Fahed Alsaaideh
United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in conflict management, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Demonstrates strong leadership in S&OP/IBP and inventory optimisation, driving effective supply and inventory planning. Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on strategic decision making and analytical thinking to achieve organisational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Global Supply Planning Lead (Senior Manager)
Convatec
, UK
2025.05 - 2026.02
- Provided strategic leadership to global supply planning teams, aligning objectives with cross-functional partners.
- Defined and drove global supply planning KPIs to achieve operational excellence.
- Acted as primary contact for VP and Director-level stakeholders, influencing cross-functional decision-making.
- Led Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) while supporting global Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Developed scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies to resolve supply-demand imbalances.
- Oversaw supply planning for product portfolios, optimising inventory while meeting customer service targets.
- Managed global product allocation across distribution centres, ensuring consistent availability of supplies.
- Collaborated with Director of Supply Chain Product Portfolio on lifecycle activities for products.
IBP Manager Europe– “Lead Supply Planning Manager”
Mondelez International
, UK
2023.12 - 2025.05
- Aligned demand and supply plans with financial and business objectives.
- Developed and evaluated scenarios to enhance business decision-making.
- Continuously improved Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes for efficiency.
- Tracked performance metrics of planning processes to identify areas for enhancement.
- Delivered training and support to cross-functional team members, ensuring skill development.
Senior Commercial Finance Analyst
Mondelez International
, UK
2022.12 - 2023.12
- Established strong relationships with Sales teams to influence future financial decisions.
- Led month-end closing activities in collaboration with sales partners and finance teams for accurate P&L reporting.
- Ensured compliance with revenue recognition and internal controls during audits.
- Partnered with Sales teams to maximise promotional investment returns and deliver profitable Joint Business Plans.
- Supported key business processes, including monthly actuals and forecast reporting, focusing on net revenue quality.
- Collaborated with Finance Managers and analysts to standardise processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Directed specific projects to analyse promotion profitability and enhance category value.
- Developed capabilities within sales and finance teams while supporting relevant projects and systems.
Supply Planning Manager (Long-term and Short-term)
Mondelez International
, UK
2019.08 - 2022.11
- Developed short- and long-term end-to-end supply chain plans for internal and external products.
- Led bi-weekly meetings to address hot spot lines and potential issues.
- Generated weekly inventory files for Chocolate Hub to assist platform planners in achieving year-end targets.
- Supported Non-meu countries (AMEA, LA&NA) in the annual operational plan budget process.
- Prepared bi-monthly Resource Requirement Planning reports for capacity-constrained lines.
- Produced monthly reports for Non-meu countries to analyse and compare operational plans against actual shipments.
- Achieved KPIs by maintaining customer fill rate and delivering finished goods inventories at target levels.
- Conducted root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement across planning processes.
Demand and Supply Planning Manager
Al-Haya Medical Co
, Saudi Arabia
2016.02 - 2019.08
- Executed S&OP process, aligning departmental efforts for working capital, cost efficiency, and customer service.
- Generated demand and supply plan using ASCP/Oracle planning module.
- Achieved consensus with business stakeholders regarding demand chain requirements.
- Maintained a comprehensive database for statistical forecasting and commercial events.
- Facilitated rolling forecast through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams.
- Standardised team development processes and maintained accurate records.
- Monitored demand planning execution through KPIs such as SKU rationalisation and forecast accuracy.
- Applied error analysis techniques to enhance forecasting accuracy.
Supply Chain Assistant Manager
Nestle Waters
, Saudi Arabia
2016.04 - 2018.01
- Achieved sustainable improvements in Demand Plan Accuracy (DPA) by balancing accuracy and variability.
- Identified gaps between Target and Consensus Demand Plans, notifying Marketing and Sales for corrective actions.
- Captured and prioritised Generating Demand events, analysing customer and competitor information impacting demand plans.
- Minimised impacts of deviations from the Demand Plan through timely communication of actions to stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with phase in/phase out processes throughout supply chain operations.
- Maintained adequate supplies of Packaging and Raw materials for daily production requirements.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to maximise value while minimising expedited orders.
- Developed Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Plan (MRP) based on customer needs and financial targets.
Supply Chain Section Head
Nuqul Group (Fine Hygienic Paper)
, Jordan
2014.11 - 2016.03
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring alignment with set targets.
- Prepared Master Production Schedule and Material Requirement Plan.
- Analysed historical performance data, supplying critical insights for contingency planning.
- Generated comprehensive inventory reports daily, weekly, or monthly for detailed analysis.
- Developed annual operating budget, ensuring sufficient funding for planned activities.
- Oversaw performance against budget, justifying significant variances to maintain cost control.
- Cultivated relationships with key partners and customers to maximise mutual benefits.
- Led regular team meetings to enhance appreciation of activities and evaluate contributions.
Product Support and Procurement Engineer
Caterpillar, Jordan Tractor (JTEC)
, Jordan
2011.12 - 2014.11
- Developed inventory control application utilising Min/Max, Reorder Point, EOQ, and stock replenishment methods.
- Executed procurement processes and managed order placements and shipment receipts.
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports, analysing stock and non-stock items in detail.
- Compiled monthly parts reports for all branches, monitoring standard dealer KPI performance.
- Produced service department monthly reports, detailing productive hours and vehicle running costs.
- Calculated airfreight, sea freight expenses, and overall landed costs.
Education
B.Sc Electrical Engineering -
University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan 2006.09 - 2011.08
Skills
- Conflict management
- Advanced Problem-solving
- Strategic planning & Execution
- End-to- End Supply & Demand Planning
- S&OP / IBP Leadership
- Inventory Optimisation & Cost Efficiency
- Cross‑Functional Stakeholder Alignment
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Analytical & Insight-Driven Thinking
- Financial Acumen
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Building Capability
- Forecast-to-Budget Alignment
Certification
- CMA (Certified Management Accountant) IMA- USA, License ID: 122986 Aug 2023
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) APICS-USA, License ID: 144659 April 2017
- CPSM (Certified professional in Supply Management) Online Training , ISM-USA 2015
Key Achievements
- Inventory Reduction & Cost Optimisation: Reduced global inventory levels by 20%, delivering significant working-capital saving while maintaining strong service levels across multiple regions, optimised supply planning parameter (Safety stock, MOQ, lead times) resulting in measurable cost reduction and improved stock efficiency.
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: Enhanced cross-functional S&OE and S&OP integration, leading to faster decision-making and stronger demand/supply alignment
Memberships
Member of Jordan Engineers Association.
Member of APICS institute - USA – Supply Chain.
Member of IMA institute - USA – Accountant.
References
Available Upon request.
Timeline
Global Supply Planning Lead (Senior Manager)
Convatec
2025.05 - 2026.02
IBP Manager Europe– “Lead Supply Planning Manager”
Mondelez International
2023.12 - 2025.05
Senior Commercial Finance Analyst
Mondelez International
2022.12 - 2023.12
Supply Planning Manager (Long-term and Short-term)
Mondelez International
2019.08 - 2022.11
Supply Chain Assistant Manager
Nestle Waters
2016.04 - 2018.01
Demand and Supply Planning Manager
Al-Haya Medical Co
2016.02 - 2019.08
Supply Chain Section Head
Nuqul Group (Fine Hygienic Paper)
2014.11 - 2016.03
Product Support and Procurement Engineer
Caterpillar, Jordan Tractor (JTEC)
2011.12 - 2014.11
B.Sc Electrical Engineering -
University of Jordan
2006.09 - 2011.08