Abdulrahman Sabban
Jeddah
Summary
Accomplished professional with 10 years of cross-functional experience in HR & Talent Strategy, Change Management, Culture & Capability Building, and Performance & Operational Excellence. Demonstrates strong capabilities in Budget Management and Strategic Planning & Business Transformation, driving organizational leadership and end-to-end operations.
Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, brings rare combinations of skills for impactful culture and business transformation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director of Human Resources
P&G
Jeddah
04.2023 - 11.2025
- Transformed business goals into actionable people strategies, leading the Saudi Baby and Fem Categories with a workforce of 200+ employees.
- Directed strategic HR initiatives in workforce planning, talent development, and organizational design, strengthening leadership capability and future readiness.
- Oversaw government and labor relations, ensuring full regulatory compliance and fostering productive partnerships with authorities, unions, and external stakeholders.
- Advised senior leadership on organizational change, succession planning, and culture transformation, resulting in improved engagement and retention across all levels.
- Ensured complete alignment of HR policies with corporate standards, Saudi labour law, and global compliance frameworks.
- Led strategic recruitment, onboarding, and Learning & Development initiatives to strengthen organisational capability and long-term retention.
- Partnered with the Leadership Team on proactive HR governance and risk management to sustain a high-performing and agile organization.
- Achieved the highest-ever organizational survey score in 2025 (95% voluntary participation, up from 79%), earning global recognition within P&G.
- Attained a SIRI (Smart Industry Readiness Index) score of 3.4, prompting recognition from the Ministry of Industry, which benchmarked the plant and invited plant team to coach peer companies (2024).
- Honored with the MODON Award (2024) by the Minister of Industry for national manufacturing excellence.
- Enhanced performance and productivity by implementing robust performance management frameworks and cultivating a culture of accountability and ownership.
- Championed culture-building programs that reinforced company values and enhanced employee connection and performance.
HR Committee Co-Leader
P&G
12.2019 - 04.2023
- Designed and implemented site-wide promotion frameworks across all organizational levels and functions, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with business goals.
- Developed and launched annual rewards and recognition programs to celebrate performance, foster engagement, and strengthen retention.
- Created comprehensive staffing and succession planning frameworks to identify, prepare, and advance future leaders within the organization.
- Built capability development programs to enhance onboarding effectiveness and support continuous learning for long-term organizational growth.
- Improved organization survey results year-over-year from 72% to 91%.
Head of Quality Assurance – Senior Manager
P&G Jeddah Plant
Jeddah
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Directed end-to-end quality assurance processes, from raw material inspection to final product release, ensuring full compliance with GMP, ISO, and internal global quality standards.
- Reduced consumer and customer complaints by 74% by Leading complaint management and root-cause investigations, strengthening product integrity and protecting brand reputation across markets.
- Decreased unplanned production holds by 65% by partnering closely with Operations, R&D, and technical support to embed quality systems into plant operations and innovation processes.
- Attained P&G’s highest global quality audit rating (Low Risk) — one of only four sites worldwide to receive this distinction.
Head of Supply Chain – Senior Manager
P&G Jeddah Plant
Jeddah
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Headed the Supply Chain Department at P&G’s Jeddah Plant, overseeing 52 employees, two warehouses, and USD 50 million in inventory, managing end-to-end operations from suppliers to customers across the MEA region.
- Delivered the highest cost savings in Jeddah Plant history (USD 2.6 million in FY 2020/2021) through department restructuring, skill optimization, supplier diversification, and achieving 100% raw-material duty exemptions.
- Increased on-shelf availability from 79% to 92% and introduced strategies to strengthen e-commerce product availability.
Production Line Manager
P&G Jeddah Plant
Jeddah
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Oversaw a 24/7 high-throughput production line valued at USD 4 million, delivering 33% of total Arabian Peninsula volume for the ALWAYS category.
- Transformed a low-performing line into a world-class benchmark within P&G’s global ALWAYS network through process optimization, capability building, and culture change.
- Honored with the “Best-in-Class Production Line – 2019” Award, ranking first among 44 global ALWAYS lines by restructuring teams and creating a step change in operational excellence.
Logistics & Warehouse Manager
P&G Jeddah Plant
Jeddah
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Oversaw a USD 20 million warehouse managing raw and packaging materials for the Pampers and ALWAYS categories.
- Directed end-to-end logistics covering documentation, freight tracking, customs clearance, and warehousing, maintaining full safety and quality compliance.
- Delivered USD 6.5 million in annual cost savings via duty exemptions, demurrage reduction, and efficiency improvements.
- Honored with the CEO Award (2017) for exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and sustained business impact.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
West Virginia University
Morgantown 09.2013 - 08.2016
Skills
- HR & Talent Strategy
- Change Management & Culture Building
- Performance & Operational Excellence
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning & Business Transformation
- Organizational Leadership
- End–to–End Operations
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
P&G
04.2023 - 11.2025
Head of Quality Assurance – Senior Manager
P&G Jeddah Plant
09.2022 - 03.2024
Head of Supply Chain – Senior Manager
P&G Jeddah Plant
01.2020 - 08.2022
HR Committee Co-Leader
P&G
12.2019 - 04.2023
Production Line Manager
P&G Jeddah Plant
12.2018 - 12.2019
Logistics & Warehouse Manager
P&G Jeddah Plant
12.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
West Virginia University
09.2013 - 08.2016