Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
An experienced and adaptable Executive with extensive cross-functional experience gained over more than 30 years in multiple industrial sectors. Progressive exposure to international business operations, managing at all levels in Oilfield Chemicals, Renewable Energy, Industrial Gases, and Pharmaceutical Operations. Speaker and Panelist at Kingdom Manufacturing 4.0 2024 discussing Operational Excellence in Saudi owned manufacturing companies. Key Competencies: - Strong Leadership skills with a strategic mindset - Highly skilled in Supply Chain Management & Operations with extensive management experience in Procurement strategy, Cost Optimization, Risk Management, Manufacturing, Process Optimization and Standardization - Superior Relationship Management, Communication & Negotiation skills - Business Development, market research & analysis - Team Leadership, Coaching, & Mentoring - Process Improvement leadership Key Achievements: ++ Optimized Group supply chain and logistics operations resulting in annualized savings of >SAR1m and total overall cost savings of over SAR5m ++ Subject Matter Expert in Operational Excellence ++ >15% reduction on controllable costs in year 1 ++ Exceeding annual cost reduction target by 133% ++ Exceeding 1st year freed up cash target by 48%
Established an end-to-end supply chain solution provider, offering Sourcing, Procurement, Import & Export, Logistics, Transportation and Warehousing services for the Chemical and Petrochemical sectors. Responsible for the strategic relationship management with Saudi Aramco's Expec Arc Division, ensuring fulfillment of their needs. Developing strategic partnerships with international companies to enhance our capabilities and services to the Saudi Market in line with Vision 2030.
Accountable for the strategy and performance of Al Saidi Group’s Chemical Manufacturing and Logistics division with responsibility for the end-to-end supply chain functions including Sourcing, Procurement, Production, Warehousing & Logistics, Quality Assurance & HSE. I manage two strategic contracts for Chemical Handling, Storage, and Distribution for Saudi Aramco. I manage over 3 million liters of liquid storage capacity in fixed and mobile storage tanks. I manage a fleet of >85 ISO Tanks and Swap Tanks, and 5 warehouses containing over 7,000m3 of palletized chemical materials. Selected achievements & activities • Realized > SAR5m in annualized savings & a 15% reduction in controllable costs • Increased productivity & reduced costs through Operational Excellence initiatives • Designed the strategic supply chain and logistics strategy for the group • Attained ISO 45001:2018 certification and retained ISO 9001:2015 certification • Featured in The Energy Year Saudi Arabia 2023 Edition (p.142 & 143) • Guest speaker and panelist at Kingdom Manufacturing 4.0 – February 2024
Reporting to Al Saidi Group's Executive Vice President and managing a team of cross functional staff, my responsibilities include the overall management of Saudi Multichem’s advanced Batch Chemical Processing facility consisting of state-of-the-art blenders & reactors capable of complex chemistry applications producing Oilfield Chemicals for Saudi Arabia's Oil & Gas sector. Responsible for the company's Chemical Handling, Storage, and Distribution with over 3 million liters of liquid storage capacity in fixed storage tanks and a fleet of over 100 ISO Tanks. Responsible for 5 warehouses containing over 10,000m3 of palletized chemical materials. Led the company’s Operational Excellence program utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques with the support of SABIC’s Nusaned Altamayoz SME development program. Responsible for: • Directing Operations • Short, Medium & Long-term Planning • Quality Management System - ISO 9001:2015 • Quality & Safety Management responsibility • Operational Excellence Leader • Responsibility for UAE cementing product manufacturing Facility • New product introduction with global strategic partners • New process & equipment introduction • CAPEX & OPEX planning
Reporting to the Area Owners and responsible for the coordination, control and administration of Bapco’s Safe Work Permit System (PTW), approval & issuing of Safe Work Permits across the Brownfield on (BMP) – BAPCO’s US$6bn Bapco Modernisation Program. • Managing EPC Contractor & Subcontractors’ Safe Work Permit requirements within Bapco Refinery • Managing Relationships between Base Business Operations, Project EPC Contractor and Subcontractors • Owner’s Representative on all Safe Work Permit (PTW) & SIMOPS activities & Owner’s Representative on Brownfield Risk Assessment and Method Statements • Construction site management • Improved control over permitted work in hazardous areas • Improved existing practices for overall efficiency in permit approval and issue • Permit Issuing Authority | Permit Approval Authority | Permit Receiving Authority • Conducting daily site safety inspections
Independent Consultant offering a range of advisory services to companies interested in exploring business opportunities in Bahrain & the GCC.
Executed the regional Operational Strategy for BHSL’s renewable energy technology business in the Middle East & Southeast Asia. Secured letter of intent for project valued at €23m.
Reporting to the Board of Directors of a new Industrial Gas Joint Venture start-up company, for which I managed the Operations, Sales, Distribution and Project Pursuit in Oman across two sites. I simultaneously managed the design process for a new cylinder filling plant. Led the project design team on a US$56m Air Separation plant & Hydrogen production facility. • Directed all business operations • Managed design team for new state of the art cylinder filling plant • Pursued US$56m project on Build – Own – Operate basis & secured place on shortlist • Managed client, vendor, and complex JV relationships • Co-defined design & technical scope with Linde Engineering as technical partners • Directed commercial bid preparation including defining CAPEX, OPEX & pricing