I am a highly prudent and strategically inclined Supply Chain Specialist with significant accomplishments and expert knowledge in supply chain management, procurement, inventory control as well as planning, implementing, and executing strategies resulting in greater customer confidence and strengthened business results. Ability to combine vision, experience, knowledge and leadership to plan and execute operational actions to support business strategy and achieve market and financial goals. With over 8 years of experience in leading and driving Commercial and Procurement performance ambition across diverse and cross-functional teams within the procurement, supply chain and Sales arena for engineering industry. A creative communicator with the ability to translate leadership’s vision into executable plans for teams to follow.
My key skills include Supply Chain Management, Demand planning / S&OP, Strategic Planning & Management, Inventory Management, Quality Control/Assurance, Client/Vendor Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing Utilization, Team Building & Leadership, Material Requirement Planning, Continuous Process Improvement, Financial Budgeting & Costing and Cross-Functional Leadership
Attached is my CV which showcases my progressive experience and successful track record for leading successful initiatives. My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such, I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.
• Exercised hands-on approach to review material requirement received from head office / respective sites through PR or indents and seek clarification from Head office / respective sites (If required) regarding items to procure.
• Rendered keen eye for details to review and evaluate quotations from approved / reliable vendors by visiting / sending RFQ, to know items availability, their rates and terms & conditions against which these items will be purchased.
• Built collaborative rapport with the Manager Supply chain to negotiate items rates / price and other terms to close business deals; also prepared CS (Comparative Statement), issued purchase order arranged transportation.
• Delivered strategic directions to lead and guide subordinates, delegated work responsibilities, equipped them with appropriate instructions, tools, and techniques to expedite the procurement cycle and increase productivity.
• Follow up for timely supplies, managed Vendor evaluate their performance periodically based on their past experience. Continuously doing sound vendor sourcing that strengthen our business process.
• Appraised them Mid-terms basis or Annual basis based on their performance or set KPI; Built collaborative rapport with respective project team & especially warehouse team for timely inventories the shipped goods.
• As SAP Power user, trained other end user by providing training, reconciled vendors for smooth supply business transaction.
• Developed and implemented new systems, best practices, inventory control, demand planning, and other optimisations in order to grow the business; led all Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistic, Import, Production, Merchandising functions.
• Sourced vendors with a focus towards continuous improvement, assess quotes/proposals and complete commercial bid evaluation reports for our internal client. Work synergistically with our legal team to negotiate contracts with vendors.
• Worked collaboratively across function to prepare RFQ/RFP’s to purchase equipment and services for the downstream operations process. Handle all logistics endeavours as per the client’s requirements.
• Implemented work methods, systems and safety procedures to meet legislative requirements and company policies. Determined and rectified the potential hazards, security incidents, issues and damages through established channels.