Procurement and Logistics Operations Specialist
Resume:
Cassandra Jones
S u p p l y C h a i n Manager
EXPERTISE
Planning and organizing
Supplies management
Logistics management
Office Administration
Human Resources Management
Excellent communication
Flexible
Quick thinker
Adaptability
Problem solving
Contract Management
Warehouse management
Customer Oriented
EDUCATION
Bachelor ‘s of Science in Business
Administration
University of Management and
Technology
Sept. 2015 – June 2021
Bachelor’s in Business
Administration
Cambridge International College
Mar. 2009 – July 2011
Diploma in Stores Management
and Stock/Inventory Control
Oct. 2017 - March 2018
Diploma in Communication in
Business Management
Cambridge International College
Jan. – July 2001
Diploma in Computers in Modern
Management
British College of Professional
Management
April – Oct. 2000
Diploma in Administration /
Personal Assistant &Secretariat
Duties
British College of Professional
Management
Nov. 1999 – April 2000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Logistics Process Support Specialist: The Delivery Proz LLC – 05/2026 – Present
Receiving and processing items for shipment. Collate and upload documents in the official database. Update spreadsheet. Constant communication and feedback with home office.
Volunteer: Olubumi Jones Ltd.-Columbus, Ohio – 02/2026 – 05/2026
Proactively managing access to manager (calendar, cell phone, etc.). Coordinate travel and meeting arrangements. Perform or support timekeeping activities. Effectively processing invoices & expenses. Organize and maintain administrative records. Assist in developing documents, presentations, and other work products. Contract Manager: United Nations Mission in the Republic of Congo
(MONUSCO), (6/2024- 12/2025)
Managed End-to-end supply chain services and provided oversight of 50+ contracts
(fuel, movement-control, aviation, transport, medical, engineering, security, and field technology services) to ensure efficient, compliant, and timely service delivery across six mission locations.
Created positive and productive work environment by coordinating with internal sections, contractors, and government stakeholders; managed contractor performance through Key Performance Indicators, reviewed reports, ensured timely invoice processing, payments, and full cost recovery; and resolved contractual issues, claims, and disputes.
Successfully monitored compliance of UN policies, local regulations, and enforcement of contractual remedies in the management of contracts thereby eluded violations of compliance policies.
Provided Oversight of environmental, health, safety, ethics, and code-of-conduct compliance, in collaboration with mission units and legal offices.
Supervised six staff performance, facilitated five trainings and development; contributed to budget preparation, and maintained effective communication and professional relationships with all stakeholders which ensured timely budget submission and prevented waste in resources.
Setup progress management meetings and prepare minutes, followed up on pending issues and give feedback to stakeholders
Human Resources-Administrative Officer: United Nations Mission in the Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), (3/2022-6/2024)
Managed human resources related activities for 2000 plus staff members through coordination and facilitation of hiring processes, on boarding, relocation, placement, performance appraisal of personnel and benefits management.
Responded to enquiries and queries, Initiated processes, and followed-up on actions related to the administration of the human resource activities, e.g., health insurance, end of service benefits, and general checkout activities. Assisted in the staff welfare of the mission
Maintained daily schedules for Senior Directors and Managers ensuring calendar updates, organized an obsolete filing system that increased staff productivity by 6-8 percentage. Organized meetings and prepared minutes.
Monitored project supplies register, reconcile and prepare reports for future commitments and procurement leading to 99.99% accuracy and timely procurement of mission’s project materials.
Administrative Officer: Offices of Director of Mission Support and Director of Supply Chain, Transport and Logistics, United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), (9/2015 – 1/2022)
Responded to enquiries and queries, Initiated processes, project coordination, organized meetings and workshops, prepare minutes, followed up on, answer and make needed telephone calls. Maintain confidentiality and professional standard. PROFILE
Operations, logistics, procurement, and administrative management professional with 30+ years of experience supporting large-scale international organizations and mission-driven operations. Proven success in procurement planning, contract administration, warehouse and inventory management, fleet support, HR coordination, and administrative operations. Strong background in managing high-value assets, improving supply chain efficiency, supporting cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with policies, audits, and reporting standards. Experienced in ERP systems, vendor management, records management, and operational support in complex, high-pressure environments. Seeking to bring global logistics, procurement and administrative expertise.
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linkedin.com/in/cassandra-turay
Conyers, Georgia, USA
Managed two warehouses at different locations at a total value of 24million USD for six years with no loss of items or shortage of goods needed for operations. Effectively managed 15+ warehouse staff, developed SOPS and SOWs in line with mission supply chain policy for suppliers and vendors.
Maintained daily schedules for Senior Directors and Managers ensuring calendar updates, organized an obsolete filing system that increased staff productivity by 7-9 percentage, arrange travels for senior management.
