Supply Chain Human Resource

HARRIET APIL

Email: *****.***@*****.*** Telephone: +256-********* +256-*********

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BIO DATA

Name: Harriet Apili

Sex: Female

Nationality: Ugandan

Languages: English, Luo & Luganda

Address: Kasangati, Wakiso district

Mob: +256-********* +256-*********

Email: *****.***@*****.***

PERSONAL STATEMENT

A responsible, enthusiastic and Determined Procurement & Inventory Officer with over 3 years of professional experience in procurement, warehousing, Supply chain, logistics/ transport, and maintenance, Market Research, developing evaluation reports and contract management, Inventory and Logistics Management. Have a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of financial, Procurement, Logistics, administration management and all major Supply chain and Procurement systems. I am flexible, focused and maintain a calm and professional attitude at all times, even when working under pressure. In my current role I am responsible for assisting in Administration, Procurements execution, budgets and coordinating time management, managing and daily checks for compliance, Verifying and Ensuring inbound transfers, outbound and stock take records, policy formation and budget development, Program Implementation Support and providing detailed analysis of financial data. Looking to further my knowledge and take on new responsibilities and challenges. I am confident that with my skills and experience, I would make an excellent member of your team.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Professionalism

I am dependable and can be relied upon to observe time, ensure quality and reliable work is done through strict adherence to set guidelines. Communication

I have strong oral and written communication ability in English, Luo & Luganda dialect with the ability to develop and maintain excellent rapport with the team. Teamwork

I possess good interpersonal relationship skills with the capacity to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

The ability to offer guidance, mentoring and leadership to the teams Technical Skills

Procurement, Evaluation, Risk, Negotiation and Contract management skills

Excellent Communication & Interpersonal skills

Hands on Computer skills in all Micro-soft packages

Training, Presentation & Reporting skills

Human Resource Management

Business development & Process Improvement

Relationship building & Management

Quality inspection, assurance and control

Advanced skills in ERP and WMS distribution systems

Inventory Management

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Makerere University Business School

Bachelors in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, 2023 TRAININGS/CERTIFICATES

Leadership Academy Training Program, Balunywa foundation Sept 24 to Oct 22 2023

Training in role and level of adoption of electronic procurement in public entities and ethical issues and mitigation strategies to achieve value for money in PDEs, 2023

Participated training in the role of block chain technology in sustainable procurement management, 2022

Training in procurement as a critical function in government and how procurement contributes to achievement of competitive advantage of the SMEs 2021

Training Course in Stores Management, HR& Management Agency LTD, 29th and 30th October 2021

Training in Procurement and Disposal Procedures based on the PPDA Regulations 2014, MUBSPA 2022

Participated Training in Procurement Auditing and E-Procurement, September 2022 WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Junior Achievement Uganda

Job Title: Trainer

Period: August up to date

Training in work readiness. This is where we equip the participant with soft skills such emotional intelligence, self-awearness, self-confidence, communication among others.

Deliver engaging lessons using Junior Achievement’s established curricula, helping students understand core concepts in business and economics.

Serve as a mentor, guiding students through projects and encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.

Focus on developing practical skills such as teamwork, leadership, and communication, which are essential for students’ future success.

Assess students’ progress and provide constructive feedback, helping them refine their ideas and approaches.

Often engage with local businesses and community leaders to enhance learning experiences and provide real-world insights.

Inspire students to pursue entrepreneurial ventures and instill confidence in their abilities to succeed in the workforce.

Employer: UBOS

Job Title: Census Parish Enumeration Supervisor

Period: April to May 2024

To undertake effective Census supervision of the enumeration exercise in the assigned supervision area.

Distribution and retrieval of Census materials and devices within the assigned supervision area

Mobilization of LC1/ Cell members who are to assist as guides within assigned supervision area.

Engaging in community mobilization efforts for the Census.

Piding technical and administrative supervision in your assigned area.

