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Abeer Elfar

Global SC Planning Manager
Dubai

Summary

Boasting a robust background with more than 12 years dedicated to supply chain management, with a keen focus on integrated planning, forecasting, and balancing the intricacies of demand and supply planning. Recognized not just for bridging stakeholder interests with ease but also for pioneering cost-effective strategies and injecting innovative thinking into every project undertaken

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Global Planning Sr. Manager

AIR Global
12.2023 - Current
  • The expansion of my role to include the supply planning function, leading to a comprehensive end-to-end planning to execution strategy
  • Currently manage a team of 13, overseeing S&OP, supply planning, and order executions

Sales and Operation Planning Manager

AIR Global
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Optimized Demand and forecasting process and managing expectations by introducing a unified S&OP process adopted over all entities
  • Elevated decision-making and fuelled annual growth by leading S&OP cycles and effectively presenting KPl's and forecasts to the Leadership team monthly
  • Improved forecast accuracy by 15% for top-selling items by focusing on high­ margin markets and implementing advanced forecasting techniques
  • Transformed a small team into a high-performing Sales and Supply unit, expanding it from 1 to 8 members, and implemented specialized performance metrics for optimal results
  • Successfully integrating Technology of reporting (Power Bl) and implementing ERP (Dynamics 365) to provide better insights and more efficient process

Sales and Operation Planning Team Leader

AIR Global
09.2018 - 12.2020

Supply Chain Analyst

CHEP AIME
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Led the successful implementation of the Area IBP process, overcoming operational challenges and providing essential contributions to the broader IBP deployment in collaboration with Oliver Wight.
  • Served as the key liaison between commercial, sales, finance teams, and other vital stakeholders, fostering coordination despite obstacles. Played a pivotal role in developing and managing demand planning forecasts, driving continuous supply chain improvement.
  • Initiated projects to improve production KPls, resulting in a 2% reduction in unit costs. Many of these initiatives served as templates for subsequent projects.
  • Efficiently managed stock movement and implementation across multiple locations within tight budget constraints, ensuring minimal disruptions and optimal stock levels.
  • Boosted efficiency across all KPls by overseeing the adoption and implementation of the JDA demand planning system. Authored a handbook outlining best practices, addressing common issues, and sharing valuable lessons learned

Supply Chain Planner

Al-Qerat (Imperial Tobacco Distributor)
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Implemented data-driven strategic planning to reduce stock levels by 30%, focusing on inventory availability.
  • Developed custom reporting tools that provided valuable insights across inventory and procurement, earning recognition for innovation.
  • Successfully negotiated and managed complex contracts, resulting in a 10% reduction in logistics expenses. Additionally, provided mentorship to new hires, sharing negotiation practices and tactics.
  • Enhanced communication channels to facilitate more effective collaboration with the marketing team, ensuring alignment of forecasts and support for integrated campaigns.
  • Introduced Supply Chain Performance KPls, including Fill Rate, forecast accuracy, and stock policies, contributing to significant year-over-year profit growth

Microsoft Dynamics Supply Chain Specialist

Sermon Business Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Provided well-received support for supply chain functions, supporting significant cost reduction opportunities while balancing long-term business goals.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Engineer -

Hashemite University
Amman, Jo
08.2007 - 05.2012

CORE - Finance, Economy And Business Analytics

Harvard Business School Online
USA
10.2023 - 03.2024

Certified Professional Forecaster -

IBF - Institute of Business Forecasting
UK
01.2022 - 05.2022

Skills

  • Budget Oversight

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    Accomplishments

    • Promoted to Sales & Operations Planning Manager at AIR Global due to exceptional performance.
    • Received the Top Talent award in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment.
    • Structured the foundational framework for S&OP and forecasting, elevating the organization to maintain a mature S&OP process. Created processes, policies, templates, and training
    • Led the smooth integration of technologies in multiple businesses, including the implementation of JDA (CHEP) and Dynamics 365 (AIR Global), resulting in improvements in productivity and efficiency through automation and complexity reduction.

    Technology And Tools

    • Microsoft Dynamics 365
    • SAP
    • JDA
    • Power BI

    Timeline

    Global Planning Sr. Manager

    AIR Global
    12.2023 - Current

    CORE - Finance, Economy And Business Analytics

    Harvard Business School Online
    10.2023 - 03.2024

    Certified Professional Forecaster -

    IBF - Institute of Business Forecasting
    01.2022 - 05.2022

    Sales and Operation Planning Manager

    AIR Global
    01.2021 - 11.2023

    Sales and Operation Planning Team Leader

    AIR Global
    09.2018 - 12.2020

    Supply Chain Analyst

    CHEP AIME
    01.2016 - 01.2018

    Supply Chain Planner

    Al-Qerat (Imperial Tobacco Distributor)
    01.2013 - 01.2016

    Microsoft Dynamics Supply Chain Specialist

    Sermon Business Solutions
    01.2011 - 01.2012

    Bachelor of Industrial Engineer -

    Hashemite University
    08.2007 - 05.2012

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