Abdelrahman A. Abdelrahman atbara@yahoo.com 4308 Joy Ann Terrace Greensboro, NC 27405 USA (336)389-1626 (336)456-8888 Summary of Qualifications: More than 15 years distribution center and warehouses experience and 19 years in management positions, and international experience including: -Inventory Management -Customer service - Project management - Scheduling -Logistic service I am a task oriented logistics leader with the ability to assess global situations and create timely solutions to maintain efficiency. I am accomplished in managing teams for productivity and cost effectiveness with safety and customer focus in mind. I am a disciplined leader in the logistics arena, having implemented numerous improvements and saved hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. I possess strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills which get to the root of the problem. I excel when given a challenge and love to learn new concepts or areas. I am looking for a company that can use my knowledge and resources so that I can grow as a leader and help the company grow as well. Now I'm looking to grow with a new company as a member of management. Education 2005-2007 1994-1996 1999-2007 ECPI University Greensboro, NC A.A.S. Computer and Information Science Major: IT/Networking & Security Management GPA: 3.78 International Correspondence School Diploma Programming in COBOL Guilford Technical Community college Scranton, PA Greensboro, NC General Education Courses Certifications: Certified Fiber Optic Installer 11-2006 ITA A+ Certified Professional IT Technician. Microsoft Office User Specialist, Word 2003 Work Experience: 01/14/2013 -04/15/2013 Gulfnet Solutions Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Operations Manager Manage 9 to 12 associates Manage cost, schedule, and performance of component projects. Team-Building developing project plans provide direction and support to project team constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission. Play a significant role in long-term planning. 2006-Present Sears Logistics, Kmart Distribution Center Greensboro, NC USA Transportation Supervisor/ Router Supervised and monitored activities of 6-9 associates Plan, create and select daily schedule orders based on staffing, load planning and carrier allocation. Customer Service contact for 147 of our stores. Managed fleet utilization using Oracle Transportation Manager Supervise and train staff on transportation guidelines, policy, hours of service and operations. Create, maintain and analyze store batching grids for the distribution center. For over 10 years I was on top of the network for cube utilization using a newly designed grid concept I created. I am saving the company hundreds of thousands every year. Implement plans to maintain balance of order well System setup for special loads Plan & route trucks to approximately 147 K-Mart Stores Manage efficiency of trailer usage Communicate delivery information to Store Managers Coordinated/ monitored operations within the functional areas to ensure performance production rates are consistent with business plan and pattern, reducing irregularities and damages. Coordinate between Outbound operation and Inbound operation Coordinate between stores and carriers to schedule stores deliveries 1997-2006 Sears Logistics, Kmart Distribution Center Greensboro, NC USA System Supervisor/Router Supervise Logistics Business Systems for the DC Review and monitor effectiveness of the DC Systems to ensure timely and accurate information Generate and print reports, run query reports and backups on IBM AS/400 Use WMS (Warehouse System Management) to monitor workstation, printers, and reset user’s passwords. Writing and running queries using UNIX. First level network troubleshooting for the distribution center Active Directory, add, reset and remove users 1989-1997 Heenass Studio & Lab general Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Assistant Manager (Supervisor) Managed three branches Supervised 12 to 17 Associates Scheduled vacation and work hours for 12 associates over three braches Bookkeeping Day-to-day operation monitoring Make reservation and perchance tickets for the company travelers Career Accomplishments: Consolidated two shift outbound operations to a single shift, increasing productivity and payroll efficiency while maintaining store service levels. Developed and implemented a batch grid which save the company and improved route scheduling, and reducing misdirected orders, and improving verification and retail set-up of merchandise. Awards/Recognitions Dean’s List Perfect attendance Team player Employee of the Month Department Excellent Performance Languages: Arabic & English