Open To Work
Ahmed Rashed
Columbus
Summary
Professional logistics leader equipped for demands of managing distribution operations. Proven ability to optimize supply chain processes, ensure timely deliveries, and maintain high standards of inventory control. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to dynamic environments. Skilled in warehouse management, transportation coordination, and process improvement, with focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Director
EssilorLuxottica luxury and sports eyewear
Groveport, Ohio, USA
05.2024 - Current
- Directed warehouse management activities to ensure efficient operations and employee productivity across 400+ staff members.
- Directed inventory management for 400,000 SKUs, ensuring optimal availability of contact lenses and frames.
- Facilitated daily assessments and operational evaluations to reinforce a culture of accountability within the team.
- Analyzed and restructured warehouse space to improve inventory management and workflow efficiency.
- Conducted data analysis to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement in warehouse efficiency.
- Directed warehouse activities to guarantee prompt deliveries, ensuring staff adherence to safety protocols and compliance regulations.
- Tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) to support strategic distribution initiatives.
- Directed operations for efficient product movement, focusing on accurate receipt and storage to minimize waste and prevent damage.
- Version 2 – Purpose-Driven: Implemented inventory control measures to guarantee accurate product tracking and availability.
- Directed assessment and transition processes for new operational initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Collaborated in formulating and executing productivity standards and targets to support strategic annual operational initiatives.
- Fostered a high-performance, results-oriented culture through the cultivation of positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitored equipment and facility operations, identifying areas for improvement to optimize resource use and streamline repair processes.
Distribution Director and Warehousing projects (Slotting & Capacity Planning)
Luxottica luxury and sports eyewear
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
07.2021 - Current
- Achieved optimal product placement in the distribution center through strategic slotting assignments for eyewear, apparel, trade marketing, and furniture categories. Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing effective slotting strategies for diverse product categories in the distribution center.
- Designed and initiated storage and slotting frameworks at Tijuana, Mexico facility, enhancing operational efficiency and organization.
- Evaluated and assigned storage solutions according to SKU rotation index for improved organization.
- Implemented strategies to decrease travel time to products, resulting in improved productivity levels.
- Led initiatives to improve inventory accuracy across operations. Directed efforts to maximize warehouse space efficiency.
- Executed strategic projects aimed at refining racking and storage methodologies in distribution center.
- Led discussions with staff to address challenges and improve efficiencies, ensuring comprehensive understanding of task requirements across all teams.
- Oversaw planning and execution of warehousing operations to enhance productivity and service quality for internal and external customers.
- Managed comprehensive operations across three distribution centers, focusing on "POP-Store Construction and RB Meta", while supervising slotting and housekeeping teams totaling 75 staff.
Global Logistics Engineering Project Manager
Luxottica luxury and sports eyewear
Sedico, Italy
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Evaluate the use of technologies, such as radio-frequency identification (RFID), to improve performance and reduce the complexity of the stores and warehouses activities.
- Facilitated integration and implementation of in-house "Labor Management" tool to monitor and improve warehouse productivity metrics costed +$1.2M
- Introduced advanced VAS machines to fulfill customer requests efficiently.
- Facilitated operational support for new Sedico fully automated warehouse, representing over $100M investment.
- Collaborated with international teams to establish uniformity in VAS and water-activated machine specifications across multiple regions.
NA Transportation Project Manager
Luxottica luxury and sports eyewear
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Implemented strategies for transportation optimization aimed at reducing costs and improving service delivery.
- Streamlined order consolidation processes among various buildings to enhance operational efficiency and reduced -$3M costs.
- Introduced different sorting methods to improve the transportation lead time and reduce costs resulted -$3M in transportation savings
- Implemented a consolidated returns strategy at carrier hubs, facilitating full truck loads and reducing transportation costs by $2M.
International Logistics Manager, Oakley (Apparel-Footwear-Accessories)
Luxottica luxury and sports eyewear
Sedico, Italy
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Oversaw international logistics operations for 50 suppliers across 6 distribution centers worldwide.
