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Omar Ismail

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
UK
12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting

Loughborough University
UK
09.2013

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
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morning
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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
Omar Ismail