Omar Ismail
Toronto,ON
Summary
Business professional skilled in Supply Chain, Procurement, Commodities, Financial & Data Analysis, Merchandising, Forecasting, Process Creation, Process Improvement, Automation, and Strategic Planning. Bringing a wealth of experience across various industries, I am looking to embrace a challenging, growth-oriented role with an unwavering attitude and innovative problem-solving skills. A results-focused team player and leader who understands the dynamic requirements of achieving goals for sustainable growth. Seeking an opportunity to contribute proven expertise and drive success within a dynamic organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Commodities Manager
Loblaw Companies Limited
06.2023 - Current
- Led the transition of reporting framework from manual Excel to automated workflow using Microsoft 365 Suite improving efficiency, data transparency & creating a value chain using metrics & data insights
- Collaborated with various procurement teams, offering valuable insights into commodities, enhancing decision-making
- Applied technical expertise to evolve Commodities group processes, adopting a continuous improvement approach to the reporting & technical functions
- Leveraged extensive experience in commodity analysis to inform strategic decisions and market insights.
Senior Commodities Analyst
Loblaw Companies Limited
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced reporting efficiency via dynamic dashboards, reducing 1000+ hours of manual work
- Automated processes with Excel Macros, achieving annual time savings of 3000+ hours
- Drove $40M in cost savings through strategic negotiations and market insights
- Unified scattered data into transparent Microsoft Access database
- Developed data-driven decks, saving 2500+ hours/year and aiding strategic choices
- Collaborated with data science, automating Python processes, saving 2000+ hours/year
- Created real-time Power BI dashboard, improving insights and collaboration
- Trained cross-functional teams, promoting efficient process implementation
- Presented findings to guide negotiations, decisions, and strategic direction
- Overall impact: efficient reporting, significant savings, enhanced collaboration, and strategic influence.
Supply Chain Analyst
Loblaw Companies Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led vital product planning, buying, and distribution for major Canadian Food Banks, aiding 2M+ families
- Orchestrated impactful Seasonal Programs, optimizing inventory for sales success
- Extracted, analyzed, and presented data for strategic insights on promotions, stock, and availability
- Ensured on-time procurement and distribution through cross-functional collaboration
- Managed weekly inventory shortfalls using regional cost-benefit analysis
- Innovated crisis-responsive trackers and templates, enhancing nationwide efficiency.
Co-founder & Business Consultant
SOL Projects
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Co-founded SOL Projects, a solar solutions startup & engaged in idea generation, product development, & business planning to assess potential threats, risks, & rewards
- Performed market & financial analyses to forecast potential product sales & revenue while conducting meetings with potential clients, retailers, & suppliers to drive business growth.
Sales Associate
Rabba Fine Foods
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Customer service & merchandising
- Maintaining receipts, records & withdrawals
- Inventory management & vendor management.
Financial Analyst /
KPMG
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Reviewed client's financial statements (balance sheets, income statements & cash flow statements) to ensure their accuracy based on given assumptions & that they were up to standards & are following the accounting & valuation standards & local laws
- Compiled & researched market data to formulate feasibility studies & valuations in various industries (construction, pharmaceutical, SMEs, oil & gas, etc.), leading to many successful projects & helping avert any unnecessary risks.
Education
Master of Science - International Finance & Banking
University of Wales
UK12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting
Loughborough University
UK09.2013
Skills
- Project Management
- Excel Modelling
- Pivot Tables/VLOOKUP
- Power BI
- Microsoft Office 365/SharePoint
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- SAP
- JDA & JPA
- SQL
- BI tools (MicroStrategy & Qlik Sense)
- Dashboards
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Saving
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Forecasting
- Statistical Regression (SPSS, STATA)
- Commodity analysis
- Vendor Negotiations
- Process Automation
- Process Improvement
- Market Research & Data Insights
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Commodities Manager
Loblaw Companies Limited
06.2023 - Current
Senior Commodities Analyst
Loblaw Companies Limited
01.2022 - 06.2023
Supply Chain Analyst
Loblaw Companies Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Rabba Fine Foods
09.2018 - 09.2019
Co-founder & Business Consultant
SOL Projects
03.2017 - 12.2019
Financial Analyst /
KPMG
04.2016 - 03.2017
Master of Science - International Finance & Banking
University of Wales
Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting
Loughborough University
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