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Fouad Salka

Candidate ID: 2656581

Career Summary

Dynamic operations executive with 30+ years in GCC retail, driving digital innovation, multi-unit leadership, and data-driven planning. Proven in boosting sales, optimizing supply chain, improving forecasts, and elevating customer experience to deliver scalable, profitable growth.

Skill Set

Inventory Management, Analytical Techniques, Data Quality Improvement, KPI Development, Teamwork, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Training and Mentoring, Motivational Leadership, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Service, Store Management, Retail Loss Prevention,

Professional Information

Total Experience : 33

Nationality : Syria

Qualification Level : Graduate

Job Function : Sales / Retail / Corporate / Business Development

Work Location Preference : Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Detailed Profile

Dynamic and forward-thinking operations executive with over three decades of progressive leadership across retail, e-commerce, and commercial planning within the GCC. Recognized for crafting transformative strategies that drive operational scalability, omnichannel excellence, and sustained profitability. Combines deep expertise in multi-unit retail management with a sharp commercial acumen— successfully leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide initiatives that align execution with corporate vision.
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A proven catalyst for digital innovation, and revamping customer service frameworks. Driven a 10% increase in online sales, enhanced customer engagement, and significantly improved service resolution metrics. Known for leveraging analytics- driven decision-making and advanced forecasting models to align supply chain, procurement, and demand planning—achieving 95%+ product availability, reducing stockouts by 25%, and improving forecast accuracy from 68% to 87%.
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Led operations for 12 high-volume stores and directly managed over 70 personnel, consistently surpassing sales and performance targets. Adept at commercial planning, including 12-month rolling forecasts, promotional strategies, and aligning inventory, procurement, and marketing to meet shifting demand. Well-versed in master data governance, and dashboard-based reporting for executive-level insights and operational clarity.
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Renowned for elevating business performance through structured governance, real- time performance management, and continuous improvement. Successfully launched new retail formats, revitalized underperforming units, and embedded operational excellence to boost revenue per square meter and customer lifetime value.
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A strategic partner to the C-suite with end-to-end P&L ownership, policy development expertise, and a reputation for stakeholder alignment. Skilled in nurturing leadership pipelines, fostering accountability, and leading teams through transformation and high-growth phases.
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Bringing a rare blend of hands-on operational insight and strategic foresight, this profile is ideally suited for leadership roles in organizations seeking to scale, modernize, and lead in competitive, consumer-driven markets.