Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Value-driven and analytical Logistics Director with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale logistics, multi-customer warehouse operations, and end-to-end supply chain optimization across the UAE, Europe, and Africa. I specialize in P&L ownership, commercial and contractual oversight, and the strategic direction of high-impact operational programs. I excel in driving cost reductions, enhancing performance, and implementing Lean/Six Sigma and digital transformation initiatives. My leadership approach combines strong financial acumen with a pragmatic, people-focused style—developing high-performing teams, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and ensuring seamless execution of daily operations and large-scale projects. With deep experience in vendor development, negotiations, capacity planning, compliance, and new logistics setups, I am committed to operational excellence and exceptional customer service. As a multilingual professional (English, Dutch, French, German), I build long-term relationships based on trust, value, and measurable results. Expertise: Supply Chain | Operations | Logistics Management | Cost Savings | Import & Export | Vendor Development | Negotiations | Warehouse Management | Capacity Planning | New Setups | Budget Control | E‑Commerce | Last Mile Deliveries
Responsible for 10 Contract Logistics Operations across United Arab Emirates with a combined SQM of 35,000 and a staff of 46, of which 10 direct reports. Where I directly report into the General Manager. Financial Budget and Control that includes 10~13% growth per annum on Gross Margin Level. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process, staff, customers, potential customers and subcontractors. Setting departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports Driving the Logistics Operation holistically through logistics principles and continuous improvement program and maintaining a high standard of team performance to ensure operational and financial excellence. Strive for pro-active logistics solution for existing customers and potential relations. Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation, logistics providers as well as logistics clients, to gain new opportunities or expand current implementations. Identify avoidable cost, interpretation of market trends in comparison to collected data, review and analyse. Assist and review environmental audits for logistics activities to ensure processes according to ISO -9001, initiated by Regional HSEQ Management Achievements: Implemented and sustained a logistics operation driven by processes and through a Lean/Six Sigma approach, with a proven record of accomplishment. Optimized the Organizational Chart by hiring “the right people for the right job” while ensuring the continuation and in line with CEVA’s BCP. Identified gaps in storage capacities, by implementing the ABC analysis and as a result increased shelving, pallet capacities by 12%. Successfully participated in the winning bid for a world’s leading Aerospace manufacturer. Completed Construction, Operational implementation, and stock Migration for a world leading Brand in the Luxury Retail vertical
Reporting to the Managing Director, leading a team of 11, responsible for optimising the organisation’s operating capabilities and leading the logistics operations for Gebrüder Weiss Cargo to ensure all Organisational SLA’s and KPI’s were met. Accountable for developing and managing an annual budget in line with Organisational growth plans. Key Achievements: • Successfully developed, created and implemented the operational KPIs including, inventory trends, profitability by product group, sales trends, operational metrics, procurements metrics etc. • Managing the team through coaching, mentoring and training to significantly improve operational efficiency and savings, examples include increased inventory accuracy and optimized the routing in the UAE reducing the internal overtime charges. • Developed a preferred logistics vendor list, securing preferential rates and reduced the overall logistics cost. • Reduced 3rd party costs as a result of the development and introduction of Lean/Six Sigma based streamlined procedures. • Led the transformation in recruitment procedures for the division, ensuring hiring based on competency. • Spearheaded an increase in 2020 revenues and an increase in gross profit made possible through a reduction in cost per pallet position – redesigned the racking and bulking areas of the 5000 sqm warehouse resulting in an increased storage capacity. • Designed and led the set up of an E-commerce regional Hub for order fulfilment and last mile deliveries within the GCC region.
Warehouse Manager, Dubai Collaborated with and reported to the Logistics Manager/ Country Head of Logistics/ Country Head of Oil and Gas Projects, managed a regionally diverse team of 21 (providing all day-to-day guidance, direction and leadership, in addition to recruitment and appraisal responsibilities), to ensure all departmental KPI’s and targets were met. Responsible for the complete warehouse operations of Basrah Gas Company and previously the global account for Huawei. Resolved any inquiries daily, provided complete support to the customer procurement teams and customer vendors. Ensured minimal delays through close collaboration with the Supply Chain team. Operational responsibilities included overseeing daily crane operations for ‘Out of Gauge’ cargo, ensuring health and safety, port deadlines/vessel cut offs were met. Key Achievements: • Led the team to meet all KPI’s and targets through improving internal communications, instilling a customer centric culture and prioritisation of the business function tasks including achieving 0% delays with respect to daily operations: o Consolidated imports and exported with a 5-day turnaround including export documentation – KPI consistently met. • Transformed the account for Huawei from complete chaos to one with a 100% stock accuracy. • Improved organisational effectiveness by overhauling processes and procedures, leading to higher levels of customer satisfaction. • Spearheaded the team to achieve 100% Case Fill Rates and On Time delivery. • A subject matter expert chosen to trouble shoot and transform the operational performance of underperforming accounts. • Led the successful Silver accreditation through the design and implementation of LEAN principles-based procedures. • Spearheaded the team to submit the highest continuous improvements per staff member.
Responsibilities: Overseeing daily operational process constantly adapting to the demand of my customers. Managing and motivating a staff of 15 employees including 2 team leaders. Staff progress monitoring by SMART targets as a result of the annual PEARS. Implementing progressive changes according to the Panalpina PIP principles. An active role for solutions according to LEAN. Achievements: created two A3 kaizens and numerous Blitzkaizens according to the LEAN principles throughout my three year residency. Maintaining a 99% stock accuracy. Rewrote the logistical process for 1 customer which contained amongst other changes, appointing 2 team leaders to amend and divide the workload. Skills: adapt to logistical challenges, invent and implement solutions for such challenges or the whole logistical process, motivate and train staff and communicate amongst the departments and with customers.
Responsibilities: Managing and motivating a staff of 20 employees in 2 shifts Improving the offload and loading process. Responsible for the correct way of loading and securing of regular cargo, odd size cargo as well as dangerous and non-dangerous goods for road or sea transport. Achievements: developed an automated warehouse system with the co-operation of the IT department to reduce loading and storing errors. Skills: No-nonsense mentality, train and motivate staff. Communication between truck planning and warehouse. Adapt to re-direct and solve logistical challenges.