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Ayman El Ezzi

Cairo

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at MASTERBED, specializing in revenue and process optimization. Achieved 20% annual sales growth through analytical decision-making and effective team leadership. Expertise in regulatory compliance and performance improvement strategies, enhancing vendor partnerships and client relations. Committed to driving sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy General Manager

MASTERBED
Cairo
04.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing and selling furniture, mainly mattresses and sofas.
  • Oversee daily operational tasks, and provide updates to the managing director.
  • Analyze and implement long-term and short-term business strategies to achieve profitable revenue growth.
  • Managed the creation of operating budgets and capital expenditure proposals for investments.
  • Monitor the implementation of the annual budget to ensure that budget targets are met, that revenue flows are maximized, and that fixed costs are minimized.
  • Identify and establish new opportunities within defined business verticals, mainly in the USA, Europe, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Established connections with US clients managing a portfolio of $4M.
  • Track critical projects, and present reports to the managing director.
  • Lead and develop the team with operational responsibilities to ensure the company achieves its business objectives.
  • Strategize and implement new sales plans for more than eight years.
  • Manage a sales portfolio of more than $10M.
  • Oversee sales departments and set protocols for Egypt, the UAE, and KSA.
  • Developed and monitored ambitious sales team goals, and set best practices and targets.
  • Increased sales growth by 20% per year for more than five years.
  • Coordinated supply chain activities between Egyptian factories and Gulf-based companies.
  • Built long-term relationships with international and local suppliers, defined procurement strategies, and drove process improvement initiatives to reduce operational costs by 15%.
  • Led a team of four logistics personnel and a Purchasing Manager to conduct performance evaluations.
  • Oversaw tracking and monitoring of international shipments.
  • Ensure recruitment, retention, and development of motivated, well-trained staff.
  • Develop key performance indicators to measure learning and development program effectiveness.
  • Recommend effective internal controls and quality management-related information systems.
  • Continuous review of business performance against plans.
  • Managed relationships with business stakeholders, media agencies, and customers through focused initiatives.
  • Negotiated contracts with distributors, banks, vendors, or prospective employees.
  • Utilized strategic thinking and management skills to oversee critical business relationships.
  • Assigning tasks, leading meetings, and implementing initiatives handed down by the general manager or executives.
  • Crafted a successful marketing and PR strategy to enhance company presence in MENA and GCC regions.
  • Instituted Total Quality Management systems company-wide to guarantee top-tier products and services.

Completed projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

  • Founded new sister companies leading to $1.5M in annual revenue.
  • Launched several retail stores, offices, and warehouses.
  • Follow up on all legal issues of licensing with attorneys at law.
  • Recruited employees and salesmen
  • Implemented new ERP systems.
  • Negotiated with distributors, and increased sales channels.
  • Launched new online selling channels on Amazon, Noon, and Carrefour.
  • Developed new websites for the new companies.
  • Provided Training and Incentives for salesmen
  • Oversaw end-to-end supply chain processes.
  • Achieved successful negotiations for various hospitality investments.
  • Ensured alignment of business objectives with budgetary constraints.

Head of Operation

MASTERBED
Cairo
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Directed and mentored teams of 180 employees across departments, establishing KPIs and stretch goals.
  • Facilitated training to enhance the skills of Team Leaders.
  • Collaborated with Plant Manager to reinforce company culture.
  • Implemented operational and mitigation plans to swiftly address fluctuating demands.
  • Ensured timely and correct scheduling of work through collaboration with Production control.
  • Worked with Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure machinery ran efficiently.
  • Led cross-functional and team-based continuous improvement projects.
  • Communicated project statuses to senior management.
  • Directed the Production department to streamline processes and control costs.
  • Worked alongside the EHS Manager to maintain a healthy and secure environment for employees.
  • Played a key role in aligning capital investment initiatives with planned yearly financial allocations.
  • Directed projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to budget expectations.
  • Managed financial allocations for operational costs.
  • Collaborated with the finance department to align customer requirements with an operational framework.
  • Collaborated with GM and management team to establish and execute policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Collaborated with inventory manager and team to analyze and optimize inventory utilization.

