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LUAI TERKAWI

LUAI TERKAWI

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in ERP systems, analytics, and procurement strategies. Demonstrates proficiency in Oracle, Autoline, Excel, and Power BI to drive business and commercial aftersales strategy. Proven track record in parts sales growth, revenue optimisation, and pricing profitability. Skilled in operations and supply chain inventory optimisation, demand planning, logistics, and warehousing. Adept at process excellence through strategic sourcing, vendor networks management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction. Strong leadership capabilities in organisational development and transformation team leadership. Committed to process automation and change management to enhance efficiency and drive success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Spare Parts Sourcing Manager

EMIRATES TRANSPORT
Dubai, UAE
11.2024 - 06.2026
  • Reporting into senior leadership, leading procurement transformation for one of largest fleet operations in UAE.

Key Impact:

  • Established centralized procurement function, improving cost control and governance
  • Designed and implemented end-to-end procurement lifecycle (Plan → Source → Procure → Inventory → Issue)
  • Introduced digital sourcing & BPA framework, reducing procurement cycle time
  • Built specialized sourcing team and operational SOPs from ground up
  • Implemented structured demand planning and budget alignment with finance
  • Strengthened supplier landscape via strategic partnerships and long-term agreements

Signature Achievements:

  • Centralized purchasing across operations → significant cost savings + efficiency gains
  • Introduced fleet segmentation (OEM vs aftermarket) → optimized cost-quality balance
  • Automated procurement workflows → improved speed, transparency & accuracy
  • Elevated supplier performance and internal coordination
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with sales teams, aligning purchasing activities with demand forecasts.

Regional Parts Manager

AL MASAOOD AUTOMOBILES (NISSAN | RENAULT | INFINITI)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
04.2016 - 10.2024
  • Led multi-branch parts operations with full responsibility over inventory, sales performance, procurement, and aftersales support.

Key Impact:

  • Managed and optimized end-to-end spare parts operations across multiple regions
  • Drove parts revenue via availability, assortment optimization, and demand alignment
  • Reduced obsolete stock and improved inventory turnover significantly
  • Strengthened supplier relationships and negotiated favorable commercial terms
  • Enabled data-driven decision-making using analytics tools
  • Aligned parts operations with service and sales strategy to boost aftersales performance

Signature Achievements:

  • Increased parts sales and aftersales profitability across regions
  • Reduced lost sales and service delays, improving customer retention
  • Improved forecasting accuracy via cross-functional coordination
  • Delivered continuous cost savings without compromising service level
  • Strengthened multi-branch operational consistency and performance

Parts Manager

AL MASAOOD AUTOMOBILES (NISSAN | RENAULT | INFINITI)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
11.2013 - 03.2016
  • Led multi-branch parts operations with full responsibility over inventory, sales performance, procurement, and aftersales support.

Key Impact:

  • Maintained optimal inventory health with high turnover across multiple regions.
  • Improved forecasting accuracy through collaborative planning with sales teams.
  • Increased profitability by eliminating waste, enhancing procurement efficiency, and improving supplier terms.
  • Elevated overall service quality and customer experience across multiple branches.
  • Contributed to increased spare parts sales revenue through improved availability and optimized assortment.
  • Reduced lost sales and service delays, leading to higher customer retention and repeat business.
  • Strengthened parts sales performance across regions by proactively managing stock based on sales velocity.
  • Supported sustained after-sales revenue growth through close coordination with sales and service teams.

Parts Manager

ABDULBAKI MOTORS
Damascus, Syria
12.2008 - 07.2013

Key Contributions:

  • Managed full parts operation including procurement, sales, and inventory
  • Developed supplier base and improved sourcing strategies
  • Enhanced team performance and customer service standards
  • Supported revenue growth through strong customer relationships

Education

MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain

Swiss Business School
Abu Dhabi

Bachelor - Information Technology

Syrian Virtual University
Damascus

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Damascus University
Damascus

Skills

  • Analytics: Excel, Power BI
  • Inventory Platforms
  • Automotive Parts Catalogues
  • Business & Commercial Aftersales Strategy
  • Parts Sales Growth
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Pricing & Profitability
  • Operations & Supply Chain Inventory Optimization
  • Demand Planning
  • Logistics & Warehousing
  • Process Excellence
  • Procurement & Sourcing Strategic Sourcing
  • Vendor Networks
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Cost Reduction
  • Leadership & Transformation Team Leadership
  • Organizational Development
  • Process Automation
  • Change Management

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

  • Led and scaled multi-million AED spare parts operations across UAE
  • Delivered cost optimization, improved availability, and revenue growth simultaneously
  • Expert in genuine vs aftermarket strategy optimization
  • Built and led cross-functional teams across procurement, sales, and supply chain
  • Strong track record in centralization, digitalization, and process automation
  • Trusted partner to OEM principals, suppliers, and key customers

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT

  • Parts Management
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Aftersales Excellence
  • Leadership & Coaching
  • Finance for Non-Finance
  • Transformation & Business Mobility
  • AI & Digital Transformation

Timeline

Spare Parts Sourcing Manager

EMIRATES TRANSPORT
11.2024 - 06.2026

Regional Parts Manager

AL MASAOOD AUTOMOBILES (NISSAN | RENAULT | INFINITI)
04.2016 - 10.2024

Parts Manager

AL MASAOOD AUTOMOBILES (NISSAN | RENAULT | INFINITI)
11.2013 - 03.2016

Parts Manager

ABDULBAKI MOTORS
12.2008 - 07.2013

MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain

Swiss Business School

Bachelor - Information Technology

Syrian Virtual University

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Damascus University
LUAI TERKAWI