Abdelkarim Fathi, Supply Chain Section Head (acting as logistics manager)

Abdelkarim Fathi

Supply Chain Section Head (acting as logistics manager)

SerioPlast Egypt SAE

Location
Egypt
Education
Higher diploma, Nano Degree - Data analysis
Experience
10 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :10 years, 5 Months

Supply Chain Section Head (acting as logistics manager) at SerioPlast Egypt SAE
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since May 2019

-CRM responsible in terms of maintaining direct and business-wise contact with our customers (e.g. Unilever and P&G) to match their demand with our company abilities (e.g. Production capacity, Supplying capacity and Dispatching limitation) in order to achieve the win-win situation.

-Accordingly, define our company monthly MPS considering current month orders, safety stock level per each SKU, production MOQ and our customers forecast for the coming month.

-Run MRP and define the purchasing schedule of all needed material, releasing POs and keep their status updated and shared with all stakeholders.

-Manage all the foreign shipments (whether RM, spare parts, or equipment) clearance process with our 3PL partner and share the updated situation with all stakeholders.

-SRM responsible in terms of direct contact with our suppliers (Local/Foreign) to negotiate better offers and lead time.

-Liaise with our production and technical team in the time of preparing the weekly production plan then follow-up it's adherence.

-DRP responsible in terms of lead and follow-up the Dispatching activities to achieve our OTIF (OnTime-In Full) target score at the lowest possible cost.

-Warehouse Management responsible in terms of managing its daily activities, in charge of all internal/external periodic Audits and prepare its CAPA accordingly, lead and arrange all the required training for the WH team, interviewing/selecting new team members and lead the technical processes of acquisition of new Warehousing location and set its KPIs.

-Lead all the periodic/monthly inventory counting activities and share results/corrective actions with all stakeholders.

-Prepare KPIs and analysis reports and share them with all relevant colleagues.

- Achievements:
Stock counting accuracy 99.9%.
Periodic Audit score +95%.
OTIF score of 100%.
Stock-out event 0%.
Material/supply shortage 0%.
SC agility/responsive 30% .
As a team member, redesign our warehouse layout which increased our stocking capacity with almost 25%

Senior Baby Diapers Planning Engineer at Hayat Egypt Hygienic Products S.A.E
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2018 to May 2019

▪ Revise forecast/target achievement with the sales team as per our production capacity.
▪ Accordingly, define/update MPS of the month of our two brands (Molfix and Bebem).
▪ Follow closely the MRP process starting from define requests, confirming these requests and stay updated with the most recent situation.
▪ Work closely with our dispatching team to define shipping plan matching orders due dates and production output to fulfill our subsidiaries and export demand.
▪ Monitor our W/H space utilization and consolidate it efficiently between raw material needs and finished products requirements due to confined W/H space.
▪ Run all required analysis and KPIs and share updated daily/weekly reports with related colleagues/top managers.

Senior Planning Engineer at Luna PAC "Perfumes & Cosmetics"
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2017 to January 2018

▪ Upon confirmed sales forecast, define the optimum production plan considering Machines capacity as well as supplying ability.
▪ Run MRP, release requests and follow up closely foreign and domestic supplies.
▪ Monitoring Raw material and finished products stock level according to predefined attributes and take all corrective actions accordingly.
▪ Share our KPIs and reports with top managers

Masters degree, Supply Chain Management at Chalmers University of Technology
  • Sweden
  • August 2016 to January 2017

I studied for one complete semester abroad without any scholarship so, unfortunately, I forced to stop and get back again after the currency float decision.

Demand/Supply Planning Engineer at El Sewedy Electrical Solutions
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • April 2015 to July 2016

▪ Develop a forecast for the commercial products (about 700 SKUs over 4 B.Us) with its managers and identify the target for the upcoming period/quarter.
▪ Cooperate with the purchasing department to achieve our target for each business unit.
▪ Issue Requisitions and follow up them to update its delivery status.
▪ Follow up the deviations of stock consumption rate and take my corrective action.
▪ Maintain inventories of items and supplies appropriate to meet our market plans and our customer service level.
▪ Manage and arrange the unexpected orders of on-demand items (about 2, 000 SKUs).

