KEITH FARINHA

Supply Chain Professional

868-***-****. adrput@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Supply Chain professional with over 24 years’ experience in the following areas:

Sourcing, Tenders & Purchasing

Inventory/Stock Management

Procurement Process System Design

Logistics Management(Local, Import & Export)

Insurance Claims & Outlay Savings

Management of Materials Distribution

Vendor Relationship Management & Evaluation

Warehouse Management

WORK Experience

2018-Present FREELANCE CONSULTANT

Montezuma Corporation - Chaguanas: Analyzing the business process (process mapping & redesign); Building relationships with key clients and suppliers; Supply market research and analysis; Attend Trade Shows; Identification of solutions to increase efficiency; Monitoring of the supply chain (inclusive of delivery & shipping solutions).

IJ’s Supermarket - La Horquetta (New business startup 2018): Support the organization in the development of strategic sourcing objectives (inclusive of supplier & delivery risk assessment). Research & Development of cost-effective business solutions for supply chain, warehouse and materials handling.

2009 – 2018 CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Ltd (Carib) - CHAMPS FLEUR

Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities included: Management of the Purchasing Function, Management of Internal & External Client relationships evaluations and channels of communication, Purchasing Co-ordination, Logistics Management, Claims Management, Contract Management, and Tender Evaluations.

Accomplishments:

Implementation and maintenance of the claims process in 2010.

Successfully increased returns on claims submission from less than 15% to 85%, resulting in over 12 million dollars being received from suppliers (2010-2017).

Employment of various processes and procedures which enabled strategic procurement of Equipment, Spares, Raw and Packaging materials whilst enabling the cost, specifications and quality parameters to be met.

Monitoring strategic commodity markets in order to determine opportune purchase timing and financial coverage requirements.

Increase cost savings percentage annually by approximately 3 -5 %.

Monitoring and evaluation of purchase orders turnaround time & cost.

Developed and implemented strategies and plans with suppliers to Improve relationships, total cost, lead time and products performance.

Preparation of various Management reports key to enabling process transparency and efficiency improvements.

Ensure good governance and ISO Standards Compliance through the supply chain.

2007 - 2009 Repsol YPF Trinidad Limited - Queens Park West

Base Coordinator / Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities included: Project/Vendor Management, Warehouse Operations Co-ordination, Stock Management, Logistics Coordination – Local and Export. Daily line management of logistics activities for Galeota Warehouse activities.

Accomplishments:

Management/Evaluation and Monitoring of contractor (for Logistics Operations) performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations.

Reviews and determination of contractor performance against contract specifications and takes remedial action, as necessary, up to and including contract termination.

Formulation, development, implementation, and revision of Logistics policies, procedures, and strategies for the unit, as appropriate.

2005- 2006 RHL Limited -El Socorro

Warehouse Manager (Contract project 1 year)

Responsibilities include: 35 Subordinates. Warehouse Restructure, & Policy & Procedure Implementation, Warehouse Operations Co-ordination, Stock Management, Distribution Logistics - Local and Export, Training Solutions Initiation to Implementation.

1998-2005 Process Components Ltd (Agents for Cooper Cameron) -Point Lisas

Materials Co-Ordinator – Oilfield Division

Responsibilities include: Purchasing Co-ordination, Stock management, Logistics Management, Warehousing, and Customer Deliveries. Auditing the ISO 9002 system. Cross Functional Team Member, Warehouse transposition & Integration.

1996-1998 International Communication Network (TTT) -Port of Spain

Stores Co-ordinator – Engineering Department

Responsibilities include: Implementing a Computerized Database Inventory Management System, Ensuring 100% data integrity that conforms with audit and accounting requirements, Inventory control, Achievement of Inventory Performance targets, Maintaining Stock levels to achieve 100% Internal Customer Satisfaction, Purchasing both Foreign and local, material expediting from freight forwarder through customs clearance, Warehousing, Delivery of material to Premises. Managing importation cost and other general functions.

1994-1996 Polymer Caribbean Limited - Cocorite

Purchasing /Inventory Clerk – Engineering Department

Responsibilities include: Management of a computerized Inventory Management System, ensuring 100% data integrity that conforms with audit and accounting requirements, Inventory control, Expediting of Purchase Orders both Foreign and Local, Maintaining Stock levels to achieve 100% Internal Customer Satisfaction.

Professional Certifications

The Association of Business Executives (ABE) Diploma: Certificate in Materials Management:

Fundamentals of Import & Export: Principles of Contract Law: Logistics Management:

Certificate in Supervisory Management: Dangerous Goods Training:

Oil Spill Preparedness & Response (Level II): Microsoft Excel Certificate Advance:

Certificate in ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor

References

Ms. Sandra Charles Maxwell 868-***-**** adrput@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Gillian Beckles 868-***-**** adrput@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Candace Rock 868-***-**** adrput@r.postjobfree.com

adrput@r.postjobfree.com

868-***-****

Arima, Trinidad & Tobago

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