Sara Yaser Shawoosh
Jeddah
Summary
Results-driven Tourism Compliance Manager with expertise in strategic planning and regulatory compliance. Skilled in fostering partnerships and driving efficiency to develop and enhance service quality, visitor experiences in the tourism sector, and sustainable growth in complex environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Tourism Compliance Manager
Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
AlUla
07.2025 - Current
- Provide leadership over tourism regulatory compliance and governance across transferred authorities to RCU, spanning the tourism, culture, heritage, and entertainment sectors in AlUla County.
- Drive the development and streamlining of policies, systems, and cross-platform integrations to enhance accountability, efficiency, and consistency across enforcement and compliance operations.
- Lead and sustain strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, government entities, and external vendors, enabling coordinated implementation of transferred authorities, and alignment across the tourism ecosystem.
- Champion cross-sector engagement and regulatory awareness initiatives for citizens and industry stakeholders, positioning compliance as an enabler of service quality, visitor experience excellence, and the sustainable development of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector.
Tourism Inspections Lead
Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
AlUla
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Established and scaled the tourism inspection function from the ground up, leading inspection teams, and coordinating cross-sector efforts to operationalize regulatory compliance across the tourism, culture, heritage, and entertainment sectors in AlUla County.
- Translated regulatory frameworks into practical inspection models, overseeing planning, field execution, violation management, and corrective actions to ensure consistent, credible enforcement outcomes.
- Worked closely with internal RCU teams and external government entities to operationalize transferred regulatory authorities, aligning inspection workflows, systems usage, and inter-agency processes.
- Led direct engagement and regulatory awareness initiatives with facility operators, citizens, and sector stakeholders, strengthening compliance understanding, service quality, and visitor safety, while contributing to enhanced tourist experiences.
Stakeholder Management Senior Specialist
Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
AlUla
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed multi-level stakeholder engagement with government entities, internal RCU departments, and local citizens, supporting regulatory alignment, licensing coordination, and effective implementation of tourism-related regulations.
- Served as a primary coordination point between regulatory authorities, inspection teams, and stakeholders, facilitating communication, issue resolution, and alignment on compliance requirements.
- Supported cross-functional planning and inter-departmental coordination to align inspection, licensing, and enforcement activities, contributing to streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency.
- Delivered regulatory awareness and engagement activities for citizens and regulated entities, strengthening understanding of compliance requirements, and fostering collaborative, partnership-driven regulatory implementation.
Material Planner
Mars Wrigley
Jeddah
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Planned and controlled end-to-end material requirements using SAP MRP and ERP systems, ensuring uninterrupted production and zero material-related stoppages, including throughout COVID-19 disruptions and global supply chain lockdowns, while managing inventory portfolios valued at approximately USD 10 million per month.
- Coordinated purchasing and supply planning with 30+ global suppliers, leveraging SAP-based planning and inventory controls to maintain supply continuity, manage lead times, and optimize working capital during periods of extreme volatility.
- Delivered cost optimization and efficiency improvements through demand planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and supplier alignment, achieving approximately USD 2M in annual savings, and a 25% reduction in material-related costs.
Intermodal Specialist
AP Moller Maersk
Jeddah
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Managed end-to-end land intermodal, door-to-door shipments, coordinating freight, customs clearance, and final delivery to ensure timely and compliant execution.
- Worked closely with internal teams, transport providers, and customs stakeholders to resolve operational issues, and maintain service reliability.
- Nominated for Best Shared Function Employee for operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration.
Education
BBA - Supply Chain Management & Logistics
University of Business And Technology
Jeddah05-2016
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Engagement with stakeholders
- Tourism regulations
- Efficiency optimization
- Crisis response
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Change management
- Policy development
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
Finance for Non-Finance Professionals (2025).
Accomplishments
Excellence Award – Top Performer (RCU) for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Timeline
Tourism Compliance Manager
Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
07.2025 - Current
Tourism Inspections Lead
Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
07.2024 - 07.2025
Stakeholder Management Senior Specialist
Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
05.2023 - 07.2025
Material Planner
Mars Wrigley
07.2019 - 07.2022
Intermodal Specialist
AP Moller Maersk
02.2016 - 07.2019
BBA - Supply Chain Management & Logistics
University of Business And Technology