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ABDULRAHMAN ALSAFI

Business Optimization Officer | Asset & Fleet Management | Lean Process Improvement

Dubai, UAE

Industrial Engineer and Asset & Fleet Management professional with 5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise systems that deliver measurable results. Reduced monthly financial closing from 3 months to 10 days (90% improvement) while managing 20,000+ fixed assets and 2,000+ machines across multiple projects. Certified Kaizen Event Specialist applying Lean Production principles to eliminate waste, standardize processes, and drive continuous improvement. Proven track record in policy and procedure development, end-to-end workflow design, ERP integration, and cross-functional team leadership.

Experience

Dec 2023 – Present

Business Optimization Officer

Binladin Contracting Group, Dubai, UAE

Designed and implemented enterprise asset management and machinery time and cost allocation systems, developed policies, procedures, workflows, training programs, and documentation, and improved monthly financial closing from 3 months to 10 days.

  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive Asset Management System, building an accurate fixed asset register for 20,000+ organizational assets with complete location, custodian, and valuation data
  • Authored official Asset Management policies and procedures governing asset registration, transfer, custody, and disposal, establishing standardized controls and accountability across the organization
  • Designed end-to-end workflows for the Asset Management System, mapping approval hierarchies, role-based responsibilities, and process controls from asset acquisition to retirement
  • Led a four-person tagging team in asset identification, categorization, and allocation using QR code technology and Zebra mobile scanners
  • Integrated the system with BuildSmart ERP for automated invoice processing and with IT systems for real-time IT asset tracking
  • Developed user training programs and system documentation, establishing centralized asset visibility across eight departments
  • Designed and implemented an in-house Machinery Time and Cost Allocation system for 2,000+ machines across all organizational projects
  • Designed and documented Machinery Time & Attendance (T&A) workflows, standardizing timesheet capture, validation, and cost allocation processes across multiple projects
  • Reduced monthly closing cycle time by 90% (from 3 months to 10 days) by applying Lean principles to eliminate process waste, enabling timely financial reporting and real-time provision analysis
  • Served as Chief Timekeeper, ensuring timesheet accuracy and data integrity across multiple projects
  • Conducted user training sessions and developed comprehensive user manuals to drive Fleet Management System adoption

Feb 2021 – Nov 2023

Production / Quality Engineer

Binladin Contracting Group, Dubai, UAE

Oversaw laboratory testing, production quality, site operations, raw material planning, and BuildSmart ERP data analysis while applying Lean Production and process control principles.

  • Oversaw all laboratory testing procedures, from incoming material (aggregate) quality checks to final product testing, maintaining a quality success rate exceeding 98% against technical specifications
  • Applied Lean Production and process control principles to production operations, reducing rework and standardizing quality assurance procedures
  • Conducted regular site visits to monitor and supervise asphalt laying and operational processes, ensuring effective implementation
  • Managed and planned stock levels for raw materials and supplies, optimizing supply chain efficiency and minimizing downtime
  • Inputted and analyzed daily production data using the BuildSmart ERP system, supporting data-driven decision-making for management
  • Served as the primary technical point of contact for consultants and external contractors regarding product quality and application

Aug 2020 – Jan 2021

Intern

Binladin Contracting Group, Dubai, UAE

Managed plant equipment, monitored quality of work and machine safety checks, contributed to production development initiatives, and used AutoCAD to develop and edit plant drawings.

  • Managed plant equipment and monitored quality of work, including machine safety checks on sites
  • Contributed to production development initiatives and used AutoCAD to develop and edit plant drawings

Education

2020

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management

University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE

Skills

Core Competencies
Lean Production & Continuous Improvement (Kaizen), Fixed Asset Management, Fleet Management & Machinery Cost Allocation, Policy & Procedure Development, Workflow Design & Process Mapping, Process Improvement & Optimization, ERP System Integration (BuildSmart), Data Accuracy & Quality Control, Technical Documentation & User Manuals, Project Implementation & Execution, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Certifications

Kaizen Event Specialist

AIGPE

2024-07 to 2025-08

PMP Training Course

Cambridge Education

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