
Karim Maher Aly
Supply Chain Senior Director & Executive Committee Member at El-Ezaby Pharmacy
New Cairo, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Supply Chain Senior Director & Executive Committee MemberFull Time
El-Ezaby Pharmacy
Mar 2024 - Present -1 yr, 3 months
- Job Details:• Led a supply chain team of +400 employees. • Set supply chain department 5 years strategy plans matching OGSM method. • Managed project of buying a new + 30,000 m2 warehouse. • Supervised the phase of warehouse layout design, racking system and tools selection. • Directed handheld project with work process to eliminate any manual work for highest accuracy and better time optimization. • Establish and manage optimal end-to-end supply chain integrated processes. • Set supply chain department short and long-term plans. • Work on re-structuring the supply chain department and supervise staff tasks. • Facilitate communication between supply chain team members to ensure efforts are aligned. • Collaborate with other functions across the organization to ensure the successful execution of supply chain support on many integrated efforts. • Develop & govern the Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP). • Prepare the supply chain budget, and monitor YTD results. Maneuvering with costs to ensure not exceeding the budget. • Measure supply chain KPIs results VS target; accountable for course correction in case of deviation. • Lean supply chain for less response time and enhanced speed to market.
Supply Chain Director & Executive Committee MemberFull Time
Pharaonia Pharmaceuticals
Nov 2022 - Feb 2024 -1 yr, 3 months
- Job Details:• Led a supply chain team of + 100 employees. • Achieved an OTIF result of 98.5% which enhanced the speed to market. • Accomplished 2023 revenue of 115% VS BGT. • Landed a Cost Avoidance of EGP 240MM • Oversight the delivery and licensing the new F.G. WHSE in Borg El-Arab area
Supply Chain Director & Executive Committee MemberFull Time
Acrow For Integrated Construction Services
Jun 2018 - Oct 2022 -4 yrs, 4 months
- Job Details:• Led a supply chain team of 65 employees. • Re-structured the supply chain department, and develop a clear job description for each role. • Formulated a process workflow diagram for the planning, warehouse & logistics departments. • Set SMART objectives for all the team members, which contributed to the end-of-year performance appraisal. • Established KPIs for the Supply Chain department; achieving 90% of annual targets. • Created Supply Chain 5-year plan in accordance with the company OGSM plan. • Achieved OPEX saving of 15% VS BGT. • Attained 2021 revenue of 122% VS BGT. • Utilized warehouse & logistics manpower that generates EGP 250K overtime reduction while increasing working hours to 3 shifts instead of 1 shift. • Identified core jobs within the supply chain function; to start working on preparing successor plans. • Introduced the Sales and Operations Process (S&OP) within the company, which improved OTIF by 10%. • Assigned the role of production schedule to be under the Supply Chain, which improved the production scheduling adherence from 50% to 80% within 3 months. • Slashed direct inventory value by 13 days, which enhanced the CCC. • Decreased SLOBS from 11% to 7% within 1 year. • Created SLA with the purchasing team that improved the RM delivery adherence by 25% within 1 year. • Implemented 5S for 2 warehouses out of 4 within 1 year: with a 5S audit score of 95% • Re-mapped of RM locators to ease access for running items. • Introduced 2 fleet suppliers to have a total of 3, which increased the agility of fleet existence during peak periods. • Maintained a wrong dispatch value of Zero EGP within 2020 & 2021.
Global Innovation Process Management ManagerFull Time
Apr 2016 - May 2018 -2 yrs, 1 month
- Job Details:• Participated in global sourcing studies by providing input and information to support. • Provided status reports and recommendations for the global management team regarding new products/base business projects. • Trained different business functions on the new global End 2 End (E2E) process and monitor their performance to assure its integration within their functions sub-process. • Participated in a global team that developed and rolled out a SharePoint site to house best practices, templates, training materials, and capability tools for all project managers across the globe.
EMEA Strategic Planning DirectorFull Time
Dec 2014 - Mar 2016 -1 yr, 3 months
- Job Details:• Member of EMEA Regional New Product Commercialization Council. • Audited EMEA project managers to confirm the use of the published information and navigate them to close any gap. • Set the production location strategy for the cluster, as well as the portfolio strategy.
MENAP Product Commercialization Project ManagerFull Time
Apr 2013 - Nov 2014 -1 yr, 7 months
- Job Details:• Represented the MENAP region within EMEA Business Region Product Supply to ensure the alignment of the regional strategies with the International Market Platform strategies. • Identified and managed the launch of new products across the region and the phase-out projects.
Lean Architect (6 months assignment)Full Time
Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 -5 months
- Job Details:Succeeded with the lean team to increase the OEE for the main production line from 65% to 88%
Logistics ManagerFull Time
Jul 2010 - Mar 2013 -2 yrs, 8 months
- Job Details:Succeeded in achieving a 140% of the cost-saving target with a total annual saving of USD 500K.
Supply Chain Planning SupervisorFull Time
Jan 2009 - Jun 2010 -1 yr, 5 months
- Job Details:Managed to reduce the Inventory coverage days from 63 days to 48 days in 2 years scoring the highest Customer Service level of 98% – which is a record for the Egypt subsidiary.
Supply Chain Planning SpecialistFull Time
Jul 2007 - Dec 2008 -1 yr, 5 months
- Job Details:Improved the Case Fill rate from 89% to 96% in 7 months by applying control measures to achieve the daily production plan.
Education
MBA in International Business
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST)Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 - 2 yr
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
American University in Cairo (AUC)Jan 1998 - Jan 2005 - 7 yr
Achievements
In addition to what is mentioned within the JD of each role; • S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. – Recognition Certificate, managing source change project that generate saving of USD 800K. • S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. – Thank You Certificate, Continuous Improvement • S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. – Thank You Certificate, Improving Products, Services and Processes • S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. – Thank You Certificate, Reducing Inventory Days & Improve Customer Service • S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. – Thank You Certificate, Effort / Results of Lean Transformation • Office of Student Affairs Certificate – Distinguished Student Leader in Student Union • Student Union Certificate – Leadership Certificate
Skills
Languages
English
FluentArabic
Fluent
Training & Certifications
Breakthrough Essentials
SC Johnson Learning Institution·2015Crucial Conversation
Vital Smarts·2015Influence Without Authority
University of Wisconsin·2013Risk Management
The George Washington University·2013Introduction to Project Management
The George Washington University·2013Project Management Skills
Meirc (PMI Certified Training Center)·2012Principles to Management & Situational Leadership
SC Johnson Learning Institution·2010Supply Chain & Inventory Control Training
Oliver White England·2009“TRIPOD” Investigation Training
Shell Marketing Egypt·2006