Khalid Alaloula
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced logistics and product management professional with a strong track record in strategic investment planning, supply chain optimization, and process engineering in the petrochemical sector. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, fostering partnerships, and driving sustainability initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and support national growth objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Partnership Development Manager
Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities (MODON)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2023 - Current
- Directed large-scale logistics projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with investment objectives, stakeholder expectations, and delivery timelines.
- Led the development and implementation of logistics policies and strategies complying with National Industrial Strategy.
- Fostered +5 strategic partnerships with private entities and international companies to create innovative logistics solutions in the kingdom with an area of +400,000 squared meters in 2024
- Managed cross-functional teams to execute logistics development plans tied to capital investment targets, including commercial and residential projects with more than 300 million SAR investment.
Senior Product Executive
Saudi Basic Industries Cooperation (SABIC)
Riyadh
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Led business management activities for the High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) portfolio across the Middle East and Africa, aligning with regional demand, profitability targets, and global market trends.
- Coordinated with key stakeholders across supply chain, sales, and technical teams to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure SABIC HDPE products met international quality and performance standards.
- Developed and executed the monthly Sales & Operations Plan (S&OP), optimizing HDPE distribution based on production capabilities and targeting high-margin markets.
- Conducted market intelligence and pricing analysis to publish monthly HDPE pricing strategies, reflecting real-time market dynamics and ensuring competitive positioning.
- Led the preparation of the annual HDPE business plan, incorporating sales forecasts, regional market strategies, and investment priorities aligned with corporate objectives.
- Supported cross-regional product allocation strategies to maximize asset utilization and investment returns across supply networks.
- Collaborated with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of HDPE products, contributing to operational efficiency and improved service levels.
- Contributed to strategic initiatives to improve product portfolio performance, including quality enhancement programs, customer engagement activities, and product innovation alignment.
Process Engineer
Jubail United Petrochemical Company (UNITED)
Jubail, Eastern Province
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Provided day-to-day technical support and long-term process optimization for the Linear Alpha Olefin (LAO) plant, focusing on reliability, performance, and operational excellence.
- Conducted plant troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Led energy and sustainability efforts for the LAO plant, ensuring accurate reporting to the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC) and contributing to SABIC’s 2025 sustainability objectives.
- Collaborated with SABIC Technology & Innovation teams (TM, STC-H, and STC-B) on strategic projects aimed at improving on-stream factor, resolving complex technology issues, and upgrading LAO product quality.
- Supported plant debottlenecking studies, capacity improvement projects, and technology evaluations in coordination with licensors and internal stakeholders.
Education
BEng - Chemical Engineering
The University of Birmingham
Birmingham / United Kingdom 09.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
General Skills:
- Leadership skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration and influence
- Technical Skills:
- Business development and market expansion
- Product lifecycle and portfolio management
- Process optimization
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Certification
- Basic Unit Operations (IFP training)
- RCA Methodologies. (meredium)
- Maintenance Strategies. (IFP training)
- Process Control. (Honeywell).
- Process safety conference (AICHE).
- SABIC Energy Expert Training.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Partnership Development Manager
Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities (MODON)
11.2023 - Current
Senior Product Executive
Saudi Basic Industries Cooperation (SABIC)
07.2019 - 11.2023
Process Engineer
Jubail United Petrochemical Company (UNITED)
09.2014 - 06.2019
BEng - Chemical Engineering
The University of Birmingham
09.2009 - 05.2014
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