Aref Mahrous Morssi
Africa Cost Control Projects Manager
10th of Ramadan
Summary
Seeking a competitive job position in which my professional skills can be further developed and applied. Become a full-fledged part of a productive team and still meet my individual responsibilities.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Africa Projects Cost Control Manager
Alkan CIT
02.2022 - Current
- Implemented rigorous change management processes to minimize the impact of scope changes on overall project costs.
- Conducted regular audits of internal controls and procedures related to cost tracking, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Interacted and negotiated with consultants and contractors, developing strategic plans for long-term financial prosperity and sustainability.
- Coached team members on proper documentation practices for financial transactions associated with each project, minimizing errors and discrepancies in cost accounting records.
- Mitigated financial risks associated with project delays by identifying potential issues early and taking corrective actions.
- Developed detailed cost estimates for new projects, allowing for more informed decision-making during the bidding process.
- Reduced project costs by implementing effective cost control strategies and monitoring budgets closely.
- Enhanced communication between project teams by developing comprehensive cost reports, ensuring timely updates on budget status.
- Prepared and updated project status reports, purchase orders and invoices, updating tracking documentation and maintaining files for due diligence and financial control support.
- Identified new opportunities for cost savings and implemented initiatives to improve corporate budget oversight.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining a high level of attention to detail while ensuring each stayed on time and within budget.
- Optimized resource utilization within the organization by effectively allocating personnel based on their skill sets and experience levels, ultimately reducing overhead expenses.
Africa-Planning & Technical office Manager
ALKAN CIT
1 2016 - 01.2022
- Led cross-functional teams to complete complex technical projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Established effective relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for products and services that met organizational needs.
- Collaborated closely with senior leadership to develop strategic plans aligned with company objectives, leveraging technology as a competitive advantage.
- Mentored junior staff members in technical competencies, fostering a culture of continuous learning throughout the organization.
- Built and managed processes for tracking and monitoring department performance.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department, identifying opportunities for enhanced performance outcomes.
- Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
- Optimized scheduling procedures for improved resource utilization, resulting in increased cost savings for the company.
- Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Supply chain Manager
Siltal
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Department of Planning and warehouses, procurement and inventory control
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Optimized warehouse operations, resulting in improved order fulfillment rates and reduced order processing time.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more accurate demand forecasting and reduced stockouts.
Planning and Follow Up Manager
Alkan networks
11.2004 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: http://www.alkancit.com/
- Arrange for delivery, assembly, and distribution of supplies and parts in order to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules
- Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, and purchase, maintenance, and repair orders
- Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, and customer information, so that status reports can be completed
- Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, and customers to coordinate production and shipping activities, and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays
- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands
- Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments
- Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials
- Records all the data required to the oracle system
- Http://www.alkancit.com/
- Supervision upon warehouses
- Making purchasing requests(PR)
- Following up information technology issues
Quality Engineer
TECHNOPOL EGYPT
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Planning Engineer from 2002 to 2004
- Field: Manufacturing of Household appliances
Material planning Engineer
Alkan construction
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Field: Communication towers manufacture.
Education
B. Sc. of Mechanics Engineering -
Benha University
Diploma in Operations Research - undefined
Cairo University
Supply Chain Management - SCM for Engineers
The American University in Cairo
01.2017 - 01.2018
Skills
Computer
Oracle E-Business Suite - Logistic Modules
MS-Operating systems
MS-Office applications
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Internet
Communication Skills
Team Working
Analytical way of thinking
Hard worker
Highly adaptable
Creative problem-solving skills
Ambitious
Self-starter
Good communications and interpersonal skills
Committed to excellence
Adaptable to changing needs and developments
Summarytraining
- Military factory
- Navy Arsenal (ARAB CONTRACTOR)
- Thermal Tile Co.
- Iron & Steel Factory
Futureplans
- Factory Manager
- Project owner
Militarystatus
Exempted
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/01/76
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Driving License: Valid
- Marital Status: Married
Basicskills
Oracle E-Business Suite - Logistic (Inventory, planning, Routing, BOM, WIP, Sales Orders & Shipping) Modules, MS-Operating systems, MS-Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Microsoft Project), SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Internet, Communication Skills, Team Working, Analytical way of thinking, Hard worker, Highly adaptable, with creative problem solving skills, Ambitious
References
References and transcripts will be supplied upon request
Training
- 2023, National Quality institute and PQS, Management system Consultant, Lead Auditor
- 2017-2018, The American University in Cairo, Supply Chain Management (SCM) for Engineers, Leadership and Managerial Skills for Engineers, Maintenance planning for Mechanical and civil Eng., Eng. Management & Project Management
Timeline
Africa Projects Cost Control Manager
Alkan CIT
02.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Management - SCM for Engineers
The American University in Cairo
01.2017 - 01.2018
Supply chain Manager
Siltal
01.2012 - 01.2016
Planning and Follow Up Manager
Alkan networks
11.2004 - 01.2012
Quality Engineer
TECHNOPOL EGYPT
01.2001 - 01.2004
Material planning Engineer
Alkan construction
01.1999 - 01.2001
Diploma in Operations Research - undefined
Cairo University
Africa-Planning & Technical office Manager
ALKAN CIT
1 2016 - 01.2022
B. Sc. of Mechanics Engineering -
Benha University