Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
Resume:
Melkamu Dereb Ibissa
**********@*****.***, 443-***-****
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkamu-ibissa-761902364 Lutherville-Timonium, MD, Lutherville-Timonium, MD Executive Summary
Global supply chain leader with 20+ years of experience directing multimillion-dollar procurement, logistics, and inventory operations across 39+ countries. Proven success in managing USAID/FFP MYAP and DFAP commodity programs, leading diverse teams of 6–10 staff, and implementing scalable inventory control systems, including barcoding and bin location solutions. Skilled project manager with a record of driving cost, schedule, and performance excellence while ensuring compliance with U.S. federal regulations (FARS, 2 CFR 200) and donor policies. Adept at bridging strategy with execution through ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP), supplier analytics, and business intelligence solutions. Selected Career Achievements
• Directed the global rollout of Oracle ERP SCM across 39 country programs, improving supply chain efficiency and compliance: reduced reporting cycles by 85% via automated KPI dashboards.
• Successfully managed USAID/FFP MYAP and DFAP supply chain programs, overseeing food commodities, procurement, distribution, and staff leadership in challenging environments.
• Implemented barcoding and bin location inventory systems, increasing traceability and reducing stock discrepancies by 40%.
• Led cross-functional teams of 6–10 staff in procurement, logistics, and inventory control, building team capability through coaching and structured process improvements.
• Negotiated supplier contracts and managed risk across 3PLs and high-value commodities, delivering significant cost savings and on-time performance.
• Standardized procurement governance and bid committee processes, ensuring 100% compliance with FARS, 2 CFR 200, and donor policies.
• Directed logistics operations supporting 15M+ product units distributed globally, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance targets were exceeded.
• Experienced in warehouse management, ensuring compliance with operational standards, security protocols, and proper maintenance of essential equipment.
• Over 20 years of experience managing food, non-food, and pharmaceutical commodities, with expertise in cold-chain transportation, warehousing, and distribution, serving thousands of beneficiaries and reducing delivery delays by 30% Core Competencies
• ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP) • Global Logistics & Distribution
• Supply Chain & Project Management • Team Leadership (6–10 staff) • USAID/FFP MYAP & DFAP Program Management
• Inventory Control Systems (Barcoding, Bin Location, ERP) • Supplier Performance Management • Cost, Schedule & Risk Control
• Food and non-food commodity management,
• • Warehouse Management
• Contract Negotiations & Supplier Agreements
• Regulatory & Federal Compliance (FARS, 2 CFR 200)
• • Supplier Relationship Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Development • Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (SQL, Tableau, Oracle BI) Professional Experience
Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, MD
Global ERP Supply Chain Business Process Owner – Supply Chain Management Jun 2017 – Apr 2025
• Directed global supply chain operations supporting multiple programs, overseeing procurement, inventory, logistics, and costing functions.
• Championed implementation of advanced inventory management systems, including barcoding and bin location controls, improving accuracy and efficiency across 39+ global sites. Page 2 2
• Led and developed a team of supply chain specialists, directly managing 6–10 staff to standardize processes and monitor supplier performance.
• Negotiated long-term supplier agreements, reducing risk and total cost of ownership.
• Supported program managers with cost and forecast models for critical decision-making. Catholic Relief Services – Nigeria & Ethiopia
Supply Chain & Procurement Manager Apr 2016 – Jun 2017
• Managed USAID/FFP DFAP and MYAP programs, directing procurement, inventory, and logistics operations to ensure timely distribution of commodities.
• Implemented supplier scorecards and performance metrics to monitor on-time delivery, quality, and cost.
• Coordinated with program managers and functional teams to align supply chain strategies with project timelines.
• Supervised teams of 6+ staff in procurement and warehouse management. Catholic Relief Services – Burundi
Supply Chain & Procurement Manager Acting Country Representative & Head of Operations Apr 2014 – Mar 2016 Oct 2014 – Apr 2015
• Oversaw multimillion-dollar procurement and logistics operations supporting USAID/FFP MYAP programming.
• Designed and rolled out barcoding/bin location systems, improving warehouse efficiency and audit readiness.
• Directed and mentored a team of 10 staff across procurement, warehouse, and logistics functions.
• Strengthened supplier agreements and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard program assets. Additional Earlier Roles:
• Logistics, Monetization & Supply Chain Manager – CRS Burundi
• Commodity Program Manager – CRS South Sudan
• Operations Manager – Mercy Corps South Sudan
• Commodity Management System Developer/Specialist – CRS HQ Education
• MSc, Software Engineering – University of Abertay Dundee, Scotland
• Postgraduate Diploma, Information Technology – University of Abertay Dundee, Scotland
• BSc, Physics – Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Certifications & Training
• Data Analytics – General Assembly (2023)
• USG Grant Compliance – Nairobi, Kenya
• Procurement, Logistics & Admin Management – Istanbul, Turkey Technical Skills
ERP (Oracle, SAP) • SQL • Python • Tableau • Oracle BI Publisher • Advanced Excel
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