Rachid Maliki

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Global Chief Supply Chain Officer | End-to-End SCM Strategies | Global Sourcing | Procurement | Sustainability | SRM | Distribution & Logistic | P&L | Change Management | DSCT | S&OP | Private Chef and Soccer Coach @ STOREE.AI
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Black Rock, Victoria, Australia, Australia
About Rachid Maliki

Transformative Supply Chain Leader who revitalised underperforming Supply Chain operations into industry benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability. As a global Chief Supply Chain Officer with over two decades of experience, I've redefined End-to-End Supply Chain Management in the Retail/Fashion Industry, turning supply chains from cost centers into strategic assets that drive competitive advantage. My unique approach significantly reduces organisational stress surrounding supply chain complexities.Key Expertise:➡️ Digital Supply Chain Transformation➡️ Global Sourcing & Strategic Procurement➡️ Logistics Management & Distribution Network Optimisation➡️ Omni-channel Fulfilment Optimisation➡️ Predictive Analytics & Demand Forecasting➡️ Sustainable Supply Chain Design➡️ Risk Management & Resilience PlanningSignature Achievements:✅ Spearheaded a revolutionary Digital Transformation initiative, leveraging AI and IoT to create a predictive supply chain model. Result: 30% reduction in stockouts, 25% decrease in excess inventory, and a 20% boost in customer satisfaction scores.✅ Orchestrated a complete overhaul of our global sourcing strategy, balancing cost, quality, and sustainability. Outcome: $40M in cost savings over 3 years, 40% reduction in carbon footprint, and establishment of an award-winning ethical sourcing program.✅ Optimised a distribution network that receives and dispatches 19 million units, reducing transportation costs, and maintaining a 95% order fulfilment rate and 1-2-day delivery for 90% of online orders✅ Risk Mitigation: Developed comprehensive risk management frameworks to ensure supply chain resilience and continuityMy approach fuses data-driven decision making with a deep understanding of human factors in supply chain dynamics. I've consistently delivered results by nurturing cross-functional collaboration, fostering a culture of innovation, and developing the next generation of supply chain leaders.Looking ahead, I'm excited about the potential of blockchain in creating transparent, traceable supply chains, and the role of machine learning in pushing the boundaries of demand forecasting accuracy. I believe the future belongs to supply chains that are not just efficient, but also adaptive, sustainable, and socially responsible.Beyond the boardroom, you'll find me exploring local farmers markets. I'm always eager to exchange ideas on supply chain innovation or sustainability. Let's connect and explore how we can shape the future of global commerce – one that's more efficient, sustainable, and equitable for all

