Mohamed Abdishakur Omar
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Senior Supply Chain and Retail Logistics Leader with 12+ years of experience managing end-to-end goods flow, inventory optimization, and fulfilment operations in complex retail environments.
Expert in driving high product availability, operational excellence, and cost efficiency through data-driven decision-making and Lean process improvement.
Proven people leader with strong capability in stakeholder management, succession planning, and delivering sustainable business results in matrix organizations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate
Work history
In Store Logistics Manager
IKEA
Dhahran, Eastern Province
2022.02 - 2026.01
- Contributed significantly to shaping long-term business strategy centred on optimising logistics processes.
- Developed succession planning initiatives that fostered leadership growth and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with various teams to enhance store operations and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Led team meetings to communicate logistics objectives clearly and effectively.
- Updated inventory regularly providing seamless supply chain .
Sales and Supply Support Group leader
IKEA
Dhahran, Eastern Province
2018.11 - 2022.01
- Ensure Goods Availability Align forecasting, ordering, and replenishment with the commercial calendar, campaigns, and store activities.
- Manage Range & Supply Collaboration Act as the key contact for range administration, range changes, and operational supply with the commercial team and RSI.
- Drive Follow-up, Inventory & Culture Support inventory accuracy, provide operational follow-ups, develop competence, and live the IKEA values.
- Streamlined operations by implementing effective workflow systems.
Sales and Supply Support specialist
IKEA
Dhahran, Eastern Province
2014.10 - 2018.10
- Secured optimal goods availability by collaborating with the commercial team and aligning with local campaigns.
- Acted as the primary contact for range administration and supply-related inquiries within the store.
- Contributed to effective replenishment through active forecasting and ordering in line with the commercial calendar.
- Supported inventory management by analyzing stock discrepancies and providing necessary follow-ups for operational processes.
- Analysed complex datasets for improved decision-making processes.
Sales Space Management Specialist
IKEA
Dhahran, Eastern Province
2013.03 - 2014.09
- Collaborated with store logistics and goods flow managers to enhance customer shopping experiences.
- Improved sales space replenishment through flexible strategies aligned with visual merchandising.
- Partnered with shopkeepers and sales managers to implement lean retailing and basic training initiatives.
Sales Co-Worker
IKEA
Dhahran, Eastern Province
2012.09 - 2013.01
- Partnered with shopkeepers and sales managers to implement lean retailing and basic training initiatives.
- Handled customer queries effectively, ensuring their satisfaction.
Skills
- Logistics management and budgeting
- Strategic planning and business strategy
- Operations optimization and lean initiatives
- Team collaboration and leadership development
- Forecasting and capacity planning
- Inventory management and control
- Supply chain coordination and analytics
- Data-driven decision-making and analysis tools
- Sales support and customer service
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Certified Supply Chain Foundation
- Project Management Foundations
- Time Management
Languages
English
Intermediate
Arabic
Native
Timeline
In Store Logistics Manager
IKEA
2022.02 - 2026.01
Sales and Supply Support Group leader
IKEA
2018.11 - 2022.01
Sales and Supply Support specialist
IKEA
2014.10 - 2018.10
Sales Space Management Specialist
IKEA
2013.03 - 2014.09
Sales Co-Worker
IKEA
2012.09 - 2013.01
High school -
okaze High school
2006.01 - 2009.01
Education
High school -
okaze High school
2006.01 - 2009.01