Akram Chehab

Supply Chain Head | F&B &

• FMCG | Procurement &

• Cost Optimization A seasoned Supply Chain professional with 20 years of leadership experience in the Food &

• Beverage (F&B) and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries. Expertise spans Supply Chain Management, Procurement Strategies, and Negotiation &

• Contracting. Proven track record of designing and executing cost optimization initiatives across supplier selection, procurement terms, and inventory management—delivering multi-million AED savings and minimizing waste.

Holder of an Associate Degree in Business Management and MDP Certification. Currently authorized to work in Canada under a valid Open Work Permit.

With 18 years of experience in the Supply Chain and Procurement, and a focus on the F&B and

FMCG industries, I am seeking a new challenge at your company.

Throughout my career journey, I have delivered historic-level achievements in the optimization of costs, nurturing relationships, and managing core business activities.

With an approach to data-driven decision making, along with strong relationships in the international market, I have achieved strategic turn-key results, amongst that, I have successfully;

✓ Managed relationships with worldwide vendors, leveraged competition to secure strategic partnerships and save procurement costs.

✓ Resolved complex issues in wastage and lead times ensuring high profitability.

✓ Led team members into the successful fulfilment of needs, in a timely manner, and at a low operational risk.

✓ Directed relationships with 3rd party service providers, minimizing work load internally, and automating processes to save time.

✓ Revamped internal and routinely processes, and enhanced the workflow to increase capacities of scaled operations.

✓ Controlled budgets, spending, hiring, inventory, and transportation activities, thus, saving costs, increasing market presence, and ensuring a direct impact on customer satisfaction.

Associate Degree in Business Management – Focus on core business operations, management principles, and organizational efficiency.

Management Development Program (MDP) Certification – Specialized training in leadership, strategic planning, and performance optimization.