Curriculum Vitae

Mohamad Abusamra

Nationality: Jordanian, South African

Age 39
Driving License (UAE+ Jordan+ South African).
Physical address: Amman - Jordan
Contact : abosamra.m@gmail.com
Mobile : 00962 777 25 72 78

Objective

Senior position with personal and professional growth potentials.

Profile

Strong background in Business Development Management, project management, facilities

management Retail, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics and operations management, purchasing and
merchandise planning, with more than 10 years of experience in the international retail and
wholesale industries in South Africa and 3 years of project management in International NGOs in
South Africa and in the middle east in Jordan.

Education

2017 - present Baccalaureus Technologiae: Electrical Power Engineering

1st year Level online study.
The University of South Africa

2004 - 2005 Grade "A" Security Management Course

Cash N Transit Course
G A Security Training Collage (South Africa)

1995 - 1998 B.A - Accounting

3rd year Level
The University of Jordan (Jordan)

1994 - 1995 High School Certificate (Grade 12- TAWJIHI) (Jordan)

The Highest marks in the school (91.1%)
Subject Passed: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English and
Arabic.
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Work Experience

April 2016 August 2016 Project manager / Food Security and livelihoods

Company ACTED

Key Responsibilities

Managed food security project (Audit, Suppliers payments, Cash, Vouchers, food -
distributions and project purchases) for the Syrian refugees Azraq Camp with a population of
37000 persons) and ensured projects planned activities are successfully implemented;
Managed the programme field team of more than 40 full time employees and 60 part-time staff
that directly reporting to me and ensured that they are wholly involved in programme planning
and direction.
Managed all project budgets and business plans and ensured successful implementation.
Provided input and regularly review all FLATS Follow-up for ongoing programmes together
with the relevant department Manager and Programme Manager.
programme quality and responsiveness.
Liaised with technical staff and its participants/ partners.
Reported regularly (as requested) to the Programme Manager/ Deputy Country Director and to
Area Coordinators and field teams as required.
Developed team capacity at both the individual and group level by organizing/ facilitating
training internally or through specialist agencies / individuals.

Oct 2014 April 2016 Facilities manager / Business development

Company Finan Facility management

Key Responsibilities

Managed business Planning Process and negotiated new contracts and clients relationships
Provided quality facilities services by effectively managing the FM contractor operational
delivery to contract specification.
Ensured a safe and secure working environment, acting as Senior Incident Liaison
Commander during site emergencies.
Managed the allocation of space within the site and manage the delivery of the programme of
associated moves projects and the provision of furniture to corporate standards.
Supported the site Major Works Programme by assisting in programme compilation and
meeting the needs identified for project completion and operational handover.
Carried out the delegated financial duties of Cost Centre Manager.
Managed and develop 35 staff members within the FM team.
Maintained standardised services and policies.
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Dec 2011 April 2013 Buyer - Trader

Company Zando South Africa

Key Responsibilities

Planned and selected the range, quality and quantity of merchandise and sited prices and
carried out purchasing activities for over 90 local and intl. brands
Negotiated with suppliers: prices, payment terms, shipping costs, minimums quantities and
discounts
Managed replenishment orders, consignments, returns and exchanged merchandise with
suppliers and monitored sell through percentages, mark downs
Identified & analysed bestsellers and lost sales (styles, sizes, colours, trends)
Product presentations for buying team and management
Provided the marketing department and studio with needed brands marketing materials and
products info for the above mentioned brands
Provided finance department with verified invoices and account statements
Coordinated with inbound: deliveries and shipments plans and ensured import requirements
are met.
Participated in training the assistant buyers
Sourced new suppliers and analysed market challenges and growth

May 2008 Apr 2011 Regional Manager - NPO

Company Aqsa foundation of South Africa

Key Responsibilities

Managed overall projects planning and implementation including budgets

Organized meeting at all levels with international visitors from other NGOs
Managed project purchases, price negotiation, deliveries and payments terms
Participated in the NPO registration, liaised with relevant authorities, ministries, lawyer, board
of trustees, and Supported management with external representation
Supported with relevant officials and authorities for the purpose of, government reporting,
visas, work permits, tax status, customs issues, import permits, communications, reports and
internal policy documents
Developed and maintained effective coordination and long-term relationships with external
stakeholders, promoting long-term strategy and resolving problems and conflicts
Contributed to regular donor and internal reporting
Ensured proper representation of the organization, and briefing current activities when having
donor visits.
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Position Retail and Wholesale Manager / Family Business

Company Diesel South Africa

Started Sep 1999

Ended Apr 2008

Key Responsibilities

Managed Business Planning process and responsible for getting the sign off of the business
plan by store, by brand and Approved initial pricing, price alignments and Markdowns.
Planned sales and margin by brand, state and location level and liaised with all stakeholders to
incorporate their views/inputs and submit to management for approval and sign off.
Managed the Open to Buy; Prepared OTB by brand, state, category and sub-category level
and made sure the buys are within the range of OTB
Planed Markdowns/Sales and other events based on marketing/events calendar, set apt sales
targets and communicate to business units to implement.
Prepared periodic reports of sales performance of the products, sell through and stock turn
reports and Analysed sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes to maximize profits
Prepared a report forecasting the sales and stock budgets by product category.
Directly responsible for wholesale buying, planning and distributing
Managed and planned the quantitative allocation of inventories for wholesale customers and
created a balanced stock and product assortment plan
Negotiated with new suppliers and wholesale customers product pricing, payment terms, and
cost of freight and Ensuring wholesale customers are implementing brand standards
Service existing clients and identifying new business opportunities
Maintained up to date wholesale customer data-base and Managed and collected debts
Lead strategic brands development & business planning
Review performance of the brand's objectives and standards and prepared related reports
Managed delivery of optimum on going sales and cost performance
Managed the brand location strategy and opening new store
Responsible for staffing, training, performance management and career development of sales
associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.
Analysed sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes to maximize profits
Maintained awareness of market trends in the retail industry, and monitored local competitors
Supervised the effective implementation of hygiene, sanitation, security and safety standards,
as well as service level standards and ensuring a high level customer service both internally
and externally Handled and resolving customers and staff complaints/claims

References

Available on request.