Hadi Abou Diab

Cost Controller - Bkerzay Hotel
Lebanon

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ABOUT

Hadi Abou Diab

Cost Controller
(+961)71866838
hadi.aboudiab@hotmail.com

Dear Hiring Manager,
My name is Hadi Abou Diab and currently I am working in 5 stars hotel (Bkerzay Hotel),Lebanon as a General Cost Controller.
I am graduated in Business Administration from the Modern University for Business and Science and I also obtained a Certificate in principles of financial accounting from IESE Business school (Coursera). I have over 10 years of experience in Costing/ Warehousing and Purchasing in UAE and Lebanon mostly in F&B Companies and I am looking forward to join a team of experts where I can increase my knowledge and develop my experience and at the same time be a member in supporting the team to achieve the main goals and objectives of the organization.
For additional information about my capabilities please view my attached resume.
Thanks in advance

Basic Info

Industry: Supplier

Department: Finance and Accounts

Job Level: Management

Job Role: Cost Controller

Nationality: Lebanon

Current Country: Lebanon

Education Level: Graduation

Hadi Abou Diab's Activity

Education

Business Administration
October 2004 - July 2008

Modern University for Business and Science, Lebanon

Certifications & Awards

Supply Chain Logistics
Rutgers University
Principles of Financial Accounting
IESE Business School
Business Administration
Modern University For Business And Science

Skills

•Stronganalyticalandfinancialmodelingskills Expertinusingcomputerandperformingcostanalysis •Skilledinpurchasingandnegotiatingwithvendorsandsubcontractors •Strongmathandaccountingskillswithabilitiestoperformmultipletasks •Effectivewrittenandverbalcommunicationskills •Experienceincostmanagementwithknowledgeofproductionprocessforvarietiesofproducts

Experience

Cost Controller
2021 - Present (4 Years)

Bkerzay Hotel, Lebanon
Responsible for planning, organizing and managing all hotel costs.
 Analyzing cost table report and communicate the results to the CFO and owner.
 Working in conjunction with all department heads to ensure maximum profitability.
 Managing the F&B cost function and maintain the level of all responsible areas.
 Assist management in determining menu cost in order to determine selling prices for menu items.
 Evaluating all incoming products, resources and services to ensure the best prices.
 Maintaining vendor and service provider relationships.
 Fully aware of market trends that could impact resource costs.
 Keep up to date on new vendors and possible cost-cutting partnership.
 Analyze invoices to ensure correct products/services were received at the expected cost.
 Collaborate with department heads to strategize ways to minimize waste.
 Check and verify voids, discounts, all complimentary sales in POS system.
 Preparing daily staff meal cost report.
 Responsible for linking the articles and recipes in material control.
 Conducting physical inventory weekly and monthly.
 Preparing variance analysis for Food & Beverage and communicating with relevant parties.
Cost Controller
2018 - 2020 (2 Years)

BCD Cinemas, Lebanon
•Controlling and Computing the Cost of Food & Beverage
•Organizing the store and receiving system
•Coordinating with all departments for inventory
•Conducting physical inventory weekly and monthly
•Fixing the menu price in the light of the cost
•Making proper documentation of market list, receiving report and checking invoices
•Preparing and revising recipes cost
•Making the Inventory reports, Variance reports and Cost reports
•Reconciliation of the Food & Beverages statements
•Updating the sale on VIZTA system with the current/coming activities (new items, new menu, changing the price/name
Warehouse Manager
2016 - 2017 (1 Year)

SAKA Trading, Lebanon
•Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
•Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
•Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.
•Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
•Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.
•Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
•Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
•Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies.
•Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc).
•Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
Assistant Purchase Manager & Stock Controller
2012 - 2016 (4 Years)

ARZ Catering Grouo, Lebanon
•Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, Chief Accountant and Operation Manager.
•Responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.
•Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers and sub-contractors assigned. Develop relationship with supplier to resolve delivery and quantity concerns.
•Purchase and issue order in accordance to specification. Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
•Responsible for controlling the budget while purchasing the goods.
•Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations.
•Help to lower the cost and secure agreements.
•Preparing Monthly the Variance analysis.
•Calculate and provide the costing for the new ingredient recipes item.
•Maintaining and developing relationship with existing customers via meeting, telephone calls and emails.
•Maintain supplier files by keeping them complete and up to date.
•Calculate costs of orders, and forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
•Compare supplier’s invoices with purchase orders in order to verify accuracy.
•Following up with the arrival of the needed and required documents and the letter of credits.
•Coordinating with the financial unit to disburse the letters of credits or any other entitlements.
•Get, compare and negotiate shipping quotes Coordinate shipping on consolidated containers, Check documents.
•Follow up with Shipping lines or Airlines on shipments ETD and ETA.
•Prepare Landed Cost of Shipment goods.
•Assist sales team by providing information on products availability.
•Plan and manage inventory levels of materials or products.
•Monitor stock movement and the work of store keeper and follow up on his performance as per company procedures.
•Daily checking the Report of the IN and OUT of Stock and resolve the discrepancies.
•Provides accurate, current inventory data for purchasing decisions.
•Maintains inventories at optimum levels to prevent under-or-over investment in inventory.
•Supervises and coordinates the taking of periodic physical inventories.
•Verifies clerical computations against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation.
•Prepares reports of inventory balance, shortages, as required.
•Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
•Collect and Maintain inventory for office equipment and supplies.
•Developing business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
Senior Procurement Officer
2008 - 2011 (3 Years)

Al Jaber Group, United Arab Emirates UAE
•Reporting to the Procurement Manager.
•Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers, and sub-contractors assigned.
•Responsible of purchasing of consumable items, sourcing suppliers/vendors.
•Perform liaison duties with the Accounts department on a scheduled basis to exchange information and resolve discrepancies.
•Working closely with supply chain personnel to ensure timely arrival of goods from local and overseas customers.
•Tracking for deliveries and preparing materials stock log.
•Preparing price comparison sheets of vendor quotations for consumable items.
•Communicates with vendors to interpret, clarify, and resolve procurement issues
Buyer
2007 - 2008 (1 Year)

Al Wissam for Engineering and Contracting, Lebanon
•Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices.
•Negotiate contracts on behalf of their organization.
•Attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers.
•Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
•Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that vendors and supplies comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for changes.
•Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
•Work out agreements with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered.
•Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed.
•Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices

Cost Controller - Bkerzay Hotel Lebanon