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Safwan A. Daoud

Riyadh

Summary

Over a decade of experience in retail management and business administration, specializing in partner management and strategic planning. Proven ability to lead teams effectively, achieving strategic objectives through strong interpersonal and communication skills. Expertise in negotiation, relationship building, and project management, with a focus on talent management and capacity building. Committed to delivering results on time while driving growth and innovation in executive management and product marketing.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4024
4024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Operations Manager

Salasel Al Amdad
Jeddah, Mecca Region
2024.06 - Current

. I developed a complete plan for opening the new sites.
. Resolved complex technical issues, ensured smooth operations.
. Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans.
. Applied Simple principles to operations management, reduced waste significantly.
. Implemented quality control measures, enhanced product standards.
. Coordinated cross-functional teams, achieved project milestones on schedule.
. Reduced overhead costs through efficient resource allocation and budget management.
. Identified bottlenecks, implemented solutions, increased productivity.
. Communicated with stakeholders for transparent communication and better decision making.
. Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective .
. Directed safety protocols implementation, created safer workplace conditions.
. Implemented operational policies for regulatory compliance and best practices adherence.
. Analysed performance metrics, identified areas for improvement in operations management.
. Created a collaborative work environment for positive team dynamics.
. Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of services.
. Led teams to achieve business objectives on time and within budget constraints.
. Optimized workflow procedures with strategic planning and team coordination.
. Simplified supply chain processes to reduce procurement cycle time.
. Encouraged innovative thinking in the team, fostered an environment of growth and development.
. Managed inventory efficiently to minimise stockouts and overstock situations.
. Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
. Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
. Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
. Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
. Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.

. Represented organizations at seminars, conferences and business events.

Partnerships Manager (Cenomi Rewards)

Cenomi Group (Fawaz Al Hokair Group)
Riyadh
2021.07 - 2023.12
  • Managing operations duties End-to-End.
  • Create Project Implementation Plan based on contracted projects.
  • Develop & Optimize business plan based on financial requirements.
  • Follow-up with procurement department PR & PO issuing cycles and obtain required approvals.
  • Coordinate with warehouse team material timely delivery and ensure efficiency.
  • Support regional team on business daily activities.
  • Managing Partners & Vendors and assist the management for best selection.
  • Support procurement team with negotiating contracts, controlling costs, and ensuring service delivery.
  • Supervise Operations team and setting target, goals, roles & responsibilities.

Regional Manager - Central

Manar Group Adv.
Riyadh
2017.08 - 2021.06
  • Conceptualize and execute campaigns end-to-end through all available marketing channels.
  • Manage the customer lifecycle, with a focus on driving acquisition, retention, churn, and loyalty.
  • Support in event management and execution (roadshows/virtual events).
  • Assist in the launch of the Corporate Plan.
  • Manage and grow both new and existing relationships with external brands or channels to deliver win-win partnerships on branding, engagement, and user acquisition.
  • Regularly review and analyze performance of partnerships after each campaign and gather insights for improvements and opportunities.
  • Corporate Plan.
  • Lead the overall sale of plans to companies and be the main point of contact.
  • Managing Partners & Vendors and assisting the management for best selection.
  • Support procurement team with negotiating contracts, controlling costs, and ensuring service delivery.
  • Supervise Operations team and setting target, goals, roles & responsibilities.

Sales Facility Senior Specialist

Zain KSA
Riyadh
2010.10 - 2015.05
  • Coordinate with Zain third party consultant & partners to prepare shop design & BOQ.
  • Formulate shops requirements with relevant department including Technology, Branding, Facility, HR and Finance.
  • Conduct supplier's technical & financial evaluation with accordance of procurement department.
  • Responsible of creating PR for shops on ERP system and follow up with finance till PO is issued.
  • Conduct periodic site visit to Zain shops within retail department to make sure that the subject shop is conformity with Zain facilities standards.
  • Follow-up & Monitor contractor's execution to ensure the work is done as per the contract.
  • Generate daily status update report and share with executive management.
  • Maintenance:
  • Monitor and control company's maintenance contractor for all branches Kingdom wide on daily basis.
  • Create maintenance tickets and track it with service provider until accomplishment closure.
  • Prepare weekly reports update regarding maintenance status for shops.
  • Warehouse Management:
  • Managing Material availability and perform stock monitoring to ensure accuracy.
  • Ensure smooth processing of material/ goods shipment & delivery.
  • Generate quarterly inventory audit and sent update report tracker to management.

Franchise Market Specialist

Zain KSA
2007.11 - 2010.10
  • Responsible of new shops deals End-to-End.
  • Managing shops roll-out.
  • Retail shop management & support.

Western Region Marketing Manager

EXTRA
Jeddah
2004.02 - 2007.11
  • Responsible for main marketing activities.
  • Managing new showroom openings.
  • Plan marketing activities and ensure on-time implementation.
  • Setup Plans, directs and coordinates operations of multi chain stores, four stores in main districts of western region.
  • Monitor & follow-up retail sales division daily activities (strategy, policies, procedures and guidelines) to achieve Sales targeted revenue, gross margin and net profit.
  • Ensure business operations are running according to company goals & targets.
  • Managing Western Region showrooms (Jeddah, Abha, Taief and Makah).
  • Support Marketing team establishing promotional activities and campaigns.
  • Partners &Vendor management.
  • Retail Management Activities.
  • Implementing, running and evaluating loyalty program.

Education

Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional - CLMP

KSA

Advertising & Publicity Development - undefined

Training Center
USA

Pricing Decisions - undefined

USA

Social Responsibility of Business - undefined

USA

Increasing sales executive efficiency - undefined

USA

Managing Stock Effectively - undefined

USA

Developing Communication Skills - undefined

USA

English Language Training -

USA

High school - undefined

Olaya High School
KSA

Skills

  • More than 10 years of experience in Retail Management, Partners Management, Business Administration, & Shops construction planning and execution
  • Diverse experience, capable of handling and accept responsibilities and challenges in related business field
  • Considerate and able to get along with people easily to work individually and in teams
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills
  • Diligent, dedicated and committed - task oriented with determination to see tasks through to completion
  • Professional Leader, believing in Talent management and building capacities to achieve better results, led engaged team directing them to match their potential with strategic goals
  • Good at dealing with difficult and unexpected situations professionally
  • Fully motivated and can handle assignment requirements on time

Timeline

Operations Manager

Salasel Al Amdad
2024.06 - Current

Partnerships Manager (Cenomi Rewards)

Cenomi Group (Fawaz Al Hokair Group)
2021.07 - 2023.12

Regional Manager - Central

Manar Group Adv.
2017.08 - 2021.06

Sales Facility Senior Specialist

Zain KSA
2010.10 - 2015.05

Franchise Market Specialist

Zain KSA
2007.11 - 2010.10

Western Region Marketing Manager

EXTRA
2004.02 - 2007.11

Advertising & Publicity Development - undefined

Training Center

Pricing Decisions - undefined

Social Responsibility of Business - undefined

Increasing sales executive efficiency - undefined

Managing Stock Effectively - undefined

Developing Communication Skills - undefined

High school - undefined

Olaya High School

Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional - CLMP

English Language Training -

Safwan A. Daoud