IHAB FARID YACOUB

Logistics / Warehouse & Inventory / Supply Chain

+962 7 888 616 49
E mail: ihab_yacoub@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am an accountant as well as logistics officer and I have talent of sales. So, I am able to deal and
provide instruction at various levels within the agenda areas; with an expert with 18+ years of rich
experience in multi-functional proficiency in directing accounting tasks, sales operations & customer
service and logistics, which including shipping, transport & distribution and warehouse & inventory.
Moreover, I am Lecturer – Freelance with institutes in Jordan and Saudi with major subjects of:
 Warehouse Management and Inventory Control,
 International Transport and Logistics,
 Supply Chain Management.

SKILLS

 I am accountable for warehouse, transportation, international logistics (import/export) and co-packing

operations as well as export process.
 Finance Management, Accounting, Budgeting. Cost Control, Cash Flow Management
 Spend Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Management, Cost Savings
 Team Leadership, Training, Development businesses , Motivation team, Performance Management
 Supply Chain, Logistics & warehouse, Distribution, Shipping, Imports & export, Freight Forwarding
 Supply Chain Management , Processes, Procedures, Supply Chain Performance Optimization
 Contract Negotiations, Contract Finalization, Contract Administration
 Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Negotiation, Presentations, Reporting
 Demand planning, supply forecast with related analyses.
 Sales, Marketing and customers' services follow up.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

 CISCM Certified International Supply Chain Management (2017)

 Post graduate Studies "higher diploma" in International Transportation and Logistics (2006)
Special Post graduate Studies with Norwegian shipping academy Oslo, NORWAY
The Norwegian School of Management Oslo, NORWAY
From:
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt

 Bachelors in Accounting Science (2000)

Birzeit University, West Bank, Palestine
TRAININGS
 Port Logistics Management, Port of Barcelona, Spain
 Chartering of Ships, Jordan Academy of Maritime Studies
 Maritime Fraud in International Commerce
 Innovative Thinking, Methods of Problem Solving and Decision Making
 Small and Medium Size Enterprise (SME) – Management and Development
 IHAB FARID YACOUB
Logistics / Warehouse & Inventory / Supply Chain
+962 7 888 616 49
E mail: ihab_yacoub@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Logistics Manager Nov 2014 to –Jan 2020

MMP Group (Riyadh, KSA) http://www.mmppf.com/
MMP Group (Munir AlMunif Plastic), Riyadh KSA:– Manufacture and sales of plastic pipes and fittings.
My main achievements are
o Transformed the business model of the transportation department from sub-division to
a full division with separate P&L
o Established Express delivery service to reach small customers within 24 hours.
o Built new teams targeting to server small orders.
o Opened new three miner store inside Riyadh (north, south and mid of Riyadh)
o This new segment grew to reach 20% of the sales revenue

Key Responsibilities: MMP Group

 Inventory & Warehouse

- Finished Goods Warehouse & Inventory “Full Responsibility “
 Three main warehouses plus seven miner store.
- Raw Material inventory, which including PVC, CPVC compounds and HDPE.
- WIP warehouse and Spear part & Maintenance inventory & warehouse (in direct)
- Coordinate between sales and production as well as follow up demand & market targetplane.

 Shipping and Distribution

- Coordinate with production, sales and logistics departments in/ to managing dispatches of company
products to warehouses/distributors/customers as per plan.
- Analyze costs and expenses and implement measures to provide best value in supply chain
operations to the company.
- Manage fleet of trucks with drivers.
 Forecasting customer demand, handling the information flows from orders, shipments and invoices,
as well as leading the physical distribution process from Distribution Center to the customer’s areas
 Direct and manage the activities of the entire Logistics process, including land, air and marine resource,
facility management and operations in line with corporate policies and guidelines.
 Lead a multi-site supply chain company that concentrated on supply planning, vendor management,
warehouse operations, logistics and delivery, and outsourcing non-value added activities
 Identify new solutions and or value-added services that address the company’s inventory opportunities
 Implement a fit for purpose supply chain solution with the aim of maximizing customer
service and minimizing costs for the business.
 Negotiate transportation rates or services, to achieve purchase feasibility.
 Manage & coordinate with the sales and procurement the planning process including
supply / demand forecasting, inventory management and on time delivery
 Develop and implement new systems, best practices, inventory control, demand planning,
and other optimizations in order to grow the business
 IHAB FARID YACOUB
Logistics / Warehouse & Inventory / Supply Chain
+962 7 888 616 49
E mail: ihab_yacoub@yahoo.com

Logistics Manager Jan 2009 to –Apr 2012

ALMCO Group of Companies (Amman Jordan) http://www.almcogroup.com/

Company Profile:

 ALMCO (AL Iraq Al Moa’er Company) is an international origination headquartered in Baghdad, Iraq. It is one of the
biggest companies in Iraq with interests in construction, life support, oil & gas, operation & maintenance and heavy
units trading.
 We worked based in Jordan to serve projects in Iraq.

My main achievements are

o Established new regional office in Amman.

o Created centralized Logistics department.
o Established new mega warehouse in Zarqa free zone.

