Supply Chain Senior Specialist with Procurement Expertise
Resume:
Mostafa Ashraf
Supply Chain Senior Specialist
E-mail: *******************@*****.***
Phone number: 010********
Birthdate: 10/05/1997
Linked profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mostafa-ashraf-b980bb198
Address: Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Professional Summary
Results-driven professional with over 4 years of combined experience in production and procurement roles. Demonstrated expertise as a Production Specialist for 3 years, ensuring efficient operations, maintaining quality standards, and optimizing workflows to meet production targets. Additionally, skilled in procurement with 1.5 years of experience, excelling in supplier management, cost negotiation, and inventory control to support seamless supply chain operations.
Work Experience
Supply Chain Senior Specialist
AUG Pharma
-1. Sourcing:
-Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
-Develop and maintain supplier relationships to drive collaboration and performance.
-Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve optimal value for the organization.
-Conduct market analysis to stay updated on trends and sourcing opportunities.
-2. Planning (Inventory & Material) :
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and develop inventory plans.
-Maintained optimal inventory levels of raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
-Monitor inventory levels and ensure stock availability aligns with production and sales needs.
-Optimize supply chain processes to minimize lead times and reduce costs.
-Analyze historical data to improve accuracy in planning and resource allocation.
-3. Procurement:
-Manage purchase orders, track shipments, and ensure timely delivery of goods.
-Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
-Resolve issues related to delays, quality discrepancies, or supply disruptions.
-Prepare regular reports on procurement performance and cost savings initiatives.
Senior Purchasing Controller
INGRAM MICRO Gulf
-Manage and handle all procurement processes for multiple vendors including HP, Dell, Fortinet, etc.
-Streamlining the supply chain process and establishing an efficient cycle.
-Address challenges arising from the purchasing cycle and take full responsibility for the process.
-Coordinate with the local logistics team to proactively address delays and have been able to reduce the clearance process by 20%.
-Implement regular system checks and maintain records of all orders, payments, and stocks.
-Prepare cost analysis, monitored stock levels, generated stock aging and run rate reports, and was able to reduce stock levels and aged stocks which lead to an inventory cost reduction of 16%.
-Overlook supplier relationships to strengthen and, foster a collaborative and productive partnership and continuously monitoring supplier performance.
-Conduct regular supplier evaluations, and effectively handle any irregularities.
-Negotiate INCO Terms and delivery schedules, optimizing cost and delivery efficiency.
-Participate in cross-functional teams for projects and process improvements.
Production Specialist (Syrup & Solid)
Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industry Company (Eipico)
-Coordinate and Follow up on the manufacturing process and assure that all activities are done according to cGMP rules.
-Responsible for the execution and achieving the production plan.
-Assigning the daily tasks for each technician, supervising and evaluating their performance.
-Assuring the safety of the operators, the proper handling of the machines and facility equipment.
-Deliver on job training of operators and technicians.
-Participate in the SAT, IQ,OQ,PQ of new equipment
-Documenting in batch records and IPC logbooks.
Education
Cairo University
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Grade: Very Good
Soft Skills
-Negotiation Skills: Able to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and vendors in terms of contracts, INCO terms, and conflict resolution.
-Analytical skills and Strategic thinking: Able to analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to make informed purchasing decisions.
-Attention to details: Attentive to details and can maintain precise records.
-Communication Skills: Effective communication with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and other departments.
-Leadership: Have led small projects and acted as a point of reference and guidance.
-Time Management: Able to manage multiple tasks and deliver them within the deadlines.
Technical Skills
-Microsoft Office: Analyze data and prepare management reports.
-Supply Chain Knowledge: Good knowledge of supply chain management and logistics and can optimize the procurement processes.
-SAP and other ERP systems: SAP knowledge of purchase orders T codes and other multiple systems as well.
-Vendor Management: Experience in evaluating, selecting, and supplier relations management to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
-Project Management: able to manage projects and set projects plans and time lines.
-Good Manufacturing Practice: Good knowledge about the cGMP regulations with the know how to implement it in daily work environment.
-Track & Trace system: Able to work with ITX and Data Matrix tracking machines.
-Good Clinical Practice
Languages
English: C2 Arabic: Native tongue
Courses
CPIM, Ongoing (2025)
Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (CPGP), ASQ
Basics of GMP, Eipico
HPLC Hand-on training, Nawah Scientific
August 2024 – present
Cairo, Egypt
May 2023 –Aug 2024
Cairo, Egypt
Dec 2020 – May 2023
Al Sharkya, Egypt
May 2016 – May 2020
Cairo, Egypt
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