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Mahmoud Mehana

Mahmoud Mehana

Supply Chain
cairo

Summary

With over 11 years of experience as a Formal Section Head in various supply chain departments at a multinational automotive company in Egypt, I have developed a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in leading a supply chain to perfection. My expertise has been honed through practical experience, professional development training, and independent study in lean management and Six Sigma. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving results. My experience has equipped me with the skills required to lead a team to success while adhering to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Currently, I pursuing an MBA in supply chain management from AASTMT. I am constantly supplementing my learning to stay ahead of the curve. My hands-on experience has equipped me with the skills to drive process improvements while ensuring a balance between customer satisfaction and operational costs. At Methode Electronics, I spearheaded supply chain excellence through my proficiency in systems, streamlining supply chain activities, effective team management, and data-informed decision-making. 2 | Page

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Section Head

Methode Electronics
Cairo, القاهرة
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed purchasing and contracts for improved supply of goods and services
  • Lead buyers' team to support corporate and business development objectives, contributing to overall business success
  • Established procurement strategies for acquiring, receiving, and tracking project materials with the
  • Supply Chain Teams that optimize quality, cost, and timely delivery criteria
  • Coordinated with Fleet & WH for efficient product delivery from supplier to point of destination
  • Liaised with suppliers and project managers for updates and details of goods
  • Collaborated with management for contract negotiations
  • Prepared periodic reports on department activities and achievements
  • Oversaw full procurement functions, including purchasing, expediting, shipping, receipt, and inspections
  • Supported and lead cost reduction efforts
  • Prepared and reviewed all comparisons for purchasing orders, negotiated with suppliers for the best prices, and created an approved vendor list with execution section heads and Supply Chain
  • Director
  • Head of Demand Planning and Customer Operations.

Head of Demand Planning and Customer Operations

Methode Electronics
cairo, القاهرة
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • A team of five customer accounts coordinators for multiple automotive manufacturers worldwide, including Renault, Aston Martin, McLaren, Ford, Mitsubishi, and more
  • Our mission was to manage customer orders and forecasts to ensure efficient order fulfillment while minimizing expedite costs and excess inventory
  • Allocating incoming information and purchase orders/contracts from customers to the team
  • Prioritized action and monitored team resources to ensure that SLAs were met
  • Provided guidance on ways to scrutinize purchase orders, ensuring that system updates were promptly made and communication with customers was done according to standard process
  • Ensuring that all communications given to customers followed the standard process, providing guidance for error-free documentation
  • Ensure that all documentation reached the required destination as per the standard set
  • Conduct sales and operation meetings to align supply with the demand plan and made sure that all shipping documents were aligned and matching, especially for main delivery destinations in
  • Europe, Russia, North Africa, and the USA
  • Analyzed supply and demand issues, prepared all data, metrics, and scenarios to be discussed during S&OP meetings with management on a weekly basis
  • Run sales fluctuations reports for 18 months to ensure that all forecasts were in place to trigger the material and component
  • Handle all the master data updates/creation within SOP after having all the required approvals
  • Handle all the financial audits on a monthly basis from internal or external auditors
  • Run weekly MPS (Master Production Schedule), which included all the production calendar updates, such as planned shutdowns, public holiday closures and production leveling.

Internal Logistics Section Head

Methode Electronics
cairo, القاهرة
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Manage the Internal Logistics department, overseeing the transportation and distribution of materials among all facilities
  • I ensure optimal inventory levels with maximal service to customers and production lines, and improve all aspects of shipping and receiving logistics
  • Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and department performance
  • Create and implement best practices for warehouse vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures
  • Provide a safe working environment
  • Plan future capacity requirements, and control inventory levels
  • Coach, manage, and develop warehouse staff and team leaders to optimize performance and meet targets and deadlines
  • Prepare the annual Warehousing budget and forecasts, as well as all Capital Expenditure proposals, while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Materials Specialist

