Waleed Mourad

Accomplished growth-focused Supply Chain Leader with track record of success in developing and Leading high-performing teams, fostering business growth, and enhancing productivity. 

Hands on experience in addressing complex global supply chains, including product supply and distribution, safety stock coverage, and new product introductions. Proven success in top talent recruitment / developing, as well as management and calibration of personnel performance. As a Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma Black belt I Leverage exceptional strategic planning, risk management, and problem-solving acumen to achieve operational excellence and drive business growth. Adept at facilitating physical distribution activities including order processing, inventory control, warehousing, transportation, and logistics planning. Possess strong collaboration skills with strong business and financial acumen.

Areas of Expertise

Supply Chain Management   Continues Improvement    Building top performers teams

Material                                   Lean Manufacturing             Recruiting 

Demand                                  Six Sigma                            Coaching

Capacity                                  KPI set and improve             Leading

Warehouse/Distribution

        Head of supply Chain ( MENA markets)                                        Novartis Pharma                     UAE          

Responsible for: 

• Leading Sales and Operation process ( 24 months Rolling Forecast, Demand, inventory Replenishment, customer service and New Launches Management)
• Products Life Cycle Management
• Local manufacturing activities (From concept to execution) 
• Formulates and develops supply chain strategies and policies.
• Review & Maintain current Standard Operating procedures / Policies, develop new one to support / Facilitate business processes, as well as set & agree (with Management committee & global SC) on Key Performance indicators, communicate & implement any global SC initiative/ Strategies. 
• Facilitate, resolve or escalate any supply risks.
• Responsible for managing a distribution network that allows products to be delivered in a timely bases maintaining high level of services. 
• Manage external distributor agreements making sure that proven internal controls are in place.

Job Achievements:

• Build & Coach a team for Demand Management
• Successful Switching to Local manufacturing ( Iran / Algeria / Lebanon / Syria markets)
• Align ERP ( SAP / Cognos ) system with Market / Supply needs
• Set up Inventory levels / Market / Contract
• Implement Sales and Operation process
• Implement SC operating calendar for MENA markets
• Pack Rationalization
• Reduced Write off by 85%
• Improve order cycle time 70%

B.Sc. in Chemistry

Lean Six Sigma black belt