Hicham Saadean Raad
Beirut ,Lebanon
Summary
Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 4 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathways Operations Manager
Amazon
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Spearheaded initiatives to enhance outbound operations efficiency, implementing streamlined workflows and advanced technologies to reduce cycle time by 7%, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and on-time delivery
- Identified and executed cost-saving measures across outbound operations, resulting in 5% increase in total volume output
- Implemented state-of-the-art order fulfillment system, increasing order accuracy by 6.5% and reducing processing time, contributing to overall operational excellence
- Successfully addressed quality metrics, driving Defects Per Million Opportunities (DPMO) down by impressive 33.4% to meet and exceed network standards
Supply Chain Manager
Universal Metal Products LLC
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Successfully led $4M project, generating $600K in annual revenue by leveraging data analysis to recommend and implement performance optimization strategy, resulting in enhanced efficiency and reduced operational costs
- Implemented measures that reduced production costs by 35% through identification of sources of scrap and introduction of alternative solutions, demonstrating keen ability to identify and address inefficiencies
- Restructured production schedules, achieving remarkable 40% increase in production output
- Implemented 24/5 operating model for plant, optimizing resource utilization and meeting increased demand
- This initiative resulted in 40% reduction in electrical operating costs, showcasing commitment to sustainable and cost-effective solutions
Education
M.S. in Business Analytics -
Penn State University, Smeal School of Business
State College, PA07.2021
M.B.A -
Penn State University, Smeal School of Business
State College, PA05.2021
B.S. in Chemistry -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2015
Skills
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Supply and demand requirements
- Supply chain consulting
Certification
- Completion of Course Study in Leadership, Penn State University, Business School, 01/01/21
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Penn State University, Business School, 05/01/21
Timeline
Pathways Operations Manager
Amazon
09.2021 - 02.2024
Supply Chain Manager
Universal Metal Products LLC
06.2018 - 08.2019
M.S. in Business Analytics -
Penn State University, Smeal School of Business
M.B.A -
Penn State University, Smeal School of Business
B.S. in Chemistry -
University of South Florida
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