Engr. Shadi Al Kurdi
Supply-Chain, Materials Planning & IMS Leader
Riyadh,01
Summary
Results-driven supply-chain executive with 14 years in lighting manufacturing. Orchestrates end-to-end planning, Oracle ASCP/MRP, and IMS sourcing to sustain ≥ 90 % delivery reliability while holding MAT inventory below 10 %. Digital-first leader who built Python, VBA & AI tools for real-time KPIs and capacity simulations. Trusted global SME—Oracle R11→R12 upgraded, SAP migration study and Signify blueprint rollout in KSA JV. Sustainability champion behind a 1 M-unit LED street-light programme, plastic-free packaging and freight-emission reduction initiatives. Practices Lean/Six-Sigma, Hoshin strategy deployment and servant leadership to develop high-performing multicultural teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
Certificates
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Material Planning, Purchasing & Logistics Director
Signify Saudi Arabia (Philips Lighting)
01.2011 - Current
- Directed supply & installation of ≈1 M units of LED streetlights with NESCO/Tarshid, eliminating hazardous substances and cutting national energy use.
- Manage 30 MSAR+ inventory across ~10 000 SKUs; reduced MAT % from 15.9 → 10 and kept obsolescence growth at zero.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Global Operations Performance Team member for METAP; benchmark KPIs, share best practices and ensure anti-trust and export-control compliance.
- Subject-matter expert for Oracle R11→R12 GAP analysis (advanced supply-chain modules, multi-OBU planning); core SME for Signify blueprint deployment in Saudi JV (2014) and SAP migration feasibility study (2019).
- Represent Supply Chain in Hoshin Policy Deployment (X-Matrix); translate strategic pillars into departmental KPIs and scorecards.
- Built Python/VBA “Coverage Engine” linking MRP, man-hours & ETA data—daily MTD forecasts and weekly capacity simulations; cut manual analysis 80 %.
- Consolidated LCL into FCL shipments—saved 0.5 MSAR, trimmed four-week lead-time and lowered CO₂ emissions.
- Led Risk-Buy, Quote-Flag & JIT carton projects—saving >1 MSAR/year and boosting warehouse capacity.
- IMS Director: negotiate & govern 40+ categories (safety, CCTV, 3PL, transport, insurance, IT, legal, events, etc.); achieved 20 % premium reduction & 40 % rent savings.
- Crisis leadership during COVID-19: remote SIOP, dual-sourcing (India/EU), touch-less receiving and adoption of crisis playbook.
- Coach & mentor 34 planners/buyers; drive Kaizen culture, public recognition and mandatory after-action reviews.
- Performance snapshot: DRM > 90 %, Net Inv < 10 % of Sales, IWD < 6.5 %, zero obsolescence growth.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Project Engineer / Acting Electrical Manager
ATLAS Hi-Tech Telecom Co.
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Led multi-disciplinary site teams; managed RFQs, POs and subcontractors for telecom infrastructure roll-outs.
- Designed electrical load calculations, back-up systems and authored technical proposals for RFID, CCTV & VSAT projects.
Proposals Engineer
EBD ARABIA Co.
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Drafted control-panel RFQs (PLC, VFD) and supervised small electrical projects to completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Hims University
Syria, Hims 08.2000 - 08.2005
Skills
E2E Supply-Chain Strategy & Hoshin SIOP
Certification
PLC Programming
Technical Skills
• Oracle ASCP / ERP & Master-Data Governance
• Python & VBA Automation; Advanced Excel & Power Query
• Power BI Dashboarding & Data Visualization
• S&OP (QXP / ROFO) & Hoshin KPI Cascading
• Lean & Six-Sigma Green-Belt Toolset
• Inventory Strategies: VMI • JIT • Consignment
• Contract & Spend Analytics (IMS)
• Global Trade Compliance & AEO Processes
Timeline
Material Planning, Purchasing & Logistics Director
Signify Saudi Arabia (Philips Lighting)
01.2011 - Current
Project Engineer / Acting Electrical Manager
ATLAS Hi-Tech Telecom Co.
01.2007 - 01.2011
Proposals Engineer
EBD ARABIA Co.
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Hims University
08.2000 - 08.2005
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