Hossam Mekhaimer
About Hossam Mekhaimer
Hossam Mekhaimer is a Supply and Demand Planner based in Cairo, Egypt, with extensive experience in inventory management and data analysis. He has held various roles in organizations such as Breadfast, AUC, and Walt Disney World, and has a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration.
Work at Breadfast
Hossam Mekhaimer has been employed at Breadfast as a Supply and Demand Planner since 2021. In this role, he leads a team of over 50 members responsible for managing stock across 30 branches located in Cairo, Alexandria, Mansoura, and Tanta. His responsibilities include developing forecast modeling for over 1,500 short shelf-life products, utilizing historical data and causal factors to optimize inventory management. He also communicates with suppliers to ensure effective execution of purchase orders and the distribution of inventory to fulfillment points.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Hossam Mekhaimer held various positions that contributed to his expertise in supply chain management and analytics. He worked as a Project Manager at the AUC Alumni Office for two months in 2019. In 2018, he served as a Business Analyst at the AUC Venture Lab for three months. He also gained experience as an intern at LafargeHolcim and Mercedes-Benz Egypt in 2017, and as a Disney College Program Intern at Walt Disney World in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Hossam Mekhaimer holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The American University in Cairo, which he completed from 2013 to 2018. He furthered his education by studying Logistics, Operations, and Lean Management at CUOA Business School, earning a certificate in 2017. He also completed a Nanodegree in Data Analytics from Udacity in 2021 and achieved an Advanced Level in Business/Corporate Communications from McKinsey Academy from 2021 to 2022.
Research and Analysis Roles
Hossam Mekhaimer has experience in research and analysis, having worked as a Research Analyst at the AUC International Office from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant at The American University in Cairo for two months in 2014. These roles have equipped him with skills in data analysis and project management, which are essential in his current position.
Skills in Inventory Management
In his role as a Supply and Demand Planner, Hossam Mekhaimer specializes in identifying and resolving out-of-stock issues through data analysis. He focuses on minimizing shortage occurrences, which is critical for maintaining inventory levels and ensuring product availability. His ability to develop forecast models and analyze data plays a significant role in optimizing inventory management for short shelf-life products.