1. Haissam El-Saad
(+974) 55776883
el_saad@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my experience and educational background with a company or institution whereby
progress is determined based on achieving results.
PERSONAL
 Nationality: Canadian
 Marital status: Married with 2 daughters
 Date of birth: November 20, 1973
Personal Qualifications
Business Professional with 16 years of progressive experience, Strengths lie in demonstrated
expertise in Purchasing & Logistics Management, business negotiation, Import/Export, Retail/
Letter of credits, Insurance, Inventory control, Proven success in cutting cost and increasing
profit margins, Oriented team player with excellent communication skills as well as a strong
commitment to quality and ethical business practices.
Area of Expertise
 Foreign /Local Purchasing Operational Issues
 Logistics & Warehouse Management Import Export documentation
 Procurement /Cost Savings Inventory Control
 Administration & HR Management Team Training & Leadership
 Fit Out Projects General
Services & Supplies
LANGUAGES
English & Arabic (written & spoken)
Skills
 Hardworking, loyal & dependable
 Great knowledge in computer skills
 Work well under pressure, quick learner, team player
 Excellent in communications & organization skills

2. EDUCATION
1993 – 1996 Concordia University Montreal, Canada
Bachelor of Commerce
Training
2007 Supply chain excellent U.A.E, Dubai
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 2015 Solid Interiors
To Present Supply Chain Director
DutiesandResponsibilities
 Handling and directing the process of supply chain.
 Understanding the needs of the clients properly and delivering the product exactly as designed.
 Building and maintaining good relationships with the clients, line managers as well as with the entire
team to make them understand the needs and objectives.
 Finding new means to reduce the cost and increase the profits legitimately with great familiarity.
 Developing and implementing long-term goals in order to ensure efficiency.
 Mentoring abilities towards the subordinates in all the departments.
 Providing guidance to other team members and staff as well.
 Ensuring that the financial objectives set by the firm are met properly.
May 2008 BTC Group Doha, Qatar
To October 2015 Group Logistics & Project Manager
Brands/Boutiques
DOLCE & GABBANA, VALENTINO, TOM FORD, D&G, PRADA,
PALMERA FASHION BOUTIQUE (Multi-Brand Store) Brioche Dore, Maya Café, Tulle.
DutiesandResponsibilities
 Provide leadership and direction for the day-to-day operation and controlling of
Logistics/Purchasing, General Service Departments.
 Sourcing procurement of merchandise at the right price, quantity and time with the most economical
prices for the wholesale & retail business.
 Negotiation of purchasing contracts in respect to prices, credit terms and payment arrangements and
all related contractual issues.
 The logistical arrangements of importing/exporting, warehousing and distribution.
 Facilitation of payment modes and terms i.e. L/C, C.A.D/COD, open account… e.t.c.
 Managing the customs clearance, insurance arrangements and filing claims.
 Cost analysis of product procurement.
 Ensure close co-ordination with finance and MIS department for proper decision-making.

