Keren Mualem
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Supportive Supply Chain Supervisor proficient in designing supply chains that support business objectives and cost reduction strategies. Talented in managing inventory levels and performing periodic site audits of key suppliers. Offering 20 years of experience in global organizations while working in a variety of positions within the supply chain.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manger
L'Oréal Israel
06.2023 - Current
- Managaing stock value of 250M ILS annually while meeting the division's KPI goals.
- Supervising four staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Tracking and monitoring purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborating with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
Demand Planning Manager
L'Oréal Israel
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Interacted with sales and marketing teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Managed supply planner to optimize inventory levels and streamline procurement processes that will meet predicted forcaste.
- Checked and controlled inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.
- Coordinated cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine forecast models.
- Collaborated with company leaders to support consistency and best practices.
Global sales account manager
Arrow Electronics
01.2013 - 05.2023
- Managing existing sales pipeline while creating new business opportunities while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Prospecting and leads generation through various tools (calls, social media channels, networking through events, etc.)
- Working with medical, military, and Hi-Tech Industries.
- Working cross-functionally between sales, delivery, and finance.
- Driving demand and lead generation.
- Achieving quarterly targets and other KPI metrics set by the company.
Procurement manager
Arrow Electronics
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Designing and leading company's planning.
- Creating forecasts for sales & operations planning while managing the day to day priorities.
- Managing suppliers and ongoing procurement efforts.
- Issuing Po's, follow up and managing inventory levels and stocks.
- Managing and monitoring company distribution from the manufacturers to international customers locations.
- Managing companywide multidisciplinary projects.
Customer Service Representative
Arrow Electronics
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Assist with placement of orders, refunds, or exchanges.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Shift manager
Taldor IT
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
College of Management Academic Studies
Rishon LeZiyyon, M2003
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Proficient with ERP software- Oracle, SAP
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Supervision and Leadership
- Multitasking
Languages
Hebrew
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Military service
Head of the Office of the Financial Adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Budget Division in the Ministry of Defense. 1998-2001
As part of my role I was responsible for day-to-day management of the, summarizing forums, supervising, and motivating employees, managing the head of the Division's schedule, and performing administrative work.
Timeline
Supply Chain Manger
L'Oréal Israel
06.2023 - Current
Demand Planning Manager
L'Oréal Israel
06.2022 - 06.2023
Global sales account manager
Arrow Electronics
01.2013 - 05.2023
Procurement manager
Arrow Electronics
01.2005 - 01.2013
Customer Service Representative
Arrow Electronics
01.2003 - 01.2005
Shift manager
Taldor IT
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
College of Management Academic Studies
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