinating with the Quality Control team to conduct inspections and audits.- Team Leadership: Managing and mentoring a team of technicians and production staff. Providing training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and performance.- Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, including R&D, Engineering, and Sales, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of production goals.- Safety Compliance: Enforcing safety protocols and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees. Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.- Supply Chain Management: Coordinating with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely availability of materials and components required for production.With a strong background in digital manufacturing and reverse engineering, I am dedicated to driving innovation and efficiency in our manufacturing operations. My role at Qiyasa Factory allows me to leverage cutting-edge technologies to deliver exceptional products to our clients.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

● Responsibility for flow all the products from the 3 production lines (Germany-Turkey-China) to final clients.● Analyzed supply chain operations for FCU -LINK Valve products, including Butterfly Valves for chilled water and long pipes and steel links for Oil and Gas industry; optimized inventory management, reducing holding costs by 25% annually and improving order fulfillment rate by 20%.● Managing end-to-end supply chain activities of the production lines in Germany, China, and Turkey by 100% save 30% from the distribution cost to the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.● Drove redevelopment of external tracking system in use by 7 employees, resulting in 20+ new features, reduction of 20% in save/load time for the shipments and 15% logistics documentation processing and customs release time in Dubai FTZ.● Oversee manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met.● implemented a data-driven forecasting model for buildings products, resulting in a 15% reduction in stockouts and a 10% increase in on-time delivery performance within 6 months.● Identified $5MM savings in new deals by developing cost reduction model in the production, logistics and add a new 20 + materials suppliers across 5 different locations and collect business process key performance metrics.

United Arab Emirates

● Managed a process re-engineering project to improve and consolidate end-to-end service processes; restructured communication flow between Commercial, Finance, Production, Regulatory, Quality, and all concerned internal departments and cut down paperwork by 75%.● Liaised supply chain and operations strategy in order to maximize efficiency and cost optimization.● Drive supply and inventory plans aligned with business plans to achieve the targets and minimize goods shortage risk. ● Controlling the procurement budget and Identified steps to reduce expenses rates by 10% promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs resulting in an eventual $75k cost savings.● Management of importation, customs, freight forwarding activities and coordination with relevant third parties.● Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure compliance with regulations.● Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and Predicted agreements.● Adhere to all inspections, certifications, legalizations, and special processes for shipments destined for select locations for HS classification, customs valuation, COO/ SASO/ MOH/ DM/ MOE/ IECEE, etc.● Managed a 7-member cross-functional (product, engineering, sales, Logistics) team and coordinated with 12 business partners toward the successful flow the products and goods through the supply chain.

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

• Implemented the supply chain processing for the technical products production line to shipping and storage of the goods in Dubai.• Preparing the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Delivery Advice, and HS CODE Summary for outbound shipments or obtaining invoice and packing list from the Customer (as per agreement with the customer).• Preparing the documentation where necessary and forward to Forwarding Agent / Customer / GSC team for processing.• Analyzed data from 25 monthly active Supplier and used outputs to guide marketing and product strategies.• Prepared timely closure and submission of job files to finance for Billing.• Ensuring Excellent Customer Service is provided to customers assigned.• Constant reviewing of the assigned processes and initiating any improvement plan to reduce timelines, increase productivity, reduce wastage and eventually achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.• Led process improvement activities with my team to improve the efficiency of the logistics activities, reduce complexity and improve information flow.• Maintain good working relationship with internal and external teams.• Completely Knowing Courier / Last-mile / Logistics / Express / Supply Chain / FTL / LTL.• Approving design and manufacturing processing for 40% FROM the products.• implement supply chain that are as efficient and economical as possible for saving 20% from the expenses.• Identified steps to reduce return rates by 15% resulting in an eventual $55k cost savings• Planning and following the 5 production lines.• Covering everything from production to product development to the information systems needed to direct these undertakings• Manufacturing department of hanging bridges. • Design the programs of operation CNC machine and successful to decrease the CNC operations 30%.