Key Responsibilities:

 I am accountable for delivering logistics operational cost budget, ensuring that best-in-class controls and governance
are in place
 Developing and finding new strong logistics partner worldwide
 Organizing and supervise the delay movement of cargo in all the critical point.
 Led, directed and controlled the Logistics department supporting company activities in the region in domains
of construction, life support, facilities management, oil and gas and heavy unit trading.
 Evaluate and cost/benefit & quality optimize the supply chain network to ensure best value logistics
services are provided to support profitable business
 Manage all phases of international logistics covering shipping, imports, inland transport and delivery to
company warehouse as envisioned in project plans.
 Organized, supervised and controlled movement of mission critical cargo ensuring timely deliveries to end users
reducing delays and bottlenecks.
 Develop and responsible for Land Transport Strategy (including all aspects of Journey Management planning
and Road Safety requirements integrated)
 Implementing project management best practice to improve our reliability in delivering projects to the deadlines
we agree with company customers.
 Build and maintain a strong network in the Logistics market, being fully aware of Logistics
supplier developments and opportunities in Iraq and To Iraq.
 Integration of the logistics department with all other department. (Define, develop and implement logistics plans, policies
and procedures in order to support the achievement of overall business objectives)
 Select, manage and develop long-term relationships with third-party service providers
 IHAB FARID YACOUB
Logistics / Warehouse & Inventory / Supply Chain
+962 7 888 616 49
E mail: ihab_yacoub@yahoo.com

Acting Regional Manager – Assistant Sales Manager Sep 2006 – Apr2008

Orient for Marble and Stone Co. – Nasser Investment Group (Amman Jordan) http://www.nassarstone.com/

Company Profile:
 Nassar stone is ranked the 10th largest marble and stone producer in the world, with 100+ distributors
operating at 36 countries

Achievements:

 Stock optimization that led to 25% sales increase and drastic storage cost
 Delivered 20% growth in local sales in 2007.
 Developed and implemented product positioning strategy based on market research on the real estate industry
in Jordan.
 Ensured sustainable future business by developing and increasing the customer base

Key Responsibilities:

 Managed business development and marketing of company products in the Jordanian market.
 Led the marketing team and coordinated with distributors to implement sales plans and achieve
predefined targets.
 Tracked markets, identified new market opportunities, acquired new client accounts contributed to
planned business growth.
 Ensured high quality customer service to build and sustain productive relations with client accounts.
 Interfaced and collaborated with sales, accounting and logistics department to drive smooth
business operations.

Assistant Financial Manager Jun 2004 – Sep

2006 Norwegian Jordanian Shipping Agencies (Wilhelmsen) – Barwil Zaatarah Agencies (Amman
Jordan)

Achievements:
 Managed all accounting activities related to the company’s logistics projects in Iraq.
Key Responsibilities:
 Supervised all accounting transactions related to vessels of the company as per company procedures.
 Monitored, evaluated, controlled revenues and expenses and managed final disbursements of vessels.
 Prepared and issued periodic accounting and financial reports.
 Issuing disbursements account for vessel. (D/A vessel)

Accountant Aug 2001 – Jun2004

T Gargour and Fils for Shipping Agency (Hapage Lloyed agent in Jordan) (Amman Jordan)
Key Responsibilities:
 Accountant
 IHAB FARID YACOUB
Logistics / Warehouse & Inventory / Supply Chain
+962 7 888 616 49
E mail: ihab_yacoub@yahoo.com

Freelance Professional Assignments:

 Sept 2020 up to date, Falcon Training & Consulting Center; Amman, Jordan
Lecturer
Subject: Warehouse Management and Inventory Control
Subject: How to improve your/ our Supply Chain Management
Subject: International Transport and Logistics

 March 2019 up to Jan 2020: Saudi Exports; Saudi Export Development Authority ; Vision 2030
Lecturer – Freelance
Developing course curriculum as per accreditation and international standards, Subject: Transport
and delivery in international trade
Which includes; the main goal of transporter and how we must deal with freight forwarder as well as multi model transport,
sea freight, air cargo, over land trucking and transport by Pip.
Also, including; INCOTERMS, Banks process, Insurance, Customs, storage, warehousing and delivery; all with related formal
documents;.

 April, 2020: Online course ; subject; How to Improve Supply Chain Management
Lecturer

 Nov 2013: Jordan Health Aid Society, Jordan: http://jhas-international.org,

Lecturer –
Delivered classes on vehicle fleet management to Vehicle Fleet Manager and Car Pool Dispatchers
 2002 – 2004: The Injaz Initiative is a youth -centered, non-profit organization, Jordan
Lecturer – as volunteer
This non-profit organization focuses on developing youth skills in four main areas:
1. Financial education 2. Life skills 3. Business and entrepreneurship 4. Employment

PERSONAL INFORMATION

 Nationality: Jordanian
 Date of Birth 15 August 1978
 Language: English and Arabic
 Interest: Regular participant in the annual Dead Sea Marathon, Jordan. Also, I do Yoga

Ihab Farid Yacoub

00962 7 888 616 49

ihab_yacoub@yahoo.com