Rachid Maliki's Current Company Details
STOREE.AI

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Global Chief Supply Chain Officer | End-to-End SCM Strategies | Global Sourcing | Procurement | Sustainability | SRM | Distribution & Logistic | P&L | Change Management | DSCT | S&OP | Private Chef and Soccer Coach
Rachid Maliki Work Experience Details
  • Storee.Ai
    Country Manager
    Storee.Ai Jun 2024 - Present
    Australia
    Exclusive representative for STOREE in Australia, bringing cutting-edge AI-driven retail management solutions to transform the Australian retail landscape.Key Responsibilities:➡️ Spearhead the introduction and expansion of STOREE's innovative digital twin technology in the Australian market➡️ Consult with top retail executives to implement AI-powered district management solutions➡️ Demonstrate how STOREE's platform can revolutionise retail operations and boost performance➡️ Develop and execute strategic partnerships with key players in the Australian retail sector➡️ Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients in optimising their use of STOREE's platformHighlights:➡️ Introducing Australia to STOREE's game-changing solution that has already empowered 100+ global brands across 15 countries➡️ Helping Australian retailers reduce management costs while dramatically improving store performance and employee engagement➡️ Enabling district managers to virtually visit every store daily, driving unprecedented levels of oversight and support➡️ Bringing an all-in-one retail management solution to the Australian market that fits in the palm of your hand➡️ Transforming how Australian retailers approach task completion, sales optimisation, and performance tracking
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  • Country Road Group
    Chief Supply Chain Officer
    Country Road Group Aug 2022 - Feb 2024
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    In this role, I oversee and optimise supply chain operations, establishing strategies to create competitive advantage, ensure cost-effectiveness, and deliver superior customer experiences. I lead a team of over 200 professionals and manage a multimillion-dollar budget to maximise efficiency and sustainability across all functions.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:✅ Cost Reduction: Achieved a 3.2% reduction in supply chain costs relative to total sales by implementing strategic procurement, rigorous cost negotiation, and advanced inventory management practices.✅ Operational Transformation: Transformed underperforming supply chain operations, resolving 75% of operational issues within 6 months by utilising data analytics and continuous improvement initiatives to identify and address inefficiencies.✅ Inventory Management: Reduced inventory duration by approximately 8 weeks by implementing robust Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, enhancing demand forecasting for over 76,000 SKUs, and optimising procurement and inventory management systems.✅ Strategic Sourcing & Sustainability: Delivered multimillion-dollar savings in Cost, through strategic sourcing initiatives, emphasising sustainability practices and risk mitigation strategies.✅ On-Time Delivery: Achieved 95% on-time delivery rate by strengthening supplier relationships, optimising sourcing, procurement, and logistics processes based on industry best practices and utilising advanced supply chain management systems.✅ Distribution Network Efficiency: Enhanced distribution network efficiency by managing the handling of 19 million units, achieving a 95% order fulfilment rate, and ensuring rapid delivery times for 90% of online orders through optimised logistics and distribution strategies.✅ Transportation Budget Management: Controlled a multimillion-dollar transportation budget, realising significant logistics cost savings through strategic negotiations and implementing cost reduction strategies.
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  • Vf Corporation
    Director Global Material Supply
    Vf Corporation Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
    Singapore
    As a Director of Global Material Supply, I led global supply chain strategies that aligned with the company's goals, focusing on efficient and cost-effective procurement and distribution. I directed material sourcing and logistics for 13 brands across the Asia-Pacific region, managed a team of 34 professionals across 6 countries, and oversaw supplier relationship management and staff development. My strategies ensured operations were agile and responsive to market shifts, reinforcing robust procurement processes and dynamic material sourcing.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:✅ Inventory Management: Reduced material inventory by 18% while increasing material availability by implementing a new buying process and optimising inventory management systems.✅ Cost Savings: Achieved 8-figure cost savings in 2022 for billions of dollars worth of materials through strategic sourcing, effective negotiation, and comprehensive cost management strategies.✅ Supply Chain Resilience: Established resilient supply chains in Asia by diversifying supplier locations and creating contingency plans for volatile areas, ensuring continuous supply chain operations.✅ Sustainability Initiatives: Aligned sourcing strategies with UN sustainability goals, promoting eco-friendly practices and integrating sustainability into procurement and sourcing activities.✅ Delivery Performance: Maintained over 94% Delivery In Full On Time (DIFOT) during the COVID-19 crisis by developing and executing a comprehensive material supply strategy, ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations.✅ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fostered strong collaboration across multiple departments including R&D, marketing, and finance to align supply chain strategies with broader business goals, for a cohesive approach to market demands.✅ Risk Mitigation: Developed a robust risk management framework that identified potential supply chain disruptions and implemented proactive measures, reducing risk impact by 25%.
