אבי שלום

20+ years leading large-scale logistics, service operations, and organizational transformation in complex, regulated environments. Proven record driving efficiency, workforce performance, and cross-functional execution at enterprise scale.

Acting Head of Logistics Directorate - ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, AVIATION GROUP

(2025-04)

• Promoted to lead the full Logistics Directorate, overseeing ~90 employees across four business lines and two manufacturing plants
• Driving strategic and operational continuity across all logistics functions during organizational transition
• Aligning directorate priorities with Aviation Group leadership to deliver service commitments and business outcomes

Head of Logistics Service & Operations - ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, AVIATION GROUP

(2023-01 - 2025-04)

Lead a complex operational organization of approximately 90 employees, including team managers, supporting four business lines and two manufacturing plants.

• Led operational redesign generating ~ILS 3M in annual efficiencies; implemented KPIs, SLAs, and structured management routines
• Drove SAP EWM and ERP digital transformation, embedding data-driven controls across logistics and service operations
• Built a structured team leadership model, strengthening manager accountability and sustaining critical services during major disruptions

Operations Director - DSV IMS

(2012-01 - 2022-12)

Directed large scale service and operations activities within a global logistics organization.

• Directed ~50 employees across procurement, supply chain, and logistics for customers exceeding ILS 300M annually in Israel and USD 60M internationally
• Secured a 4PL services agreement worth ~ILS 45M/year with a leading global medical device company
• Developed inventory control methodology that reduced obsolescence by ~20% and lowered inventory value by tens of millions of dollars

Global Supply Chain Manager - UTI WORLDWIDE

(2008-01 - 2012-12)

Managed a team of approximately 30 employees responsible for global supply chain operations.

• Led complex 4PL and supply chain programs across semiconductor, pharma, and industrial sectors, managing planning, inventory, and global logistics execution

Operations Manager - A.M.E INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS

(2004-01 - 2008-12)

Managed supply chain and procurement activities for major industrial customers, including Intel Israel.

• Managed ~ILS 200M in procurement and commercial contracts during major Intel expansion; built and led a multidisciplinary team of ~20 across planning and operations

B.A. - Social Sciences - The Open University of Israel (2010-01 - 2015-12)