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Bentonville, Ar, Us

Nasr City, Cairo , Eg

• Leads procurement strategies delivering 150M+ in Annual savings and optimizing a 3.3 BN Budget through cost-effective sourcing and process improvement.• Develops and maintains supplier relationships, driving 3BN+ in long term value and negotiating 3BN+ in contracts with 15-20% cost reductions. • Implements risk management strategies, preventing $250M+ in potential losses and ensuring continuity in supply chain operations• Optimizes inventory, reducing working capital by 300M, improving cash flow and reducing lead times by 25%• Directs cross-functional collaboration across different organizations, saving 200M in production costs and improving overall efficiency.• Leads sustainability and automation initiatives, savings $75M+ Annually through energy-efficient sourcing and procurement system improvements.• Creates strategic process and compliance development that is used across different organizations to successfully source and evaluate over 150 suppliers throughout organization• Develops and mentors high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, resulting in increased employee engagement, 30% higher team productivity.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

• Lead a team of 2 direct reports, providing strategic oversight, reviewing and analyzing SAP data for purchasing, and developing new business strategies to ensure seamless operational execution while managing a $500M forecast, implementing strategies that resulted in a 15% cost reduction and $200M in savings.• Manage a $1.3B budget while influencing planning and forecasting, focusing on leading end-to-end supply chain operations for 35 business units, including procurement, logistics, distribution, and inventory management, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness.• Conduct comprehensive analyses to identify improvement opportunities, presenting recommendations to senior leadership that have accelerated operational efficiency by 55%.• Perform contract negotiations, executing over 150 contracts and sourcing bids, securing favorable terms, improving quality, price efficiency, and inflation control.• Recognized for building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and distribution partners, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of products, minimizing costs by 35% of the AOP budget.• Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance supply chain performance, conducting metrics evaluations and resolving supplier issues.

Springdale, Ar, Us

• Managed a $2.3B budget, influencing planning and forecasting, and spearheaded an enterprise-wide corporate procurement strategy for indirect categories, focusing on supporting 152 plants.• Initiated a 60-day supplier onboarding process, achieving $4M in immediate cost savings and $4B in indirect cost reductions, benefiting 140 employees.• Instrumental in creating a supply performance and scorecard management program, maintaining continuous partnerships with top tier suppliers to identify and eliminate underperformers while implementing best practices to attract and retain key vendors.• Created category strategies, established performance metrics, and strengthened supplier relationships, leading contract rewrites and quality control improvements.• Collaborated with finance and contract managers to streamline invoice practices, saving $25M in 60 days and extending payment terms to 90 days with a 2% discount.• Launched tier 1 and 2 diversity initiatives to enhance inclusivity in hiring, leadership, and supplier sourcing.• Optimized cash flow by strategically adjusting payment terms, resulting in $8B in capital during the first quarter.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

•Directed supply chain and operations for 97 direct reports across 3 groups, managing budgets from $91M to $15.3B and overseeing $33.8B in logistics for NATO operations.• Provided strategic guidance to executive leadership, determining project funding, resource allocation, and global logistics coordination, resulting in significant cost savings.• Oversaw performance management, succession planning, EEOC compliance, appraisals, harassment investigations, and disciplinary actions, influencing global relationships and mastering diversity in people management.• Led a 6-month SAP ERP conversion, partnering with SAP's national office for seamless implementation and training.• Designed and implemented 12 SOPs for continuous personnel assignment and reporting, enhancing operational readiness and efficiency.• Trained teams on diversity, equity, and inclusion within NATO, overcoming cultural and language barriers to achieve mission directives and improve NATO safety ratings by 35%.• Managed $1B in construction projects at NATO Post Southern Region, hiring and onboarding over 75 subcontractors and ensuring compliance with regulations.• Led 15 construction projects, developing living quarters, armories, and headquarters, coordinating with the Corps of Engineers and NATO alliance.• Created a multi-cultural leadership training program for 360+ executive leaders, fostering leadership development and diversity.• Recognized as Kosovo's Manager and Logistics Manager of the Year in 2018 for exceptional performance and leadership, as well as awarded the Presidential Coin for exceptional performance in logistics in 2021.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Led a team of 27 direct reports and managed an organization of 2,000 personnel, overseeing a $350M annual budget to ensure operational efficiency and financial accountability.• Directed the SAP warehouse management defense system, training personnel on procurement and supply chain best practices to enhance team capabilities and system performance.• Managed projects for the procurement, distribution, and launch of new equipment, identifying sourcing opportunities and maintaining control over direct and indirect spend to stay within budget and meet deadlines.• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives by developing new SOPs, policies, and standards of work (SOWs), driving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.• Served as a key advisor to the General, influencing strategic decisions, facilitating collaboration, inspiring innovation, and crafting business plans that exceeded expectations and goals.• Achieved the Distinguished Logistics Supply Chain Award from the US Army in 2012 for outstanding performance and ultimately won the annual nationwide competition.• Conducted comprehensive SWOT analysis to improve production by 35%, saving $9M in costs through streamlined processes, targeted training, and inventory management best practices, while maintaining high ethical standards and supplier requirements.

Ms, Information Management – Project Management

Bba, Logistics And Supply Chain