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  • R.M.Williams
    General Manager Of Global Supply Chain And Procurement
    R.M.Williams Jan 2015 - Jul 2021
    South Australia, Australia
    In this capacity, I led the strategic evolution of the supply chain to bolster market growth, ensure corporate continuity, and optimise the global flow of goods. I managed a dedicated team of over 400 professionals and oversaw a multimillion-dollar budget. This position demanded innovative leadership in product development, sourcing, production, logistics, repair, and sustainability.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:✅ Cost Reduction: Achieved over 14% cost reduction in boots manufacturing by enhancing processes and diversifying vendor bases across Mexico, Morocco, and India through strategic sourcing and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.✅ Capacity Expansion: Tripled boot room capacity at RM Williams Salisbury factory by delivering a second production line ahead of schedule and below the set budget, utilising project management and logistics optimisation.✅ Production Capacity Increase: Increased production capacity by facilitating comprehensive in-house training and securing government sponsorship to bring 24 skilled footwear craftsmen from Morocco, enhancing team skills and production efficiency.✅ S&OP Implementation: Implemented a monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to optimise inventory management and production capacity, ensuring alignment with market demand.✅ Omni-Channel Stock Availability: Enhanced global stock availability for Omni-channel expansion through strategic partnerships and logistical improvements, leveraging advanced supply chain management systems.✅ Revenue Growth: Drove a multimillion-dollar revenue increase by establishing a development center at RM Williams, focusing on customer-centric value creation and product innovation.✅ Raw Material Efficiency: Halved raw material holdings by leading cross-functional teams to streamline procurement and supply chain processes, avoiding costly delays and lost opportunities through effective inventory management and procurement strategies.
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  • Blue Fingers
    Founder & Managing Director
    Blue Fingers Feb 2009 - Jan 2014
    Casablanca, Morocco
    I established and led the company to deliver premium garment manufacturing for the European market. I orchestrated the entire setup from blueprints to building, oversaw equipment procurement, and managed recruitment and financial planning, while regularly updating shareholders. My leadership transformed the company into a full-spectrum solution for R&D, manufacturing, and logistics, delivering innovative products to distribution centers.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:✅ Sector Revolution: Revolutionised the Moroccan textile sector by providing holistic solutions, including R&D and manufacturing, integrating advanced washing technologies, and enhancing industry standards.✅ Market Presence: Boosted market presence by securing over 15 new clients and ramping up production to 4,000 units daily, through effective production planning.✅ Systems Implementation: Implemented a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, significantly automating processes and streamlining operations, leading to enhanced efficiency.✅ Workforce Management: Reduced absenteeism and turnover to below 2.7% through effective team leadership, employee engagement strategies, and comprehensive training programs, fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.✅ Innovation and R&D: Led the R&D department to develop innovative garment designs and manufacturing techniques, keeping the company at the forefront of industry trends and customer demands.✅ Quality Assurance: Established a rigorous quality management system that reduced defects by 30%, ensuring high-quality outputs and customer satisfaction.✅ Customer Satisfaction: Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by 15% through continuous feedback loops and improvements in product quality and delivery timelines.✅ Productivity Improvement: Increased overall productivity by 20% through process reengineering and the implementation of best practices in manufacturing and logistics.
  • Levi Strauss & Co.
    Director Global Supply Chain
    Levi Strauss & Co. Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
    South Africa
    My role was overseeing and managing the company's overall end-to-end supply chain function, aligning operations with the organisation's business goals, and ensuring streamlined processes. I played a major role in the manufacturing process by leading the company's product development and manufacturing strategies while ensuring its production processes adhered to key regulatory requirements to drive increased growth.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:✅ Business Transformation: Spearheaded initiatives to revitalise the declining Levi’s Owned and Operated factory in Cape Town. Restructured key factory positions, infused a culture of Six Sigma thinking, solidified demand planning, and raw material ordering, and enhanced product development and mass production upscale processes. This initiative reversed losses to profitability within 12 months, with the factory performing ahead of financial forecasts and producing 20K+ pairs of denim weekly.✅ Strategic Sourcing: Designed the transformation of strategic sourcing for South Africa by selecting suppliers that offer the highest value at the best price possible, impacting the bottom line significantly. Focused on Southern African Development Community (SADC) regions, reducing duties from 45% to 0% on imported goods from Madagascar and Mauritius.✅ Team Leadership: Built and led a high-performing supply chain team, establishing performance metrics. Played a pivotal role in driving a culture of operational excellence, safety, and efficiency.✅ S&OP Optimisation: Optimised working capital and generated free cash flow by implementing a robust Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and a long-term planning process (12 to 18 months)✅ Distribution Network Management: Developed and managed an efficient distribution network to ensure products reached wholesale customers quickly and efficiently while keeping costs low for the company. Consistently ensured at least 95% on-time delivery across all distribution points.
