Ahmed Bolty

Strategic, results-driven Supply Chain Manager with 15+ years of progressive experience across pharmaceutical manufacturing, hospital healthcare, and government health-insurance operations, with core competencies that transfer directly to non-medical sectors such as FMCG, industrial manufacturing, and retail distribution. Expertise spans end-to-end supply chain management, international strategic sourcing, category management, S&OP planning, demand and inventory optimization, contract negotiation, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, import/export operations, and ERP transformation (ODOO, SAP). Proven ability to deliver multi-million EGP cost savings, build resilient global supplier networks across Europe, China, and India, and align supply chain policy with corporate objectives — capabilities built in complex, highly regulated environments and fully transferable to any industry.

Currently pursuing a DBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Ain Shams University), holding an existing MBA.

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at MERSAL FOUNDATION – Mersal Hospital (2025-12 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations for medical equipment, devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumables, ensuring product availability, supply continuity, and cost efficiency across ICU, OR, Laboratory, and clinical departments.
• Develop supply chain strategies integrating demand planning, procurement, inventory management, and supplier capacity to maintain optimal service levels and minimize supply risks.
• Drive strategic sourcing and category management across local and international markets, optimizing supplier portfolios and reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through competitive sourcing, negotiation, and value engineering.
• Deliver documented cost savings exceeding 10% through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, spend analysis, contract optimization, and TCO management.
• Manage supplier performance using KPI-driven scorecards covering OTIF, Fill Rate, Quality, Lead Time, and Service Level, implementing corrective actions to improve supplier reliability and continuity.
• Optimize inventory through ABC/VED analysis, demand forecasting, ROP, EOQ, and Safety Stock, reducing excess and slow-moving stock, minimizing expiries, and improving working capital efficiency.
• Build resilient local and international supplier networks for critical medical supplies, reducing supplier dependency and mitigating supply risks.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Finance, Operations, Stores, and Procurement teams to translate business requirements into demand plans, inventory strategies, and effective supply solutions.
• Develop supply chain dashboards and spend analytics to monitor inventory health, stock availability, supplier performance, demand trends, procurement spend, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs to improve service levels, inventory efficiency, supplier performance, cost management, and operational effectiveness.

Supply Chain Manager at CORCEPT Pharmaceuticals (2024-01 – 2025-11)

Industry: Pharmaceutical & Cosmeceutical Manufacturing

• Managed local and international procurement for raw materials, active ingredients, and packaging components, applying category management and TCO methodology to achieve operational efficiency and regulatory compliance — a manufacturing supply chain scope directly transferable to non-medical production environments.
• Reduced total procurement and logistics costs by 15% through strategic supplier consolidation, global contract renegotiations, freight optimization, and value engineering.
• Implemented ODOO ERP system for end-to-end procurement lifecycle management, providing real-time visibility, automated workflows, vendor compliance tracking, and data-driven KPI reporting.
• Increased inventory accuracy to 98%, significantly enhancing S&OP planning reliability and eliminating critical material shortages across production lines.
• Built and managed a multi-continent supplier network across Europe, China, and India — incorporating supplier diversity strategies — establishing long-term partnerships ensuring quality assurance, supply continuity, and competitive pricing.
• Introduced a comprehensive supply risk management framework addressing global shipping disruptions, SLA deviations, geopolitical instability, and currency exchange volatility.
• Managed the full import cycle: customs clearance, shipping documentation, freight negotiation, and Incoterm selection (EXW, CIF, CFR, DDP).
• Negotiated international payment terms — Letters of Credit (LC), Cash Against Documents (CAD), Telegraphic Transfer (TT) — with international vendors, reducing financial risk exposure.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with Finance, R&D, QA, and Regulatory Affairs teams, aligning procurement timelines with S&OP business objectives and procurement policy requirements.
• Led a cross-functional team of procurement specialists and logistics coordinators; drove adoption of procurement analytics tools for spend intelligence and supplier performance management.

Procurement & Pharmacies Manager at General Authority for Health Insurance (2017-04 – 2023-12)

• Managed procurement operations and pharmacy supply chains across multiple facilities, applying category management and TCO analysis to public tenders, vendor contracts, and annual purchasing plans valued in the multi-millions EGP.
• Achieved 12% cost savings through strategic renegotiation of supplier contracts, TCO optimization, and vendor portfolio rationalization guided by supplier diversity principles.
• Led digitization of procurement systems and processes, improving operational transparency, audit trail quality, and decision-making speed in alignment with procurement policy standards.
• Reduced stock wastage by 20% through improved demand forecasting, value engineering, and optimized resource allocation across facilities.
• Strengthened vendor compliance programs and audit mechanisms in full alignment with Ministry of Health (MOH) standards and SLA management requirements.
• Coordinated with clinical and medical teams to generate accurate demand forecasts and develop comprehensive S&OP-aligned annual procurement plans.
• Conducted supplier evaluations, managed internal audit processes, and maintained performance-based vendor scorecards tracking OTIF, fill rate, and quality compliance metrics.
• Drove data-based procurement decisions using ERP platforms and supply chain analytics dashboards, improving reporting accuracy and cycle times.

Procurement Specialist at General Authority for Health Insurance (2015-02 – 2017-03)

• Streamlined procurement workflows and internal processes, improving team efficiency by 20% and reinforcing procurement policy compliance across the department.
• Reduced purchase order discrepancies through improved supplier communication protocols, SLA monitoring, and order verification procedures.
• Supported development of supplier evaluation frameworks, performance tracking systems, and category management databases.

Pharmacy Manager at General Authority for Health Insurance (2011-11 – 2015-01)

• Supervised full pharmacy operations across multiple units, ensuring continuous availability of pharmaceutical and medical supplies through effective demand forecasting and inventory control.
• Redesigned inventory management systems, significantly reducing stock expiration rates and improving stock utilization through value engineering principles.

Pharmacist at General Authority for Health Insurance (2009-04 – 2011-10)

• Dispensed medications, counseled patients, and ensured full compliance with pharmaceutical protocols and regulatory standards.

Pharmacist at Seif Pharmacy Chain (2007-11 – 2009-03)

• Managed pharmacy retail operations, provided patient medication counseling, and maintained accurate inventory and stock records.

Medical Sales Representative at Sigma Pharmaceutical Industries (2006-09 – 2007-10)

• Promoted pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, developed client relationships, and achieved sales targets across designated territories.

Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in Logistics & Supply Chain Management – Ain Shams University, Cairo (2023)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration – Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (2009 – 2011)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.Sc. Pharm.) – MUST University, Cairo (2001 – 2006)