Sam Jacob

Senior Supply Chain Analyst | Strategic Planning

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Reporting directly to executive leadership, this function steered end-to-end procurement, inventory, and distribution activities while aligning cross-functional operations. Defined operational standards across logistics and customer service domains, directing vendor relations and international compliance frameworks to maintain business continuity.

• •Negotiated supplier contracts and monitored vendor performance to guarantee timely delivery and strict adherence to established quality standards.
• •Analyzed supply chain data to identify performance trends and minimize operational expenses across inventory and distribution workflows.
• •Maintained optimal stock levels and executed demand forecasting through the administration of advanced enterprise resource planning systems.
• •Ensured regulatory compliance for import and export activities to minimize risks associated with international trade operations.

Directs business expansion and supply chain operations across regional markets. Coordinates cross-functional teams spanning procurement, production, logistics, and finance to govern order fulfillment, distribution efficiency, and resource allocation.

• •Negotiates contracts with distributors, retailers, HoReCa clients, and corporate partners to maximize profitability and market reach.
• •Establishes domestic and international strategic partnerships to expand distribution channels.
• •Implements pricing, forecasting, and demand planning models.

Steered global pricing and operational workflows under the commercial director, directing import, export, and cross-trade strategies, warehousing operations, and international freight contracts to align cost management with client service goals.

• •Negotiated contracts with global shipping and freight partners to secure cost-effective service delivery.
• •Compiled monthly sales reports and forecasts, presenting actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.
• •Resolved destination port issues and mitigated risks related to shipment delays, regulatory challenges, and cost overruns.

• •Established agreements with transportation providers and customs brokers to maintain required service quality standards.
• •Tracked shipment progress through designated systems and delivered status updates to clients and stakeholders.

• •Evaluated risk exposures for corporate clients to design tailored insurance portfolios.
• •Trained junior staff on insurance products, customer service best practices, and claims processes.

• •Supervised a staff of ten employees, establishing workplace policies to structure workflows.
• •Built partnerships with NVOCC and warehousing providers to expand available storage options.

Projects

Successfully brokered a complex insurance deal for a flagship construction project in Muscat, ensuring comprehensive coverage and meeting all client expectations despite numerous challenges.

Led a critical annual project exporng essential food supplies to Yemen During Ramadan, working closely with government stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.

Education

Banking and Finance

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