Rakan Kaaki
Saudi Arabia
Summary
Versatile professional skilled in strategic planning, budgeting, and performance optimization. Experienced in forecasting, data analysis, and using Power BI for actionable insights. Proven track record in managing complex projects and solving challenges with a strategic, research-driven approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Planning & Marketing Specialist
Maaden
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2024 - Current
- Led end-to-end planning of all company shipments for 2025, coordinating across production, sales, logistics, and plant operations.
- Ensured seamless planning and execution for production volumes exceeding 5 million tons, with a total value of over USD 3 billion.
- Developed and managed shipment timelines, prioritizing cargo based on business urgency and contractual commitments.
- Supported commercial pricing by benchmarking market freight rates while ensuring full contract fulfillment.
- Managed long-term contracts and framework agreements, including pricing structures and customer payment terms.
- Represented Maaden in international meetings and conferences, engaging customers and converting prospects into active clients.
Sales and operation Specialist
National Unified Procurement Company "NUPCO"
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Contributed to the implementation of a new Planning System, including Demand, Supply Planning, and Inventory Optimization, by collaborating with the tech team to align with business goals.
- Resolved a critical SKU shortage in the Madina region, improving availability from 79% to 91% and meeting the company’s KPI of maintaining above 90%.
- Led the Al Ula Season for 6 months with a $13 million budget, achieving a 98% fulfillment rate and managing planning efforts with all operational departments.
- Developed and managed Sales and Operations cycles, addressing business strategies and challenges through regular stakeholder meetings and coordination with the COO.
Sales and operation Officer
National Unified Procurement Company "NUPCO"
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed the net demand plan for 4 Health Directories over 24 months, with a budget exceeding 3.2 billion Riyals.
- Conducted and updated monthly forecasts, monitoring their performance to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Contributed to the 2023 Hajj Project, successfully fulfilling quantity requirements for over 2000 SKUs across multiple warehouses.
- Built and designed Power BI dashboards to summarize, track, and showcase comprehensive Supply Chain performance metrics.
Operations Intern
Tamara
Remotly
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Mapping operational processes for workflow optimization
- Handling and solving all refunds related tickets escalated by the customer experience team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Systems Engineering, Data Science
King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals
Dhahran, SA 09.2016 - 12.2021
Timeline
Senior Planning & Marketing Specialist
Maaden
12.2024 - Current
Sales and operation Specialist
National Unified Procurement Company "NUPCO"
01.2024 - 12.2024
Sales and operation Officer
National Unified Procurement Company "NUPCO"
04.2022 - 12.2023
Operations Intern
Tamara
09.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Systems Engineering, Data Science
King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals
09.2016 - 12.2021