Oracle DRP implementation lead at El Sewedy Electrical Solutions
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2015 to November 2015

Through the implementation project of this module in the commercial sector and as a key user, I charged for :
•Transfer all master data to the new system
•Test all scenarios covering supply planning function
•Train all supply planning team on the new system and processes.
•Launch Oracle (DRP) module and go live perfectly.

Oracle ASCP Implementation team member at El Sewedy Electrical Solutions
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2015 to September 2015

As one of two key users, I was responsible in the commercial sector for :
•Transfer all master data to the new system
•Test all scenarios covering supply planning function
•Train all supply planning team on the new system and processes.
•Launch Oracle ( ASCP) module and go live perfectly.

Material Planning Specialist at Juhayna Food Industries
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • December 2013 to April 2015

▪ Architecture and update the MRP frequently based on the updated Production plan, Inventory Status, on transit shipments, planning parameters, and BOM of each SKU.
▪ With considering each supplier parameters (Distance, Rating, EOQ, scorecard, etc..), issue P.Rs to the purchasing department and keep in following with them regarding the updated state of each PR.
▪ Pay all the required attention and efforts to keep the level of Raw and Pack supplies, in terms of On-Hand, Pipeline and underway orders, within the limit which ensure healthy and continuous feeding to our plant operations and support our customer service level.
▪ Monitor the consumption rate of Raw/Pack stock to expose any deviations or unexpected stock out as early as possible, and running root cause analysis to disclose reasons behind.
▪ Manage and arrange immediately for replenishing orders of any damaged item
▪ Run the proper and required analysis and raise reports to my team leader.

Education

Higher diploma, Nano Degree - Data analysis
  • at Udacity
  • November 2020

Main subject / occupational skills covered Descriptive statistics Predictive analytics Data visualization Data engineering Data modeling SQL Python

Master's degree, MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management
  • at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • August 2018

MIT MicroMaster credential in Supply Chain management through EDX platform. It consists of five intensive online courses covering all aspects of logistics and supply chain management namely (SC Analytics, SC Fundamentals, SC Dynamics, SC Design and SC Technology and Systems) along with an in-person, proctored capstone exam. As well, it is notable to mention that it represents the equivalent of 1 semester's worth of coursework at MIT.

Master's degree, Supply Chain Management
  • at Chalmers University of Technology
  • January 2017

I studied for one complete semester abroad without any scholarship so, unfortunately, I forced to stop and get back again after the currency float decision.

Bachelor's degree, B.Sc of Production Engineering
  • at Helwan university
  • June 2012

 Aug – Aug 2011 Training in Qarun Petroleum.  Aug – Sep 2010 Training in the Engineering Department in "HILTON" Hurghada Resort.  July – July 2010 Training in Cairo South Power Station.  July – Sep 2009 Training in Closure System International (CSI) – in the Production and Maintenance Department.  July – Sep 2008 Volunteering with Egyptian European Organization for Training and Development (EEOTD) as a Training Coordinator.

Specialties & Skills

Inventory Control
Manufacturing Planning
Planning
Production
MS office
Oracle DRP
Oracle ASCP
SAS (Statistical Analysis System)
AnyLogic (Modeling Software)
SAP-PP/MM

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
Swedish
Beginner

Memberships

APICS
  • Global Professional Membership
  • December 2014
Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
  • Professional Membership
  • August 2012
Arab Engineers Federation
  • Professional Membership
  • August 2012

Training and Certifications

APICS - BSCM (Basics of Supply Chain Management) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2015
Valid Until:
April 2020
Supply Chain Comprehensive Exam - MIT.CTL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2018
Supply Chain Technology and Systems - MIT.CTL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2017
Supply Chain Dynamics - MIT.CTL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2017
( CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
( CSSGB ( Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2014
Supply Chain Design - MIT.CTL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2017
Supply Chain Fundamentals - MIT.CTL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2017
Supply Chain Analytics - MIT.CTL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2017
Grant of the Ministry of Communications (ORACLE Manufacturing Consultant) (Training)
Training Institute:
OTT (Orascom for Training and Technology)
Date Attended:
December 2014
Soft Skills (Presentation, Team Work, Time and Stress Management, Leadership, Marketing and Communic (Training)
Training Institute:
AWTAD
Date Attended:
January 2012
ICDL Certificate - Office 2010. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2011

Hobbies

  • Travelling
  • Swimming
  • Diving
  • Reading
  • Football