Fredrick Ampaabeng Kyeremeh
Kumasi
Summary
Results-oriented operations leader with extensive experience at Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Ltd, specializing in supply chain optimization and team development. Successfully managed working capital of up to 30 million euros while implementing efficiency-driven procedures that enhanced operational performance and profitability. Committed to sustainability initiatives from cocoa origins, fostering organizational efficiency and responsible sourcing practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Operations Lead
Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Ltd
Tema
09.2023 - Current
- Strategic direction of my region's sourcing operations.
- Recruiting, building teams, and managing talent.
- Manage working capital, up to 3 million euros per week.
- Collaborate with the sustainability function to ensure compliance with all certification requirements.
- Collaborating with other departments such as IT, HR, Sales and Marketing to ensure smooth cross-functional operations.
- Implemented new operational procedures, resultingin an increase in process efficiency.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels for operational needs.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation to meet project deadlines and budget constraints.
- Developed and executed operational plans for peak seasons, ensuring scalability and adaptability.
Cluster Lead
Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Ltd
Tema
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Led by example the implimentation of Cargill culture in the cluster, ensuring our values are centrally placed.
- Had daily, weekly, and monthly follow-ups on district performance, including data quality, leading and lagging KPIs, issue management, etc., and make regular visits to the districts (50% of the time is physically within the districts).
- Supported the District Managers with my practical expertise in creating value in their operations, and creating opportunities for the District to excel.
- Collaborate with the sustainability Functional Team to manage the execution and implementation of all sustainability programs and projects in the districts.
- Provided guidance and direction to team members in order to achieve organizational goals.
- Oversaw operations across multiple locations, ensuring consistent quality and service standards.
- Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with employees to discuss job expectations, goals, and career development opportunities.
- Managed cluster budget, optimizing expenses to improve overall financial performance.
- Managed inventory levels across the cluster, reducing stockouts and overstock situations.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained new staff members on company policies and procedures.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve sourcing and profitability targets across the cluster.
Supply Chain Centre of Expertise
Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Ltd
Tema
09.2020 - 05.2022
- With my practical expertise and process knowledge, I supported District Managers in creating value (good cycle time, quality, shrink control, reduced cost, effective planning, and execution) in their supply chain operations, creating opportunities for their success and operational efficiency.
- Developed and supported the practical implementation of supply chain and operations procedures in the districts, identified gaps, and drove improvement programs in our supply chain operations.
- Responsible for the management of jute sacks in relation to Cocobod for allocation to the District.
- Liaised with the District Manager and Procurement to procure and distribute supply chain consumables, plus other office stationery, to the districts.
- Enforce a safety culture: food safety, equipment safety, fire protection, security rules, and take all necessary actions to maintain a safe, food-safe, secure environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards across all supply chain processes.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery, evacuation, and takeover of cocoa beans at takeover centers.
- Facilitated risk management within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
- Organized logistics activities such as warehousing, transportation, scheduling.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigating discrepancies.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Implemented lean supply chain practices, reducing waste and improving process efficiency.
Regional Manager
ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd.
Kumasi
08.2019 - 09.2020
- I was the lead manager in the Cocoa Executing Team for the sustainable management program in my region.
- I led a team of 5 agronomists and 30 field trainers who trained more than 6,000 farmers on how to attain sustainability and high-quality certified cocoa beans.
- My team was also responsible for creating awareness of broader social and environmental issues, offering training to our registered farmers in good agricultural practices, good social practices, and good environmental practices.
- I led my team to constantly innovate, create efficiencies, and empower our farmers to grow their farms as businesses to increase profitability and promote rural prosperity.
- I also supervised and prepared my team for certification audits, and ensured my farmers receive their premiums for producing certified cocoa beans.
- I successfully passed my first Lindt verification audit in October 2019, three months into my role.
- And subsequently, the UTZ certification audit took place in August 2020.
- Apart from leading the Sustainable Management team to execute the sustainability programs, I was also the lead manager in the procurement of cocoa beans in my region.
- I supported, trained, and motivated a team of ten procurement managers referred to as 'Franchise Holders.' These were bonded business owners who were funded to source cocoa beans from our certified and registered farmers.
- For the 2019/2020 cocoa season, a procurement of 12,000.00 metric tons was successfully achieved out of a target of 11,500.00 metric tons.
- I maintained a recovery level of 99% of funding, as against a target of 98%.
Ports, Logistics and Transport Manager
National Trust Holding Company
Kumasi
03.2018 - 08.2019
- I led a team of twelve (12) employees who handled the activities of the company's ports, logistics, and transport operations.
- I worked with my transport team and successfully managed a fleet of about 110 third-party trucks, which provided haulage services for the swift evacuation of our cocoa to the port.
- I implemented quality management systems (QMS) with the support of the operations manager in the upcountry to ensure that only quality cocoa beans are shipped to the port.
- Designed and implemented strong internal control systems targeted at improving efficiency in the cocoa supply chain from upcountry to the port.
- Monitored spending to ensure that my department's expenditures are consistent with approved budgets.
- Ensure jute sack levels are optimum for efficient operations, and swiftly replenish supply from the Ghana Cocoa Board.
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow, both at the Port and with our transport system.
- Implemented an asset policy to optimize the use of our field assets (tools of trade), including warehouses, to ensure good asset turnover.
- Monitored and managed the transport fleet to ensure efficient delivery of beans at the take over centres.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for the provision of transport services according to operational needs.
Sector Manager
National Trust Holding Company
Kumasi
10.2016 - 03.2018
- I managed a team of nine cocoa procurement managers who were responsible for sourcing quality cocoa beans from our registered farmers
- Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision, and ensuring compliance to work and controls
- Trained, mentored, and supported high-performing team, provided regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas
- Supported my Franchise Managers (procurement managers) to embark on society development and organization, recruited and trained purchasing clerks for effective trading
- Mitigated risk by ensuring routine compliance to strict internal controls and record keeping
Operations Officer
National Trust Holding Company
Kumasi
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Ensured compliance with the preparation and submission of all operational reports, both upcountry and at the port.
- Consolidated all weekly returns filed by the 33 procurement centers, 3 sector managers, and 3 ports for management review.
- Captured and updated all seed fund allocations and upcountry cocoa shipments in an Excel workbook for report generation and performance analysis.
- Generated purchases and sales reports for the Accounts department and Management reviews.
- Monitored field stock levels, performed aging stock analysis, and conducted cycle time analysis for each district, and reported to management.
- Drafted reports and led presentations to inform upper management of operational inefficiencies and recommended improvements.
- Tracked inventory levels across all locations, and ensured timely allocation of trucks and shipments.
- Provided technical support to staff in resolving operational issues or problems.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders including Quality control, purchasing clerks, Franchise holders, community openion leaders, etc.
Education
MBA -
University of Suffolk
UK11.2023
BSc. - Chemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi01.2011
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Strategic planning and execution
- Team building
- Budget management
- Risk management
- Performance management
Languages
- English
- Twi
- Seikwa dialect
Personal Information
- Title: Regional Operations Lead
- Date of Birth: 02/01/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Certification
Chartered Energy Economist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Operations Lead
Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Cluster Lead
Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2023
Supply Chain Centre of Expertise
Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Ltd
09.2020 - 05.2022
Regional Manager
ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd.
08.2019 - 09.2020
Ports, Logistics and Transport Manager
National Trust Holding Company
03.2018 - 08.2019
Sector Manager
National Trust Holding Company
10.2016 - 03.2018
Operations Officer
National Trust Holding Company
10.2013 - 10.2016
MBA -
University of Suffolk
BSc. - Chemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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