Mohamed Mahmoud Moustafa EL Tawila
Alexandria,Egypt
Summary
An accomplished project management team leader, boasting 14 years of experience in Caterpillar business, complemented by MBA in International Business. Possesses a broad and varied expertise in product support and power systems. A purposeful inventory analyst with a proven history in demand planning and maintaining lean, efficient inventory levels. Has a knack for data analytics and ensures records are always up-to-date and accurate. Keen to leverage years of experience to enhance processes, restructure teams, and revamp structures to keep operations agile and adaptable to the evolving industry and company needs. An initiative-taking high-performer, with a history of successfully meeting time, budget, and quality objectives on several multimillion-dollar power generation projects globally. Committed to producing top-notch project management work through determination and meticulous diligence. A goal-driven, enterprising leader with an organized approach and a knack for analytical problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager team supervisor
Mantrac Group
Alexandria, Egypt
08.2019 - 12.2024
- Supervised 500+ power systems projects of different complexity levels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and customer satisfaction.
- Managed and mentored cross-functional teams to foster collaboration, accountability, and performance excellence.
- Acted as primary liaison for clients, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
- Developed and managed project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring cost-effective delivery within constraints.
- Created detailed project plans and schedules using advanced tools to ensure timely completion and deliverables.
- Collaborated with teams to achieve invoicing targets by meeting milestones, maintaining accurate documentation, and engaging clients proactively.
- Monitored project progress to ensure accurate billing, timely revenue recognition, and improved sales forecasting.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize delays and disruptions.
- Ensured compliance with policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining high quality assurance.
- Analyzed project performance metrics, prepared reports, and provided actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Drove process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, team productivity, and customer satisfaction.
- Provided technical guidance on power systems and Caterpillar products, leveraging deep industry expertise.
- Led performance reviews to identify improvement areas and optimize team capabilities.
Project management engineer
Mantrac Group
Alexandria, Egypt
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Directed all phases of project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, and closure, ensuring seamless transition from engineering data handover to customer delivery.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive project plans, managing costs, schedules, and performance objectives of 100% of handled projects
- Defined realistic timelines, milestones, and checkpoints, allocating resources to meet project goals.
- Created detailed project tracking tools, including Gantt charts, spreadsheets, and process maps, to monitor progress and ensure transparency.
- Reduced project costs by negotiating with vendors and optimizing service contracts.
- Conducted quantity take-offs from project drawings and specifications to ensure accurate resource allocation.
- Coordinated with internal teams and third-party vendors to achieve flawless project execution.
- Applied risk management strategies to mitigate potential delays and disruptions.
- Maintained cost-effectiveness by performing supplier comparisons to ensure optimal delivery options.
- Collaborated with clients to clarify requirements and align deliverables with project objectives.
- Tracked project performance metrics to analyze and ensure successful completion of both short- and long-term goals.
- Reviewed technical and commercial terms of purchase orders and contracts, ensuring compliance and understanding of legal implications.
- Arranged logistics requirements with relevant departments to streamline delivery schedules for 100% of handled projects
- Provided remote support and on-site supervision for installation and commissioning teams.
- Ensured project profitability through cost-effective strategies and consistent GP% reporting.
- Issued periodic Gantt charts and progress reports to stakeholders and territory managers for clear communication of project status.
Parts technical and Inventory Controller
Mantrac Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
07.2010 - 06.2016
- Conducted data-driven demand forecasting and inventory performance analysis to optimize parts availability, reduce stockouts, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Utilized advanced analytics to assess backorder trends, demand patterns, and lost sales, providing actionable insights to improve forecasting accuracy and inventory alignment.
- Developed and executed demand planning strategies to achieve cost-effective inventory control, driving improvements in service levels, turnover rates, and operational efficiency.
- Identified and managed inactive inventory, implementing surplus reduction initiatives and coordinating annual return programs with Caterpillar.
- Enhanced forecasting processes by leveraging historical demand data, market trends, and business needs to ensure optimal parts supply planning.
- Performed comprehensive inventory audits, ensuring data accuracy and compliance across multiple locations.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, and sales, to align inventory plans with organizational objectives and customer demand.
- Provided Caterpillar parts technical support to address complex inquiries, ensuring efficient issue resolution and operational continuity.
- Designed and implemented demand planning models to forecast parts requirements, ensuring proper inventory levels and timely replenishment.
- Monitored KPIs, including service levels, turnover rates, and backorder metrics, to assess performance and drive continuous improvement.
Service Advisor
Toyota Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed customer issues with confidence, using communication skills to provide effective resolution
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair, labor cost and required parts expense
- Liaise with Service team to perform required repairs in timely manner
- Managed challenging customer situations for resolution and customer retention.
- Documented all services provided, maintaining comprehensive records.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate information.
Education
Project management professional - Project management professional (PMP)
Self study
Egypt 03.2022 -
Master of Business Administration - International business
Arab Academy for Science and Technology
Egypt 09.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of engineering - BSC. Mechanical Engineering
Alexandria University
07.2003 - 08.2008
Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Victoria College
Egypt 09.1991 - 06.2003
Skills
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, access, PowerPoint)
- Power BI
- Salesforce CRM
- Strong Leadership & Communication Skills
- Ability to Work in team or Independently
- Effective Under Pressure
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Self development
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Accomplishments
- Yearly contributing to 30%-40% of departmental revenue through successful delivery to multimillion projects all over the group territories.
- Tazama Pipelines – Tanzania / Zambia - 21M USD
- Lee Engineering – Nigeria – 10M USD
- Tilenga (EACOP) – 7M USD
- Rite foods industries - Nigeria - 5M USD
- Shell petroleum - Nigeria - 3.57M USD
- Vita constructions - Nigeria - 2.2M USD
- IDL - Nigeria - 2.275M USD
- Dangote Oil refinery – Nigeria 14.5 MWe Generator (4.67 million Euro)
- Goodwill ceramics – Tanzania 8 MWe Power Station for Ceramic Tiles Factory in Tanzania (3.28 million)
- BU-Power – Nigeria 4 MWe Power Station 1 M USD
- PrimePak Industries 2MWe Power station 650K USD
- Rack Center – DATA CENTER – Nigeria
Key accomplishments:
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
French
Beginner
Certification
- Master of business administration
References
References available upon request.
Core Competencies
- Project Management & Power generation
- Demand Planning & Inventory Control
- Data Analytics & Visualization (Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite)
- Leadership & Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Contracts reviewal
- Scheduling & Budget Management
- Risk Mitigation & Process Improvement
- Salesforce CRM & Technical Support
- Logistics & Shipping Coordination
Personal Information
- Place of birth: Alexandria
- Date of birth: 01/11/85
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Married
Timeline
Project management professional - Project management professional (PMP)
Self study
03.2022 -
Project Manager team supervisor
Mantrac Group
08.2019 - 12.2024
Project management engineer
Mantrac Group
06.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Business Administration - International business
Arab Academy for Science and Technology
09.2011 - 08.2013
Parts technical and Inventory Controller
Mantrac Egypt
07.2010 - 06.2016
Service Advisor
Toyota Egypt
08.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of engineering - BSC. Mechanical Engineering
Alexandria University
07.2003 - 08.2008
Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Victoria College
09.1991 - 06.2003
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