Karim El-Chiatti
Purchasing Deputy Manager
Alexandria,ALX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Driven Supply Chain Professional with proven to effectively resolve various types of technical issues. Successful at managing supplier efforts, delivering comprehensive client and employee compliance and acting as point of contact for important suppliers. Adept at overseeing on-site quality and managing specific inspections schedules. Works effectively in cross-functional environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Purchasing Deputy Manager
Birla Carbon Egypt
Alexandria
09.2016 - Current
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies
- Identified areas for improvement within department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources
- Created reports and analyzed and interpreted data
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives
- Oversaw daily operations of department, ensuring maximum productivity and adherence to company policies
- Implemented new systems for tracking key performance indicators, resulting in improved decision-making capabilities
- Managed budgets for various projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control
- Created and maintained strong team culture that promoted high levels of collaboration, employee satisfaction, and overall performance
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Evaluated employee performance regularly using well-defined criteria, recognizing top performers and addressing underperformance proactively
- Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders
- Supervised and motivated six staff employees
Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor
Sukari Gold Mine
Marsa Allam
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinated daily logistics activities for timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates
- Processed orders by due dates to enable on-time delivery to customers
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems
- Analyzed data trends to forecast future demand accurately, enabling better resource allocation and planning
- Trained, scheduled and evaluated 13 employees
- Evaluated transportation options to identify most cost-efficient carriers, saving on shipping expenses
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying informed on changes and updating company policies accordingly
- Analyzed and logged purchase orders
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms that benefited both parties in long run
- Improved supply chain efficiency by implementing process improvements and optimizing warehouse operations
- Directed team members during peak periods using effective communication strategies to ensure smooth operations under high pressure situations
Senior Purchasing Officer
Sukari Gold Mine
Marsa Allam
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Ensure competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works.
- Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in system.
- Prepare reports and summarize data including sales reports and book value.
- Schedule store visits and conduct competitor surveys.
- Execution and monitoring of all regular purchasing duties.
- Coordinate with user departments and suppliers in purchasing scope of work for projects assigned.
- Assist in managing and following up on overseas orders.
- Handling and monitoring of claims to factories and vendors for defectives, shortages, and missing parts.
- Support relevant departments with quotations for purpose of tenders.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Responsible for preparation and process of purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $50,000.
Construction Contract Administrator
Sukari Gold Mine
Marsa Allam
03.2009 - 12.2010
- Manages entire process surrounding construction projects. This includes but is not limited to managing bids, negotiating rates, drafting and administering contracts, and maintaining records.
- Bidding Process: entire bidding process, soliciting estimates from various vendors, comparing them, and making purchasing decisions.
- Drafting Contract: Once vendor has been selected, draft contract highlighting all terms and requirements for projects.
- Negotiation: may be required to negotiate prices and other terms of contract with vendor in order to achieve satisfaction of both parties.
- Resolving Issues: When issues arise, reviews contracts to determine who is at fault and recommend solutions to expediently resolve disagreement.
- Record Maintenance: maintains all documents and records pertaining to construction contract process in manner that complies with record-keeping practices.
- Manage about 20 contracts per year including new tenders, following up with vendors to comply with agreed terms.
Financial Accountant
Arab Milling and Industry Foods Company
Alexandria
02.2006 - 11.2007
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Prepare financial management reports
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
- Establish and monitor implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
- Monitor and support taxation issues
- Develop and maintain financial databases
- Financial audit preparation and coordination audit process
- Establish accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
- Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues
- Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree of Accounting - Finance
The University Of Alexandria
Alexandria, ALX 09.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
- Purchasing Coordination
- Purchasing Strategies
- Purchasing Procedures
- Logistics Processes Planning
- Contractual Obligations
Negotiation
Employee Performance Evaluations
Cost Control
Problem-solving abilities
MS Office
Documentation And Reporting
Computer Skills
SAP MM Configuration
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Purchasing Deputy Manager
Birla Carbon Egypt
09.2016 - Current
Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor
Sukari Gold Mine
03.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Purchasing Officer
Sukari Gold Mine
01.2011 - 12.2014
Construction Contract Administrator
Sukari Gold Mine
03.2009 - 12.2010
Financial Accountant
Arab Milling and Industry Foods Company
02.2006 - 11.2007
Bachelor’s Degree of Accounting - Finance
The University Of Alexandria
09.2000 - 05.2004
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Supply Chain Management
Negotiation Skills
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