Yohannes Pierre

Sr. Process Eng. & MRP Manager @ALIF Factories | Sr. Project Manager (PMP) | QHSE Manager & Compliance (NEBOSH) | Supply Chain Management & Plant Management | Program & Internal-External Audit Leader

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

About

I am a senior management professional with 25+ years of experience in Project Management, Supply Chain, and Business Operations across Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Civil Engineering. I have a proven track record in QHSE compliance, total quality management, and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations. Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams to implement cost-effective transport solutions and manage high-impact projects with measurable outcomes. My dedication and commitment have earned me multiple awards for delivering superior service and driving operational excellence. I hold certifications including PMI, Lead Assessor for ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, and NEBOSH, with a strong focus on organizational transformation and strategic growth. I am always open to new opportunities—feel free to connect or DM me to discuss potential collaborations. I'd be glad to hear from you

Experience

  • Sr. Process Engineering & Raw Material Planning Manager at ALIF Factories
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Key Achievements: • Ensured effective documentation in the supply chain department. • Reduced steel purchase costs by 15% through procurement strategies aligned with market trends. • Designed and implemented a manual raw material planning (MRP) system, achieving 100% alignment between inventory and production demands. • Improved process cycle times by 25% and yield by 50% through a supply chain dashboard built in Epicor ERP. • Established 20 new policies that lowered lead times by 25-30% and enhanced operational. Job Description: • Overhauled company-wide processes across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, and Maintenance, ensuring alignment with global standards and improving workflow. • Developed and deployed a manual raw material planning system (MRP) to streamline procurement, reduce lead times, and achieve optimal inventory control using precise cost allocation within the Bill of Materials (BOM) framework. • Formulated a compliance framework focusing on anti-bribery and corruption measures, securing adherence to ethical standards and fostering organizational integrity. • Constructed and monitored supplier relationship management systems, enhancing cost allocation and procurement while reducing approval times from 48 hours to 1 hour. • Directed CAPEX processes, advising management on cost-effective investment decisions and aligning expenditures with strategic goals. • Provided advisory services on QHSE systems, including ISO 45001 and OSHAS, conducting regular reviews, and training sessions that alleviated errors and enhanced compliance. Key Projects (Details are provided in the Projects section): • Supply Chain Business Information System • Steel Price Reduction Initiative • Supply Chain Procedures and Policies

  • Sr. Supply Chain Manager at ALIF, AIMS Leading Industrial Factory
    Aug 2020 - Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Key Achievements: • Achieved cost savings of over SAR 50 million annually through procurement control and cost avoidance initiatives. • Tendered and executed 10+ projects with 100% completion rates. • Minimized material costs by 10% through the use of alternative steel and localized materials, improving availability and lead times by 20-30 days. • Boosted production workflows by localizing 25% of materials, reducing approval times from 2-3 days to a few hours and cutting costs by 5% • Conceptualized and actioned ERP systems for end-to-end business functions, including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Maintenance Management. • Optimized compliance with ISO standards, achieving 100% alignment with management KPIs and fostering a leaner organizational structure. Job Description: • Outlined and introduced a documentation program for supply chain operations, streamlining workflows across procurement, logistics, and outbound-inbound systems. • Tailored and applied project procurement governance, policies, and processes, achieving full compliance with ISO standards. • Managed the entire project procurement lifecycle, including issuing POs, preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and overseeing contract approvals for projects. • Engaged with 30+ stakeholders (internal and external), driving cost negotiations for manufacturing and capital expenditures projects, resulting in significant savings and enhanced supplier relationships. • Planned and scheduled business readiness activities, covering resource management, risk mitigation, and budget allocation, making certain 70% of project time was utilized for execution preparation.