Regional Manager

Roots Group Arabia
Jeddah
11.2011 - 10.2014
  • Company Overview: Joint venture with Horus Foam Manufacturing Company SAE
  • Founded a new company branch for Horus Foam Manufacturing Company in KSA via a joint venture with Roots Group Arabia.
  • Launched multiple retail shops across the region: two in Jeddah, two in Riyadh, and one in Khobar.
  • Managed licensing processes for a new factory establishment in Jeddah with Roots Group Arabia.
  • Negotiated and acquired new office locations in Jeddah and Riyadh.
  • Expanded warehousing network to include sites in three major cities: Jeddah, Riyadh, and Khobar.
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored complete staff.
  • Executed ERP system installation for new company.
  • Directed and monitored operational activities to align with business plan timelines.
  • Ensured project completion within the assigned budget.
  • Provided upper management and stakeholders with project status updates.
  • Secured agreements with diverse clients including hotels and residential areas.
  • Conducted market research to uncover fresh business prospects.
  • Launched new online selling platforms like Amazon, Noon, and Home Center.
  • Coordinated with theHead office in Egypt to ensure timely delivery of products meeting set standards.

Plant Manager

Crown Cork & Seal
Beirut
03.2006 - 11.2011
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing and Selling Metal Food Cans
  • Increased productivity through simultaneous management of production and administrative tasks.
  • Directed the expansion of moving operations from 40,000 sqm to 55,000 sqm.
  • Directed and planned plant operations with a team of 67 employees.
  • Ensured projects reached deadlines by tracking team progress.
  • Collected and interpreted data to minimize inefficiencies.
  • Conduct thorough product evaluations and ensure consistent quality standards.
  • Verify observance of safety regulations.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of team productivity.
  • Managed a facility with an annual output of 200 million cans.
  • Monitored usage costs.
  • Worked alongside the supply chain manager to elevate standards of supplier pricing and quality.
  • Implemented regular preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
  • Recruited, trained, and onboarded new employees.

Assistant Production Manager

Ghandour Group
Beirut
01.2005 - 07.2005
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing and Selling Confectionary Food Products
  • Managed safety of 400+ workers personnel; implemented regular safety policy meetings to eliminate injury
  • Conducted regular inventory and research on materials to identify opportunities to reduce budget and increase revenue
  • Oversaw daily production activities for multimillion-dollar operation
  • Improved training procedures to reduce the need for questions and improve operations
  • Implemented new techniques for production
  • Control of production efficiencies and wastes of production
  • Production scheduling to ensure all production orders are delivered ON-Time
  • Control of Total Quality Management System
  • Manufacturing and Selling Confectionary Food Products

Manufacturing Manager

Jubaili Bros
Sidon
09.2001 - 01.2004
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing and Selling Sound Enclosures for Generators
  • Managed manufacturing processes and teams to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
  • Improved manufacturing processes resulting in a 40% increase in productivity
  • Implemented a quality control system that reduced defects by 15%
  • Managed a team of 45 employees and provided coaching and development to improve performance
  • Provided technical and manufacturing support to customers
  • Resolved customer issues in a timely manner resulting in a 95% customer satisfaction rate
  • Developed and executed manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Design and Development of products
  • Quality Assurance and Testing
  • Development of facility layout
  • Control of ISO 9001 procedures
  • Manufacturing and Selling Sound Enclosures for Generators

Education

B.E - Industrial Engineering

Lebanese American University
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2001

Skills

  • Analytical Decision Making
  • Budgeting Management & Cost Control
  • Performance Improvement Strategies
  • Regulatory Compliance Management
  • Business Strategy Development
  • Effective Team Leadership
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Process Optimization
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Contract Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Customer Experience Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Quality Control Management
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Sales Proficiency
  • Corporate communications
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Sales management
  • Organizational development
  • Vendor partnerships
  • Client relations
  • Regulatory affairs

Valid Residency Permits

  • Egypt
  • Saudi Arabia

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/05/77
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Lebanese
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

  • English, Excellent
  • Arabic, Native

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling
  • Reading
  • Sports mainly Squash and basketball

Linkedinprofile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayman-el-ezzi-5a485446/

Military Service

01/01/04, 01/31/05, Lebanon

References

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy General Manager

MASTERBED
04.2016 - Current

Head of Operation

MASTERBED
10.2014 - 03.2016

Regional Manager

Roots Group Arabia
11.2011 - 10.2014

Plant Manager

Crown Cork & Seal
03.2006 - 11.2011

Assistant Production Manager

Ghandour Group
01.2005 - 07.2005

Manufacturing Manager

Jubaili Bros
09.2001 - 01.2004

B.E - Industrial Engineering

Lebanese American University
Ayman El Ezzi