Mohammed Alnimer

Country Head Of Logistics | Logistics

Profile summary

Strategic Country Head Of Logistics with 21 years shaping logistics outcomes. Known for logistics strategy, supply chain direction, and emergency supply management across 9 organizations. Committed to operational excellence and cross-cultural team leadership.

Career highlights

Logistics Strategy and Operations: Steered logistics strategy for the food and agriculture organisation program in Yemen, directing the logistics team and coordinating operational activities across units.

Regional Supply Chain Direction: Shaped regional supply chain strategy at the international rescue committee, steering operational capabilities across country programs and partnering with global stakeholders.

Emergency Supply Management: Directed operations for the supply and logistics department across the southern region for unicef in Yemen, reporting regionally to manage emergency response.

Inventory and Warehousing Certification: Maintained professional development through certifications including certified warehousing and inventory auditor and warehouse management training.

Key skills

Professional Analysis making  Planning Adaptability and Organisation  Proactive patient and observant  Superb understanding of efficient Material and information flow  Problem solving and troubleshooting  Proficient with different operating systems plus SAP.  Conflict and Relationship management  Accountability/ Responsibility  Skill/ Competence  Self-motivated  Self-oriented  Extensive experience in dealing with local and global suppliers Problem solving Analysis, judgement and decision- making Planning, Adaptability and Organisation Proactive, patient, and observant Superb understanding of efficient Problem solving and troubleshooting Proficient with different operating systems plus SAP. Conflict and Relationship management Accountability/ Responsibility Skill/ Competence Self-motivated Self-oriented Extensive experience in dealing

Professional experience

Country Head of Logistics – YEMEN OFFICEJul 2022 - Present
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANISATION / UNYEMEN

Directs the logistics strategy and team for the country office, coordinating operational activities across programme, procurement, administration, finance, and human resources units. Oversees policy implementation and inter-agency coordination mechanisms to support country operations.

  • Architected standard operating procedures and methodologies for logistics support to benefit all functional units.
  • Stewarded the distribution plan for goods in coordination with requestors, programme managers, and operational partners.
  • Managed logistics contracts and long-term agreements covering transport, clearing, insurance, forwarding, and freight.
  • Coordinated with the UN Logistics Cluster regarding clearances and timely delivery of purchased goods.
  • Performed technical evaluation and verification for all incoming logistic orders.
Regional Supply Chain DirectorApr 2021 - Jun 2022
IRC – MENA + Turkey

Shaped regional supply chain strategy, steering operational capabilities across country programs and partnering with global and regional stakeholders to align future requirements. Evaluated market dynamics, assessed supply structures and staffing levels, and served as the primary advisory resource for country teams. Directed global and regional initiatives while coordinating major procurements and risk mitigation practices with legal and quality assurance teams.

  • Evaluated regional and country supply chain operations through market analysis and operational assessments to establish targeted action plans.
  • Reviewed country office supply chain policies, monitoring processes, and staffing structures to ensure effective and cost-efficient support for programs.
  • Managed the deployment schedule, recruitment, onboarding, and performance objectives for roving and country supply chain coordinators.
Supply and Logistics Specialist – Southern Region head of departmentSep 2019 - Mar 2021
UNICEF – YEMENSouthern Region, Yemen

Reported regionally to manage emergency response and service delivery while directing operations for the Supply and Logistics department across the Southern Region. Supervised a team handling procurement, contracts, and stakeholder relations while engaging ministries and national systems on technical standards. Governed budgets and construction sections, aligning program execution with implementing partners.

  • Established a monitoring system for third party logistics service providers, evaluating contract performance and strengthening record keeping for invoice processing.
  • Conducted capacity gap assessments for staff, counterparts, and partners, executing improvement plans and warehouse evaluations.
  • Provided weekly shipment status reports covering containers, airlifts, and road transport, alongside spot checks on storage and supply usage.
Senior Associate Supply and LogisticsOct 2012 - May 2017
UNICEF – MENARO (Middle East and North Africa Office)

Guided regional supply operations and logistics administration, steering documentation, procurement submissions, storage management, and stock compliance across the Middle East and North Africa.

  • Established national freight pricing agreements with major localized providers for sea freight, land freight, and warehousing.
  • Initiated a contingency stock framework placed in Jordan, Mersin, and Djibouti to cover regional countries.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing shipments across the Middle East and North Africa while communicating with freight forwarder representatives.
Procurement and Logistics Country OfficerDec 2011 - Sep 2012
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)JORDAN
  • Created and implemented national logistics and procurement rules and regulations for the agency.
  • Initiated and developed a national setup for inventory request management.
Procurement and Logistics AssociateFeb 2005 - Oct 2011
International Organisation for Migration (IOM)JORDAN & IRAQ
  • Organized organization fleet expenditure and decreased costs.
  • Built long term relationships with suppliers.
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANISATION / UN – YEMENJul 2022 - Present
Country Head of Logistics – YEMEN OFFICEIRC – MENA + Turkey
  • Built standard operating procedures and methodologies for logistics support, benefiting all functional units.
  • Managed logistics contracts, long term agreements, and fuel usage monitoring systems while investigating consumption anomalies.
UNICEF – JORDANJun 2017 - Sep 2019
Supply ChainLogistics Head of Department – National Officer – Jordan/ MENA Region
  • Managed the contracting of third party logistics services for customs clearance, warehousing, transport, and distribution operations.
  • Executed logistics management systems and reporting procedures to maintain accountability and standards across supply chains.
UNICEF – MENARO (Middle East and North Africa Office)Oct 2012 - May 2017
Senior Associate Supply and Logistics
  • Processed requisitions, purchase orders, and cash or supply documentation alongside staff members.
  • Tracked local procurement and offshore deliveries, notifying colleagues upon arrival of supplies.

Education

MScAug 2015 - Mar 2017
The University of Salford, UK, Manchester

Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management | MCIPS March/ 2025 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Global

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, GlobalMar 2025 - Mar 2025
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Global
  • MCIPS

Certifications

Certified Warehousing and Inventory Auditor (CPH)
Presentations of Introduction to Procurement Workshop Certificate (CPH)
Warehouse and inventory Management Training (WIM) (CPH)
Contracting for Services Workshop (CPH)CPH
Warehouse Module for SAP users (CPH)CPH
Cold Room and Cold chain management.
SAP (CPH, LBN and JOR).CPH, LBN and JOR