National Polyethylene Company – NPC
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Plan and manage the storage, warehousing control, and distribution of goods for over 14 branches in KSA
  • I work with the purchasing, production, and accounting departments to ensure that goods and resources are managed effectively
  • Focus on minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency, while maintaining optimal inventory levels and facilities
  • Planning and replenishing purchased materials based on sales forecasting, production plans, and supplier lead time
  • Improve inventory turns, accuracy, and conduct weekly cycle counts and an annual physical inventory
  • Coordinate with the sales department to ensure that our branches and retail locations have sufficient stock
  • Collect and maintain reporting for (KPIs) as required by management to review and improve processes and procedures for shipping, receiving, transport, and inventory control
  • Follow up on any materials that may be late or holding up production
  • Collaborate with the maintenance department to improve the availability of spare parts based on a preventive maintenance plan
  • Regularly check inventory compliance at our branches
  • Visit branches to check compliance with our SOPs and conduct random inventory checks.

Senior Stock Controller

Methode Electronics
Cairo
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • Develop the company's inventory management strategy to control costs, generate savings, and maximize working capital
  • I manage and maintain material and stocked product inventory, control inventory counts, and minimize overstocks
  • I ensure that incoming products are managed according to company procedures and are ready for| Page production
  • I follow up on any materials that may be late or holding up production
  • I also provide management information on inventory performance, monitor consumables usage and costs, and evaluate material utilization and scrap.

Warehouse and Internal Logistics Supervisor

Methode Electronics
cairo, القاهرة
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • Supervise daily warehouse and shipping operations, including filling and shipping customer orders, ensuring shipment accuracy, receiving incoming material, filling work orders, packaging assemblies, and receiving finished goods
  • I ensure inventory accuracy by logging transactions, overseeing cycle counts, and conducting reconciliation activities
  • My goal is to ensure that all operations run smoothly and that orders are processed accurately and efficiently.

Warehouse Supervisor

Misr Pyramids Group-MPG
Cairo
11.2012 - 04.2015
  • I oversee a team that provides professional incoming goods, storage, and dispatch services to customers and branches
  • I plan and coordinate these services, ensuring efficient stock management and compliance with relevant policies
  • I maintain high standards of materials handling, work closely with the purchasing department, and ensure safety and accuracy in all warehouse operations

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Technology and Maritime Transport, Supply Chain Management

Arab Academy for Science
October 2023

American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional, Logistics, Materials, and SupplyChain Management - undefined

AMCham
2019

AMCham - American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt / Future - undefined

2017

CPIM - Certified in Production and Inventory Management - APICS - undefined

AUC - The American University
2019

ASCM-Association For Supply Chain Management Course Completion, Basics of Distribution and Logistics - undefined

ASU - Ain Shams University
2020

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

2012

Skills

Supply

  • Supplier Performance Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Data Analysis
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Supplier Assessment
  • Warehousing and Delivery
  • Purchasing Methodologies
  • ERP and Supply Chain Software
  • Materials Tracking
  • Forecast Demand
  • Coordinating Transportation
  • Data Communications
  • Monitor Supply Chain Trends
  • Vet Vendors

Timeline

Procurement Section Head

Methode Electronics
01.2022 - Current

Head of Demand Planning and Customer Operations

Methode Electronics
10.2020 - 01.2023

Internal Logistics Section Head

Methode Electronics
11.2018 - 01.2021

Materials Specialist

National Polyethylene Company – NPC
09.2017 - 11.2018

Senior Stock Controller

Methode Electronics
02.2016 - 09.2017

Warehouse and Internal Logistics Supervisor

Methode Electronics
04.2015 - 02.2016

Warehouse Supervisor

Misr Pyramids Group-MPG
11.2012 - 04.2015

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Technology and Maritime Transport, Supply Chain Management

Arab Academy for Science

American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional, Logistics, Materials, and SupplyChain Management - undefined

AMCham

AMCham - American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt / Future - undefined

CPIM - Certified in Production and Inventory Management - APICS - undefined

AUC - The American University

ASCM-Association For Supply Chain Management Course Completion, Basics of Distribution and Logistics - undefined

ASU - Ain Shams University

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

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