NANA AMA AKWAA

ASARE

Montgomery Village, MD ****6

adxqau@r.postjobfree.com / 301-***-****

SUMMARY

Data driven and result oriented Purchasing & supply chain professional, with almost 5 Years of experience in effectively managing all key elements of Purchasing and supply chain and forming strategies to balance the demand and supply requirement, In Depth knowledge of SAP-MM, Share Point and MS-Excel for reporting & data analysis. Persuasive communicator, analytical mindset and team collaborator. SKILLS

SAP MM

Supply Chain Planning & Analysis

Supplier Relationship Management

Strategic Sourcing

Demand and Supply Management

Cost to Serve Analysis

Projects Management

Negotiation & Contracts

Process Optimisation

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Planning & Organizing

Conflict Resolution

Microsoft Office

Team Management

Team Building

Data Management

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Systems and Automation Applications

People Skills

Supervision & Leadership

Reliable & Trustworthy

Flexible Schedule

Good Work Ethic

EXPERIENCE

Purchasing and Supply Chain Specialist / Ghana Education Trust Fund 01/2020 - 06/2022 Demand and formulate supply chain planning strategies Review and analyzed statistical and historical data for accurate forecasting Manage end to end supply chain operational processes Decreased service lead times from 21 days to a maximum of 15 days Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and conduct regular supplier performance reviews Manage Inventory levels, successfully reducing excess inventory and increasing inventory turnover by 5%. Oversaw, assessed and responded to shortage processes. Sustained safety protocol to ensure proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage. Kept adequate supply flow to meet production needs. Enhanced supply chain customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues efficiently. Sourced vendors, negotiated prices and set up delivery schedules. Managed supplier relationships and performed quarterly reviews. Track and monitor vendor compliance with key contract terms. NA

Automated office operations, and managed client correspondence, stock record tracking, scheduling and data communications.

Coordinated top quality control and eliminated down time to maximize revenue. Managed, analyzed and responded to shortage processes. Adjusted production schedules to account for issues such as supply interruptions or labor shortages. Supports the operational and supply chain director to develop and implement business operations strategies, plans, and procedures.

Supply Chain Associate / John Lewis and Partners - London 11/2018 - 12/2019 Monitored suppliers' activities to assess performance in meeting quality or delivery requirements. Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.

Analyzed information about supplier performance or procurement program success. Determined appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload and move materials. Handling the full range of goods by John lewis and partners and its Marketplace sellers Efficiently and effectively receiving and storing goods inwards Pick customer orders ensuring a high level of quality and productivity Accurately pack and ship customer orders to ensure we meet customers' high expectations Procurement Intern / Ghana Education Trust Fund - Accra 09/2017 - 09/2018 Formulate and Implement end to end Supply Chain strategies Conduct cost analysis, Negotiation and Contract with Suppliers Manage entire Procure-to-Pay Process 100% of the purchasing transactional functions Formulate effective sourcing strategies

Build strong supplier relationships and Monitor their performance Discover new suppliers

Proactively act on replenishment strategies and inventory optimisation Identify Cost Saving areas across the entire supply chain Analyse Data and make effective sourcing and supply chain decisions Monitor the efficiency of supply chain and build strategies to increase it. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MSc: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 09/2019 University of Westminster - London, Ghana

Dissertation: Evaluating The Impact of E-Procurement On Supply Chain Management: A Case Study of Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited, Ghana.

BA: Psychology and Information Studies 06/2017

University of Ghana

Yaa Asantewaa Senior High School 06/2013

Purchasing And Supply Chain Management

The Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply - London West African Senior Secondary School(WASSCE)

INTERESTS

HOBBIES, Learning new skills,Music,Travel and Reading Books.

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