SURAJ ABDUL HAFIZ TIPAGYA

P. O. Box ****, Accra, Ghana

Mob: +233*********

Email: ado5mu@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A dedicated and driven procurement and supply chain professional with over 8+ years of experience with expertise in purchasing, supply chain management and logistics. Confident communicator who effectively collaborates with colleagues, senior managements and external partners to accomplish goals in an accurate and timely manner. Currently open to opportunities to build corporate relationships and provide innovative solutions that accelerate organizational growth.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Procurement Management

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Warehousing & Material Movement

Stock & Inventory Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(SGS) SOCIETE GENERAL SURVEILANCE Nov, 2018 – Till date

Renovo Trade and Logistics Analyst.

Attends to operational concerns regarding RENOVO-related shipments, such as but not limited to: Registration of goods into the Renovo Platform, taking into consideration the proper process according to the goods condition.

Provides product classification opinion following the HS code system by using all available references submitted by the parties involved.

Carry out identification of product essential requirements and applicable standards following the Business Rules on Import Verification Program (IVP)

Liaises with SGS affiliate, contract management offices and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to get additional information required during processing of files.

Attends any client request for support related to the application or the process and ensure the quality of information and completeness of documents and ensures that it is correctly registered in the system.

Verifies accuracy of registration request, checks against documents, and harmonized System (HS) classification

Provides HS code classification opinion on products / items and assess product and/or exporter risk levels.

Consults with Customs Classification Expert team on importation and in case of highly complicated classification files.

Evaluates the details of goods inspected and verifies whether these goods are covered by the Renovo program requirements and as imposed by Government clients;

Commits with Compliance and Integrity Code of Practice of SGS and country instructions and other related references.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Identified and balance risks and benefits and took appropriate actions to deliver the most beneficial outcomes within procurement projects.

Developed inventory management strategy with the aim of controlling 70% of costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalizing inventory and maximizing available working capital.

RANA MOTORSS / BBC INDUSTRIALS (LEYLAND PAINT) Feb, 2017 – Nov, 2018

Warranty/ Export and Logistics Officer (Penetration into a new market BURKINA FASO)

Analyzed financial impact of proposed logistics and changes such as routing, shipping modes, product values, carriers to ensure continuous shipping availability when needed.

Responsible for following up on order and exportation of Leyland and leylac paints to Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Mali.

Assisted in coordinating procurement procedures and logistics managements well as the maintenance of proper accounts for all stores.

Monitored and implemented appropriate actions to contract management, requisitioning, ordering, expediting, receiving, distribution and payment of goods and services to suppliers.

Prepared export document using tally, ERP, GCNET and other documents.

Ensured accountable, timely and cost-effective out bound coordination of product to their destination.

Developed and execute tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans and fleet management.

Oversaw market survey, product marketing and customer’s feedback for Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso.

Monitored warranties and resolve this either in monitory terms or replacement paints (REVERS LOGISTICS) depending on the customer choice.

Ensured strict adherence to systems and processes, logistics and documentation for materials and develop procurement plans for various projects based on their annual budget.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Identified and balance risks and benefits and took appropriate actions to deliver the most beneficial outcomes within logistics projects.

Conducted sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participated in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that delivered value for money procurement outcomes.

PRIME CONTAINER TERMINAL AND SHIPPING LTD, Feb, 2015 – Jan, 2017

Logistics, Procurement and Shipping Manager

Oversaw Importation of Sourcing of cattle from Burkina Faso, with a target of sourcing healthy cattle at affordable price.

Planned and implemented smooth importation strategies according to all supplier and customer demand and administer internal movement of all goods and ensure compliance to all government regulations.

Partnered with suppliers and inventory planners and ensure accurate movement of cattle from Burkina Faso to Ghana (using the GCNET SYSTEM) and ensure arrival of goods within required timeframe and obtain best freight rates at all times.

Developed and executed tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans and fleet management.

Oversaw market survey, product marketing and customer’s feedback for Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso.

Supervised the cattle processing and delivering of transport service.

Influenced present and future products by determining and evaluating current and future market trends, and responsible for all product accountability for the company.

