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Syed Haider Ali Hamdani

Syed Haider Ali Hamdani

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic business planning, financial analysis, and project management. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in collaborative environments, driving team development and fostering creativity to achieve objective-driven execution. Proficient in agreement development, budgetary governance, and business revenue growth strategies, with a strong focus on problem-solving and emotional awareness. Adept at leveraging Microsoft software skills to enhance operational efficiency and deliver impactful results. Committed to advancing organisational success through innovative workforce acquisition strategies and effective business management practices.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fulfilment Manager

Saudi Arabian Logistic (SAL)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2024 - Current

• Setting up logistics network for SAL fulfilment division for warehousing, line haul transportation, B2B and B2C operations, cross docking, first and last mile execution for SAL clients.

Developed comprehensive business cases for facilities focusing on storage and transportation

• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all distribution and transportation activities related to Riyadh region

• In charge of development, implementation and monitoring of distribution strategies to optimize cost, efficiency, and performance.

• Responsible to develop and manage the distribution budget, ensuring costs are controlled and within target.

• Implementing cost-saving initiatives related to transportation, storage, and delivery processes.

• Adept in analyzing financial reports to identify areas for improvement.

• Able to use data analytics to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery times, costs, and efficiency.

• Responsible for preparation of reports on distribution performance for senior management, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

• Able to handle unexpected distribution challenges, such as delays, transportation disruptions, or customer complaints.

• Responsible to develop solutions and contingency plans to minimize the impact of any unforeseen challenges hampering operational efficiencies.

• Ensuring that safety standards are adhered to for all drivers and warehouse staff.

Distribution Centre Manager

FLOW Progressive Logistics
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2020 - 10.2024
  • Managed 2 distribution centres having 68,000 sqm area for multiple clients (i.e
  • IKEA, Saudi Airlines, SALASA, CPPA, MAF)
  • Headed team of three senior supervisors overlooking inbound, inventory and outbound Operations
  • Handled 1500 + pallets in and out movement on daily basis via Oracle WMS with pinpoint accuracy
  • Maintained 4000 + lines dispatch capacity for ecommerce customer orders for all over central and eastern region
  • Weekly KPI reporting to COO and Regional manager for central region
  • Worked on resource planning, financial management and future growth for the business

HUB Operations Manager (Riyadh HUB)

FLOW Progressive Logistics
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2015 - 07.2020
  • Achieved to generate 1 Million surplus vs budget targets in current fiscal year
  • Headed team of senior supervisors supervising cross dock operations, warehousing and last mile delivery to end customers
  • Managed inbound, cross dock, distribution and line haul movement to central, eastern as well as western region
  • Monitored hubs and last mile execution KPI and ensuring adherence to yearly targets set by executive management in adherence to Board
  • Ensured health, safety and security standards are met as per company policies
  • Assisted regional manager for budgeting and weekly operational updates
  • Held regular meetings with execution managers to review customer performance and giving solution for any operational challenges
  • Tracked performance, analyzes variances, explore problem areas and utilize them for continuous improvement and appropriate recommendations
  • Maintained, negotiated and renewed service contracts and agreements for the maintenance of hub, store front and warehouse assets periodically
  • Ascertained all safety regulations are as per the local law and guidelines of the country
  • Ensured all controls, processes and data are accurately maintained in the warehouse management system to safeguard smooth data flow and achieve detailed and precise reports
  • Prepared Opex, Capex budget for the region

Goods Flow Manager

IKEA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2011 - 10.2015
  • Ensured that store has the highest possible service level to customers and optimize the stock levels at lowest possible cost
  • Co-ordinated with sales leaders and coworkers that work with tasks associated with all movement of goods inside the store Ensure that sales leaders and coworkers receive the proper training to perform their duties in a professional method
  • Prepared team roaster, work schedules Adherence to company policy and procedures and resolving any work-related issues for staff • Responsible for all coworkers that operate any type of machinery, especially fork lift trucks, are properly trained and licensed to prevent any work-related accidents
  • Was responsible for all the internal damages of goods, hence you must ensure that the coworkers are transporting these goods to the store with a proper care
  • Allocated and build sales spaces in self-serve warehouse and full serve warehouse, that will enable direct flow and low handling costs
  • Ensured that all warehouse areas are clean, tidy and safe Update the logistics manager on the unloaded volume of the shipments and the out of stock unloaded items
  • Managed routine for store refilling and ensured this has been accomplished satisfactorily and that the store is ready for customers
  • Ensured that the stock received or dispatched and the stock replenished are accurately registered in Navision
  • Coordinated goods flow operations in receiving/replenishment before opening, and optimize outflow routines after opening at lowest possible cost to strengthen the IKEA low price
  • Assisted the sales and supply group leader in the development of annual goals and action plan for the warehouse
  • Worked as Acting Logistic Manager from April 2019 – July 2019 and managed Market hall Build up as well as best Annual Inventory results among all stores

