Ahmad Salama
Supply Chain Manager
Cairo
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 4 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Gabr Pharmacies Chain
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsible for inventory management
- Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of the manufacturing and purchase orders)
- Manage the back order portfolio, the shortage and to take actions to ensure the availability of product
- Respond to the customer needs through the Customer Claim Management Process to ensure customer satisfaction
- Daily action regarding MRP messages and escalated when repeatable issues
- Ensure continuous needs/resources balance (MRP) availability of products
- Perform weekly meeting with major suppliers for supply & capacity review and products coverage and address issues
- Prepare reports required for weekly and monthly meeting relevant to supply status and vendor performance.
Replenishment Supervisor
Care Pharmacies Chain
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Reduced out-of-stock incidents by closely tracking product demand and adjusting replenishment accordingly.
- Increased employee retention by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing support and guidance to staff members.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively, negotiating contracts that led to cost savings without compromising quality or service levels.
- Established effective communication channels between departments, leading to improved collaboration and overall efficiency in the supply chain process.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions promptly.
Owner & Manager
Alzahaby Pharmacy
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy including medication dispensing and customer consultations
- Inventory management
- Management of assistants working at the pharmacy.
Branch Manager
Rushdy Pharmacies
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Manage all pharmacy employees including pharmacists, delivery men, assistant pharmacists, and others to ensure full schedule coverage and best consumer service
- Oversee the daily business operations of a pharmacy, including dispensing prescription medication and advising clients
- Achieve monthly targets of sales
- Plan, administer, organize, and successfully implement all activities in relation to pharmacy operations.
Shift Manager
Rushdy Pharmacies
02.2018 - 08.2019
Branch Manager
Mohammed Mashaal Pharmacies
01.2017 - 02.2018
Branch Manager
Al Nagar Pharmacies
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
Microbiology lab
Environmental Monitoring Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Pharmacy Manager - Deputy Manager
Matrouh Maternity Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Responsible for the daily actions of a hospital including finances, personnel, medical policies, and community relations
- Regular auditing on the medication alerts, floor stock, narcotics, all over the hospital
- Charges the medication on the patient's invoice
- Ensures the working according to pharmacy regulations and quality standards
- Responsible for controlling the stock.
Pharmacy Manager - Deputy Operation manager
Haikestep Military Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Planning and implanting staff meetings
- Scheduling providers
- Legal responsibilities
- Oversees the day-to-day medical operations of a hospital
Education
Bachelor's - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Zagazig University
01.2012 -
Project Management Professional Program
American University in Cairo
Egypt 04.2018 - 04.2019
Skills
Analytical Mindset
Goal Oriented
Verbal and Written Communication
Leadership
Time Management
Resiliency
Creativity
- Logistics Management
- Negotiating
- Expense Control
Software Skills
- SAP ERP, Excellent
- Primavera, Excellent
- Excel, Very good
- Power BI, Very good
- Project Management MS Office, Excellent
Phone
+2010-3003-3008
Certifications
Project Management Professional Program, Project Planning and Control Technics., Self-Development and Leadership in PRMG., Human Resource for Project Management., Management of Project Resource., Project Budgeting & Financial Control., Planning & Scheduling Professional.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/24/90
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Gabr Pharmacies Chain
10.2023 - 04.2024
Replenishment Supervisor
Care Pharmacies Chain
03.2021 - 09.2023
Owner & Manager
Alzahaby Pharmacy
10.2019 - 03.2021
Branch Manager
Rushdy Pharmacies
09.2018 - 09.2019
Project Management Professional Program
American University in Cairo
04.2018 - 04.2019
Shift Manager
Rushdy Pharmacies
02.2018 - 08.2019
Branch Manager
Mohammed Mashaal Pharmacies
01.2017 - 02.2018
Branch Manager
Al Nagar Pharmacies
01.2016 - 12.2016
Microbiology lab
Environmental Monitoring Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Pharmacy Manager - Deputy Manager
Matrouh Maternity Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2014
Pharmacy Manager - Deputy Operation manager
Haikestep Military Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor's - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Zagazig University
01.2012 -
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