Abdelrahman Magdy Sayed
Supply & Demand Planning
Summary
Dynamic Supply & Demand Planner with proven expertise at Danone Dairy in enhancing forecasting accuracy and optimizing supply chain processes. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making, I successfully implemented strategies that improved production efficiency and reduced waste, driving significant operational improvements. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and adept at managing stakeholder relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Demand Planning Manager
Danone Dairy
2024.12 - Current
- Work with management, inventory, supply chain and topline teams in the GPS cycle.
- Interacted with sales and marketing teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Identify demand forecasting risks & opportunities and develop mitigation plans.
- Responsible for S&OP cycle.
- Develop routine and ad-hoc demand related report and analysis in timely and accurate manner.
- Leading on SKU rationalization for having lean financial model.
- Track and report KPIs related to forecast accuracy & BIAS.
- Identified, reported and managed significant variances between forecasted sales, budgets and business plans.
- Improved forecast accuracy with regular reviews of historical sales data, identifying trends and adjusting future projections as needed.
Materials Supply & Production Planning Manager
Danone
2022.06 - 2024.12
- Responsible for Plant long term & short term production plan .
- Responsible for Co-manufacturer & Farm Milk supply plan.
- Owner of Supply constraint forum in the S&OP cycle.
- Established robust risk management procedures proactively addressing potential disruptions in the supply chain minimizing impact on production.
- Implemented process improvements that increased overall manufacturing capacity without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing data-driven decision-making tools.
- Improved inventory management practices, resulting in reduced waste and optimized stock levels.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective scheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Enhanced communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, reporting systems, and information sharing protocols.
- Building customized MRP stock models for each material type based on inventory capacity.
- Materials Hedging based on cost and global situation.
- Supplier reliability test control (OTIF).
- Follow up on deliveries to optimize Customer Service Level and eliminate out of stock.
- Eliminate write-offs.
- Scheduling deliveries to ensure efficient warehousing and logistics.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and securing reliable supply chains.
Mechanical Maintenance Junior Manager
Danone
2022.01 - 2022.05
- Leading team of 1 engineer 12 technicians and 2 welders.
- Creating a maintenance plan for the organization's equipment.
- Conducting frequent quality checks on equipment to ensure no maintenance is required using preventive maintenance methods..
- Managing the budget for the maintenance of equipment.
- Ensuring the organization complies with safety regulations while maintenance takes place.
- Ensuring spare parts availability and WH value optimization.
- Seasonal overhauls planning.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Danone
2020.12 - 2021.12
- Developed and coordinated effective predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance approaches.
- Created reports of maintenance activity to share with management for operational analysis.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, maintaining adequate stock levels for timely repairs.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
- Facilitated effective communication between different departments regarding maintenance schedules to minimize disruption to production timelines.
- Provided technical support during installation of new equipment, ensuring proper setup for optimal functionality.
- Responded to maintenance requests to repair equipment malfunctions.
- Coordinated with external contractors on specialized repair work or large-scale projects when needed.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and swift repairs of mechanical systems.
- Improved plant efficiency with routine inspections and adjustments to optimize performance.
Education
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
British University In Egypt
Cairo, Egypt 2001.04 -
Skills
Sales and operations planning
Forecasting accuracy
Production scheduling
Capacity planning
Demand forecasting
Inventory Management
Microsoft Excel
PowerBI
Material Requirements Planning
Supply chain optimization
Timeline
Demand Planning Manager
Danone Dairy
2024.12 - Current
Materials Supply & Production Planning Manager
Danone
2022.06 - 2024.12
Mechanical Maintenance Junior Manager
Danone
2022.01 - 2022.05
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Danone
2020.12 - 2021.12
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
British University In Egypt
2001.04 -