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أحمد الطحلاوي

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Supply Chain Manager

Skills and tools

Development
Management
Team Management
Commitment
Team Work
Stress Management
communication skills
Negotiation and persuasion
Problem solving
Leadership

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About me

My primary objective is operational excellence, revenue growth and margin improvement within the SUPPLY CHAIN UnitI possess vast successful experience in the field of Logistics, Supply Chain, purchasing, Planning, contracts negotiations, Customer Service, Operation, Warehousing and Administration and have received recognition for my achievements. I have the ability to effectively analyze problems and find efficient solutions. My expertise includes successful interaction with customers, suppliers, carriers, as well as an effective team player. I am flexible in new situations and execute to highest standards.

Education

September 1995 -May 1999
Bachelor of Commerce
Ain Shams University

Work Experience

December 2017 -Currently working
Head of Supply Chain
The Industrial Group Company (TIG) (DIFC - Dubai)

Translate Straeigic Intent into aseries of goals to progressively achieve strategic goals, contribute tofinancial and business results in quantifiable and qualifiable ways, usingstrong working capital-management, planning and management skills and softwaren  Managing and handling theStratigic sourcing and Financial payment plans and spent for thesuppliers/vendors (annual spent of 300 M SAR) n  Monitor and analyze supply chainsupply and demand dynamics, researching and forecasting market movements.n  Negotiate long-term agreementsfor critical materials and able to monitor current commodities,conditions/trends, and identify opportunities for savingsn  Do sound materials planning andtime plans, working along side operations to plan an accurate minimally stockedinventory compliance with legislation, standards and TIG quality requirements.n  Consistently maintained accuratereporting and control process for Logistics and supply chainn  Adapt to market turnoil and makeuse of opportunites, while protecting the business from supply chain relatedrisksn  Develop and manage completesupply chains, including forecasting, production, logistics, finances andbudgets, customs and customers.n  Nurtures relationships withsuppliers to negotiate the best prices for companyWork closely with theVP and COO in order to streamline materials orders, inventory and manufacturingplans

October 2014 -November 2017
Regional Logistics & Outsourcing Purchasing Manager
The Industrial Group Company (TIG) (DIFC - Dubai)

Centralizing in corporate officethe (Indirect Materials & Services) purchasing for the whole group (UAE,KSA, Egypt & Morocco).n  Establishing daily review meeting“DDS” (Daily Delivery Status) with BUs plant managers to review the in (RM)/out(FP) shipments status.n  Consistently maintained accuratereporting and control process for Logistics and supply chainn  Controlling the 3PL performanceand implement daily tracking reports for shipments under execution(Outbound/Inbound).n  Leverage the collaboration andreview with procurement managers for the planned, in transit & arrivedshipments.n  Qualification of 3PL n  Enhancing the process of handlingAIR freight dangerous goods shipmentsn  Manage the logistics operationfor the two trading BUs (Specialty Chemicals & Food Flavours) located inSharjah Free Zone in UAE and dealing the local authorities for approvals andlicenses. n  Successfully implemented the 3PLproject with 3 nominated International freight forwarders (Ratesnegotiations-SOP-Work Flow-Invoicing process-Tracking sheets, etc.)n  Implemented daily tracking sheetsfor BUs for orders follow up and optimizing the usage for trackingSlashedpayroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees with partnersupplier in USA by switching break-bulk shipment to containers, while ensuringthe continuation and enhancements of services with savings $300K and decreasein Lead Time by 30%

November 2012 -September 2014
PSC (Planning Service Center) operation Manager
P&G Egypt Cairo and 6th of October plants (DHL Excel “Supply Chain”)

Follow up the monthly calls withP&G RPM suppliers regarding their performances and set the needed actionplans.n  Managing suppliers relation,agreements, contracts and execution of placed purchased ordersn  Do sound materials planning andtime plans, working along side operations to plan an accurate minimally stockedinventory.n  Supervising the Raw materialsupply & export/import planning for P&G 2 factories.n  Optimized high customer servicelevel measured by the RPM availabilityn  Monitoring the export/importplanning KPI on monthly basis “planning”.n  Daily meeting to follow up theoperation and warehouse planning for export and import.n  Daily meetings with P&Glogistics/planning leaders for the sourcing of the required raw materialsn  Maximize shipments and inventoryturns while respecting prioritiesn  Automatically create a betterplan based on constraints, rules, and prioritiesn  Improve on-time delivery andensure stabilityn  Attending the monthly KPI reviewconference call with the regional teamRepresents SupplyChain dept. in business plan

April 2011 -October 2012
Outbound Logistics Operation Manager
P&G Egypt Cairo and 6th of October plants (DHL Excel “Supply Chain”)

Supervising the export/importoperation for P&G 2 factories.n  Monitoring the export/import KPIon monthly basis “Execution and planning”.n  Daily meetings with P&Glogistics/planning leadersn  Follow up the monthly meetingwith the service providers (carriers, truckers and customs clearance agent)n  Attending the monthly KPI reviewconference call with the regional teamn  Leading the export team (7members) Execution and planning.n  Monitoring the operation planningwhile updating customer orders on SAPn  Monitoring the daily operationalsystem “TMS” update, trucking, shipping and documentation processesn  Automatically create a betterplan based on constraints, rules, and prioritiesn  Improve on-time delivery andensure stabilityn  Weekly meetings with P&Gplannersn   Monthly conference calls with P&Gcustomers in 7 main regions.n  Monthly meeting with the serviceproviders (carriers, truckers and customs clearance agent)Successfully handlemultiple supply chain projects in P&G DHL

October 2008 -March 2011
WND (Warehousing & Distribution) Manager
Maersk Logistics Egypt Ltd. DAMCO

Responsible about the warehouseprojects in the departments and warehouse planning meetings.n  Handled the negotiations withport authority to sign the warehouse contract and deal with the port customsauthority to have the required license to start the business.n  Handled the preparation of thewarehouse, recruit the required employees and set the suitable setup for thewarehouse to meet our customer’s needs.Handle the GOH(Garments on Hangers) in the warehouse as a CFS cargo which considered a uniqueservice first time provided by a freight forwarder in Egypt

Awards and Certificates

February 2014 -May 2014
CSCP
APICS NA

Certified Supply Chain Professional

March 2019 -July 2020
MBA
IBSS NA

Master of Business Administration 

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