Logistics Specialist with more than 10 years experience in multinational FMCG & Telecommunication Companies.

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SAMER KANAAN
Brummana - Lebanon
Mobile: +961 70 258038 • Email: samerkanaan@outlook.com
Lebanese citizen • Married with one child
Summary: Logistics Manager with more than 10 years’ experience in FMCG & Telecommunication multinational
companies covering different fields of Logistics. Self-motivated, dynamic, team player, and a decision maker.
Key Skills: Export / Import Shipping Management; Demand Planning & Forecasting; Inventory and DOS control;
Credit Management; Customer Collaboration; Project Management; Negotiation Skills.
Career Highlights & Achievements:
ME & Africa Channel Manager MICROSOFT Mobile OY, Lebanon April 2014 – October 2015
• Fully managed the E2E Logistics operations for the Levant & North Africa Countries
• Adopted country specific needs into the daily operations such as Ordering, Labeling, Invoices, packaging and others
• Successfully implemented several project changes especially after the move from Nokia to Microsoft were I had to work
very closely with the Legal Department
Logistics Manager NOKIA INTERNATIONAL ,Lebanon February 2012 – April 2014
• Implemented & Managed Customer Collaboration Planning through educating and convincing our partners on the
mutual benefits
• Participated in appointing new partners by taking in lead in assuring that they have the right Logistics setup for the
business
• Received a Recognition award for my performance in 2013
Demand Planner
NOKIA INTERNATIONAL, Lebanon July 2010 – February 2012
• Increased and maintained forecast accuracy up to the target level
• Created analytical reports that helped Sales team in better managing the business
Demand Planner FROGERIES BEL, Lebanon 2010
• Lead demand planning meeting with Sales
• Constant Coordination with Plant Managers to maintain a proper supply to the customers
Import / Export Controller CADBURY ADAMS ME, Lebanon 2005 – 2010
• Arranged and booked for Export deliveries from Lebanon to ME countries
• Arranged for Import Shipments mainly from Europe to ME countries
• Negotiated with Insurance companies on best rates to cover all export shipments
Marketing Coordinator CHALHOUB GROUP, UAE 2003 – 2005
• Developed and executed Marketing plans and strategies, as well as advertising campaigns
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Mobile OY, Beirut - Lebanon (April 2014 – October 2015)
ME & Africa Channel Manager – Levant & North Africa
 Job Responsibilities:
• Drive optimal in-stock and inventory weeks of supply to maximize revenue opportunities, ensure on-
shelf presence and mitigate returns exposure.