Hi, I’m
Amanuel Tariku Fanta
Heinersreuth
Summary
I am a Textile Engineer with a Master's in Sustainable Textiles (M.Eng.) and seven years of experience in textile sustainability, compliance, and production. I've worked large industry and international companies in Ethiopia and Germany, including roles with GIZ and Cybex GmbH.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybex GmbH
Specialist Sales Operations Compliance
11.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Manage global and Amazon compliance for EU, US, CA, and IMEA markets.
- Lead product assessments and annual regulatory testing for 30+ products.
- Supervise compliance testing for legal and customer requirements.
- Oversee EU EPR packaging waste reports for 25 countries, 4 product categories, and 30+ versions.
- Provide internal expertise on product compliance across marketplaces.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure full compliance.
Cybex GmbH
Master Thesis on textile PFAS compliance
04.2024 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Wrote master thesis and supported the Quality Compliance team with test reports, RSL requirements, labeling, DoC, and related documentation.
Cybex GmbH
Intern on Compliance
10.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Assisted the Quality Compliance team with test reports, RSL requirements, labeling, DoC, and related documentation.
Cybex GmbH
Working Student Quality Compliance
02.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Assisted the Compliance team and Quality Business Manager with test reports, RSL requirements, labeling, DoC, and related documentation.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Advisor
03.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Designed 6 sustainability projects across 4 industrial parks.
- Led project activities implementation in 4 parks and managed a team of 5 experts that covers around 45 textile companies within.
- Oversaw stakeholder engagement with 9 public, private, and NGOs.
- Managed all activities related to industrial park operations and management that boost production, compliance, employment and export readiness.
- Handled resource allocation, project documentation, and Delivered 10+ donor reports (monthly, 6-month, and annual), securing continued BMZ and UK Aid.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Textile Expert
02.2019 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Led a national cotton study on key challenges and opportunities, influencing policy recommendations for more than 5 stakeholders and the public sector.
- Supported certification for 11 textile factories, improving compliance and market access.
- Co-coordinated a study on industrial solid waste regulation in Ethiopia, contributing to policy improvements.
- Led the installation of a solar sludge dryer to minimize moisture content by approximately 30% and avoid contamination during disposal and transport.
- Facilitated B2B engagements through international trade fairs for more than 50 factories with major brands such as Tchibo, ALDI, and others.
- Coordinated the first 5 private-sector ZDHC Approved Training Providers for textile and leather chemical management in Ethiopia and Africa.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Junior Textile Expert
06.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Coordinated chemical management implementation in big 5 factories supplying H&M, TCP, and PVH, also improving compliance and global market access.
- Assisted in developing a sustainable chemistry curriculum at Bahir Dar University, reaching 100 students annually.
- Coordinated ISO 9001 QMS implementation at ETIDI, enhance service delivery for more than 200 textile companies.
- International procurement of environmental and social audit tools, enhancing monitoring in 4 industrial parks (45 textile companies).
- Assisted in establishing subsidised shops at Hawassa Industrial Park for around 2,500 workers.
- Organized soft skills training to improve productivity and grievance systems in 6 six selected factories.
Jay Jay Textile PLC
Assistant Trainee Planning Officer
01.2017 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly production planning in garment department to meet export time of delivery (ToD).
Desta Garment PLC
Intern
11.2014 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Internship in garment production as a production planner.
Education
Hof University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Hof)
M.Eng. from Sustainable Textiles
10.2024
Bahir Dar University
B.Sc. from Textile Engineering
06.2016
Skills
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- MS Outlook
- MS Teams
- MS SharePoint
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- SAP
- Quality assurance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Vendor relations
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
German
Amharic
Oromo
Personal Information
Nationality: Ethiopian, with working permission in Germany
Awards
DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarship, 04/01/22 - 11/30/24, for study in Germany.
Certificates And Training
- Leadership training on Sustainability and Circular Economy, 04/28/20 - 03/24/20
- Certificate on Global to Local Compliance: Environmental Standards for the Ethiopian Textile and Clothing Sector, 06/25/19
- Certificate on Visit Saxony, the European Textile Hub, 09/10/18 - 09/14/18
- Certificate on Tour on Technology for Compliance with Environmental Standards in SMEs, 09/02/18 - 09/08/18
- Training of Trainers (ToT) on Resource Efficiency Management of Chemicals in line with ZDHC Requirements, 01/22/18 - 01/25/18
- Certificate in Effective Project Planning and Management, 01/03/18 - 01/05/18
- Certificate in Garment Industry Quality Control and Assurance, 03/20/17 - 04/28/17
Portrait painting and drawing
I enjoy playing brush and canvas in my flextime.
Timeline
Specialist Sales Operations Compliance
Cybex GmbH
11.2024 - Current
Master Thesis on textile PFAS compliance
Cybex GmbH
04.2024 - 09.2024
Intern on Compliance
Cybex GmbH
10.2023 - 03.2024
Working Student Quality Compliance
Cybex GmbH
02.2023 - 09.2023
Advisor
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
03.2021 - 05.2022
Textile Expert
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
02.2019 - 02.2021
Junior Textile Expert
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
06.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Trainee Planning Officer
Jay Jay Textile PLC
01.2017 - 04.2017
Intern
Desta Garment PLC
11.2014 - 01.2015
Bahir Dar University
B.Sc. from Textile Engineering
Hof University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Hof)
M.Eng. from Sustainable Textiles
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