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OUATTARA KARIME, CPSM

+234 906-***-****/+225-******** adcgdn@r.postjobfree.com Procurement and supply chain professional with more than 15 years’ experience optimising logistics operations while ensuring cost efficiency as well as timely and quality deliverables. Certified Professional in Supply Management dedicated to addressing programme, project, and organisational resources needs in alignment with policies, procedures, standards and regulations. Skilled in implementation and utilisation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Blends strong professional experience with academic and training background covering topics ranging from humanitarian logistics to business administration and commercial management. Multilingual communicator fluent in English and French.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Supply Chain Operations • Procurement • Contract Management and Negotiation • Commodity Management • Cold Chain and Vaccines Management • Nutrition Supply Chain • Budgeting • Supplier and Vendor Relations • Team Coordination • Solutions Development • System and Supply Software Implementation • Employee Engagement • Networking • Best Practices Implementation • Policies and Procedures Rollout Staff Training and Development • Strategic Planning • Humanitarian Operations • Resources Allocation • Import/Export • Project Management IT Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) / Access • SAGE • SAARI Paie • Hogia 1.4 • BOB Sage SAP • TIM 0.8 Agresso 5.5.3 NAD / 5.2 Production • Log TRACK SAP • SAGA • ERP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

DOCTORS OF THE WORLD, ABUJA, NIGERIA

Head of Supply Chain and Logistics 01.2018-Present Spearhead supply chain and logistics operations, encompassing planning, field audits, of 3 countries and team supervision of 7 managers and 311 staff in the whole department, process monitoring, documentation and overall procurement functions. Budget US 23M. Drove establishment and enforcement of standardised logistics procedures / policies in alignment with organisational mission and donor requirements – covering procurement, fleet management, and IT procedures / tools. Provided counsel to multidisciplinary heads. Built and led talented logistics team of how many staff via recruitment, training and support. Key achievements

Identified opportunities for improvements through analysis and reporting of warehouse as well as commodities data.

Enhanced quality and cost efficiency of procurement planning by working with technical specialists, heads and project management to ensure alignment with diverse needs.

Strong contribution to the Health and Nutrition projects effective implementation by reducing the loss rate of vaccines, drugs and nutritional items from 7% to 2% through a streamlining of key supply chain factors of loss.

Elevated performance by leading process improvements and changes implementations of construction and water supply project.

Effectively targeted issues and mitigation of potential risks through establishment of control plans / strategies.

Teamed with administrative and finance group in timely and accurate processing of payment to suppliers.

Maximised programme efficiency and delivery through strategic allocation and coordination of staff.

Identified opportunities and negotiate ongoing and new procurement contract saving 15% of the budget. INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL ACTION, CHAD, NDJAMENA

Head of Procurement and Logistics 01.2017-08.2017

Directed logistics, procurement, and supply chain activities, including mission security with focus on ensuring top support across national and international levels. Supervised logistics teams 166 staff and 6 managers. Budget US26 M. Analysed and reported on warehouse / commodities performance.

Key achievements

Identified opportunities and negotiate ongoing and new procurement contract saving 12% of the budget.

Optimised cross-functional collaboration with mission partners and diverse specialists to achieve goals.

Implemented Stable, transparent logistics operation and control / monitoring through KPI.

Centralised stock management that results in optimal availability, optimal stock levels and delivery times agreed with the customer.

Strengthen and used “buying power”: In / outsourcing, procurement and tender management when selecting logistics service providers. SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL, EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA Head of Supply Chain 03.2014-05.2016

Returned to organisation to lead total inventory management functions, encompassing stock updates, reporting, and uploading of data into Task Integration Management (TIM) system. Managed country logistics programme, including implementation, development, improvement, requisitioning, purchase, transport and warehousing systems in alignment with audit standards. Team of 7 managers and 190 staff. Budget: US 43M.

Key achievements

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Enhanced use of supply chain systems with creation and review of training materials in English and French.

Led international stakeholder workshops; advised on development / implementation of country offices strategies.

Facilitated warehouse system implementation by engaging with Country Logistics Director on action plans and visited countries offices. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS CONTINUED

Established and enforced logistics procedures, covering tendering, contracting, warehousing, transport, vehicle fleet management and asset management in alignment with corporate standards.

Developed a strategic approach to optimizing and improving the supply chain management information system and increasing data visibility by proposing and leading the implementation of a Supply Chain management information solution for 7 warehouses totalling 2500m3.

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL NETWORK, RDC, GOMA

Logistics Coordinator 02.2013-02.2014

Played instrumental role in successful opening of two constructions projects, performing recruitment and training of logistics and administration teams totalling more than 30 members.

Key achievements

Propelled the project achievements through the acquisition and deployment of 45 (4x4) vehicles

Innovated annual procurement plans for projects valued to €11M, reducing costly purchasing improvisations.

Oversaw rehabilitation, construction and equipment in EU aid project delivered to justice system budget of US 12M.

Raised quality of purchases, reducing process time by 1/3with establishment of list of suppliers.

Facilitated logistics and administration with rollout of reporting tools, monitoring contracts and orders. FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE, RDC, KINSHASA Country Head of Procurement 07.2012-02.2013

Improved quality of rehabilitation and reconstruction processes, cutting costs 4% with introduction of more precise specifications in contract technical requirements.

Saved 15% of budget via supplier negotiations and delivered 20% waiting time decrease through enhanced tendering process.

Reduced expenses $8K monthly via enhanced storage operations for 12 branches.

Enhanced supply chain KPI’s through a flexible implementation of the SWOT assessment conclusions. SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL, VARIOUS LOCATIONS Logistics Manager, Ivory Coast, Man 06.2011-07.2012 Orchestrated successful rehabilitation of seven primary schools and three maternity hospitals in eight months – saving 17% of energy budget with purchase and installation of battery converter. Roving Logistics Manager, Burkina Faso, Ouaga 12.2010-05.2011 Completed receipt and transfer of 25,000 tonnes of NFI to Ivory Coast for emergencies, streamlining transportation means within 3 months. Finance and Administration Officer, Ivory Coast, Bouaké 08.2007-11.2010 Led all aspects of budget control, facilities service contracts, staff supervision, knowledge sharing and operational performance management. EARLY CAREER

SAVE THE CHILDREN SWEDEN, IVORY COAST Administrator / Logistician –Chief of Base NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN CARE, IVORY COAST Supply Chain and Asset Manager MSF-BELGIQUE, IVORY COAST Logistics and Administration Assistant EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

FRITZ INSTITUTE, COALVILLE, ENGLAND Certified Professional in Supply Management 2013-2016 BIOFORCE INSTITUTE, FRANCE, VENISSIEUX Master in Supply Chain Management 2013 BRITISH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES, CÔTE D’IVOIRE, ABIDJAN Bachelor in Business Administration 2008 WILLIAM PONTY INSTITUTE, CÔTE D’IVOIRE, ABIDJAN Associate Degree in Business Administration 2003 UNIVERSITY OF CAEN NORMANDIE, CAEN, FRANCE Certificate in General Management 2009 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Security Risks Management • Supply Chain – Humanitarian Operations • Public Procurement Teamwork • Coaching • Emergency Management and Logistics • Warehouse Management Strategies First Aid • Advanced Safety and Security • Global Health

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