Alaa Abdelrahman

Supply chain professional with 10+ years of experience in Saudi Arabia spanning procurement, logistics, international freight, customs clearance, warehousing and import compliance. Currently serving as Logistics Manager at First Gulf Company, managing end-to-end logistics for construction and system-integration projects. Previously served as Assistant Procurement Manager (Global) at Floward, managing procurement and import operations across nine countries, including sourcing, supplier management, purchase planning and Dynamics 365 implementation.

Logistics Manager at First Gulf Company (FGC) (2026-05 – Present)

• Manage end-to-end logistics for construction and system-integration projects, covering first-mile collection, air and sea freight, customs clearance, warehousing and final delivery to project sites.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with freight forwarders, customs brokers and local transportation providers through RFQs, commercial comparisons and service-level reviews.
• Coordinate imports of specialized broadcast, SATCOM, antenna and technical equipment while ensuring compliance with Saudi import requirements.
• Oversee SABER/SASO requirements, HS classification and product-specific import documentation.
• Support warehouse operations, inventory control and annual stocktaking activities.
• Introduced shipment references, centralized documentation folders and weekly management reporting to improve shipment visibility and accountability.
• Monitor logistics costs, prepare monthly savings reports and support development of team KPIs.

Assistant Procurement Manager (Global) at Floward (2022-04 – 2026-05)

• Managed central procurement and importation of packaging, gifts and other non-floral categories across nine countries, ensuring supply continuity and compliant clearance documentation.
• Led local and international supplier sourcing, evaluation, quotation comparison and commercial negotiation, including alternative sourcing for impractical or unavailable products.
• Led consumption-based purchase planning and bulk order releases with Inventory, Category and Finance teams to control stock levels and support cost-effective delivery planning.
• Led the Dynamics 365 implementation across Floward markets, followed system issues through resolution and served as Supply Chain ERP Champion.
• Developed supply chain SOPs and coordinated packaging design approvals and testing with Marketing to improve process clarity and product practicality.
• Managed KSA flower procurement, import documentation and supplier claims, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution with vendors.

Logistics & Procurement Officer at Jaroudi Group (2019-01 – 2022-04)

• Drafted supply and subcontracting agreements in Arabic and English and followed approvals through completion.
• Prepared purchase orders for local and international suppliers supporting ongoing projects, together with commercial comparison sheets covering price, payment terms and approved brands.
• Identified, evaluated and negotiated with new suppliers and alternative sources in local and international markets.
• Maintained daily communication with customers and vendors to process local and overseas orders and resolve operational requirements.
• Developed procedures to improve efficiency and handled Jeem 1 / IECEE and SABER registrations for imported shipments.

Logistics Officer at Mena Arabia (2016-04 – 2019-01)

• Managed overseas air and sea shipments and coordinated daily requirements with customers and international vendors.
• Created purchase orders and maintained item and vendor master data in ERP systems.
• Prepared commercial comparison sheets covering price and payment terms for approved brands.
• Sourced alternative products and suppliers when items were unavailable through existing vendors.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting – Ain Shams University (2015 – 2019)