Wissem Kahia

Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Monastir, TN.

About

Results-driven Supply Chain & Logistics Manager with 16+ years of leadership in procurement, warehousing, logistics, and industrial operations. Recognized for driving cost reductions up to 25%, enhancing warehouse efficiency, and managing complex international project transfers. Strong knowledge of HSE practices with active involvement in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified environments. Experienced in continuous improvement, SAP, lean warehousing, and strategic sourcing to support global industrial growth.

Work

Nexans autoelectric
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Logistics Manager

Messadine, Sousse, Tunisia

Summary

Led comprehensive logistics operations, driving significant cost reductions and efficiency gains while ensuring compliance with international standards for a global automotive supplier.

Highlights

Negotiated strategic supplier contracts and optimized route planning, reducing transportation costs by 20%.

Established a centralized logistics service center and warehouse, cutting special transport and shortage costs by 25%.

Spearheaded the relocation of high-priority projects from Ukraine to Tunisia within 12 weeks, ensuring zero downtime.

Redesigned warehouse layout using Lean and safety standards, decreasing handling time by 15% and achieving 99% order accuracy.

Supervised material flow and internal logistics, reducing inventory levels by 40% while significantly improving reliability.

Sumitomo Electric
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Planning & JIT Coordination Manager

Jendouba, Jendouba, Tunisia

Summary

Managed production planning and Just-In-Time (JIT) coordination, ensuring operational efficiency and seamless integration of international production transfers.

Highlights

Executed a full transfer of a production unit from Poland to Tunisia within 6 months, achieving seamless integration without additional investment.

Increased On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance by 18% through strategic JIT coordination and enhanced supplier synchronization.

Developed adaptive production plans that effectively responded to dynamic customer demand and significantly reduced operational bottlenecks.

Kromberg & Schubert
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Warehouse Manager

Beja, Beja, Tunisia

Summary

Oversaw all warehouse operations, implementing strategic improvements in material flow, inventory accuracy, and safety standards.

Highlights

Introduced KANBAN systems, significantly improving material flow and eliminating shortages on assembly lines.

Enhanced physical stock control through rigorous cycle counting, boosting inventory accuracy by 35%.

Improved warehouse ergonomics and safety inspections, contributing to internal audit compliance and a safer working environment.

Kromberg & Schubert
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Incoming Inspection Manager

Beja, Beja, Tunisia

Summary

Managed incoming material inspection processes, improving supplier compliance and streamlining non-conformance resolution for enhanced quality control.

Highlights

Developed robust raw material control plans, successfully raising supplier compliance by 15%.

Streamlined the non-conformance process, shortening supplier claim resolution time by 25%.

Supported ISO 14001 internal audits and risk control tracking, ensuring adherence to quality processes and standards.

Kromberg & Schubert
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Quality Team Leader

Beja, Beja, Tunisia

Summary

Led quality assurance initiatives, managing product validations and implementing control procedures to reduce non-conformities and integrate HSE standards.

Highlights

Managed comprehensive product validations and equipment requalifications, consistently adhering to stringent quality standards.

Enhanced control procedures, resulting in a 28% reduction in non-conformities and successful integration of HSE principles.

Education

Den Den Electronics Training Center
Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

Automation and Industrial IT

Bachelor's Degree

Languages

Arabic
French
English

Skills

Financial & Strategic Planning

CAPEX/OPEX Planning, Resource Forecasting.

Systems & Data

SAP ERP, KPI Monitoring, Data Analysis, Inventory Accuracy.

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Strategy, Procurement & Logistics, Inventory Control, Lean Warehousing, JIT Coordination, Material Flow, Strategic Sourcing, Tendering & Quotation Support, Cost Reduction.

Quality & Compliance

HSE Compliance, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Standards, Quality Standards, Non-Conformance Process, Risk Mitigation.

Operations Management

Workshop Operations, Production Planning, Continuous Improvement, Warehouse Layout Design, Predictive Inventory Models, Material Flow Supervision.

Leadership & Project Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership, International Project Transfers, Stakeholder Management, Team Awareness, Problem Solving.