ABRAHAM MAADA TUCKER

Houston, TX ***** 346-***-**** ad3ce2@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist with Over 8 years of experience optimizing procurement & supply Chain processes. Proven track record of reducing costs, negotiating favorable contracts, and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, and optimizing supply chain operations. Seeking to leverage my expertise in logistics, Procurement, inventory management, and transportation to contribute to the success of the team.

Proficient in logistics software, including [(SAP, MAINFRAME, WMS, SALESFORCE, NEWTON].

Strong knowledge of inventory management, procurement, and warehouse operations.

Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.

Effective communication and negotiation abilities.

Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle high-pressure situations.

Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Inventory Management

Transportation Coordination

Strategic sourcing

Data Analysis

Excellent communication skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Professional Experiences

MATERIAL PLANNER ( CONTRACT) 05/2023- Present

KIMOH LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATIONS

Oversee all facets of material planning, encompassing procurement, inventory management, and precise demand forecasting.

Work closely with suppliers and vendors to guarantee the punctual arrival of materials while streamlining lead times.

Enforce measures for controlling inventory, leading to a decrease in carrying costs by 15%.

Examine historical data and demand patterns meticulously to ensure precise material requirement forecasting.

Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with essential suppliers to secure advantageous terms and competitive pricing.

REGIONAL LOGISTICS & Procurement SUPERVISOR 5/2021 /12/2022

Vroom – Stafford, TX

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Oversee all aspects of supply chain logistics, including procurement, inventory management, and transportation.

Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.

Implement inventory control measures, reducing carrying costs by 20%.

Coordinate and monitor the movement of goods from suppliers to warehouses and from warehouses to customers.

Negotiate contracts and agreements with carriers and logistics service providers, resulting in 15% cost savings.

Analyze data to identify supply chain inefficiencies and develop solutions for optimization.

Maintain accurate records and documentation of shipments, inventory levels, and transportation schedules.

Train and supervise a team of 15 logistics planners and coordinators to ensure smooth operations.

Respond to customer inquiries and resolve logistics-related issues in a timely manner.

LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR 11/2019 to 05/2021

Gulf States Toyota Vehicle Processing Center – Houston, TX

Schedule deliveries and pickups with transportation companies or internal staff

Provide a leadership role in developing and executing major initiatives to transform the logistics supply chain

Manage the warehouse stock inventory based on predicted requirements

Receive, track, and maintain accuracy of inventory by cycle count, physical inventories, and corrective actions

Oversee and supervise logistics personnel and department as needed

Use computer systems to monitor performance levels and quality control

Ensure compliance with health and safety and other legal requirements

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR 08/2018 to 11/2019

Gulf States Toyota Vehicle Processing Center – Houston, TX

Inbound and outbound transportation management

Handling the disposition of vehicle/shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels

Organize the storage and distribution of Toyota vehicles

Communicates and expedites dealerships requests

Invoiced/un-invoiced dealers' request by creating tmw's for trucks leaving the facility

Oversee scheduling for the day-to-day operations

Assigned carriers and dispatched shipments

MATERIAL EXPEDITOR 12/2016 to 08/2018

Gulf States Toyota Vehicle Processing Center – Houston, TX

Oversee the movement, distribution, and storage of materials

Manage the day-to-day supply and logistics activities to maximize the efficiency, reliability, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of the organization's supply chain

Liaise with operational area managers to ensure supply activities are integrated with other parts of the business

Responsible for covering incoming material supply (internal/external), demand scheduling, inventory accuracy, and attainment of desired finished good safety stock levels needed to fulfill customer demand

Reverse Logistics Officer 02/2015 / 12/2016

AT&T Houston, TX

Assisted in the coordination of logistics activities, including inventory management and order processing.

Prepared shipping documents and labels, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Tracked shipments and updated customers on delivery status.

Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records and conducted regular stock audits.

Supported logistics coordinator in optimizing supply chain processes.

Performing review of customer returns and processes through the Mainframe

Performing trend analytics to reveal root cause and lower risk and cost of product return

Work with customers to determine their needs and provide continuous order updates

Provide status report written summaries of where production stands

Use the Newton software tool for material rejections and supplier defects

Tracks production and provides weekly reports

Enter data, track orders, maintain records, and perform other essential tasks and lists often compiled in Microsoft

BA: Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy & Sociology

Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone (2010)

MBA: Master of Business Administration: Supply Chain Management

Texas Wesleyan University (2021)

Certifications

Green Belt

SAP

Professional Scrum Master (SCM)

References

Available upon request.

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