Ahmed Azab

Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with expertise in data analysis, project management, and process improvement. Adept at troubleshooting and resolving complex issues. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Category Senior Specialist at Nahdi Medical Company (2024-10 – Present)

Lead development and execution of category sourcing strategies aligned with market trends to strengthen competitive positioning.

• Lead development and execution of category sourcing strategies aligned with market trends to strengthen competitive positioning
• Analyze supplier performance and procurement data to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure favorable terms and reliable supply
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement compliance and mitigate supply-chain risks
• Evaluate new products and adjust category plans to drive innovation while controlling budgets and lead times

Merchandise category planning at Nahdi Medical Company (2024-07 – 2024-09)

Assisted in category assortment planning and merchandise allocation to align inventory with demand and sales forecasts.

• Assisted in category assortment planning and merchandise allocation to align inventory with demand and sales forecasts
• Supported pricing analysis and promotional planning to optimize category performance and improve turnover
• Sales forecasting by analyzing historical data, market trends, and pipeline activity to predict future revenue, enabling informed inventory, budgeting, and strategic decisions
• Budget control by oversees an organization's financial plans by creating, monitoring, and analyzing budgets to ensure cost-effective operations

Store Manager at Nahdi Medical Company (2020-02 – 2024-06)

Trained and coached staff on product knowledge and customer interaction, resulting in increased customer retention and enhanced shopping experience.

• Trained and coached staff on product knowledge and customer interaction, resulting in increased customer retention and enhanced shopping experience

Medical Sales Representative at Spimaco (2015-11 – 2019-04)

Cultivated relationships with healthcare professionals to introduce specialized pharmaceutical solutions, increasing product adoption and enhancing patient treatment options.

• Cultivated relationships with healthcare professionals to introduce specialized pharmaceutical solutions, increasing product adoption and enhancing patient treatment options

Product Specialist at Merck Serono (2014-10 – 2015-10)

Facilitated product training sessions for healthcare professionals, resulting in improved understanding and increased adoption of complex pharmaceutical therapies.

• Facilitated product training sessions for healthcare professionals, resulting in improved understanding and increased adoption of complex pharmaceutical therapies

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy – Cairo University (2007-09 – 2012-05)