KOLAWOLE ABRAHAM
*** ** ****** ******. ********** ON. K8P 4X1
587-***-****. addfy7@r.postjobfree.com. LinkedIn: Kolawole-abrahaml48364b183
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
** *****’ experience in food processing, warehouse Inventory Management and optimization, replenishment strategy, scheduling, ordering, supply planning, food production and customers’ service
Strong data and analytical skills gained from over twelve years’ experience in data collection and analysis, report writing and providing recommendations for management’ decisions making
Proficiency in Computer skills in Excel spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint, Access, internet, SAP and SAGE 50
Experienced in educating and driving continuous improvements to improve inventory processes and sales
Excellent professional communication skills in verbal and written communications and ability to manage information within and across teams in order to achieve production targets and inventory levels.
Strong time, detail orientation and organizational skills, ability to effectively multitask, plan and organize logistics manage in a corporate organization.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Production/Inventory Planner, Hello Fresh Foods, Edmonton NOV 2018 - date
(A very successful and huge food production company with many factories spread all over Canada )
Regularly organized, coordinated production for 22000 units based on forecast, contract orders, purchase orders and line capacity in a timely manner to meet sale and demand targets.
Forecasted, scheduled, analyzed and reviewed inventory levels to eliminate excess storage hold related costs and wastages using related software
Received raw materials from suppliers and properly document such for inventory proposes
Conducted cycle counts and audit management, documented and monitored the quality of raw materials and promptly resolved merging issues
Planned and released work orders to production floor and minimize inefficiency while maximizing line efficiencies
Effectively communicated with suppliers, vendors and other internal departments to ensure a seamless delivery of production tasks
Prepared daily and weekly summaries, production schedules and reports
Estimated and created build ahead situations for as peak demand, festive seasons and holidays.
Ensured and cross check standards and quantity of products before shipment
Production Officer, Red Table Foods, Edmonton Feb 2018 – Sept 2018
(One of the most successful and viable players in Alberta’s hospitality industry having morae than 150 staff)
Supported the Team Lead in work scheduling, supplies and production planning by organizing daily task volumes which assisted in meeting the set production targets as much as 25,000 units per day
Effectively communicated and worked with team members from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Supported the production lead product lineup and inventory stocking strategy
Assisted the Team Lead in inventory control and logistics planning for raw materials and other supplies
Labelled, packaged and stacked products ready for shipment.
Planned the operational logistics of producing an average of 25,000 to 30,000 food products in an 8-hour shift for delivery to customers
Principal Inventory/Production Planner, FUTA Foods, Nigeria Nov 2006 – Feb 2018
(This is a renowned and large integrated Commercial Complex with diversified production in foods, Engineering, packaging and exports with staff strength of 2700)
Effectively analyzed and forecasted inventory levels and procurement order sheets for balanced inventory management
Regularly coordinated logistics such as ordering equipment, transportation, receiving, shipping of raw materials, documentation, pick up locations and supplies delivery
• Led the production planning and sales planning to the tune of an annual volume of 1,300,000 units
Effectively prepared requisition and purchased orders, and contract releases which assisted corporate goal to save costs by 100% in the process of tracking transactions
Accurately verified quantities of inventory received and reconciled payments with the account department
Consistently scheduled labor, daily process orders, supplies, production and payroll activities
Successfully worked with finance, administration and other units for the development of the enterprise
Accurately and regularly provided updated reports of materials, other inflows and outflows
• Team led data collection and analysis of data for short - and long-term consumer behavior analytical plans
• Effectively performed data processing tasks using basic SAP software related to Inventory management
Food Service Planner, Rhema Foodbank, Edmonton (Volunteer) Oct 2018 – Date
(A non-for-profit organization that provides and distributes monthly food hampers to less endowed persons)
Processed, packed and stored food materials and maintain their inventory levels
Received food supplies from government bodies and non-for-profit organization
Attended to and interacted with at least 100 difficult clients on a weekly basis
Scheduled work and staff, raw materials and other supplies and ensures safety practices
EDUCATION AND AWARDS
Diploma in Business Administration NAIT Edmonton Nov 2018- Sept 2019
Certificate in Canadian Culture and Communication, EMCN, NAIT, Edmonton Nov 2018 - Oct 2019
Certificate in Computer Skills, Crissa Computer School, Nigeria Mar 2006 - Jun 2006
Awards
• Vice chancellor’s award for outstanding performance Dec 2016
• Vice chancellor’s commendation for exemplary service delivery Dec 2017