Anisa Shaibu
Sekondi
Summary
Seeking to gain employment in a well-established organization which will make good use of my expertise as well as helping develop my career.
Motivated, hardworking and goal oriented person, with training and experience in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Inventory/Warehouse Management, Purchasing with the ability to work with little or no supervision. Am a team player and work with attention to details. Above all those who know me describe me as honest and trustworthy. Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations/ Procurement Manager
Navitrans MES Ghana LTD
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for planning and coordinating movement of goods to and from warehouse.
- Involves overseeing day-to-day operations, including scheduling and dispatching drivers, tracking shipments, and coordinating routes.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within procurement function by identifying areas for optimization and proposing actionable recommendations.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings through implementation of digital tools and automation.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as maintaining transportation assets and facilities
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling expenses, such as fuel, maintenance, and labor costs, while maximizing efficiencies.
- Continuously monitored industry benchmarks to ensure organization's procurement practices remained competitive and in line with best practices.
- Optimized inventory levels through demand forecasting techniques, reducing carrying costs while maintaining service level requirements.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and changes, and implement necessary adjustments to processes and procedures to maintain competitive participate in strategic planning and budgeting for transportation department and organization as whole.
- Accountable for financial performance, customer satisfaction, and overall success of transportation department
- Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies for procurement department
- Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
- Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Approve ordering of necessary goods and services
- Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
- Examine and test existing contracts
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of specifications and expectations of company
- Foresee alterations in comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
- Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
- Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Logistics Specialist
Green Height Logistics and Supply Limited
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Communicate with Sellers and logistic service providers on orders, coordinate exceptions, inform stakeholders
- Be contact person for customers and logistic service providers as well as internal parties like sales
- Initiates and conducts appropriate training for process, systems, tools, methodology and functional disciplines
- Supervise Import and Export processes
- Organizing and follow-up 3PL’s activities regarding international transportation and customs clearance
- Pro-actively handle client enquiries and issue on shipments
- Assigning correct tariff codes to shipments
- Ensure relevant order related paperwork is filed in accordance with regulatory and study requirements
- Interaction with all relevant internal departments to ensure on-time delivery of shipment.
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
- Supervised compliance measures regarding domestic and international tariffs and customs regulations.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Implemented lean principles within logistics department, reducing waste and improving overall efficiency in warehouse operations.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Streamlined warehouse operations, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased productivity.
Supply Chain Lead
Deep Ocean Ghana Limited
11.2016 - 10.2021
- Coordinate Customs clearance (Import & Export)
- Offshore Chopper Crew Management
- Crew Management and Visa arrangement
- Tracking of delayed Procurement & Import request
- Coordinate Customs Temporary Import Audit
- Coordinate DNV Audit (Procurement and Logistics)
- Supervise thprocessing of requisitions and complete requisitions for needed materials to raise NetSuite, SAP’s and Navision application.
Clearing and Forwarding Supervisor (Import/Export)
Bollore Ghana Limited (Antrak Ghana)
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Coordinate and serve as a link between Operation, Administration and Account
- Plan and supervises work schedule at the Port
- Payment of Import Duty and Terminal Charges
- Do shipping Line release by requesting invoices, payment of charges and documentation
- Facilitate Clearing of Goods
- Prepare Cargo Clearing Report and Partake in Clearing of Cargo
- Perform Cargo tracking to ensure timely clearance
- Supervises GCNET Entry and Follow ups on customs when there is query
- Coordinate transport activities and do cost analyses on Transportation
- Perform negotiation with transporters and Selection.
Education
Master’s in Business Administration -
University of Bolton -UK
Diploma & Advance Diploma in Logistics -
Chartered Institute of Logistics
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management -
Concord Business School (Edu-Equal)
Diploma in Business Management -
University of Cape Coast
Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Computer Skills (MS Office NetSuite, SAPs, Navision)
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Price Negotiations
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Citizenship
GHANAIAN
Professional Association
- Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF)
- Chartered Institute of Logistics – UK (CILT)
References
- Mr. Samuel Oduro, Deputy Finance Manager Cost Controller, Deep Ocean Ghana Limited, 0233-501617485
- Miss Anita Bonny, Engineering Manager, Deep Ocean Ghana Limited, 0233-501603340
- Andrew Adom, Operations Manager, DeepOcean Ghana Limited, 233501554307
- Mr. William Sternberg, Country Manager, Navitrans MES Ghana Limited, +233203300003
Other Documents
- Republic of Ghana Passport
- Republic of Ghana Driver License
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to Music
- Reading
- Counselling
Training
- 09/2017, Training in Procurement, Inventory and Warehouse Management, Deep Ocean Ghana Limited
- 07/2017, Training in Strategic Sourcing, Deep Ocean Ghana Limited
- 11/2016, Safety Training in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Deepocean Ghana
Timeline
Operations/ Procurement Manager
Navitrans MES Ghana LTD
09.2023 - Current
Logistics Specialist
Green Height Logistics and Supply Limited
01.2022 - 08.2023
Supply Chain Lead
Deep Ocean Ghana Limited
11.2016 - 10.2021
Clearing and Forwarding Supervisor (Import/Export)
Bollore Ghana Limited (Antrak Ghana)
02.2013 - 06.2014
Master’s in Business Administration -
University of Bolton -UK
Diploma & Advance Diploma in Logistics -
Chartered Institute of Logistics
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management -
Concord Business School (Edu-Equal)
Diploma in Business Management -
University of Cape Coast
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