Ashraf Hashem, MENA Supply Chain Manager and MENA Projects Manager

Ashraf Hashem

MENA Supply Chain Manager and MENA Projects Manager

HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Management of Information Systems
Experience
22 years, 0 Months

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MENA Supply Chain Manager and MENA Projects Manager at HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since January 2014

Manager for all Strategic Supply Chain initiatives for Hikma MENA. My various functions include: Product Serialization, Demand Planning, Forecasting Models, Strategic Supply Planning and Capacity Planning and Process Automation and Re-Engineering. I specialize in modeling, analysis, development, and implementation of customer solutions. The scope of my role includes all components of the Logistics operation (production planning, demand planning, transportation, distribution, fleet, warehousing, inventory and route to market.

 MENA and USA Product serialization and Lot tracing Lead
 MRP and Inventory Control Systems
 Strategic Procurement and Purchasing Models
 Make to Order and Make to Stock models
 WMS Automation and Data Capture system using ITS Mobile
 PP and Weighing systems Automation
 Refining SAP Modules QM, MM, PP in the Process flow of Production.
 Set up Distribution Centers across MENA region.
 Optimizing Shipping and Transpiration and visibility Systems
 Forecast and capacity planning for MENA Region.

Project Manager/ Supply Chain Manager at ALZAWRAE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2013 to November 2013

Supply Chain Manager for Alzawrae Industrial Company with the production and distribution functions. Head decision maker in all supply chain functions which include; production planning, logistics, manufacturing and distribution of goods for Products such as Mazaya Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, and Lays. Lead the firm in process improvements in all production facilities in Amman Jordan and Fujairah UAE.

 Process improvement and synergy leader for all functions of the firm.
 Create and implement manufacturing plans to meet demand for products.
 Head Purchaser for all raw materials for production.
 Forecast and Demand Planning for Middle East for the production and distribution of goods and services.
 Warehousing and Production planning and distribution.
 New project studies, project management and implementation.
 Target product segmentation analysis Team leader.
 Customs and international clearance coordination.
 Create and implemented Master Operating Plans, Ports, Feeders, Hubs, and entire supply chain life cycle of products.
 Implement and control business functions with software such as SAP, Open Bravo across all functions for the company.

Supply Chain Operations Planning Manager at UPS Supply Chain Solutions
  • United States
  • January 2006 to October 2012

Play a lead role as the head logistics and supply chain planner for the Florida District. Oversee the development and implementation of Master Operating Plans to more than 50 facilities throughout the district of Florida. Assume management accountability for current and future forecasting analysis, ensuring its full compliance with all established forecasting processes and methods. Render analysis and modeling support to the execution of key supply chain planning and inventory optimization initiatives.

 Design and Set up Warehouses, Hubs, and Distribution Centers across Globe for third Party Vendors.
 Lead logistics planner for (Packages, Vehicles, Drivers, Warehouse employees, cost) for the State of Florida.
 Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing daily, weekly, quarterly and annual budgets.
 Scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
 Build and help execute short- and long-term feasibility studies as conditions change.
 Worked in partnership with the operations department to support project implementation of key transportation and service center productivity projects and goals.
 Conceptualized, developed, and executed annual cost planning initiatives to achieve and exceed companies’ financial and business process goals.
 Oversaw cross-functional coordination of sourcing, production, and planning to ensure synchronization.
 Held responsibility in amending and documenting standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.

Asset Management / Buildings and Facilities Logistics Planner at UPS Supply Chain Solutions
  • United States
  • January 2003 to January 2006

Managed and distributed over $50M worth of vehicles and operations equipment. Build the districts cost plan and planned payroll and staffing for all UPS facilities in the State of Florida. Achieve operational objectives by analyzing raw data and preparing recommendations to achieve strategic goals. Preparing and completing action plans, implementing operations plans. Resolving breakdowns in operations through audits, trends; determining system improvements; implementing change for the good.

 Took charge of all purchasing and procurement for all districts equipment needs, including vehicles, warehouse equipment, and others.
 Developed and helped execute the cost plan for short term and long term goal.
 Restructured and enhanced more than 50 facilities for optimal capacity and performance.
 Closely monitored and maintained district vehicle inventory of more than 5000 vehicles.
 Led and organized vehicle moves in accordance to supply and demand ratios.
 Directly supervised UPS drivers with appropriate vehicle size based on volume and performance.
 Assist in financial planning and cost analysis.
 Design production planning and control systems.
 Design methods to ensure product quality.
 Improve ways to distribute goods and services.
 Determine most viable plant and factory locations.
 Resolve production problems.
 Design layout of equipment and workspace.
 Estimate production costs.

Information Systems Analyst at Lockheed Martin
  • United States
  • January 2002 to January 2003

 Creating and maintaining Data Flow Diagrams and developing Use Cases
 Defining systems and Web application requirements.
 Maintained Database experience such as Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, SQL and JDBC.
 Software Development Life Cycle and CMMI Level 3 Methodologies.
 Supported Web Service technologies such as Apache Axis, SOAP and WSDL.
 Directed Rational Unified Process, CMM/CMMI.
 Operating in virtual environments such as VMWare, Hyper, and XenApp.
 Cloud services, large datacenters, and/or remotely administered environments.
 Troubleshooting using Windows Server logs, SCOM monitoring, and network analysis tools such as netmon and Wireshark.
 Simulation of Process and work flow for Aerodynamics fighter program.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Management of Information Systems
  • at University Of Central Florida
  • May 2002

Bachelor of Science in Management of Information Systems: 2002 University Of Central Florida USA, Orlando, FL

Specialties & Skills

Advanced Process Control
Continuous Process Improvement
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Project Development and Management
Logistics Coordination
Operations Development
Continuous Process Improvement
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Project Development and Management
Leadership and Supervision
Forcasting
Inventory Control
Cost Optimization and Budget Control
Time Management and Prioritization
Process Mapping
Project Management
Distribution Planning and Management
Production and Capacity Planning
Quality and Process Control
Demand Planning
Forecasting and Modeling
Warehouse Zoning
Value Stream Mapping
Lean Manufacturing

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

ISO (9001) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2013
Valid Until:
October 2013
Supply Chain Management Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2008
Valid Until:
May 2008
Manager Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2004
Valid Until:
December 2004