Prepare Acquisition Plan, consolidated request to initiate procurement procedures for transport fleet equipment and supplies using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software that ensured continuous maintenance of 5,000 mission’s fleets for operations.
Reviewed bids, prepared technical evaluation, performance reports for local and international (13) vendors. monitored compliance policies identified by Auditors and monitored for effective implementation.
Conducted annual feasibility studies to enhance accessibility to supplies. Established four warehouses at different locations in the country for quick and easy reception of supplies. Coordinated with other administrative departments and implemented electronic record of warehouse supplies and established e-request system for staff for tracking and monitoring goods volumes that enhanced easy supplier accessibility and record management.
Certified freights, conducted physical verification of procured goods, and direct disbursement in collaboration with the Receiving and Inspecting unit.
Maintained accountability of purchase request versus purchase order items. Prepared discrepancy reports and channeled to responsible departments for actions, thereby facilitated savings and recovery of goods.
Implemented policy for inventory control and annual checks in accordance with UN standards. Managed established Blanket Purchase Order contracts to ensure compliance, performance and quality assurance from vendors.
Monitored contract usage, including pre-encumbrance reports and advised management accordingly. Transport Inventory Control Officer: United Nations Mission in Dafur (UNAMID), 1/2010 – 8/2015
Implemented and monitored compliance standards thereby ensured all products and utilization of products was in compliance with supply management guidelines and subsequently promoted compliance best practices.
Prepared responses to audit issues and justification on queries noted from UNHQ, New York.
Liaised and supported sub sectors, organized workshops, meetings and prepared minutes. Administrative Officer and Inventory Control Officer: United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti
(MINUSTAH),– 1/2006 -6/2009
Provided logistics and administrative support to Air and Land transport departments in the acquisition of goods and services, administered budget of about 16.5million USD. Prepared Acquisition Plan, reviewed stock level, liaised with the Procurement department to develop Standard of Operations, and Statement of works.
Leveraged software application (ERP) to raise system-based requisitions, purchase requests, maintained contract agreement database and reviewed bids.
Maintained continuous communication with end users on contractual rights and obligations, monitored contracts deadlines and initiated renewal process.
Performed Ad hoc duties including Human Resource management, facilitated the hiring process by screening resumes, coordinating interviews and evaluating candidates thereby being part of essential decision in hiring and staffing.
Authored performance evaluation reports that reduced managers time for evaluation of staff by 20%. Conducted suppliers field visits and ensured vendors compliance with UN supply regulations that resulted in effective and efficient operations. Administrative Assistant –Assets and Inventory Control: United Nations Mission Sierra Leone
(UNAMSIL), 8/2002-12/2005
Coordinated procurement and budgetary processes on the shipment of local and international purchases per INCOTERMS for the Transport and Movement Control Department.
Provided logistics and administrative support to the department through reporting (goods and services received and discrepancy aggregates), maintaining supplies database, inspection of equipment to ensure safety and regulation compliance. Managed contracts and revised bids to ensure best value for money. Non-Profit International Organization and Private Sector Experiences - 7/1996 -8/2002 Administrative Officer: Pacific Architect and Engineers, Freetown, Sierra Leone – 3/2001 -8/2002:
Supported the head of department on administrative issues and procurement process including market research, identification of vendors, reviewed bids, monitored contracts and budget utilization. Organizing conferences, meetings and workshops
Completed records management through the maintenance of exceptional filing system thereby standardized filling records for accessibility. Monitored and maintained service schedule for a fleet of 250 vehicles and 90 drivers. Executive Administrative Officer: Xero Business Center – Freetown, Sierra Leone - 3/2000 -3/2001
Provided administrative and secretarial support to the Managing Director. Managed local and international contracts: Prepared and issued 12 requisitions for quotations, reviewed 26 bids & tenders, technical evaluation, prepared purchase orders and track shipment till final delivery. Monitored and managed MOUs to elude any conflict of interest with partners. ‘ Administrative and Logistics Secretary: Mista Media- House; Freetown, Sierra Leone - 2/1999 – 2/2000.
Completed all administrative related tasks including maintaining schedules, reporting, records management and routine monitoring of office operations and timelines. Managed local and international contracts, issued requisitions for quotations, reviewed bids & tenders, prepared technical evaluation and purchase orders, track shipment until final delivery. Monitored MOUs agreement terms to avoid conflict of interest in operations. Liaised with government customers and exercise department on international trade.
Secretary, Guess Enterprise: Freetown, Sierra Leone – 7/1996 -12/1998
Completed administrative tasks including; reporting, maintaining schedules, electronic and paper records management, drafting and mailing of letters. Tracked and auctioned pending items, coordinated the recruitment and on boarding process for new hires. Managed company budget, processed purchase requisition for office supplies.
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