Ayman Abdelrahman

With my 24 years of experience in manufacturing, Logistics and finance fields and my proven track record of optimizing production costs while ensuring fiscal responsibility, I am confident in my ability to contribute to the continued success and growth of the organization I work for.

In my current role as Manufacturing Controller at Integrated Warehouse Solution I am responsible for overseeing four plants in between Canada (Toronto & Fort Erie) and the US (Columbus & Milwaukee) supporting the team to achieve their goals. Streamlining our cost structure and leading a team of 5 finance professionals. A few of my achievements include:

· Maintaining the plants/Region P&L in steady rate avoiding the fluctuating rates was happening before I join the company.

· Improving our production BOMs after deep analysis and updating it on timely basis to avoid missing costs and inventory variances.

· Collaborate with the manufacturing team to identify areas of cost-saving, leading to 10% reduction in raw material waste.

· Provide comprehensive financial reports and analysis to senior management, resulting in more informed strategic decisions.

My ability to work cross-functionally allows me to effectively communicate and align the finance team’s goals with manufacturing team, ensuring that we meet both our financial and production targets.

Dedicated and results-driven Regional Manufacturing Controller with 24 years of experience in streamlining operations, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring cost-effectiveness in manufacturing processes. Proven track record of implementing strategic financial controls and providing accurate financial insights to support decision-making. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

• Work with Operations team to ensure accurate BOM costs.
• Work with Sales and Operations teams to calculate, and monitor, profitability per Product Line and product class with the goal of eventually getting down to the SKU level.
• Work with Operations to execute pre-built cycle count program with the aim of eliminating monthly physical count variances and reducing slow moving/obsolete write-offs. Maintaining inventory count statistics and spot-check physical counts.
• Responsible for the monthly closing process.
  • Reconciling Sales Detail to Revenue & COGS Accounts
  • Analyzing Plant Expenses (Consumables, Production Expenses, Building, R&M Expenses) & Associated Accruals.
  • Labor & Overhead Absorption (Over / Under)
  • Balance Sheet
• Review and analyze data to identify actual plant manufacturing results versus established objectives.
• Provide support to develop and track cost savings opportunities and monitor progress of current initiatives.
• External/Internal audit support.
• Control and maintenance of fixed asset inventory and performing annual fixed asset audits.
• Work with sales and operations teams to develop annual plant operating budgets and forecasts.
• Support periodic review and analysis for Capital spending requests.
• Provide day to day financial and operational support.