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Ahmed  Hafez, Planning and Inventory Manager

Ahmed Hafez

Planning and Inventory Manager·Ghabbour Auto

Egypt

Master's degree, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Marketing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 10 months

Planning and Inventory Manager

August 2021 - Present

Ghabbour Auto

Cairo, Egypt

August 2021 - Present

• Led planning, inventory control, and global purchasing for spare parts across cross-functional teams.

• Designed and implemented min-max and safety stock policies, achieving 85% service level and 90% parts availability across 3, 500+ SKUs.

• Optimized inventory, increasing turnover from 1.3 to 2.8 and reducing excess stock by 10%.

• Improved demand planning accuracy by 25% through quality controls and data analysis of historical consumption and sales trends.

• Cut lead times by 15% through negotiations with overseas suppliers and freight forwarders.

• Upgraded ERP order planning, cutting planning time by 40% and speeding up fulfillment.

• Established cycle count and audit programs with corrective actions and loss prevention measures, reducing stock variance below 2%.

• Generated weekly and monthly KPIs (service level, fill rate, stock aging, DOS, turnover) through detailed data analysis.

Company industry:
Automotive Repair, Spare Parts, & Support Services
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Inventory and Parts Operations Manager

June 2020 - July 2021

Star Auto Parts

Cairo, Egypt

June 2020 - July 2021

• Managed inventory and replenishment for multiple channels (counter, outlets, wholesale).

• Reduced excess inventory by 20% through targeted inventory strategies, freeing up working capital and improving cash flow.

• Increased team productivity by 15% through targeted process improvements and staff training.

• Enhanced customer service and minimized backorders.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Spare Parts Planning Manager

January 2019 - July 2019

MATGR for Engineering and Trading

Cairo, Egypt

January 2019 - July 2019

• Rebuilt the demand forecasting process, improving accuracy by 25%.

• Streamlined supplier partnerships, boosting on-time delivery by 20% across all channels.

• Implemented ABC stock classification and reorder policies, ensuring efficient stock control.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Automotive Parts and Inventory Supervisor

April 2014 - October 2018

BMW Group Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

April 2014 - October 2018

• Managed inventory planning, ordering, and replenishment.

• Enhanced parts availability, cutting customer complaints by 20%, and improving service reliability.

• Converted accessories and lifestyle parts into a high-revenue channel (20% of total parts revenue).

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Parts Operation Manager

January 2013 - March 2014

NACITA Corporation

Cairo, Egypt

January 2013 - March 2014

• Led parts operations, warehouse control, and replenishment planning.

• Supported sales targets and net profit via sales trend analysis, driving 10% YoY revenue growth.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Automotive Parts Supervisor

June 2010 - December 2012

El-Kady Group

Cairo, Egypt

June 2010 - December 2012

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Parts Adviser

July 2008 - March 2009

EIM Group

Hurghada, Egypt

July 2008 - March 2009

Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Education

Cardiff University and Arab Academy

January 2019

January 2019

Master's degree, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Marketing

Egypt

GPA (point): 3.42 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.42 out of 4

• Qualification Grade: Merit. • Project Grade: Distinguished.

Helwan University

May 2008

May 2008

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical, Automotive, and Tractor Engineering

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 70.5%

GPA (percentage): 70.5%

• Last year Grade: Very Good (84.2 %). • Graduation Project: Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Diesel Engine. • Project Grade: Distinction. • Ranking: Seventh.

