Experience

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

• Switzerland
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Logistics Officer

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  • Ensure timely customs clearance of consignments and manage storage of goods according to "best practices" and UNHCR rules and regulations.• Maintain an efficient system for the release, distribution, and redeployment of goods.• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records on logistical activities and provide timely reports and updates both periodically and on request.• Coordinate activities of implementing partners and/or contractors performing supply related activities and ensure that they adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures.• Monitor activities of Implementing Partners and/or commercial contractors tasked with supporting supply functions such as warehousing, fleet operations, maintenance, goods delivery and the movement of staff or refugees.• Implement effective asset and fleet management procedures for regular monitoring of asset/fleet pool.• Analyze the existing supply infrastructure and ensure that it is optimally aligned with the operational needs.• Implement practical projects to improve supply performance that has clear objectives, timescales, tasks, and resources defined.• Monitor the quality and accuracy of supply chain related data in relevant business systems.• Compile and analyze statistical information, identify trends and developments in supply chain related matters that will assist in decision making. • Resolve difficulties in the local supply chain by finding solutions to problems and bottlenecks.



United Nations Peacekeeping Mission

• United States
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Procurement Specialist

  • Dec 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Eliminated deficiencies, delivered value for money, effective management of internal control systems.• Performed post contract activities including negotiation, issuance of all amendments to contracts• Assisted to negotiate contracts terms; create portfolio approach towards select key spend categories.• Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels• Maintained effective, lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, intelligent questioning skills• Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, customer surveys.• Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.• Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.• Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations• Researched new vendors, partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods, saving company $120.000 in one year• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving contract issues



VANT S.R.L.

• Italy
• Plastics Manufacturing

• Purchasing Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Nov 2018

  • Negotiated contract terms, evaluate bidding process, analyze contract performance• Provided support for contract management, inventory analytics• Led strategic sourcing to satisfy business needs through ad hoc analysis• Developed strategies for risk mitigation, cost management, operations improvement.• Presented results of strategic sourcing projects to senior management for approval• Generated weekly reports, analysis in SAP for senior management review and approval• Decreased material expenses by 23% by managing tracking and supply• Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently• Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 32%• Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors• Coordinated logistics for 1.2M Euros per year operations• Oversaw 2.5M Euros budget and all purchasing needs for logistics company



KEENTERPRISE

• South Africa
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Dec 2015

  • Supervised and optimized logistics operations through design and development• Assessed existing logistics risks, developed mitigation strategies• Defined logistics strategy, policies and procedures while ensuring proper execution• Conducted logistics capacity assessment, designed KPI's and performed custom clearance• Monitored contract compliance and other logistics service providers• Provided analytical support for projects and planning projects proposals• Planned and conduct demand management analysis to optimize business processes• Conducted research on logistics operations, solved operational problems• Managed over 1.7M Euros in inventory and 7 employees in 1.500 square-foot warehouse



Keenterprise

• South Africa
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supply and Demand Planning Associate

  • Apr 2007 - Feb 2010

  • Determined optimal shipment procedures and routes to ensure substantial cost Savings• Implemented new work procedures and processes to reduce budget by 25% • Developed, implement logistics planning through coordination with partners• Carried out regular commodity physical inventory/checks; produce regular stock reports• Identified, assessed all risks to value chain through in-depth safety reviews• Perform safety reviews, inspections, assess risk across value chain• Presented carrier-performance metrics, monthly costs report to executive team• Led planning team in delivery of supply project resulting in 20% spending• Resolved demand problems, improved operations, provided exceptional client support



CARUS S.R.L.

• Italy
• Plastics Manufacturing

• Warehouse Fulfillment Associate

  • Mar 2003 - Apr 2007

  • Enforced effective control over stock, assured accuracy for inventory• Planned, coordinate and monitor receipt and dispatch of goods• Managed efficient utilization of space, ensured quality objectives are met• Planned future capacity requirements, produced regular report and statistics• Verified quantity, description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list• Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity• Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime• Simplified shipping and receiving processes, which boosted productivity 15%• Assembled and filled more than 10 shipments per day and prepared all shipping documentation