Osama Shawky

Highlights:
- NIVEA Egypt Affiliate opening.
- Egypt Supply chain team setup.
- Warehousing and replenishment setup.
- New distributor setup.
- Local production setup for 2 product categories.
- Local sourcing setup for Packaging material.
- Developing Egypt Dashboard and reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Strategic:
- Leading the development of the overall supply chain strategy for the country.
- Adapting the global supply chain strategy to the local demands requirements.
- Adapting the global quality strategy to the local production.

• S&OP:
- Ensuring constant supply planning of finished products on Egypt rolling forecast, acting as interface between local affiliate and MENA & Near East Business units.

• Project Management:
- Leading the localization project team to achieve the overall project timelines.
- Local Sourcing for Packaging materials.
- Local commercial production start.

• Operations:
- Steering and developing local warehousing and distribution with compliance to the local and global guidelines.
- Ensure timely production and filling with 3rd party manufacturing, securing local demands and export volumes.
- Ensuring overall logistics services optimization and cost effective operations.
- Process development and identification of the needed organizational improvements.

• Quality & Regulatory Affairs:
- Implementing Beiersdorf Quality standards at 3rd Party Production and local warehouse.
- Handling Customer and Distributors quality complains.
- New products registration at Ministry of Health.

• Leadership & Management:
- Leading a team of 5 members (Quality & Regulatory Affairs Manager, Regulatory Affairs coordinator, Demand Planner, Supply Planner and Customer service & Distribution Planner).

Highlights:
• Reviewed and revised the operational method of supply chain resulting in complete elimination of progress and production hindrances.
• Delivered cost savings and cash back of 5 million EGP while maintaining lowest possible logistics COGS percentage.
• Reviewed and revised warehouse ambiance and incoming of goods resulting in an increase in optimized utilization by 15%.
• Successfully designed and implemented new strategies which resulted in business continuity and risk mitigation.
Job Responsibilities:
• Supervising all logistics activities and maintaining a specialized structure of operations.
• Deploying efficient and effective demand and supply management and retail-supply integration systems.
• Leading regional logistics business plan as a member of the Regional Logistics Management Team.
• Coordinating commercial business and activity planning as a member of the Commercial Action Team.
• Maintaining professional networking with governmental organizations, customs, GOIEC and Ministry of Trade.
• Managing contract negotiations with service providers according to company goals and objectives to augment profits.
• Corresponding with and supervising the Import Manager, Goods Flow Manager, Inventory Manager, Sales & Supply Support Manager, Warehouse & distribution Supervisor and KPI & Reporting Specialist

Highlights:
• Refurbished the warehouse and created new specialized storage methods resulting in an increase in utilization of more than 20%.
• Reviewed and restructured the distribution network and ensured timely deliveries.
• Spearheaded the shared country service logistics activities for Marks & Spencer’s, Guess, Espirit, Toys ‘R’ Us, Ted Baker & Venice Camuto.
Job Responsibilities:
• Identified, determined and communicated KPI’s, budgets and supply chain strategies to ensure in-depth monitoring of operations and duties.
• Administered all logistics and customer delivery operations to increase customer retention and satisfaction.
• Restructured operative strategies in the department on the basis of identified problem areas and ensured improved quality of service.
• Supervised the Import & Clearance Manager and Warehousing and Distribution Manager and assisted them in performing their duties in line with the management’s expectations.

Designation Chronology:
• Traffic Supervisor Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
• Transportation Manager Dec 2011 - Sep 2012

Highlights:
• Successfully spearheaded a team of 5 associates including the health coordinator, Customs Coordinator, 2 Inbound Coordinator & Outbound Coordinator.
• Acted as an active member of the Global transportation Team with direct responsibility for contract negotiation, tender and supply management.
• Achieved cost savings worth 100, 000 USD in 2012 and worth 1, 000, 000 EGP in 2010.
Job Responsibilities:
• Determined KPI’s for the team and outlined performance goals to ensure the achievement of set targets.
• Designed and implemented policies for import, export and customs clearance to achieve specialized and error-free procedures.
• Identified and resolved areas of problem in regards to transportation, logistics, imports, exports and customer complaints by taking immediate correcting action.
• Scrutinized and supervised all import and export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Administered all distribution tasks to ensure cost effectiveness, efficient productivity and accuracy resulting in top-notch time management.
• Restructured and implemented the departments SOP’s and Metrics to ensure high levels of operational accuracy.
• Implemented SAP, OTM (Oracle Transportation Management), Lean in Transportation and traffic processes by efficiently utilizing company resources.
• Eradicated chances of waste and duplication to enhance professional productivity per FTE.

Job Responsibilities:
• Worked in cooperation with suppliers through efficient scheduling and logistics management ensuring all product needs are being met according to allocated budgets and time frames.
• Maintained professional communication with customers regarding shipments progress and processes.
• Supervised the entire import/export system including inventory movement to ensure high levels of professionalism and accuracy.
• Managed import/export documentation by maintaining an archive of shipment records, payment receipts and quotas.
• Reviewed contracts to ensure all clauses are in sync with company objectives to facilitate effective trading and maintained professional customer/supplier relation.

Job Responsibilities:
• Managed physical inventories in order to verify stock; identified losses and followed-up on missing items.
• Analyzed and scrutinized warehouse materials to maintain high level of quality.
• Ensured proper storage and transportation of goods to maintain proper standard of quality.
• Managed, supervised and coordinated the movement of freight in cooperation with suppliers and distributers to ensure professional flow of operations.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• ERP Specialist (Trainee) 2006, at Cadbury Adams