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  • Levi Strauss & Co.
    Project Manager - Supply Chain And Product Development
    Levi Strauss & Co. Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
    Türkiye, Poland , Hongary
    In my role as Senior Project Manager, I designed and executed the initiative "Building Development Capabilities in Levi’s Owned and Operated Factories." This involved setting up research and development centers where designers and industry experts collaborated on Fashion Technologies, Industrial Transformation, and Protective Technologies. The goal was to determine the fashion innovations of tomorrow . Corlu, Turkey, became a global center of excellence for all product lines.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:✅ R&D Center Establishment: Designed and established research and development centers, enabling advanced collaboration on innovative fashion technologies, leading to significant advancements in Levi's product differentiation.✅ Project Execution: Led the entire project lifecycle from initial ideation through to completion, coordinating people and processes to deliver the project on time and within budget. Utilised project management tools to plan, monitor, and regularly report progress to stakeholders.✅ Objective and Scope Definition: Defined project objectives, project scope, roles, and responsibilities, ensuring clarity and alignment with strategic goals. Managed resource requirements and allocation, optimising both internal and third-party resources.✅ Detailed Project Planning: Prepared detailed project plans to schedule key milestones, work-streams, and activities. Managed project delivery according to the plan, tracking progress and providing regular status reports to the project team and key stakeholders.✅ Risk Management: Identified and mitigated potential risks throughout the project lifecycle. Managed changes in project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring project adjustments were communicated and implemented effectively.✅ Stakeholder Communication: Maintained strong relationships and communication with all stakeholders, ensuring project delivery met their expectations and satisfaction.
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  • Levi Strauss & Co.
    Product Development And Sourcing Manager
    Levi Strauss & Co. Jan 1998 - Jan 2004
    Belgium
    As part of the Global Supply Chain Team, I worked with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that products were developed at the forefront of sustainability and in alignment with brand design and future vision. I ensured all products met calendar deadlines, collaborating with brand teams and the wider Supply Chain headquarters in Brussels. I supported the VP Supply Chain in executing a multiyear sourcing strategy to support company growth.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:✅ Sourcing Strategy Development: Created and executed a sourcing strategy that aligned with company values, supported the needs of all business units, and ensured social and regulatory compliance, quality, reliability of deliveries, product and service innovation, and competitive product costs.✅ System and Process Standardisation: Developed and implemented standardised systems and processes, identifying strategic levers to reduce complexity and lead times within the material supply chain.✅ Vendor Management: Managed vendor relationships to ensure on-time execution of all samples and support technical design requirements for the assigned brand category.✅ Operational Execution: Executed operational activities with internal teams and vendors, ensuring alignment with brand product development strategies and independently managing product timelines and specifications.✅ New Product Development: Drove new product development by managing item and project timelines, specifications, costs, negotiations, packaging, shipping, and manufacturer selection. Cultivated innovation through new product design, and material selection.✅ Product Commercialisation: Led the product development and commercialisation process, collaborating with internal and external cross-functional partners (Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Sourcing, Hubs, Vendors, and Factories) to deliver products that met business requirements.
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  • Club Med
    Head Of Travel Department
    Club Med Jun 1993 - Sep 1997
    France
    In Charge of the travel department, I was leading a team of 12 associates, my role was to lead the team to deliver the best customer service experience and drive an additional revenue stream by organizing short and long period trips to help customers discovering and having a taste of he hosting country.
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Rachid Maliki Education Details

  • International Institute Of Management And Administration
    International Institute Of Management And Administration
    Distinction

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Rachid Maliki's current role is Global Chief Supply Chain Officer | End-to-End SCM Strategies | Global Sourcing | Procurement | Sustainability | SRM | Distribution & Logistic | P&L | Change Management | DSCT | S&OP | Private Chef and Soccer Coach.

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Rachid Maliki attended International Institute Of Management And Administration.

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