Mahnaz Bakhtiari

Experience

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  Hegmatan Daru Pharamaceutical Company

  Aug 2016 - Apr 2021

  Hegmatan Daru is a pharmaceutical company established in 2014 producing approximately 1 billion tablets and 0.5 billion capsules along with 50 million syrups annually.• Developed and managed production schedules using SAP and Microsoft Office to ensure on-time delivery within budget constraints; achieved a 30% production increase over three years. • Directed daily warehouse operations for a portfolio of 1,600 SKUs, including raw materials, finished products, and packaging inventories. performed regular physical inventory counts, analyzed demand forecasts, and optimized inventory management processes. • Streamlined inventory procurement by placing orders, coordinating with suppliers and vendors, and ensuring timely delivery. • Developed and implemented logistics and shipping plans to meet delivery schedules and budgeted cost expectations; increased logistics efficiency by ~20% • Partnered with the Finance department to ensure the accurate processing of all invoices, payments, and credits; led to a 26% improvement in the accuracy of purchasing and shipping financial records. • Communicated with a wide range of pharmaceutical companies to secure production orders; resulted in producing approximately 205 million tablets and capsules for well-known pharmaceutical brands such as EuRho Vital (Germany), Vitane (Germany), HealthAid (UK), and Alfa Vitamins (US). • Supervised outbound materials to ensure proper packaging, accurate labeling, and timely shipping, adhering to regulatory and customer requirements; enhanced customer satisfaction by 43%. • Conducted onsite material verification by inspecting for accuracy, quality, and compliance with established specifications and standards; increased raw material quality by 9%. • Ensured compliance with safety and security procedures by using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemical and hazardous materials, maintaining proper storage and shipment protocols. Show less • Developed and implemented project control strategies, systems, and procedures to ensure effective project planning, execution, and control for establishing Hegmatan Daru valued at $4.8M. • Executed critical path analyses and provided precise, timely progress reports aligned with performance targets, leveraging MS Project, Power BI, and Microsoft Office. • Development and management of project budgets, cost estimates, and cost control measures.• Managed the expansion of infrastructure projects, including building two new production lines and one warehouse by scheduling project development, managing budgets, conducting risk analysis, and tracking milestones to ensure timely completion. • Calculated machine requirements and purchased 16 pieces of pharmaceutical equipment worth $762k by performing vendor approval, audit, and assessment according to ISO and GMP standards. • Worked with international vendors and suppliers such as ACG, India, and Fette, Germany in running and testing purchased machines on-site. • Assisted in designing a 500 square meters warehouse layout and provided temperature mapping to maximize space utilization, productivity and safety.• Collaborated with the QA department in providing SOPs and conducting process validation and qualification for processes and machines such as IQ, and OQ. Show less

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Feb 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Senior Project Control Specialist

    Aug 2016 - Feb 2018
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  Faran Shimi Pharmaceutical

  Apr 2021 - Nov 2024

  Planning Manager

  Faranshimi Pharmaceutical Co. is a leading producer of narcotic drugs with diverse solid, liquid dosage, and API units.• Optimized supply chain operations by utilizing MRP and ERP systems with SAP to develop effective supply, inventory, and purchasing strategies; consistently exceeded sales targets for three consecutive years. • Forecasted demand using sales data to place timely orders for raw materials and packaging inventory; optimized inventory levels for 1,538 SKUs by 38%. • Monitored, expedited, and prioritized procurement orders to ensure on-time delivery and minimizing disruptions to production schedules; successfully improved inventory delivery efficiency by 18%. • Utilized Power BI and Excel to analyze complex datasets, delivering detailed reports that supported Finance, Production, Procurement, and Sales teams; facilitated smooth operational transitions and ensured precision in reporting. • Led regular meetings with site leadership teams to achieve annual goals and KPI targets; contributed to 30% and 28% YOY revenue increase in the first two years. • Secured contract production agreements with external companies and managed order fulfillment by verifying orders, prioritizing deadlines, and ensuring smooth execution. • Coordinated the launch of 41 new products in collaboration with the R&D department by analyzing product BOMs, managing changes, and reporting progress. • Maintained accurate records of all purchases, inventory levels, and vendor information to ensure smooth procurement operations and efficient decision-making; resulted in 25% increase in the clearance of purchase orders, reducing delays and optimizing the supply chain.• Executed plan changes to support operations and ensured smooth inventory transitions with minimal disruptions; improved operational flexibility and increased customer satisfaction by 10%.• Reduced downtime by 25% through proactive monitoring, obstacle reporting, and strategic MRO planning. Show less

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  Tim Hortons

  Dec 2024 - now

  Team Member