SCANCOM GHANA LTD WAREHOUSE August, 2013 – June, 2014

Assistance Warehouse Controller

Performed warehouse management activities, enabling the best-in-class warehousing practices employment by forming performance parameters and conducting effective operational analysis.

Oversaw inbound logistics activities (receiving of Scancom ltd stocks i.e. Sim cards, recharge cards, internet modems, and high value cell phones into the warehouse for storage).

Maintained receiving’s, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

Continuously examined the supply chain network in order to identify opportunities to reduce on hand inventory, decrease logistics costs, increase number of inventory turns, and improve the overall supply chain efficiency.

Managed outbound logistics activities (Delivery of consignment i.e. Sim cards, recharge cards, internet modems, high value cell phones to licensed Scancom ltd customers.

Completed warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

Maintained warehouse staff job results by coaching, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

SINOTRANS (HK) LOGISTICS LIMITED SHANGHAI, China July, 2012 – Jan, 2013

(WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS)

Transport and Logistics Assistant Officer

Ensured purchases for required goods and services were made by recommending appropriate supplier/s, costs, processes, etc.

Assisted with transport planning (delivering of transportation service) and delivery of consignment.

Oversaw smooth operations of the stores by issuing receipts, documentation, material verifications physically, quality check and proper stacking in the stores warehouse.

Prepared foreign and local orders for raw and packaging materials and ensured items are delivered on time.

Set up targets for Stores, procurement, receiving stocks, expediting, cataloguing & inventory and contract section in the supply chain and review it where necessary.

Maintained updated inventory records and placed new orders as necessary to avoid aging stock.

Implemented appropriate actions to planning for resource (Human & Equipment) and delivery of consignments.

Ensured purchases for required goods and services were made by recommending appropriate supplier/s, and order picking.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Ensured efficient functioning of the supply chain department with a primary focus on management of inventory including movement and storage of materials.

Saved more than 30% of procurement budget by deciding on purchase plan, Order segregation, etc.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

EXECUTIVE MBA IN SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT FROM GUGLIELMO MARCONI UNIVERSITY, ITALY – MAY 2021.

POST GRADUATE ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT FROM CIQ, UK.

CERTIFIED MANAGER – CMI, UK.

GHANA INSTITUTE OF MGT & PUBLIC ADM (GIMPA), Accra2014– 2016

Diploma in Logistics and Transport (DILT)

GRADUATE TRAINING INSTITUTE (GTI) December, 2015

Certificate in HR and Strategic Management

REGIONAL MARITIME AND SHANGHAI MARITIME UNIVERSITY (RMU&SMU), (A

JOINT PROGRAM) May 2009-May 2014

B.Sc. Logistics and Shipping management, Separate Logistics Degree Certificates (Both Schools.)

GHANA OIL DRILLING ACADEMY AND CONSULTANCY (GODAC) 15th August, 2014

Certificate (Logistics in Oil and Gas)

GHANA OIL DRILLING ACADEMY AND CONSULTANCY (GODAC) 30th June, 2015

Certificate (Quality Health, Safety and Environment)

REGIONAL MARITIME UNIVERSITY (RMU) May 2010- June, 2012

Certificate of Cadetship Training

NIIT COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY March, 2010

Advanced Certificate in Information Technology (Networked Desktop Specialist)

BOSTWORTH COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL –Lagos, Nigeria 2004

S.S.S.C.E

BOSTWORTH COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL –Lagos, Nigeria 2001 - 2003

B.E.C.E

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Valid Driving License – License “B”

TECHNICAL SKILLS

WINDOWS MS OFFICE (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT)

REFERENCES

Mr. Ebo Hammond President of Charted Institute of Transport and Logistics (FCILT)

Diploma in logistics and transport coordinator

GIMPA-Accra

Email: ado5mu@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Alfred Ofori Abebrese

Regional maritime university (RMU) head of logistics and

Port and shipping department

Email: ado5mu@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Klaus Paul Odoom

Warehouse controller, SCANCOM GHANA Ltd.

Email: ado5mu@r.postjobfree.com

Vendor Management

Budgeting & Cost Reduction

Contract Development & Negotiation

Project Management

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