
Zakaria Ashour
Quality Assurance Specialist at Pharco Group
Sidi Gaber, Alexandria, EgyptWork Experience
ICQA Supervisor & Network Loss Research AnalystFull Time
- Job Details:●Leading FC Network Loss Quality Control Associates during shifts to identify and inspect high-risk losses, targeting top offending sellers and analyzing unit arrivals and inventory discrepancies. ●Spearhead end to end investigations into Fulfillment Center (FC) network losses and damages through data analysis and on-ground inspections, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. ●Conducting daily data mining for unit adjustments and damages, utilizing advanced Excel functions, SQL queries, and Python scripts working backwards to analyze loss trends and inform effective loss prevention strategies. ●Creating dashboards and automated reporting systems using QuickSight, Excel, SQL, and Python to visualize data trends in network losses, providing actionable insights that support strategic decision-making for leadership teams. ●Develop and manage data collection processes and systems with Six Sigma-level data integrity (0% error rate). Utilize proprietary tools such as Data Central, ETLM, Bumblebee, Hubble, in Amazon Redshift for advanced data extraction, analysis, and visualization.
Supply Chain Raw Material PlanningFull Time
European Egyptian Pharmaceutical Industries (eepi)
Feb 2024 - Present -1 yr, 6 months
Egypt , Alexandria
- Job Details:•Analyzing historical data, production schedules, and market trends to anticipate future needs for materials. •Issue purchase orders, contact with supplier, and follow up the orders. •Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with qualified raw material suppliers, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance. (Increasing supplier on-time delivery rate by 15% through improved communication and collaboration) •Translating production plans into specific raw material requirements, ensuring alignment between MPS and MRP. •Proficient in Nafeza, Egypt's customs clearance portal, including the Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) system, to facilitate the smooth import and export of pharmaceutical raw materials. •Develop and excute importation plan, this includes forecasting demand, selecting reliable suppliers, and coordinate with customs clearance team to ensure all import activites comply with international trade regulations and company policies •Ensuring all raw material planning activities are in compliance with relevant quality standards and ISO regulations; understanding and applying principles from ISO 9001, 14001/2015 and 45001/2018.
Quality Assurance SpecialistFull Time
Pharco Group
Mar 2022 - Present -3 yrs, 5 months
Egypt , Alexandria
- Job Details:- Reviewing SOPs and BPRs: Ensured that these documents were up-to-date, aligned with regulatory requirements, and reflected current best practices - Witnessing External Audits: Actively participated in external audits conducted by regulatory authorities or other third-party organizations. Provided support during audits. - Change Control Oversight: Reviewed and approved change control requests for quality procedures, manufacturing processes, and documentation. Ensured that all changes were appropriately assessed for potential risks and aligned with regulatory guidelines. - Risk Management: Conducted risk assessments related to various quality assurance processes, identifying potential risks to product quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. Developed risk mitigation strategies and implemented controls to minimize risks. - Documentation Compliance: Ensured the accuracy, completeness, and organization of quality-related documents, including quality manuals, policies, and records, in adherence to regulatory standards. - Quality Metrics and Reporting: Collected and analyzed quality-related data to generate performance metrics and reports. Provided insights to management on trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to enhance overall quality. - Auditing Suppliers and Contractors: Conducted audits of suppliers and contract manufacturers to evaluate their compliance with quality standards and adherence to regulatory requirements. - Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in quality assurance practices. Collaborated with teams to implement quality-enhancing initiatives. Regulatory Compliance: Stayed updated with changing regulations and industry guidelines, ensuring that the company's quality assurance processes were in line with the latest requirements.
Quality Control SpecialistFull Time
Amriya for pharmaceutical industries (Pharco)
Sep 2020 - Mar 2021 -6 months
Egypt , Alexandria
- Job Details:- Documentation Management: Organized, maintained, and revised all quality control-related documents, including SOPs, testing protocols, validation records, and calibration records, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. - Calibration and Equipment Documentation: Oversaw the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment used in quality control testing, ensuring accuracy and traceability of measurement devices. - Data Management: Established and maintained a robust system for data management and storage, ensuring accurate record-keeping and accessibility of quality control data and reports. - Root Cause Analysis: Participated in investigations of out-of-specification (OOS) results or deviations, leading root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). - Continuous Improvement: Proactively identified areas for process improvement within the quality control documentation system and collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement changes that enhanced efficiency and accuracy. - External Audits Preparation: Leveraged experience from witnessing external audits to prepare the quality control documentation for regulatory inspections, ensuring that all requested documents were readily available and comprehensive. - Change Control Management: Oversaw the change control process for quality control procedures and documents, assessed the impact of changes, documented change rationales, and maintained a record of approved modifications. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with various departments, including Quality Assurance, R&D, and Production, to ensure effective communication and collaboration on quality-related matters. Quality Testing: Proficiently gained extensive expertise in quality testing methodologies, encompassing both chemical (HPLC, UPLC, GC, IR, UV...), Physical Tests, and microbiological analyses (LAL Testing, Sterility Testing, Antimicrobial Testing..)
Education
BSc in Microbiology
Alexandria University (ALEXU)Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 - 4 yr
High School - Thanaweya Amma
25 January Military SchoolJan 2015
Activities
Volunteer at Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Volunteering
Apr 2017 - Dec 2017 -8 months
Volunteer at Resala Charity Association
Volunteering
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 -3 months
Member at Creativity Unit at AVAD Club
Volunteering
Jul 2016 - Feb 2017 -7 months
Coaching at Tedx AAST
Student Activity
May 2016 - Aug 2016 -3 months
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- Hard Skills
- Quality Management
- Problem Solving
- Information Technology (IT)
- Customer Service
- Python
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Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
FluentGerman
Advanced
Training & Certifications
Statistical Analysis in Bioinformatics
MOOC from EdX·2018Introduction to Python for Data Science
Microsoft·2018Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)
2017Question Everything: Scientific Thinking in Real Life
MOOC from EdX·2017Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners
University of California San Diego·2017Biosafety
Alexandria University·2016