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Zeinab Mohammed Badary

Foreign Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor at OTAK

Hadayek Alkobba, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Logistics Section HeadFull Time

    UNITED OILS & FOODS CO - UNIOIL

    Apr 2022 - Present -3 yrs, 2 months

    • Foreign Purchasing & Logistics SupervisorFull Time

      OTAK

      Jan 2017 - Present -8 yrs, 5 months

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:placing orders to suppliers and manage between suppliers & forwarders to ensure on-time pick-up of all shipments . 2- Handling all necessary shipping documents as per local and international rules and regulations. 3- Monitoring shipping and tracking updates for incoming shipments and fill the standard sheets and reports to the logistics manager. 4-Conduct negotiations and secure comprehensive agreements with suppliers. Maintain a high level of industry expertise and supplier/market conditions. 5-Conduct commercial review of procurement requisitions and Statements of Work in accordance with business requirements and budgets, including: cost benefit analysis, specifications, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria . 6-Maintain organized project records and documentation in compliance with local records retention policies. 7-Develop and maintain key metrics and executive dashboard on procurement status, cost improvement, and market conditions.
    • Senior Logistics CSR Full Time

      Egyptian Indian Polyester

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 -2 yrs, 11 months

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:• Convert requisitions of sales people into purchase orders, throughout the performance period, communicate regularly with customers, and take action when necessary to remedy unsatisfactory performance (claim preparation / resolution) • Screening shipment original documents (like; Bill of lading, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, Certificate of analysis) to meet each country regulations and in accordance with LC conditions (if exists) then send it to the customer (directly or through the bank) after vessel departure to avoid any demurrage or storage fees for the customer at final destination. • Dealing with logistics service providers to finalize custom and clearance process in due course. • Follow up clearance of payments (LC –Open terms –Cash against documents) & prepare collections reports. • Working effectively with ERP System Oracle & organize workflow to meet customer time-frames • Coordinate the provision of samples in case of dealing with a new supplier in order to ensure that suppliers’ standards meet production specifications. • Follow up on the approval of the QC department for all goods in order to ensure that raw & packaging materials match specified requirements.
    • Procurement/ Logistics Coordinator Full Time

      United Information Technology

      Apr 2009 - Dec 2013 -4 yrs, 8 months

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:• Identify suppliers to meet business requirements, ensure they are qualified in accordance with the standards and approve their price list, negotiate purchasing agreements based on ‘best deal’ to improve the cost and quality of purchases. • Conduct a commercial and technical evaluation and perform price analysis, evaluation stage includes prices negotiation based on the market trend and previous awards in order to achieve an adequate price competition. • Forecasting levels of demand for products and services to meet business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels. • Review the monthly production plan to ensure that all customers’ orders are included in the plan and meet the customers’ delivery schedule. • Coordinate shipping, loading/unloading and trucking with shipping lines & forwarders as well as track shipment location to facilitate the import process. • Document shipments to ensure that they are in compliance with customs rules and regulations and to ensure compliance with purchase orders. • Consult with custom agents to ease passage of shipments through customs. • Work closely with Technical Department, Quality Control Department, and Finance department to lesson rejections, losses and return of materials. • Work closely with vendors to resolve difficulties which arise during and after the procurement process. • Follow up clearance of payments and receivables through handling all relevant bank procedures (LCs/Transferable LCs) to facilitate the import process. • Maintain records and generate reports and correspondences relative to the work.
    • Education

      • MBA in Global management

        ESLSCA Business School

        Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 - 2 yr

      • Technical Diploma in Strategic Procuremnt

        American University in Cairo (AUC)

        Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 - 1 Year

      • Technical Diploma in Supply Chain Management

        American University in Cairo (AUC)

        Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 - 1 Year

      • Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

        Cairo University (CU)

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 - 4 yr

      Achievements

      Results-driven Logistics & Supply Chain Leader with 14+ years of experience optimizing global operations, procurement, and inventory management. Proven expertise in reducing logistics costs by 15%, improving delivery efficiency by 20%, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve ISO compliance. Adept in Lean methodologies, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), and strategic supplier negotiations. Key Achievements: Cost Savings: Reduced logistics costs by $1.2M annually through route optimization and supplier negotiations. Efficiency Gains: Boosted inventory accuracy to 98% and operational efficiency by 12% via Lean manufacturing. Leadership: Managed teams of up to 15+ across procurement, logistics, and customer service.

      Skills

      • Purchasing
      • Communication
      • Logistics
      • Microsoft Office
      • Supply Chain
      • International Trade

      Languages

      • Arabic

        Fluent
      • English

        Fluent
      • French

        Advanced

      Training & Certifications

      • Inventory management

        HP LIFE e-Learning ·2013
      • Customer relationship management

        HP LIFE e-Learning ·2013
      • Basic Business Skills Acquisition (BBSA)

        Sponsored by the Future Generation Foundation (FGF)·2009
      • ICDL

        future generation foundation ·2008
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