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Zakaria Ashour

Quality Assurance Specialist at Pharco Group

Sidi Gaber, Alexandria, Egypt

Work Experience

  • ICQA Supervisor & Network Loss Research AnalystFull Time

    Amazon

    Sep 2024 - Present -11 months

    Egypt , Alexandria

    • 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 School

      Jan 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

      Fluent
    • English

      Fluent
    • German

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • Statistical Analysis in Bioinformatics

      MOOC from EdX·2018
    • Introduction to Python for Data Science

      Microsoft·2018
    • Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)

      2017
    • Question Everything: Scientific Thinking in Real Life

      MOOC from EdX·2017
    • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

      University of California San Diego·2017
    • Biosafety

      Alexandria University·2016
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