Zouhair Mouchantaf

• Company Overview: Market Leader in Angola for Manufacturing and distributing the below Categories:
• 1.Baby Diapers
• 2.Liquid Detergents
• 3.Powder Detergents
• 4.Napkins and Toilet Paper
• 5.Chips and Snacks 6.Scotch Tape.

• Managing Supply chain, Procurement and Logistics in coordination with Production and Sales for Angola and Congo for Both Local and Imported supplies.
• Develop Supply Plans to meet Marketing and Sales Plans by Developing Rough Cut Plans, Liquidity strategies and cost cutting Techniques finalized as Refined Plans and Developed Concurrently.
• Creating and Implementing Cost reduction and Liquidation Plans including BOM adjustments and Raw material 2nd best Alternatives.
• Train develop and instruct other members of the Supply Chain team.
• Maintain a professional relationship with vendors while promoting company initiatives and values.

• Company Overview: Market Leader in the Field of Detergents Liquid and Powder.
• Responsible for overseeing the entire flow of materials, from raw goods procurement to finished product delivery, ensuring efficient production by managing supplier relationships, inventory levels, logistics, and production scheduling to meet customer demands and optimize costs.
• Key responsibilities: Procurement, Price negotiations, Inventory Management, Production Planning, BOM and Formulation Inspection, ERP – MRP, Logistics Management, Quality Control, Cost Optimization, Risk Management, Data Analysis.

• Company Overview: MIC by P&G is a leading Enterprise Specialized in Manufacturing and distributing Detergents and Cleaning Products.
• Company Industry: Manufacturing – Chemicals – Detergents – Cosmetics.
• Job Role: Supply chain – Logistics – Production.

• Manage, guide and develop all Supply Chain functions within Supply chain and Logistics in order to meet business needs at required performance levels and at optimized costs. This is done through the tools and methodology of ERP – MRP and JIT for some brands.
• Company Brands managed:
• 1. NESTLE Food.
• 2. Foster Clarks.
• 3. Sweet N’ Low.
• 4. Indian Rice – 9 Brands – Original Brand: AL MEHDIAB GROUP – KSA.
• 5. Tiffany’s
• 6. AL SONBULA Honey.
• 7. RENE Water – NESTLE New division.

• In charge of Procurement, Logistics,Forecasting and Demand Planning.
• Brands handled: Johnson & johnson, Reckitt benckiser, Duracell, Vileda, Bic, Lactalis, Newzealand milk, Hersheys, United biscuits, Bahlsen, Storck, Americana cake, Gandour, L’oreal, Budweiser, Kenwood, Braun, Delonghi.
• Cosmetics and personal Care: CLARINS FRANGRANCES, COTY BEAUTY, COTY PRESTIGE, INTERPARFUMS, P&G BEAUTY, P&G PRESTIGE, BOURJOIS, GHADEER, ARDEN GROUP, CARTIER, CREATION.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage end-to-end supply chain strategies for perishable products.

Monitor and manage cold chain logistics to ensure product integrity from supplier to final destination.

Optimize inventory levels and lead times to reduce waste and stockouts.

Collaborate with procurement to select and negotiate with reliable suppliers and vendors.

Implement demand forecasting and replenishment planning processes.

Monitor KPIs including on-time delivery, order accuracy, spoilage rate, and transportation costs.

Ensure compliance with food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., HACCP, FDA, USDA).

Coordinate with warehousing and distribution teams to maintain optimal storage conditions.

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Manage crisis response plans for supply disruptions or recalls.

Key Responsibilities: Procurement Specialties & Categories Handled:

• Managed the end-to-end procurement cycle for AZADEA Group – Lebanon Head Office, in alignment with budget allocations and departmental requests.
• Conducted detailed budget analysis and ensured purchases adhered to cost control guidelines.
• Oversaw cost behavior and cost allocation across departments and projects.
• Prepared and analyzed monthly purchase summary reports categorized by project, supplier, store, and department.
• Developed and maintained savings summary reports to track cost-saving initiatives by project and purchase category.
• Played a key role in AZADEA Group’s Lebanon expansion plan, supporting procurement needs for over 250 new retail store openings over a 2-year period.
• Firefighting systems, intrusion detection, CCTV, and DVR security systems.
• IT hardware, networking equipment, ATS machines, and IT accessories.
• Portable computing devices such as PDAs and PPCs for inventory management and stock-taking systems.
• Professional sound systems and audio equipment.
• Industrial machinery, tools, and accessories for retail and warehouse operations.
• Power systems including generators, UPS, batteries, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Maintenance and procurement of fuel, filters, and oil for generators and backup systems.
• Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems, including RF/AM security tags and SENSORMATIC GATEWAY alarm systems.
• Retail and store-use electronic appliances (LCDs, DVDs, and related audiovisual equipment).

• Promoted To Logistics Manager 01–04–2004:
• Job Description: responsible for planning – implementing and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements
• Responsibilities included but not limited to: Warehousing, transportation, inventory control, purchasing, production schedule and order cycle and long range planning.

• Company Overview: Spinneys Retailing, 2003
• Purchasing Manager 01–04–2003:
• Job Description: Responsible For The Sales And Purchases For Spinneys Five Branches (Food – Non Food)
• Responsibilities: The integration of the supplier, distributor and customer logistics requirements into one cohesive process to include demand planning, order processing, forecasting, materials requisition, inventory allocation, order fulfillment, transportation services, receiving, invoicing and payment.
• Also the management and control of all materials, funds and related information in the logistics process from the acquisition of raw materials to the delivery of finished products to the end user.