Adel Derbala
Supply Chain Manager
Sheikh Zayed
Summary
To work in a well-reputed multi-national organization and obtain an international experience.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Gen. Manager
Burg Al Arab Petroleum Co.
10.2019 - 10.2024
- Coordinated logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods to and from multiple international locations.
- Authored business supply chain strategy supporting budget planning, vendor sourcing and logistics.
- Implemented a just-in-time inventory system, minimising stock levels while avoiding shortages.
- Monitored compliance with environmental and safety regulations across the supply chain, reducing legal risks.
- Managed procurement activities, overseeing the purchase of $5M worth of goods annually.
- Manage custom clearances of all imported materials from overseas and free zones in accordance with policies stipulated by the custom authorities
- Kept production quality, compliance and transportation consistent and in accordance with operational specifications.
- Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards.
- Managed fleet of 25 vehicles, maintenance, planning routes and timings to maximise adherence to schedule and keep running in good performance.
- Tracked inventory levels and optimize ordering strategies to meet availability needs whilst maintaining budget goals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to establish quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Managed supply chain staff hiring, onboarding, training and appraisals.
- Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
Purchasing Ass. Gen. Manager
Gemsa Petroleum Co. (GEMPETCO)
04.1997 - 10.2019
- Managing both Local & Foreign department works, to ensure the purchasing is set to the stipulated procedures and policies, as well as the supplied materials are in accordance with the purchase/tender agreement in timely manner and good quality, in presence of well established and strong suppliers links.
- Manage all the tender process starting from creating the tender documents till awarding the tender to the successful vendor.
- Coordinated the importation of items via ocean and air, including custom clearances.
- Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
- Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
- Expeditiously and effectively resolved purchasing claim issues.
- Negotiated payment terms with suppliers to improve cash flow and financial stability.
- Developed comprehensive purchasing policies and procedures, aligning with organisational goals and compliance requirements.
- Prepared detailed reports on procurement activities, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Monitored inventory levels and worked with logistics to adjust procurement plans, minimising stockouts and excess inventory.
- Managed purchases, receipts and the documentation of finished goods, materials, packaging and ingredients.
- Participated in industry events and conferences to stay informed of new trends and technologies in procurement.
- Prepared professional presentations for varying audiences within organisation to demonstrate new purchasing proposals.
- Assisted in the development by issuing purchasing policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Streamlined procurement processes, reducing time from order to delivery.
- Analysed purchase requisitions and reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed inventory levels to meet operational needs without overstocking.
- Manage the company vendors registration and performance appraisal.
- Monitored supplier performance, addressing issues to maintain quality standards.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure best prices and terms for the company.
Foreign Purchasing specialist
Badr Petroleum Co. (BAPETCO) – A subsidiary to Shell Int’l Co.
04.1989 - 04.1997
- Receiving Material Requisitions, preparing inquiries, obtaining offers, make evaluation and issue P.O's including all necessary terms & conditions relevant to the agreement.
- Review inventory levels records with replenishing all the items that reached minimum levels after making the necessary studies about consumption rate and insurance item.
- purchase all kinds of materials related to the oil industries such as; drilling materials, pipes, fittings/valves, generators/engines, vehicles and pare parts, , chemicals/lubricants, safety equipments …etc
- Coordinated with logistics teams to oversee the shipment and receipt of goods, minimising delays and errors.
- Collaborated with finance and operations departments to forecast demand and plan inventory levels accurately.
- Participated in trade shows and industry conferences to stay informed of new products and technologies.
- Established a supplier performance tracking system that increased accountability and performance levels.
- Prepared detailed reports on procurement activities, savings achieved, and recommendations for senior management.
- Managed the tender process for high-value contracts, ensuring transparency and compliance with procurement laws.
- Prepared detailed purchase orders, ensuring specifications and delivery timelines were met.
- Participated in trade shows and industry events to keep abreast of market trends.
- Streamlined procurement processes, reducing time from order to delivery.
Education
B.Sc. Commerce - Accounting
Cairo University
Egypt05.1986
Skills
ERP Systems:
Materials Coordinator in SAP & OA electronic approval system
Project Manager in tailored Oracle database ERP system
Computer Skills:
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Using the search engines to navigate the internet, handling emails and gathering information about varied subjects and fields
Administrative Skills:
Writing commercial correspondences/reports in a professional manner
Attended-as a project manager- in the tailoring and evaluation of the current software of the Materials dept
Handled several presentations for the Purchasing dept activities, via the data show media, making graphs/statistics
Patient, Dynamic, can work under pressure
Team Leadership
Decision making
Training Courses:-
1 MS office
2 Presentation skills
3 Letter of credit & Letter of guarantee
4 Negotiation skills
5 English Language
6 Time Management Skills
7 Advanced Supervision Levels
8 Diploma in Nuro-Linguistic Program (Dr Ibrahim El Fekky)
9 Advanced course: Promoting to the high managerial level (one year)
Totalyearsofexperience
35
Numberofdependents
2
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Giza
- Date of Birth: 10/20/1964
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Egypt
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Moslem
Militarystatus
Completed the service.
Languages
Arabic
English
Music, Fishing and Sports
Playing guitar - Listening to all kind of music
Fishing in the Red sea
Walking on daily basis
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of SAP ERP System for Materials Management.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Materials Gen. Manager
Burg Al Arab Petroleum Co.
10.2019 - 10.2024
Purchasing Ass. Gen. Manager
Gemsa Petroleum Co. (GEMPETCO)
04.1997 - 10.2019
Foreign Purchasing specialist
Badr Petroleum Co. (BAPETCO) – A subsidiary to Shell Int’l Co.
04.1989 - 04.1997
B.Sc. Commerce - Accounting
Cairo University