Logistics Manager

PERMASTEELISA Engr Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2011 - 07.2011
  • Worked as Acting Logistic Manager from April 2019 - July 2019 and managed Market hall Build up as well as best Annual Inventory results among all stores
  • Handled warehouse for glass panels storage for KAFD Towers
  • Maintained up to date locations to ensure that required glass panels are delivered to KAFD in minimum possible time
  • Represented Permasteelisa in weekly meetings with client - Bin Laden group
  • Coordinated with site managers of all towers to ensure weekly progress
  • Was responsible for meeting the data quality and consistency targets on department level
  • Participated in Interface development with LSP's to streamline ordering and delivery processes
  • Coordinated with peers to manage LSP personnel for customs clearance and logistics management of stock goods
  • Held weekly meetings with buyers for stock management in warehouse and stores
  • Attended data warehouse Trainings and have good know how of data extraction and corporate reporting
  • Initiated supplier KPI monitoring tool, supplier scorecard
  • Planned and coordinated new warehouse projects resulting in increased 0.5 million revenue
  • Worked directly with senior leadership to develop and administer SAR 2-million-per year department budget
  • Increased quarterly company profits by 15% through GO32(Financial Strategy)
  • Enhanced workflow processes, implementing across department for increased productivity and profits
  • Oversaw programme to reduce waste, resulting in SAR100K savings per year

Supply Chain Officer & Supply Chain Specialist

METRO Cash and Carry
Lahore, Pakistan
09.2006 - 08.2010
  • Was responsible for meeting the data quality and consistency targets on department level.
  • Participated in Interface development with LSP's to streamline ordering and delivery processes.
  • Coordinated with peers to manage LSP personnel for customs clearance and logistics management of stock goods
  • Held weekly meetings with buyers for stock management in warehouse and stores
  • Attended data warehouse Trainings and have good know how of data extraction and corporate reporting
  • Initiated supplier KPI monitoring tool, supplier scorecard

Education

Master's - Business administration: Management

Government College University

B.E - Engineering: Civil

University of Engineering & Technology

Skills

  • Business Strategy Development
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Contract Development and Management
  • Microsoft Software Proficiency
  • Financial Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Leadership and Team Development
  • Project Leadership and Execution
  • Financial oversight and control
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Fiscal Oversight Skills
  • Business Operations and Strategy Management
  • Revenue Growth Strategy Development
  • Emotional Insight and Management
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Innovative Problem Solving
  • Talent Acquisition and Strategy
  • Goal-oriented Implementation

Certification

  • Oracle WMS,
  • Navision,
  • METRO Corporate Reporting,
  • GMS/Store Operations,

Languages

Urdu
English
Arabic

Accomplishments

  • Planned and coordinated new warehouse projects resulting in increased 18 million revenue per annum
  • Worked directly with senior leadership to develop and administer SAR 2-million-per year department budget
  • Increased quarterly company profits by 15% through GO32(Financial Strategy)
  • Enhanced workflow processes, implementing across department for increased productivity and profits
  • Oversaw programme to reduce waste and save energy resulting in SAR 150K savings.

Timeline

Fulfilment Manager

Saudi Arabian Logistic (SAL)
11.2024 - Current

Distribution Centre Manager

FLOW Progressive Logistics
11.2020 - 10.2024

HUB Operations Manager (Riyadh HUB)

FLOW Progressive Logistics
11.2015 - 07.2020

Goods Flow Manager

IKEA
08.2011 - 10.2015

Logistics Manager

PERMASTEELISA Engr Company
03.2011 - 07.2011

Supply Chain Officer & Supply Chain Specialist

METRO Cash and Carry
09.2006 - 08.2010

B.E - Engineering: Civil

University of Engineering & Technology
  • Oracle WMS,
  • Navision,
  • METRO Corporate Reporting,
  • GMS/Store Operations,

Master's - Business administration: Management

Government College University
Syed Haider Ali Hamdani