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Hossam HoutaHH

Hossam Houta

Senior Manager - Ex-Consultant, Operations Expert

€775/day
Berlin, DE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Hossam

I am a seasoned senior manager with over 10 years of expertise in strategy consulting and operations. Equipped with a dual degree in Energy Engineering and Business Administration, I have consistently delivered performance improvements, process optimization, and automation across multiple industries. My career is defined by driving impactful, sustainable results in complex and dynamic environments.

With expertise in data analysis, advanced Excel modeling, financial planning, and process optimization, I have partnered with top industry players in sectors including Automotive, Energy & Renewables, Shipping & Logistics, and E-Mobility. I specialize in identifying critical pain points and executing high-impact strategic initiatives that result in measurable, sustainable growth and operational excellence. I am uniquely positioned to help your company unlock hidden efficiencies and accelerate long-term success.

I provide in-depth operational analysis and actionable data insights that fuel targeted improvements and propel companies forward. My approach empowers businesses to make informed decisions, optimize performance, and achieve lasting growth.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. Increased monthly revenue in a leading renewable marketplace by 5%, reaching EUR 10 million, while improving contribution margin by 1%.
2. Built a supply chain department from the ground up, managing a EUR 5 million spend and ensuring the successful production of 100 electric vehicles from a starting point of zero.
3. Led supplier and product teardown workshops in the automotive sector, achieving a 10% average cost reduction.
4. Developed business cases for relocating major production plants from Central Europe to Eastern Europe, Asia, and North Africa, significantly reducing operational costs and optimizing production footprint.
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  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Basic

  • German

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Berlin (up to 50km), Munich (up to 50km), Düsseldorf (up to 50km), Stuttgart (up to 50km), Hamburg (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Stealth Startup
    Head of Procurement
    TECH
    March 2025 - Today (1 year and 3 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    Fast-paced, Series A Startup funded by several major VCs and investors in Europe (Rocket Internet, Project A), building a managed market place in the construction and renewables industries.
    • Led strategic sourcing initiatives targeting a monthly procurement budget in excess of EUR 5 million that delivered 5% monthly growth with a 1% improved margin impact.
    • Directed a team of 8 employees, fostering cross-departmental alignment for operational scaling while improving day-to-day operations and negotiation skills.
    • Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and execute long-term growth strategies across procurement and supplier partnerships, enhancing the startup’s market position.
    • Initiated internal organizational changes, improving communication and responsibilities.
    Salesforce Negotiation terms and conditions Smart Contract Team management Procurement Inland Logistics Logistics Renewables Technical project management Margin Optimization P&L Ownership Reporting
  • ShiftEV
    Head of Supply Chain
    February 2022 - February 2024 (2 years and 1 month)
    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
    Startup in Series A stage with backing from New York based and international VCs (Union Square Ventures), building electric vehicles in Cairo, Egypt.
    • Successfully built a Supply Chain department from scratch including hiring, mentoring and managing a team of 10 employees.
    • Built a strong supplier base of local and global partners to source an annual budget of USD 5 million from and reduced product cost by 20% through value engineering.
    • Drove strategic topics as part of the company management team, e.g. Contribution to corporate expansion planning for KSA and Spain markets, conducting policy and market analyses to inform executive decision-making.
    • Increased efficiency and automation across several departments, e.g. successfully managed a cross-functional team to implement a company wide ERP system (SAP).
    Supply chain Inventory Management Warehouse ERP SAP development Budgeting Financial Planning Reporting Market Expansion Product management Procurement terms and conditions Contract Negotiation Negotiation Team management Recruitment
  • Transmar International
    Asset Manager
    September 2020 - January 2022 (1 year and 4 months)
    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
    An Egypt-based shipping line with operations across the middle east.
    • Managed four departments and a USD 4 million budget with a focus on asset utilization, operation and planning as well as team development and growth.
    • Orchestrated restructuring efforts that enhanced operational alignment with strategic financial goals, achieving an EBIT margin increase of 2%.
    Microsoft Power BI Shipping and Logistics Custom Clearance Reporting Negotiation SAAS Strategic planning Team management Leadership Recruitment

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Education

  • Master of Science - Industrial Engineering: Energy Engineering
    RWTH Aachen
    2016
    I studied a combination degree focusing on mechanical engineering and business administration with an additional specialization in Energy Engineering.
  • Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
    RWTH Aachen
    2014
    I studied business administration which included a semester abroad at the Politecnico di Milano in Milan, Italy with a focus on Management Engineering.

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