AHMED ALFEKY
Sydney,Australia
Summary
As an accomplished Senior Demand Planner and S&OP Process Lead with over 10 years of experience, excel in driving supply chain excellence and strategic planning. Currently at Reckitt Health, I have achieved a remarkable 70% increase in demand forecasting accuracy, which has significantly optimized inventory management and supported informed strategic decisions. I specialize in leading the S&OP process, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging advanced tools like SAP APO and Kinaxis Rapid Response. Holding a CPIM certification, I am also pursuing further expertise through MIT's Micro-masters program, while currently working on master's in supply chain management. Have strong foundation in project management, process optimization, and effective communication enables to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Demand Planner & S&OP Process Lead
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Boost Forecast Accuracy: Improve demand forecasting accuracy by 70% to optimize inventory management
- Strategic Decision-Making: Enable strategic decisions through precise forecasting and data analysis
- S&OP Process Leadership: Oversee and facilitate the S&OP process, ensuring timely input from key stakeholders
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement best practices to enhance S&OP tools, methodologies, and efficiency
- Power BI Utilization: Leverage Power BI dashboards in Demand review and S&OP meetings for improved visibility and insights
ANZ Kinaxis Super User - Demand Planning
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Kinaxis Rapid Response Expert: Led demand planning module support, including troubleshooting, user training, and system optimization
- Global Collaboration: Worked with Global and ANZ teams to configure and enhance the Kinaxis platform according to business needs
- Power BI Customization: Developed dashboards and reports to improve data visibility and efficiency for end-users
- System Performance & Process Improvement: Monitored system performance, recommended enhancements, and drove demand planning process improvements
- User Support & Communication: Provided first-line support for Kinaxis issues and communicated updates and best practices across the ANZ region
Senior Demand Planner
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Increased Forecast Accuracy: Achieved a 70% increase in demand forecasting accuracy, optimizing inventory management and supporting strategic decision-making through comprehensive analysis
- Mitigated Supply Chain Challenges: Proactively identified and mitigated supply chain challenges, reducing inventory overflow and enhancing overall efficiency
- Delivered Risk Assessments: Delivered risk assessments that strengthened supply chain management, driving cost reduction and risk mitigation efforts
- Collaborated Across Teams: Collaborated effectively with sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure demand forecasts aligned with market trends and promotional initiatives
- Conducted Training: Conducted Demand & Supply Planning training sessions, equipping new employees with essential skills and knowledge
Supply Planner
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals (Apotex)
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered Weekly Updates: Provided accurate weekly supply chain updates to align with sales plans and stock levels
- Supplier Collaboration: Coordinated with suppliers to ensure material availability, capacity, and alignment with sales plans
- Managed Purchase Orders: Handled purchase orders according to stockholding criteria and MRP parameters, and managed inventory levels
- Led Supplier Meetings: Conducted monthly supplier meetings to drive performance and meet KPIs
- Primary Contact & Communication: Acted as the main contact for supplier communications, addressing supply issues, and communicated service levels and resolutions to the business
Inventory Planner
Modern Teaching Aids
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed demand and supply planning for over 5,000 SKUs, coordinating with more than 50 local and global suppliers
- Conducted monthly demand reviews and developed supply plans for the upcoming 12 months
- Analyzed inventory requirements using MRP tools to optimize stock levels
- Generated purchase orders and liaised with suppliers to ensure timely delivery
- Monitored stock levels and collaborated with marketing and sales teams to minimize overstocking
- Reported on and maintained stock levels to meet established KPIs
Senior Demand Planner
Abudawood Trading
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed demand planning processes and systems, collaborating with sales and supply teams to enhance forecasting accuracy
- Developed and executed product demand plans to align with organizational goals
- Supported the creation of seasonal demand forecasts and anticipated customer responses to promotions and discounts
- Maintained demand plans to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with customer needs
- Assisted in risk assessment and mitigation efforts to address potential supply chain challenges
- Oversaw inventory levels to align with future customer demands
- Scheduled and led monthly forecast meetings with the Supply Chain team
Material Planner
LG Electronics Inc
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Planned and monitored the materials required for production, ensuring a consistent and adequate supply
- Calculated and analyzed material needs based on the production plan
- Communicated material requirements to the procurement team
- Oversaw and controlled material delivery from various suppliers
- Managed the flow of materials from inventory to production lines
Supply Chain Coordinator
Karad International FZCO.
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Identified and assessed the requirements of purchase requests issued by the Engineering Department
- Maintained and updated the Bill of Quotations with information from suppliers until the contract was awarded
- Established delivery terms, schedules, and inspection stages in coordination with the Project Management Team
- Negotiated favorable payment terms and contract conditions while upholding a high level of integrity
- Issued purchase orders and managed item deliveries
- Tracked and expedited shipments to ensure timely delivery
Material Planner & Demand Analyst
Legrand
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Planned and monitored materials required for production
- Calculated and analyzed material needs based on production plans
- Communicated material requirements to the procurement team
- Oversaw and managed the delivery of materials from various suppliers
- Conducted weekly analyses of demand and forecast data
Education
Master's Degree - Supply Chain Management
University of Wollongong
Sydney, NSW01.2026
Micro-Master's - Supply Chain Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
01.2025
CPIM -
APICS
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering with Mechatronics focus
Ain Shams University
01.2012
Skills
- People Management
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Mediation
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Reporting And Documentation
- SAP APO
- Kinaxis RapidResponse
- Process Improvement
- Change Management Planning
- Project Management
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Websites
Personal Information
- Nationality: Australian / Egyptian
Timeline
Senior Demand Planner & S&OP Process Lead
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
05.2024 - Current
ANZ Kinaxis Super User - Demand Planning
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
11.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Demand Planner
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
07.2022 - 01.2024
Supply Planner
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals (Apotex)
06.2021 - 07.2022
Inventory Planner
Modern Teaching Aids
04.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Demand Planner
Abudawood Trading
08.2018 - 01.2019
Material Planner
LG Electronics Inc
06.2017 - 08.2018
Supply Chain Coordinator
Karad International FZCO.
11.2015 - 06.2017
Material Planner & Demand Analyst
Legrand
09.2014 - 11.2015
CPIM -
APICS
Master's Degree - Supply Chain Management
University of Wollongong
Micro-Master's - Supply Chain Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering with Mechatronics focus
Ain Shams University
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