Daniel Dampson

• Acting Supply Chain Manager.
• Managed and optimized inventory of value circa USD 55 M during the transitioning from a brownfield project phase (ORP) into Operations.
• Led the establishment of the necessary materials planning processes and practices including the CIR, Cataloging/Coding of new materials (Excess of 23,000 line items) using Pilog’s Infinity integration with SAP MM, materials engineering, and stock replenishment procedures as part of operations readiness for the Obuasi Redevelopment Project (ORP).
• Supervised the execution of weekly MRP runs in SAP MM, generation of planned orders as a precursor for stock replenishments.
• Led and supported the establishment of inventory optimization and strategic sourcing initiatives (i.e VMI, Consignment stocking, etc) to reduce inventory holding while improving working capital management.
• Provided unequivocal materials planning and control data to enable the quarterly updates of
the rolling 18-month plan to be produced on time.
• Developed the annual Materials Planning cost center budget to achieve the required targets
for achieving annual, medium-term, and Life of Mine (LoM) business plans.
• Delivered the work of the Materials Planning function within approved budget targets and
specified timeframes, costs, and while achieving targeted service levels and other KPIs.
• Demonstrated Safety Leadership and improved Safety culture across the Materials Planning
function and extended to the entire Supply Chain team.
• Rigorously drove the implementation of projects and nurtured and sustained a culture of
accountability and continuous improvement within the Supply Chain team.
• Led the establishment of a supply chain Control Tower (SSOT) for managing key supply chain initiatives ( Resourcing mine for projects/operations through ANSI/ANCI,etc) to provide SC visibility for key stakeholders (i.e Mining, Engineering, Processing for both ops/project teams)

• Planned material requirements for the Early Phase Gas Infrastructure Green-field Project (EPCC) and executed against O&M and EHS planning philosophies to ensure material availability.
• Led the execution of Ghana Gas’ Warehouse Infrastructure and facilities development project and subsequent Operations Readiness activities to transition from project into operations.
• Led the established and maintenance of a robust inventory database and catalogue/coding system.
• Played a key role in the development and review of the Inventory Module functional requirements for the development of the company’s ERP System (Microsoft Dynamics AX).
• Built and maintained database, scope, and vendor warranty agreements and obligations for EPCC and vendor/OEM. Establish claim and replacement procedures for all warranty contracts.
• Provided statistical forecast of critical and non-critical classification of materials to end-users for making appropriate business decisions.
• Managed Ghana Gas warehouse operations.

Additional Responsibilities (November 2014 – October 2016)
• Managed transportation requirements for the Early Phase Gas Infrastructure Project (EPGIP) at project sites.
• Managed Ghana Gas’ Fleet for the EPGIP.

• Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
• Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
• Process Control/ Training – Established and managed appropriate processing parameters, while training and upgrading knowledge and skills of team members. Carried out review of operating procedures (SOP), good manufacturing practices (GMP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Manage production factors to ensure achievement of targeted efficiency and performance.
• Played active role in the formulation and development of recipes for infant and all family cereals products.
• Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) - Championed continuous improvement initiatives, with ultimate goal to incorporate LEAN thinking in company’s ways of operation so that consumers would be delighted, deliver competitive advantage to the company and to excel in compliance in Nestle Management Systems.

• Managed direction and planning for process plant operations with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
• Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
• Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
• Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
• Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
• Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.

• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
• Planned and coordinated the logistics and production requirement of all third-party sites and ensure all customer orders are supplied.
• Processing of import/export documentation for to meet agreed deadlines.
• Managed shipping lines and clearing agent’s relationships to the benefit of the business.
• Coordinated and provided transportation support for product supply/ distribution across markets throughout West Africa.
• Responsible for managing raw and finished goods inventory to ensure customers’ needs requirements are met.