Dinda Awfords A. James

Accomplishments

• Implemented supply chain local fulfillment network for East Africa reducing working capital by 30% and lowering landed costs by 8%
• Decreased average monthly stock-outs from 8% to less than 0.1% by strengthening advanced inventory and demand planning principles
• Realized value for money through negotiation and regular review of contracts, bids, proposals and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, acceptability and assured supply

Responsibilities

• Act as an interface with the stakeholders and be responsible for completely managing the day-to-day operational functions for the team
• Drive continuous improvements in operational workflows, by pro-actively looking for opportunities to re-engineer or automate
• Present marketing pitches to senior company partners at the firm and as well as external clients
• Identify opportunities & gaps within current business offering to deliver better service to clients
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales & other departments to assess the needed technologies & services that support company’s growth trajectory
• Ensures that the organization’s resources are used responsibly, particularly in the areas of service delivery
• Develop, track, and control the quality of service rendered to all clients.

Accomplishments

• Pre-qualified and listed competitive vendors, reducing the cost of doing business by 18%
• Presented reports / reviews in a high quality, clear, visually rich format including insightful commentary, analysis and drew recommendations and improvement to all stakeholders
• Managed all audit requirements, including all aspects of preparedness, post-customs audit, stock take execution and reporting in this space

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy and process improvement
• Develop and implement efficient Processes, standards and policies in line with company mission, while promoting compliance
• Evaluate risks and lead quality assurance efforts
• Participate in product specification development and advise on available alternatives in the market
• Mentor and motivate teams to achieve productivity and individual growth
• Develop and spearhead key supply chain Key Performance Indicators
• Monitored, analyzed and reported domestic freight and carrier management performance against set goals to compare costing to forecasts.
• Displayed exemplary negotiation skills when communicating with suppliers and vendors regarding contracts, policies and deadlines.
• Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets are met.

Accomplishments

• Served as the Group’s procurement Manager, overseeing operations in five countries
• Increased revenue by 11% by renegotiating ocean and air rates and promoting mutually beneficial partnerships
• Prevented trade disruptions by keeping abreast of developments and regulatory changes impacting customs compliance

Responsibilities

• Provision of specialist procurement and supply chain support, advice and guidance
• Liaise with supplier representatives and other information sources as appropriate to maintain up to date knowledge of market trends and price movements
• Manage contracts and compliance with changing legislative and commercial requirements
• Forecast and monitor project expenditures to help execute within the budget
• Encouraging and motivating team members, developing their skill sets and managing personal development goals for them.
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.

Accomplishments

• Converted the department to a paperless environment through introduction of an ERP system
• Negotiated revised payment schedules from cash on delivery to 30 days credit period
• Implemented a Just-In-Time methodology to reduce inventory carrying cost and improve inventory accuracy

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of changing market profile, innovation and trends in order to inform contract strategy and ensure successful projects delivery
• Research, recommend, and implement new and improved routing of freight to gain efficiencies, reduce transit times and save cost
• Inspect goods and services ensuring compliance with terms, specifications and technical standards of contracts
• Maintain accurate procurement records in accordance with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act to ensure adequate audit trail and prepare reports
• Negotiate with vendors for best prices of goods and services
• Liaise with departmental Heads to determine their product and service needs
• Requisition analysis and preparation of RFQs and bid documents including dispatch to suppliers
• Quotation/proposal evaluation and approvals, Purchase Order Processing and Tracking of deliveries.