Skills

Procurement

Expert

Operation

Expert

Management

Expert

Supply Chain

Expert

Spare Parts

Expert

Automotive

Expert

Stock Control

Expert

Budgeting

Expert

Continuous Improvement

Expert

Customer Relations

Expert

Customer Complaints

Expert

Counter Sales

Expert

Documentations

Expert

Sourcing

Expert

Purchasing

Expert

Wholesale Parts Sales

Expert

Customer Service

Expert

Parts Order

Expert

Product Knowledge

Expert

Customer Satisfaction

Expert

Sales

Expert

Communication

Expert

Teamwork

Expert

Computer Expertise

Expert

Inventory Management

Expert

Team Management

Expert

Inventory Control

Expert

Dealership

Expert

Inventory Levels

Expert

Parts Counter

Expert

People-Oriented

Expert

Leadership

Expert

Delegation

Expert

Service Department

Expert

Replacement Parts

Expert

Parts Operations

Expert

Cost-effectiveness

Expert

SOPs Standard Operating Procedures

Expert

Training

Expert

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Expert

Investing

Expert

Action Plans

Expert

ADP Automatic Data Processing

Expert

Research

Expert

Time Management

Expert

Problem Solving

Expert

Motivational Skills

Expert

Evaluating

Expert

Scheduling

Expert

Supervise

Expert

Special Orders

Expert

Store Layout

Expert

Human Resources

Expert

Professional Development

Expert

Manufacturing

Expert

Supply Chain

Expert

Safety and Health

Expert

Day-To-Day Operations

Expert

OEM

Expert

New Parts

Expert

Operation Management

Expert

Administrative Functions

Expert

Multitasking

Expert

Decision Making

Expert

Financial Resources

Expert

Stress Management

Expert

Marketing

Expert

Prioritize skills

Expert

Accessories and Lifestyle Items

Expert

Procurement and Sourcing

Expert

Detail-Oriented

Expert

Organisational skills

Expert

Coaching Skills

Expert

Replenishing

Expert

Dealing with Vendors and Suppliers

Expert

Presentation Skills

Expert

Managing Obsolescence

Expert

Automobile Sector

Expert

Pricing

Expert

Initiative

Expert

Reports

Expert

Record Keeping

Expert

Embrace Changes

Expert

Vendor Management

Expert

Knowledge of Automotive Systems

Expert

Dealing with Dealers and Re-sellers

Expert

Catalogs

Expert

Trends

Expert

Promotions and Offers

Expert

Cost Control

Expert

Heavy Equipment and Earth Movers Business

Expert

Parts Information

Expert

Parts Department Profitability

Expert

Business Acumen

Expert

Supply Chain Management

Expert

Negotiation

Expert

Adaptation

Expert

Quality Management

Expert

Emotional Intelligence

Expert

Strategic Planning

Expert

Demand Forecasting

Expert

Continuous Learning

Expert

Project Management

Expert

Analytical Skills

Expert

Vision, Targets and Company's Objectives

Expert

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Expert

Risk Management

Expert

Logistics Efficiency

Expert

Operation

Expert

Management

Expert

Spare Parts

Expert

Demand Planning & Forecasting

Expert

Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management (SLAs)

Expert

Stock Optimization

Expert

Performance Evaluation

Expert

KPI Monitoring & Reporting

Expert

ERP Systems & Enhancements (Oracle, Autoline, Odoo)

Expert

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Expert

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Expert

Safety Stock & Min–Max Policies

Expert

Warehouse Management (WMS)

Expert

Landed Cost & Cost Reduction

Expert

Foreign Purchasing & Import Logistics

Expert

MRP & Replenishment Planning

Expert

Service Level Management & Parts Availability

Expert

Attention to Detail

Expert

Team Leadership

Expert

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

French

Beginner

Memberships

Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers

Member

November 2008

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Automotive Electricity, Electronic Circuits, and Injection Systems (Bosch Academy)
Automotive technical knowledge, Air Conditioning, Brakes, and Batteries (NASS Academy)
Team-building workshop (Score of the Plus Academy)
Advanced technical for Automotive (Mercedes-Benz Academy)
Diploma in Volvo Bus Key Technician BKT (Ghabbour Academy)

Hobbies and interests

Reading, Computing, Listening Music.
Socializing with Friends and Family.
Football, Swimming, Shooting, Chess, Horsemanship, Traveling.
Volunteer Works (Resala – Dar Al Orman) Associations and 57357 Hospital.