Ramzi Al-Baity

Logistics and Supply Chain Professional with 15 years of experience supporting humanitarian logistics and service delivery operations at WFP BSP-Sana'a, Yemen. I possess a strong background in fuel and non-food logistics coordination, invoice verification and tracking, and ensuring data quality through accurate SAP updates. My expertise includes partner and carrier follow-up, as well as reliable document management and archiving.

I have a proven ability to produce comprehensive weekly and monthly reports, resolve complex operational and technical issues, and coordinate customs clearance support for incoming shipments. In addition, I hold numerous internationally recognized certifications and WFP-based certifications from Sana'a, Yemen, with a specialization in Logistics.

Logistics Assistant (Logistics Specialist) at WFP — Bilateral Service Provision (BSP) (2020-02 – 2026-03)

• Operational Coordination: Facilitated the efficient provision and delivery of fuel and non-food items (NFI) to humanitarian partners while ensuring full compliance with standard operating processes.
• End-to-End Invoice Management: Managed the review and processing of supplier invoices, work orders, and bills of lading, ensuring alignment with TPM reports and accurate tracking.
• Data Integrity & SAP Excellence: Maintained high-quality logistics data by performing accuracy checks and ensuring all transactions were reflected timely in SAP and WINGS systems.
• Partner & Vendor Liaison: Acted as a key focal point for program partners and carriers, managing performance monitoring, contractual activities, and resolving operational bottlenecks.
• Strategic Reporting: Collected and analyzed operational data to produce structured weekly and monthly reports for unit leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Customs & WHO Support: Lead the coordination of customs clearance for WHO shipments, managing relationships with authorities, clearing agents, and freight forwarders to ensure smooth entry into Yemen.
• Supply Chain Monitoring: Monitored delivery management across suppliers and WFP warehouses, verifying quality, quantity, and safety standards during the unloading and storage of goods.
• Technical Support & Emergency Readiness: Provided expert guidance to colleagues on WINGS workflows and implemented emergency preparedness practices for express customs clearance of critical shipments.

Logistics – Procurement Supervisor at U.S. Embassy Sana'a (2012 – 2018-07)

• Strategic Sourcing & Competition: Managed the local procurement workflow and identified new supply sources to eliminate vendor dependency, fostering competition and optimizing pricing outcomes.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Conducted rigorous quality inspections and sample evaluations at supplier locations to ensure all materials complied with strict Embassy standards prior to delivery.
• Market Analysis: Monitored local market price trends and assessed supplier credibility/capacity to ensure all purchase orders remained competitive and feasible.
• Contractual & Bid Support: Prepared technical components of subsidiary contracts, participated in bid openings, and provided data-driven recommendations for procurement decisions.
• Audit Readiness & Compliance: Executed procurement in strict accordance with internal regulations, maintaining complete, scanned, and audit-ready purchasing files.
• Vendor Relations & Branding: Promoted local vendors in alignment with Embassy policy and supported the update of marketing materials to ensure consistency with brand guidelines.

Purchasing Supervisor at Sabafon GSM Company (2002 – 2012)

• Procurement Leadership: Oversaw purchasing staff and managed the end-to-end procurement process, including purchase orders, requisitions, and distribution for large-scale operations.
• Contract Negotiation: Represented the company in high-level negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms, ensure product availability, and strengthen supply capabilities.
• Policy & Governance: Developed standardized purchasing instructions and strengthened departmental policies to ensure compliance across all internal operations.
• Budget & Strategic Planning: Managed the purchasing budget and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop product specifications and delivery timelines for new products.
• Market Intelligence: Prepared analytical reports on cost trends and market conditions to guide senior management in procurement decision-making.
• Training & Mentorship: Supported and trained procurement officers in operational processes and cross-departmental data reporting.
• Sustainability: Integrated environmental impact considerations into transportation and logistics planning.

B.Sc. in Computer Science – University of Science and Technology (2003-09 – 2007-05)