Rafey A.
Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
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Rafey A. is a seasoned supply chain and logistics professional with extensive experience across the chemicals, petrochemicals, industrial products, and retail sectors. Currently serving as General Manager at Concrete Galleria in South Africa, he has previously held strategic roles such as Director Global Supply Chain at Saudi Aramco Chemicals Co., where he led the global distribution and integration post-acquisition initiatives, and managed export operations totaling 600,000–800,000 tons annually with contract negotiations exceeding $50M. Rafey has directed supply chain transformation projects, optimized freight costs to achieve multi-million-dollar savings, and steered large-scale digital initiatives involving SAP ERP with partners like E&Y and Wipro. His career spans managing end-to-end logistics for BDP International and Basem International, as well as founding Dew Drops Water Co., showcasing effective stakeholder management and operational leadership in complex, global environments.
Experience
General Manager
Concrete Galleria · 2024 — PresentLaunched a business catering to retail customers, successfully developing it into a profitable operation in a brief period. Engaged in negotiating supply agreements with manufacturers to ensure competitive pricing and consistent product availability. Employed practical inventory planning methods to balance lean stock levels with product availability.Founder & Project Lead
Dew Drops Water Co. · 2022 — 2023Initiated the establishment of a bottled water manufacturing enterprise, overseeing tasks such as plant setup, securing regulatory approvals, and operational planning.Director Global Supply Chain
Saudi Aramco Chemicals Co. · 2019 — 2021Directed the establishment of the global supply chain for the PRefChem petrochemical facility. Led the integration of supply chain operations in the context of the Saudi Aramco–SABIC acquisition. Utilized market intelligence for negotiating carrier contracts, achieving significant freight cost reductions. Coordinated with numerous external stakeholders, including logistics providers and port operators, to facilitate global distribution.Manager Global Logistics
Saudi Aramco Trading Co. · 2017 — 2019Oversaw shipment allocation across various carriers to enhance freight cost efficiency while ensuring dependable on-time delivery performance. Executed logistics optimization initiatives, including improved shipment planning, to realize detention savings. Sustained high on-time shipment performance through effective collaboration with carriers and logistics partners. Worked alongside E&Y and Wipro on SAP ERP module development to enhance international trade, pricing, and logistics functions.Manager, Supply Chain Projects
BDP International Logistics Services · 2015 — 2017Formulated logistics and distribution solutions tailored for petrochemical clients. Managed a substantial 5PL logistics contract, delivering insights to the management that contributed to securing the agreement. Enhanced operational visibility and efficiency through the integration of advanced warehouse management systems.Logistics Supervisor
Basem International Shipping Co. · 2007 — 2014Supervised international shipments involving FMCG, chemical, and industrial cargo. Collaborated with shipping lines and freight partners to guarantee timely scheduling and movement of cargo. Assisted in monitoring freight costs through benchmarking initiatives.Production Controller
Precision Components · 2006 — 2007Coordinated CNC machining schedules to support manufacturing processes. Monitored product quality and facilitated process improvements to uphold manufacturing standards.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- MBA (Global)University of Western Australia · 2023 — 2025
- Bachelor of Automobile EngineeringUniversity of Mumbai · — — 2005
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