AHMED ABDELAZIZ HAMDY
Supply chain Manager
New 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 +15 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Phoenix Marketing Group
04.2020 - Current
- Efficiently manage inventory to ensure that materials are always available for production and distribution, while minimizing excess stock and associated costs.
- Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective execution of supply chain operations.
- Monitor all logistical operations to ensure deliverables are made on time.
- Ensure that all supply chain activities comply with pharmaceutical industry regulations and standards, such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
- Identify potential supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, such as alternative sourcing options in case of supply disruptions.
- Continuously analyze supply chain processes to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficiency improvements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of raw materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
- Use historical data and market trends to accurately forecast demand for pharmaceutical products, allowing for proactive planning and procurement.
- Oversee the sourcing and procurement of materials, negotiating contracts, and selecting suppliers based on quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
- Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to ensure the integrity and safety of pharmaceutical products throughout the supply chain.
- Manage the distribution of products to various markets, ensuring timely delivery and proper handling to maintain product quality.
Import & Purchasing Section Head
Phoenix Marketing Group
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Search the local market in order to identify the most suitable suppliers, recommending new collaborations to achieve efficient cost.
- Follow up on market conditions and prices in order to develop and propose adjustments, according to company requests.
- Request offers from the providers, liaise with the technical professionals for their evaluation in order to identify solutions that will meet the company's needs in the most efficient way.
- Control and lead the negotiation activities with suppliers, following the company's processes and procedures, in order to achieve agreements that meet the company's standards.
- Develop the purchasing schedule in cooperation with the store room, Inventory, and Maintenance Planning personnel, so as to meet more efficiently the company's needs.
- Evaluate the services provided by suppliers, focusing on quality and timeliness, in order to develop a qualified pool of local potential suppliers that meet company standards. This contributes to the maintenance of suppliers' databases, ensuring the improvement of purchasing activities.
- Follow up on the raw material deliveries, ensuring that they meet contract agreements and company needs.
- Develop and maintain fruitful relationships with the company's local suppliers, as well as with public authorities, in order to promote the company's interests and further improve its negotiating power and public image.
- Motivate, develop, and manage my team in a way that ensures a high level of initiative, professionalism, cooperation, and development opportunities.
- Projecting stock levels.
- Reviewing tenders and bids, implementing a scoring matrix to select the tenderer that achieves the most efficient cost and quality.
Import Officer & Purchasing
Egyptian Promoters Center for Pharmaceuticals
06.2004 - 07.2017
- Control the purchasing budget.
- Monitor delivery time to ensure materials are delivered in a timely manner.
- Manage the procurement process and maintain a good network with both local and foreign suppliers.
- Develop sourcing strategies and introduce alternative items, suppliers.
- Managing commodity cost initiatives.
- Prepare high-quality tender documentation.
- Resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
- Involved in writing up contracts and payment terms.
- Developing relationships with distributors.
- Study sales records and inventory levels.
Purchaser Administrator
Hotelier for Commerce
01.2003 - 05.2004
- Determine and track KPIs.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records.
- Analyze existing purchasing processes for performance.
- Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
- Performs risk management assessments.
- Manage the purchasing process.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce - Accounting
09.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Word
Certification
MBA Supply chain, 2023 (Second semester), AAST
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/07/1980
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager - Phoenix Marketing Group
04.2020 - Current
Import & Purchasing Section Head - Phoenix Marketing Group
07.2017 - 03.2020
Import Officer & Purchasing - Egyptian Promoters Center for Pharmaceuticals
06.2004 - 07.2017
Purchaser Administrator - Hotelier for Commerce
01.2003 - 05.2004
Tanta University - Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting
09.1999 - 05.2003
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