Supply Chain Manager

Shandong Lawrance Textiles Co., Ltd (CHINA) AJLAN & BROS. GROUP

June 2014 to June 2022

Group website: www.ajlanbros.com        

  Company website: www.lawrancetex.com/en/

Positions Held from 2014 to 2022

• Planning Manager
• Central Planning Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Sourcing Manager

Responsible for overseeing and optimizing the entire supply chain process, from procurement of raw materials to delivery of finished products to ensures that the supply chain operates efficiently, meets customer demands, and contributes to the company’s overall profitability

  • Strategic Oversight: Led the overall strategy and execution of supply chain management functions, directing business activities and operations while ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulations.
  • Logistics Management: Managed all facets of supply chain logistics, encompassing product development to shipment of finished goods. This included effective planning, forecasting, material procurement, inventory control, warehousing, pricing, outsourcing, and supplier selection.
  • Performance Analysis: Oversaw the reporting of key performance indicators for planned activities, analyzing results to recommend performance enhancements. Collaborated with departments and management to develop strategies for improvement.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engaged with teams across various levels to identify challenges, devise solutions, and coordinate plans that drive business growth.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identified and implemented opportunities for continuous improvement, streamlining processes to enhance operational accuracy and efficiency.

 

  • Relationship Building: Cultivated strong relationships within and outside the organization, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
  • Supplier Negotiation: Managed negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure profitable contracts, ensuring advantageous terms.
  • Legal Compliance: Reviewed and interpreted legal documents, including contracts and import/export agreements, to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Supplier Evaluation: Scheduled and conducted periodic assessments of suppliers and vendors to ensure adherence to pricing contracts and agreements.
  • Warehouse Optimization: Optimized warehouse operations, monitored inventory levels, and ensured adherence to inventory procedures.
  • Reporting and Presentations: Maintained detailed records, generated reports, and created presentations to provide management with insights into logistics operations.

Training and Development: Trained and mentored employees, reinforcing safety guidelines and best practices within the workplace.

Planning Manager

Arafa Holding, Swiss Garment Company (Egypt)

May 2009 to May 2014

www.arafaholding.com

        Responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and operational execution of projects within the organization through coordinating with various departments to ensure alignment with business objectives, optimizing resource allocation, and managing timelines to achieve organizational goals.

  • Sales Order Analysis and Production Planning: Analyze sales orders to create effective production plans that consider production line capacity, average output per product, material delivery dates, and shipment timelines for each order.
  • Pre-Work Consultation: Collaborate with the relevant project team to validate the advance production plan, ensuring its effectiveness before initiating work.
  • Production Monitoring: Oversee all production processes to ensure adherence to the established production plan, optimizing efficiency throughout the production cycle.
  • Capacity Planning Updates: Regularly update the production capacity plan and implement corrective actions when necessary.
  • Monthly Performance Analysis: Conduct monthly assessments of capacity and performance to ensure alignment and integration of forecasts and schedules.
  • Schedule Analysis: Identify and analyze any issues within the production schedule to facilitate timely resolution.
  • Work Orders and Requisitions: Ensure timely issuance of work orders and purchase requisitions according to the schedule.
  • Meeting Consumer Demands: Monitor daily production to ensure it meets consumer requirements effectively.
  • On-Time Delivery Coordination: Follow the production process as planned to guarantee timely order delivery.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with stakeholders to address any clarification requests that arise during production.
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration: Maintain open communication between departments, providing recommendations as needed.
  • Participation in Meetings: Engage in regular meetings to review work progress, discuss the overall company situation, share insights on results and decisions, and contribute to the formulation of recommendations.
  • Team Leadership and Training: Assign tasks to professional staff and provide necessary training to enhance their skills and performance.

Operations Manager

HSA Group (Yemen)

 April 2008 to April 2009

www.hsagroup.com

Hayel Saeed Anam & Co is a deep-rooted economic group. Its location is in the Republic of Yemen and spans in a number of countries worldwide. The group includes manufacturing (foods, Dairy, Butter), trading and service companies and institutions.

Responsible for overseeing daily operations and ensuring that the organization runs efficiently and effectively through managing resources, implementing operational strategies, and driving continuous improvement across all departments.

  • Production Planning: Develop comprehensive production plans to meet organizational goals.
  • Raw Material Management: Ensure the timely procurement of raw materials, specifying required quantities, delivery dates, and arrival schedules.
  • Interdepartmental Communication: Collaborate with various departments during production to verify processes and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
  • Customer Interaction: Engage with customers throughout different stages of production to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards.
  • Optimal Operations: Ensure efficient operations, guaranteeing that products are available in the right store, at the right time, and in the correct quantities.
  • Reporting and Analytics: Monitor daily operations, providing regular updates, and generating daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports and statistics.
  • Production Monitoring: Oversee production processes, analyze reports, and adjust schedules as necessary to maintain efficiency.
  • Warehouse Operations Management: Plan, organize, and control all aspects of warehouse operations.
  • Process Improvement: Research and implement improvements in warehouse operations, assisting the team in efficient material and product storage for quicker retrieval.
  • Warehouse Reporting: Monitor warehouse reports, including inventory status and dead stock assessments.
  • Maintenance Oversight: Supervise the development of maintenance schedules and ensure their timely execution.
  • Order Fulfillment: Ensure that customer orders are completed on time while meeting budgetary and quality requirements.

Team Management: Manage, train, and supervise junior staff to enhance team performance and productivity.

Senior Planning Engineer

Concrete for Ready Made Garments (Egypt)

June 2001 to March 2008

www.concrete.com

            Responsible for leading the planning department and developing strategic plans that align with the organization’s goals. through overseeing complex projects, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring efficient resource allocation to maximize operational effectiveness.

  • Production Planning: Develop comprehensive production plans to meet organizational goals.
  • Production Planning and Execution: Develop and implement production plans to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
  • Work Order Management: Issue work orders in accordance with the production schedule to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Warehouse Operations Oversight: Monitor warehouse activities to ensure that materials are delivered and released on schedule.
  • Stock Control Maintenance: Keep stock control systems up to date to accurately reflect inventory levels.
  • Work Order Processing Follow-Up: Track the processing of work orders to ensure all operations are executed as planned.