Ahmad Abd Elhakim

Foods and Beverages Demand and Supply Planning Manager at Unilever Egypt

• Egypt - Cairo
• My current job since February 2017

Cooperate Security, HSE Manager at Unilever Egypt

• Egypt - Cairo
• June 2015 to February 2017

• Deploy the global/cluster SHE strategy, policy and standards in the site to achieve excellent sustainable results
• Manage the SHE teams responsible to deliver Occupational Health, Safety and Environment results
• Drive safety and environment risk assessment and develop/implement appropriate controls
• Reduce the site’s environmental impact in the areas of COD, hazardous & non-hazardous waste, SOx & CO2 emissions and water & energy consumption
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Unilever safety Programs and support deployment in each of the sites.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Unilever PSM Program (if applicable to the site PS risks) and support deployment in the sites and support the application of Unilever guidelines and procedures for Process Safety assessment (SIMAS).
• Determine training needs and assist in delivery of training programs.

Soap Factory Manufacturing Manager at Unilever

• Egypt - Cairo
• January 2014 to June 2015

 Managing all production operations (Making & Finishing) to deliver the agreed production plan while meeting the Safety, Hygiene, Quality and WCM Standards.
 Responsible for all Bars production.
 Leading a team of 530 packers, operators, supervisors & engineers.
 Leading the conversion cost reduction program in the Soap Bars factory to reduce the production costs.
 Managing the Process Engineering role (in Making & Finishing) which includes handling all innovations attempting to achieve a vertical startup as well as optimizing the process of the current portfolio.
 Factory Autonomous Activity Pillar Holder.

Sourcing Units Supply Planning Manager at Unilever

• Egypt - Cairo
• January 2012 to December 2013

 Managing the local supply for about 385 M USD of turnover, major tasks:
o Starting from receiving the forecast, developing master production schedules.
o Running MRP.
o Issuing RM/PM orders.
o Following up on the orders (local/imported) and coordinating with the suppliers the deliveries.
o Coordinating with the clearance team for clearing the orders and with the WH teams to receive the orders.
o Setting production plans with the factories.
 Part of the SOP cycle and forums representing the supply side of the business.
 Leading a team of 11 category planners responsible for production and materials planning.
 Managing the stocks part in the company’s working capital.
 Working with the supply planning team to sharpen their skills and to plan their career.
 Responsible for capacity planning and reporting for the 4 factories.

Supply Planning Manager & Regional Oral care Capacity Modeling owner-MENA at Unilever Egypt

• Egypt - Cairo
• January 2009 to January 2012

 Coordinating between category planners, logistic team, factory and suppliers on innovations in promotion projects.
 Formulating final capacity plans from interim estimates and plan corresponding fund requirements.
 Developing finished goods and raw materials inventory plans based on approved models to ensure stock availability as required.
 Incorporating revised sap for 2011 to replace earlier MFG.
 Ensuring sustenance of customer service quality as a material source for some categories.
 Monitoring minimum stock levels at distribution points to arrange timely replenishment.

Category Planner at Unilever Egypt

• Egypt - Alexandria
• October 2005 to December 2008

 Developed production schedules for products as per itemized consumption forecasts.
 Prepared master production schedules taking into account all variables viz. sequence, lead time, work flow, transit dates viz avis forecasts.
 Planned material and corresponding packaging needs.
 Coordinated with suppliers for their invoices for issuing purchase orders, and monitored their supply progress.
 Determined appropriate transport needs according to different product groups and arranged vehicles accordingly.
 Monitored stock levels and maintained optimum business level; interfaced with production and consumption points to maintain min. stock levels.
 Implemented consignment inventory goals, turnover targets; ensured off take of products according to sales targets and progressively reconciled stock records to avoid confusion.
 Coordinated with sales to monitor performance viz avis forecasts.

Production Engineer at CARGILL – NVOC

• Egypt - Alexandria
• December 2003 to October 2005

 Oversaw the execution and commissioning of the oil extraction plant piping and equipment installations as per P&ID'S charts.
 Performed necessary oil production line tests prior to commencing production.
 Executed flow rate calibrations of oil extraction plant as per required parameters.
 Ensured plant safety precautions by testing critical safety devices (CSD) periodically.