Ibrahim Alshehri
Abha,'Asir Region
Summary
Results-driven HR Graduate & Operations Lead with over 7 years of experience in retail and wholesale transformation. Led a team of 20 through a financial turnaround, negotiating $190k in supplier discounts and ensuring employee benefits during a crisis. Successfully pivoted operations to a lean wholesale model in 2025. Seeking to leverage expertise in P&L, vendor management, and negotiation within a structured distribution or supply chain environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work history
General Manager & Turnaround Specialist
Al Sultan Trading Establishment
Abha, 'Asir Region
2020.02 - Current
- Negotiation & Debt Strategy: Led the financial recovery of the business by negotiating directly with primary suppliers, resulting in $190k in debt write-offs and restructured payment terms.
- Operational Pivot: Managed the 2025 strategic exit from grocery retail and the launch of a specialized Cheese & Food Wholesale distribution model.
- Crisis HR: Directed team of 20 through transitional period; prioritized cash flow to ensure staff received full end-of-service benefits and back-pay during retail closure.
- Asset Management: Negotiated lease of former retail space to secure long-term rental income for servicing institutional debt.
Operations Manager
Al Sultan Trading Establishment
Abha, 'Asir Region
2018.06 - 2019.07
- Daily Operations: Oversaw end-to-end retail operations for a high volume grocery store, including inventory procurement, cashier management, and customer service standards.
- Team Supervision: Hired and trained a staff of 20, enhancing operational speed and ensuring inventory accuracy.
- Process Improvement: Streamlined the supply chain for perishables to reduce waste and improve margins during the first three years of post-grad management.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Recourses Administration
King Khalid University
Abha, 'Asir RegionSkills
- Qiwa Management
- Saudi Labor Law Compliance
- Supply Chain Management
- P&L Management
- Business-to-Business (B2B)
- Negotiation
- Business Turnaround
- Crisis Management
- Wholesale Distribution
- Operations Management
- Labor Relations
- Administration
- Retail
Timeline
General Manager & Turnaround Specialist
Al Sultan Trading Establishment
2020.02 - Current
Operations Manager
Al Sultan Trading Establishment
2018.06 - 2019.07
Bachelor's degree - Human Recourses Administration
King Khalid University