  • Sr. Special Project & Compliance Manager at Bilfinger SE
    Aug 2017 - Jul 2020 · 3 yrs

    Key Achievements: • Attained SAR 20 million in cost savings across Saudi projects (Saudi Aramco, SWCC, Marafiq, Others). • Enforced internal control systems (Purchase-to-Pay, Financial Reporting, etc.) with outstanding audit ratings, verifying compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO/OHSAS 18001, and Corporate Anti-Corruption. • Trimmed material costs by 15% through the strategic use of local materials, improving availability and reducing lead times depending on project needs. • Bolstered 100% on-time project delivery, zero incidents or accidents, and zero unethical or non-compliance reports. • Rolled out a Compliance Remediation Plan within 3 months, saving over $10 million by selecting reliable vendors through a third-party due diligence process. • Decreased client complaints from an average of 5 per project to zero and enhanced satisfaction across 20+ clients, including Saudi Aramco, recognized with a Satisfactory PQI Score for the Berri Gas Plant Project. Job Description: • Defined and integrated internal control systems, upholding workflows and compliance with international standards, reducing resource requirements by 10%. • Generated compliance frameworks, including policies for HR, Third-Party Due Diligence, and Finance, while conducting audits and risk assessments. • Oversaw service delivery activities, project tracking, and financial management, leading project teams of up to 500 members. • Conducted mandatory compliance training for all employees, hosting workshops quarterly, semi-annually, and annually to instill ethical practices and reduce operational risks. • Delivered program advisory and PMO services for 3 major clients, including Saudi Aramco, focusing on mitigating unforeseen conditions and aligning deliverables with strategic objectives. • Organized systems for external documentation handling and introduced a compliance self-declaration form, fostering transparency and streamlining reporting processes.

  • Sr. Order Management & EHS Manager at GE Power
    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Key Achievements: • Played a pivotal role in implementing a new organizational structure and systems for Order Management and Environmental Occupational Health & Safety, contributing to Factory Phase-2 construction. • Accomplished ISO 9001 certification for GEMAC fabrication while developing a Quality team and system, resulting in zero accidents during 2016–2017. • Dropped project costs by 5–10% through supplier selection strategies and alternate material usage. • Adopted 9 life-saving rules for high-risk activities, achieving a 100% zero-accident record. • Streamlined project approval processes with client representatives, reducing approval times by 2–3 days and shortening project timelines by 30 days. Job Description: • Defined and rolled out strategies for the execution of allocated orders, safeguarding resource allocation, supplier selection, and adherence to project budgets, achieving a 10% reserve from winning budgets. • Identified and resolved systemic, organization-wide issues, supervising 10 managers directly and 25 engineers indirectly to deliver 100% on-time project completions. • Partnered with Project Management and Engineering teams to align strategic plans, define program metrics, and support execution. • Prepared and observed Project HSE Plans, implementing 9 life-saving rules for high-risk activities and confirming compliance with HSE guidelines throughout the project lifecycle. • Enhanced employee engagement in safety practices through family-oriented behavioral programs and active participation in risk control measures.

  • Sr. Quality & Process Improvement & EHS Manager at Alstom Power
    May 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Key Achievements: • Lightened project risks by 100% through risk assessment and mitigation plans, sustaining seamless execution across more than 20 tenders. • Obtained up to 10% cost savings per project by introducing alternative processes and materials, optimizing operational expenditures. • Aligned processes with ALSTOM Global Manufacturing Quality System, achieving zero non-conformity findings and reducing inspection costs by 20% • Utilized Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce customer complaints to zero, cut scrap material from 20% to 2%, minimize inventory from 30% to 1%, and optimize staff from 75 to 30. • Launched a supplier qualification and SRM program, saving over IDR 250 million through strategic material and vendor selection. • Enhanced document management practices, reducing search times from an average of 2 days to under 30 minutes. Job Description: • Supplied strategic support to the order management group for tendering processes by calculating risks, costs, and resources, and proposing alternative processes and materials. • Handled 5 managers and indirectly oversaw a team of 50, assuring alignment with project goals and international standards. • Refined and operationalized alignment processes with the ALSTOM Global Manufacturing Quality System, passing audits by the Saudi Electric Company and earning approved supplier status. • Drove continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in inventory reduction and staff optimization in the QPI department. • Coordinated quality assurance and compliance efforts, including QA/QC, CI, QMS, and Information Systems, to support operational excellence and client satisfaction. • Elevated operational compliance and effectiveness by developing advanced inspection methodologies, reducing over-rejection rates by 5%