Bernadine Anozie
Boksburg
Summary
Successful at reducing costs, improving delivery times, and optimizing production schedules to maximize the effectiveness of the supply chain. Results-driven and dedicated with excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
DSM Nutritional Products
Isando
03.2018 - 06.2024
- Analysed real-time customer histories to identify issues and anomalies before problems occurred
- Improved quality assurance operations by inspecting materials and verifying delivery compliance
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements
- Improved consistency of on-time arrivals through effective logistics management and travel route planning
- Improved project efficiency by prioritizing equipment tasks and operations while adhering to safety protocols
- Improved supply chain customer satisfaction ratings through efficient problem resolution
- Negotiated prices and terms with shipping companies and supply vendors
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital
- Reduced supply chain costs by 15 % through strategic sourcing and process optimization
- Improved on-time delivery rates by 20% by enhancing coordination with suppliers and logistics providers
- Successfully implemented a new inventory management system, resulting in a 95 % reduction in stockouts
Demand Planner
MTU South Africa
Isando
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Ran weekly fill rate reports to highlight potential issues and corresponding solutions
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the Demand Planning team by regularly reviewing processes, tools, and methodologies for potential enhancements
- Improved demand forecast for multiple distribution channels based on previous sales and consumption
- Reviewed historical sales trends and researched demand drivers to prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models
- Generated reports to support the development and implementation of marketing plans
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely product availability through accurate demand forecasting
- Communicated demand plans to mining sites to resolve gaps between demand and supply plans
- Led monthly consensus meetings with stakeholders from various departments including Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain
- Played a key role in a project that reduced lead times by 75%
Technical Buyer
General Electric South Africa
Midrand
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions within the procurement function
- Identified potential supply chain risks and proactively developed contingency plans to mitigate their impact on operations
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Oversaw the purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transactions
- Sourced new vendors to reduce costs through strategic contract negotiations
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, and other specification requirements
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends
- Leveraged technical expertise in evaluating complex proposals from suppliers, ensuring optimal value was achieved during negotiations
- Interacted with vendors, store managers, and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs
Procurement Buyer
Transnet Capital Projects
Elandsfontein
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases
- Evaluated vendor performance regularly to maintain reliable supply chain operations and address issues promptly
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels
- Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures
Import Buyer
Royal Canine
Randburg
08.2008 - 12.2010
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Developed and maintained comprehensive import documentation, ensuring full compliance with all relevant trade regulations
- Developed and improved account relationships
- Conducted market research to stay informed about global trends, emerging markets, and potential new suppliers
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs
Education
Certificate - Demand Planning And Supply
Commerce Edge
Certificate - Contract Management
Charted Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Certificate - Tender And Supplier Evaluation
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Certificate - Freight Forwading
Global Trade Training
Diploma - Economics
Simons Town Maritime Institution
Certificate - Laws of Shipping
Institute of Charted Shipbrokers
Certificate - Principles of Production and Inventory Management
SAPICS
Skills
- Vendor Relations
- Analysing trends
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Demand forecasting
- Sourcing alternative suppliers
- Negotiating
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Inventory Controlling inventory
- Tracking
- Expense Control
- Cost controls
Affiliations
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
DSM Nutritional Products
03.2018 - 06.2024
Demand Planner
MTU South Africa
11.2015 - 02.2018
Technical Buyer
General Electric South Africa
01.2013 - 10.2015
Procurement Buyer
Transnet Capital Projects
08.2011 - 12.2012
Import Buyer
Royal Canine
08.2008 - 12.2010
Certificate - Demand Planning And Supply
Commerce Edge
Certificate - Contract Management
Charted Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Certificate - Tender And Supplier Evaluation
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Certificate - Freight Forwading
Global Trade Training
Diploma - Economics
Simons Town Maritime Institution
Certificate - Laws of Shipping
Institute of Charted Shipbrokers
Certificate - Principles of Production and Inventory Management
SAPICS
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