MICHAEL GENDY

Inventory & Stock Control Manager & Category Manager at Cairo Airport Duty Free ( Chalhoub Group )

Qesm El Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

About

worked at American Embassy from 1998 to 2003 as purchasing planner . worked at Cairo airport duty free from 2003 till now as inventory manager

Experience

  • Cairo Airport Duty Free (22 yrs 8 mos)
    • Inventory Control Manager
      May 2005 - Present · 21 yrs 3 mos

      Lead end-to-end inventory control across multiple retail departments ( Gold & Diamonds Category - Gift & Accessories, Apprasel and Fashion, Footwear Category. Food and Beverage and Alcoholic Category. Beauty category (Cosmetics ), Perfumes, Makeup and Skincare, Tobacco category, Cigarettes, Cigars, Molasses, Tobacco and Electronic cigarettes, Electronics category and also Egyptain Souvenirs Category. Implement inventory procedures improving stock accuracy and compliance. Manage cycle counts, variance investigation ( represent the company with Customs and Investment authority for anything related to the company stock and Sales ), and discrepancy resolution. Analyze stock movement and slow-moving items to support demand planning. Prepare inventory dashboards and reports using Oracle BI and Looker BI. Coordinate with warehouse, sales, and purchasing teams to ensure availability. Train and supervise inventory staff and act as Oracle ERP Super User.

    • Inventory & Stock Control Manager
      Dec 2003 - Present · 22 yrs 8 mos

    • Purchasing Coordinator
      Dec 2003 - May 2005 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Developed purchasing and replenishment plans to maintain optimal stock levels. Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and reduce shortages.

  • Purchasing Coordinator at American Embassy in Egypt
    May 1998 - Dec 2003 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Managed procurement operations, supplier negotiations, and budget control. Supervised buyers and ensured compliance with procurement policies.