Robert Carshagen

Strategic and commercially astute Operations & Supply Chain Executive with over 20 years of leadership experience driving end-to-end value creation across FMCG, retail, and distribution sectors. Renowned for transforming underperforming operations into agile, data-driven, and sustainable ecosystems that deliver measurable growth, profitability, and resilience. A visionary leader skilled in global supply chain orchestration, digital transformation, and P&L stewardship across UAE, KSA, Qatar, and Africa. Adept at steering cross-functional teams, implementing next-generation ERP/WMS solutions, optimizing multi-channel networks, and embedding ESG and sustainability principles into operations. Combines strategic foresight, operational excellence, and people-centric leadership to deliver continuous improvement, scalable growth, and future-ready business transformation across dynamic consumer markets.

• Delivered 18% annual logistics cost reduction via ERP automation, freight optimization, and supplier renegotiation across UAE & KSA.
• Scaled operations capacity 4x without incremental headcount through digital workflow re-engineering and 3PL partnership optimization.
• Elevated On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) to 97%, creating a customer-first supply chain with robust KPI governance.
• Directed sustainability transformation, reducing plastic consumption by 40% and embedding ESG metrics into supplier audits.
• Implemented zero-downtime ERP & WMS (SAP EWM, CW Suite) across retail and e-commerce operations.
• Boosted workforce productivity by 30%, leading and mentoring over 500 employees across multi-site GCC operations.
• Improved EBITDA margins by 12% through strategic cost management and process modernization.
• Pioneered GCC omnichannel retail integration, aligning warehousing, fulfillment, and store networks for seamless customer experience.

• Transformational leader with deep expertise in driving GCC-wide operational excellence, digital enablement, and ESG-driven supply chain evolution. Committed to building agile, efficient, and sustainable value chains that enhance profitability, customer experience, and global competitiveness.
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