3.  Purchasing budget allocation with the co-ordination of the finance department and buyers.
 Issuing reports to management, (GIT, Payment, claims, outstanding orders report).
 Responsible for local and foreign purchasing, handling all the logistics and customs
Clearance.
 Liaising with Shipping Companies / Port & Customs and other local authoritiesControls activities of
Shipping Section such as preparation of shipping documentation,
 Checking the same for accuracy and dispatch to consignee and other parties in time.
 Coordinate with management to select 2 or 3 LP (shipping agents/ forwards)
Reporting -All sea, land & airfreight, customs duty.
 Prepare SOP / Process Flow - Development & Management for regional shipments on modes of
transportation including (DGR and explosives & radioactive goods).
 Monitoring the quality, cost and efficiency of the cargo movement from Origin to Destination.
 Coordinating with all suppliers to make sure shipments are ready on time.
 Establishing, monitoring, and revising policies, procedures and service standards for import/export
operations
 Overseeing the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
 Oversee fit out projects for the company, from the initial design stage all the way through to
handover stage.
 Act as a liaison between the corporate office and the Contractors / Consultants.
Evaluate the requirement for external consultants on individual projects.
 Attend pre-site and on-site meetings for the duration of the project, liaising with internal and
external project stakeholders.
 Provide independent professional advice and guidance.
 Track and monitor site progress and produce reports in a standardized format that can be utilized
throughout the department to be presented at weekly progress meetings.
 Monitor site progress and issue payment certificates to enable payment to contractors including
final handover certificates.
 Initiate department meetings to identify possible improvements that can be initiated to improve
project delivery.
Feb 2007 Ali Bin Ali EST Doha, Qatar
to May 2008 Logistics Operation Manager
DutiesandResponsibilities
 Managing the entire warehouse operation food & non food
 Responsible for all inbound operation
 Manage stoke accuracy & movements through warehouse management system (WMS)
 Planning on daily basis for the cycle count.
 Creating all standard operation procedures (Sop's) for inbound, picking, wall-to-wall count &
cycle count.
 Handling all recruiting & interviews process.
 Receiving all complains from all sales divisions & deal with it.
 Responsible for all C & F dept.
 Managing 79 people in the operation.
 Preparing yearly budget.
 Responsible for all procurements of the goods and services for the company.

4.  Follow up with purchase officers and suppliers on material deliveries
 Negotiates contracts with suppliers and finalize contracts terms.
March 2003 Salam Int'l Doha, Qatar
To Feb 2007 Logistics/Procurement Manager
DutiesandResponsibilities
 Delivery follow-up,
 Prepare purchase orders
 Approve invoices for payments,
 Prepare bank guarantee
 Handling claims (supplier & insurance),
 Responsible for all insurance procedures,
 Prepare all tenders documents & letters of credit,
 Issuing reports to management, (GIT, Payment, claims, outstanding orders report),
 Responsible for local and foreign purchasing, handling all the logistics and customs
clearance.
 Supervise all activities related to Shipping & Agency Services for the vessels.
 Controls activities of Shipping Section such as preparation of shipping documentation,
 Checking the same for accuracy and dispatch to consignee and other parties in time.
 Coordinate with management to select 2 or 3 LP ( shipping agents/ forwards )
- Reporting - All sea, land & air freight, customs duty .
- Prepare SOP / Process Flow - Development & Management for regional shipments on modes of
transportation including (DGR and explosives & radioactive goods).
 - Customs - Scope includes compliance to customs requirements in respective countries, and
managing customs duty costs to a minimum of exposure and conducting regulatory.
 Shipment Tracking – Supports the field with effective tracking methods/system of all in transit
purchase orders.
 Warehousing – Monitoring of all inventory turns as well as stocking frequencies against logistics
movements.
 Cost Management – Ensure effective management of costs relevant to logistics activity via: Periodic
Freight Rate Benchmarks, Identification of Freight Consolidation Opportunities, Process Flow
Reviews, and Annual Freight Rate Cost Negotiations.
 Responsible for all hotel booking, airline reservation, conference issues.
 Handling all local purchasing.
 Organizing all deliveries between all branches.
March 1998 Nissan Ltd Co. Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

5. To April 2000 Group logistics & Purchasing In-Charge
DutiesandResponsibilities
 Coordinate the activities involved with procuring goods and service's, such as printing
material, computer stationery
 Prepare purchase orders and bid requests
 Keep an adequate inventory level, present and expedite solution to users. prepare all
tenders documents
 Prepare various reports to the purchasing manager
 Select new suppliers, negotiate all bids with the suppliers according to the budget,
approve invoices for payment, and follow up on delivery status
 Opening L/C, Prepare all export/import documents, responsible of all logistics operation
& troubleshooting
 Responsible for financial recoveries of port charges through disbursement account and coordinate
with finance dept. for Letter of Credit requirements for the lifting covered by bank payment.
 Supervise 7 clerks and covers the duties of Cargo Supervisor while on leave.
REFFRENCES
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