- Designed and launched "sky-bridge" hybrid transportation system to enhance efficiency and minimize expenses compared to traditional air freight methods.
Logistics Junior Project Manager
Luxottica luxury and sports eyewear
Sedico, Italy
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversaw international projects aimed at optimizing transportation systems and achieving cost reductions.
- Led efforts to centralize warehouse network, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing third-party logistics usage on a global scale.
- Orchestrated the launch of train flow services, enhancing transportation efficiency between Asia and Europe.
Heavy fleet assistant team leader/ Logistics / Supply Chain Department
Juhayna for fast moving consumable goods
Cairo, Egypt
09.2014 - 09.2014
TCP (Tubing Conveying Perforations) Field Engineer
Halliburton
Marsah-Matrouh, Egypt
07.2012 - 09.2012
Sales and Services Engineer
Tipoco (TIBA FOR INVESTEMENT & PETROLUIM OPERATIONS)
Cairo, Egypt
07.2011 - 07.2012
Intern Engineer in Maintenance and Control Department
BMW Egypt, Bavarian-Auto Group
Cairo, Egypt
08.2010 - 09.2010
Intern Engineer in Quality Control Department
General Motors (GM Egypt)
Cairo, Egypt
08.2008 - 09.2008
Education
M.D. - Supply Chain and Purchasing Management
MIP - Politecnico Di Milano, Audencia Nantes School of Management
Milano, Italy &Nantes, France11-2015
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Intern Course - undefined
ZOOMLION
Changsha, China06-2012
Bachelor Degree - Material Science and Mechanical Engineering
German University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt07-2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office, SAP, Java programme (AutoCad – ProEngineer) software for design and simulation
- Operational excellence
- Supply chain optimization
- Logistics planning
- Quality management
- Strategic planning
- Safety monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Cost analysis
- Financing structures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer centricity
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
1st place Distribution center of the year for 2025
Language
Arabic: Mother Tongue
English: Fluent
Italian: Basic
Timeline
Distribution Director
EssilorLuxottica luxury and sports eyewear
05.2024 - Current
Distribution Director and Warehousing projects (Slotting & Capacity Planning)
Luxottica luxury and sports eyewear
07.2021 - Current
Global Logistics Engineering Project Manager
Luxottica luxury and sports eyewear
05.2019 - 07.2021
NA Transportation Project Manager
Luxottica luxury and sports eyewear
03.2018 - 05.2019
International Logistics Manager, Oakley (Apparel-Footwear-Accessories)
Luxottica luxury and sports eyewear
01.2017 - 03.2018
Logistics Junior Project Manager
Luxottica luxury and sports eyewear
01.2016 - 01.2017
Heavy fleet assistant team leader/ Logistics / Supply Chain Department
Juhayna for fast moving consumable goods
09.2014 - 09.2014
TCP (Tubing Conveying Perforations) Field Engineer
Halliburton
07.2012 - 09.2012
Sales and Services Engineer
Tipoco (TIBA FOR INVESTEMENT & PETROLUIM OPERATIONS)
07.2011 - 07.2012
Intern Engineer in Maintenance and Control Department
BMW Egypt, Bavarian-Auto Group
08.2010 - 09.2010
Intern Engineer in Quality Control Department
General Motors (GM Egypt)
08.2008 - 09.2008
Bachelor Degree - Material Science and Mechanical Engineering
German University in Cairo
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Intern Course - undefined
ZOOMLION
M.D. - Supply Chain and Purchasing Management
MIP - Politecnico Di Milano, Audencia Nantes School of Management
Other Information
- Luxottica Innovation & Talent: THE INNOVATOR STORY http://careers.luxottica.com/en/ahmed-rashed-galal-mohamed
- MIP Politecnico Di Milano Master of Supply Chain and Purchasing Management “Class Ambassador and Representative”. http://www.growingleader.com/mip-ambassador-for-egypt-ahmed-rashed/
Won Distribution Center of the year for 2025
- Competed against 9 other DCs in our network and won the 1st place
- Improved service by 12% 2025 vs 2024
- Improved claims reduction by 33%
- -$1.2M savings in P&L vs budget