Mobilize the community leaders to participate in the focus group discussion to complete the community questionnaire

Utilize the software that was provided to track the progress of data collection by enumerators under my responsibility

Employer: Balunywa Foundation

Job Title: Procurement and lnventory volunteer

Period: Sept 2023 to April 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the purchase and inventory of the company while ensuring smooth running of operations in the department.

Implement effective procurement strategies while ensuring cost reduction and securing quality- efficient products. This has helped on streamlining of procedures and has ruled out disorganization in the company.

Prepare and Issue Request for Quotations to appropriate suppliers.

Coordinate with other branches on their requests, item specifications, planning and budgeting for supplies and services. This has ensured the right estimates and products.

Perform market research to find item specifications, market price and appropriate vendors which has enabled us develop a supplier database and eased budgeting.

Participate in bid-openings, technical and cost evaluations and perform due diligence for awarded procurements in order to gain value for money.

Also participate in drafting Purchase Orders according to the Contracts committee's decision.

Supervise the receiving, verifying and manage inventory levels, ensuring that all items are properly labeled, recorded, and well maintained hence accurate tracking and timely lreporting.

Prepare calculations of tax payments and getting necessary approvals. E.g NDA

Coordinating with the clearing agent to ensure that the imported items are released from the bond on time.

Monitor contracts and purchase orders issued to vendors and follow up as necessary to ensure compliance to terms and conditions and timely delivery.

Tracking shipments to be aware of the Estimated Time of Arrival.

Work with the Finance department on the timely payment of the supplier and this has kept good relationships.

Filling, scanning and keeping all documents in control, both documents and electronically.

Ensure all company assets are engraved which helps on tracking and avoids theft. Employer: Supplier’s World Uganda

Job Title: Procurement and Logistics Support

Period: June 2021 - June 2023

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepared and published bid notices and issued out approved bidding document to suppliers. These enabled suppliers/bidders quote for the right products/works that the organizations required to deliver services to the nation using the PPDA ACT.

Contributed to pre-bid meetings, site visits, opening and closing of bids which helped the organization bring to the bidder’s knowledge more clarity of what they are supposed to bid for.

Participated in the evaluation of bids which helped the organization contracts committee select the best supplier.

Prepared contract documents for the best evaluated bidders which protected the organization from uncertainties.

Followed up with the user departments on the initiation of procurement and submission of technical inputs to the statements of requirements. This has helped the organization on timely procurement planning.

Prepared and posted data on the PPDA website which helped the organization in successful auditing.

Ensured systematic documentation and filing in the registry which helped the organization in reference, record keeping, proper and successful auditing.

Supervised and trained procurement trainees.

ACHIEVEMENTS

I have been able to implement an annual planning process to streamline repetitive procurement of goods to increase competitive tendering and internal processes for instance, I have been able to undertake a pre-qualification exercise for the Office which is aimed at having a service provider data base for most frequently requested/procured items.

I have successfully coordinated with finance team quite often to ensure service providers payments are handled as soon as services are provided. These, I have done through ensuring that procurement documents right from Requisition, Invitations for quotations, evaluation reports and minutes, Orders, Invoices and other associated documents are well documented and submitted to finance as and when the tasks have been accomplished.

REFEREES

1. Ms. Mary Nanyomo,

Project lead

Junior Achievement Uganda

Tel: +256-*********

Email: ****.*******@********.***

2. Mr. Hatim Kasira

Manager

Balunywa Foundation

Tell: +256*********

Email: *******@****.**.**

3. Rebecca Namutebi

Procurement and inventory officer

City Medicals Ltd/ City Ambulance Ltd.

Tell: +256*********

Email: *********@*****.***

DISCLAIMER

I declare that the information contained in this document is true, accurate and honestly describes my education, skills, experience and competency. Date: October, 2024 Sign:

ANNEXES/ATTACHMENTS

No. 1 Academic Credentials/ Testimonials, & Bachelor’s Degree.

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