HAKIM ZAHAF
Valley Village,CA
Summary
Experienced, driven, and accomplished supply chain executive and leader with a wealth of experience gained from working for leading, high-profile companies. Proven track record in optimizing supply chain operations to drive efficiency and cost savings. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance overall supply chain performance. Adept at building and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Committed to delivering exceptional results through continuous process improvement and effective stakeholder management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
CSI Internation
Long Beach, CA
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and addressing employee concerns promptly.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve project execution, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
RYL, INC.
Commerce, California
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Directly responsible for managing daily warehouse and logistics operations, staff training and development, workforce planning, fleet management, supplier and manufacturer negotiation, new program and process development and implementation, cost control, talent acquisition, performance management, and handling a wide variety of special projects
- Oversaw receiving, warehouse, distribution, and maintenance operations
- Planned and managed a fleet of 14 vehicles, and seven drivers for outbound deliveries
- Met all cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeline targets to ship all orders in 24 hours
- Setup warehouse layout of 72,000 square-feet, and ensured efficient space utilization
- Implemented pick, pack ship strategy, and optimized all warehouse flow
Logistics Supervisor
LUNYA & LAHGO
Chino Hills, California
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for managing company’s logistics operations, team leading, staff training and development, overseeing nationwide inventory and raw materials movement, business process improvement implementation, creating daily, weekly, and monthly reporting; escalation management, and other logistics leadership functions
- Responsible for all systems and logistics associated with the movement of inventory and materials
- During tenure, enhanced many key process improvements, which greatly increased efficiency
- Reviewed and analyzed carriers’ options vendors, as well as third-party warehouse
- Liaised with merchandising and supply chain demand planners to ensure on-time delivery
Logistics and Distribution Manager
WYLD
Commerce, California
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed product transfer from production facilities to warehouse and ensured delivery team efficiency.
- Verified inventory multiple times daily for three large-scale distribution hubs
- Tracked inventory throughout established routes and transfers between hubs
- Operation distributed to over 397 retail locations
- Was in charge of 32 California fleet vehicles
Operations Manager
TRIPLE 7 DISTRIBUTION
Los Angeles, California
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for operational management, profit and loss, staff training and development, logistics planning, inventory management, budget planning, vendor relationship management, key staff recruitment, staff performance evaluation, succession planning, escalation management, and other leadership functions
- Managed smooth, efficient, and profitable operations during tenure with company
- Oversaw two warehouse locations, and saw both locations to their optimal productivity
- Created new warehouse layout and pick, pack ship process
- Hired all warehouse staff, ensuring optimal performance
Warehouse and Distribution Manager
MEDMEN
Los Angeles, California
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Responsible for managing day to day warehouse and distribution operations, profit and loss, staff training and supervision, workflow coordination, forecasting inventory, production flow planning, new program and process implementation, staff performance evaluation, talent acquisition, and other executive leadership functions
- Presided over a large-scale operation which consistently met all companywide expectations
- Forecast inventory to distribute products to 12 retail store locations on a daily basis
- Directed additional distribution centers in Florida and Northern, California
Education
Diploma - undefined
VAN NUYS HIGH SCHOOL
Van Nuys, CaliforniaSkills
- Supply Chain Leadership
- Staff Training, Development
- Budget Administration
- Vendor Negotiation
- Cost Control
- Strategic Partnerships
- Staff Mentoring
- Performance Management
- Process Improvement
- Multi-Site Management
- Management Reporting
- Key Staff Recruitment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Vendor Relations
- Client Relations
Certification
Business Management School, Costco Wholesale.
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
CSI Internation
12.2024 - 02.2025
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
RYL, INC.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Logistics Supervisor
LUNYA & LAHGO
01.2022 - 01.2023
Logistics and Distribution Manager
WYLD
01.2020 - 01.2022
Operations Manager
TRIPLE 7 DISTRIBUTION
01.2019 - 01.2020
Warehouse and Distribution Manager
MEDMEN
01.2015 - 01.2019
Diploma - undefined
VAN NUYS HIGH SCHOOL