FRANCIS LAH-OBENG
Tema,Greater Accra
Summary
I am self-disciplined, ambitious, goal-oriented, a fast learner, and a great team player. I also can work with little or no supervision. I am very methodical and give great attention to detail. I possess the ability to think around new challenges as they occur and produce solutions. I have good communication and listening skills, excellent human relations, and engage in intellectual discourse aimed at acquiring knowledge to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Africa Cement Factory Limited
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for managing all procurement categories for the company on ERP Next.
- Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers for raw materials (e.g., limestone, clay, gypsum), equipment, and services.
- Negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
- Develop and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
- Monitor and control procurement costs, and seek opportunities for cost reduction.
- Ensure that all procured materials meet the quality standards required by the cement plant.
- Collaborate with sales and production teams to forecast demand for finished products and plan for the procurement of raw materials accordingly.
- Oversee the transportation and logistics of raw materials from suppliers to the plant and finished products to customers.
- Responsible for managing and facilitating the clearing and transportation of imported raw materials to the company.
- Responsible for the management and supervision of Logistics and warehouse staff.
- Liaises with third-party transport companies to distribute finished product to final customers.
- Responsible for the sourcing and procurement of raw materials, Packaging Materials, and MROs for production needs.
- Responsible for the drafting of standard operating procedures for the entire Logistics function of the company.
SCM/Procurement Manager
The Good Roll Factory GH LTD.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the management of the entire supply chain operation of TGR Africa.
- Responsible for the management of all inventory and warehouse operational activities with an average inventory capacity of twenty tons daily.
- Responsible for the sourcing and negotiation of logistics / Vehicle fleet for all inbound and outbound operations.
- Negotiates with 3PL’s to facilitate shipment of products within Africa and Holland.
- Leads the Procurement of all production inputs / operational requirements for the Good Roll Factory.
- Liaises with production department for material requirement planning for production activities.
- Leads Negotiation for strategic cost saving and value for money for the company.
- Monthly reporting and presentation of supply chain performance for management strategic decisions.
Assistant Procurement Officer
Tema Metropolitan Assembly
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Created and maintained a comprehensive database of suppliers, contractors and service providers to help realize their centralized procurement objective for Cluster 3 (Ghana Benin, and Togo) in 2012.
- Entered into long-term value-for-money service contracts with some key suppliers and service providers.
- Conducted supplier selection, screening, assessment, evaluation, and ranking activities.
- Ensured that goods and services delivered were consistent with contractual Requirements.
- Carried out major procurement activities.
- Planned routine vehicle maintenance schedule.
Procurement Data Administrator
British American Tobacco Company Limited
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Created and maintained a comprehensive database of suppliers, contractors and service providers to help realize their centralized procurement objective for Cluster 3 (Ghana Benin, and Togo) in 2012.
- Entered into long-term value-for-money service contracts with some key suppliers and service providers.
- Conducted supplier selection, screening, assessment, evaluation, and ranking activities.
- Ensured that goods and services delivered were consistent with contractual Requirements.
- Carried out major procurement activities.
- Planned routine vehicle maintenance schedule.
Procurement Assistant
Electricity Company of Ghana
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisted in the receipts and issues of materials to and from district stores.
- Assisted in ensuring the availability of materials to meet demand.
- Assisted in ensuring that, materials are properly received, examined and are in good condition for stocking.
- Assisted in the documentation on materials, thus, indents, requisitions and tally cards and all documents are authenticated by the right persons.
Warehouse Assistant
Olam Ghana Limited
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Assisted in the writing of waybills on grains and sugar.
- Assisted in managing of vehicle fleet in and out of the warehouse.
- Assisted in the re-bagging of grains.
- Assisted in the loading of grains onboard tucks.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement & Supply Chain
KNUST
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Logistics & Supply Chain
KNUST
01.2015
HND - Purchasing and Supply
KTU
01.2010
Skills
- Supply Chain Management & Logistics
- Procurement Management
- Warehouse & Distribution Management
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Communication Skills
- People Management
- CIPS (Level 5 in Process…)
- MCILT
- Cross-Functional Team Player
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Driver License B
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Database Systems (ERP/ SAP/GIFMIS/GHANEPS)
- Knowledge in Public Procurement Act 663, Dec 2003, and Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 914)
Languages Spoken
English
Twi
Ga2
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Africa Cement Factory Limited
10.2022 - Current
SCM/Procurement Manager
The Good Roll Factory GH LTD.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Procurement Officer
Tema Metropolitan Assembly
01.2012 - 01.2021
Procurement Data Administrator
British American Tobacco Company Limited
01.2011 - 01.2012
Procurement Assistant
Electricity Company of Ghana
01.2009 - 01.2010
Warehouse Assistant
Olam Ghana Limited
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Logistics & Supply Chain
KNUST
HND - Purchasing and Supply
KTU
Master of Science - Procurement & Supply Chain
KNUST
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