Bernadine Anozie
Boksburg,GP
Summary
Analytical supply chain professional knowledgeable about gathering and analyzing data to make proactive adjustments to business supply chain operations. Tracks and models metrics, forecasts trends and stays on top of changing resource requirements and availability. Advanced skills in SAP.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
DSM Nutritional Products
2018.03 - 2023.06
- Discovered most reliable and cost-effective shipping methods by analyzing previous shipment data.
- Led supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities and international security measures.
- Reduced expenses by verifying proper temperature levels on inbound refrigerated merchandise.
- Analyzed 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 operation while adhering to safety protocols.
- Resolved complex issues regarding material handling, mail distribution and inventory control, to increase profits.
- 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.
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
- 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.
- Supervised 5 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Demand Planner
MTU South Africa
2015.11 - 2017.05
- Ran weekly fill rate reports to highlight potential issues and corresponding solutions.
- Proposed and implemented solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
- Provided ad-hoc analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting.
- 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.
- Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
- Generated reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement market research strategies.
- Communicated demand plans to manufacturing sites to resolve gaps between demand and supply plans.
Technical Buyer
General Electric South Africa
2013.01 - 2015.10
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
- 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.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
Procurement Officer
Transnet Capital Projects
2011.08 - 2012.12
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- 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
2008.08 - 2010.12
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- 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
Pretoria, South Africa2016
Certificate - Contract Management
Charted Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Pretoria, South Africa2012
Certificate - Tender And Supplier Evaluation
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Pretoria, South Africa2012
Certificate - Freight Forwading
Global Trade Training
Durban, South Africa06.2006
Diploma - Economics
Simons Town Maritime Institution
Cape Town, South Africa11.2004
Certificate - Laws of Shipping
Institute of Charted Shipbrokers
London, United Kingdom2004
Skills
- Controlling inventory
- Vendor Relations
- Defect tracking
- Analyzing trends
- Negotiating
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Logistics Management
- Expense Control
- Cost controls
- Customer Relationship Management
- Cost Reduction Strategies
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
DSM Nutritional Products
2018.03 - 2023.06
Demand Planner
MTU South Africa
2015.11 - 2017.05
Technical Buyer
General Electric South Africa
2013.01 - 2015.10
Procurement Officer
Transnet Capital Projects
2011.08 - 2012.12
Import Buyer
Royal Canine
2008.08 - 2010.12
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
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