FRANKLYN ADJEI ULRICH
Tema,Ghana
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in negotiation, maritime laws, and international shipping regulations. Demonstrates strong analytical and result-oriented capabilities, complemented by proficiency in cost management, customs processes including ICUMS, and project management. Adept at leveraging technological tools such as Microsoft Office, ERP systems (SAP and Ellipse), to optimise operations and drive efficiency. Committed to delivering strategic solutions within complex environments while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Logistics
West Coast Wooden Products Gh Limited
Tema, Greater Accra Region
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Optimised logistics operations for importing and exporting activities.
- Coordinated transportation and warehouse operations to enhance efficiency.
- Developed and implemented initiatives for Free Zone activities.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers and customers to ensure service quality.
- Analysed data to produce comprehensive quarterly reports.
- Managed human resources functions, providing staff counselling when necessary.
- Executed first aid and disaster management strategies to mitigate risks.
Inbound Logistics Coordinator
GB FOODS Africa
Tema, Greater Accra Region
04.2015 - 12.2022
- - Decreasing freight costs through better truck utilization in both full (FTL) and less than (LTL) truckload shipments.
- - Consolidate loads with like shippers to reduce logistics costs
- - Ensure strict compliance to rules and regulations. Supervising the completion of all checks and documentation required by customs, shipping line, Permit Agencies, banks and other relevant agencies
- - Monitoring and tracking container shipments from countries of origin to Ghana ports, and from the port to warehouses.
- - Actively managing clearing agents, haulage companies and other subcontractors to ensure that they perform in line with their contractual agreements.
- - Building and maintaining relations with key personnel of shipping lines, GRA customs Division, Gpha, Gcnet, and other relevant agencies to help facilitate smooth logistics operations.
- - Preparing logistics/supply chain reports to aid management in their forecast and decision-making.
- - Monitoring the performance of the warehouse staff and ‘loading boys’ to ensure they meet set targets.
- - Supervise the approval or rejection of sku to ensure the implementation of established quality standards.
- - Direct and supervise the departmental payment process, to adjust it to the agreed conditions with each contract.
Senior Logistics Officer
Conserveria Distribution Ghana limited
Tema, Greater Accra Region
03.2009 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with Warehouse and Sales to identify items for ordering.
- Requested documentation from overseas suppliers to facilitate transactions.
- Processed payments for suppliers to ensure timely fulfilment.
- Managed overseas purchase orders to streamline procurement.
- Placed orders with overseas suppliers to maintain inventory levels.
Assistant National Treasurer
Ghana Youth Workers Association – University of Ghana
Greater Accra
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records for the Association.
- Presented financial statements at each Executive Committee meeting.
- Collaborated with First Vice President to enhance efficiency and coordination of Association objectives.
Assistant Logistics Officer
Primex Ghana limited
Tema, Greater Accra Region
04.2005 - 02.2009
- Monitored vessel arrivals for consignment handling.
- Prepared consignment documents for Customs entry and clearance.
- Ensured work order compliance with clearing and forwarding regulations.
- Collaborated with Customs and stakeholders for timely consignment clearance.
- Received and verified pre-alert documents.
- Prepared and submitted unique consignment references.
- Submitted import declaration forms promptly.
- Compiled exemption requests for regulatory approval.
Clearing Assistant
Panalpina Ghana Limited
Tema, Greater Accra Region
01.2004 - 03.2005
- Facilitated customs declaration and clearance of goods at ports.
- Liaised with stakeholders to ensure efficient processing of imports.
- Tracked and identified goods upon arrival at ports.
- Assisted in compilation of customs documentation for compliance.
- Managed total chain of import documentation activities to streamline processes.
- Reconciled records to maintain accuracy and consistency.
Administration Assistant
Ua Collectibles Enterprise
Tema, Greater Accra Region
05.2003 - 01.2004
- Processed proforma invoices and IDF applications efficiently.
- Prepared letters of credit to facilitate transactions.
- Expedited follow-up on goods status, ensuring suppliers met delivery commitments.
- Tracked incoming shipments to maintain accurate inventory records.
Education
Diploma - Social Science
University of Ghana -Legon
Greater Accra 05.2012 - 10.2014
B.A - Social Behavior & Conflict Management
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Central Region 05.2015 - 11.2017
Skills
- Negotiation
- Maritime Laws
- Analytical / Result Focus
- International Ship Laws
- Cost Management
- Customs&ICUMS
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office Tools
- Technological
- ERP – SAP & Ellipse
Certification
- Graduate School of Governance & Leadership Advanced Executive Certificate in Project Management Short Course – 2011-03
- Benchmark Institute of Financial Management, Accra - Ghana. Certificate of Participation in Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management 2006-05 – 2007-09
- Graduate School of Governance & Leadership Advanced Executive Certificate in Project Management Short Course – 2007-09
References
- Francis Sekoh Dadzie, GB Foods Africa, Regional Category Manager, 0501323687, fsekoh@thegbfoods.com
- Mrs. Evelyn Sowah, Pan Logistics Ghana Limited - Tema, Clearing Manager, 0241864968, Es_cilt@yahoo.com
- Kingsley Osafo Boateng, West Coast Wooden Products Gh Ltd, IT Manager, 0505821388
Timeline
Head of Logistics
West Coast Wooden Products Gh Limited
04.2023 - 01.2026
B.A - Social Behavior & Conflict Management
University of Cape Coast
05.2015 - 11.2017
Inbound Logistics Coordinator
GB FOODS Africa
04.2015 - 12.2022
Diploma - Social Science
University of Ghana -Legon
05.2012 - 10.2014
Assistant National Treasurer
Ghana Youth Workers Association – University of Ghana
01.2012 - 03.2014
Senior Logistics Officer
Conserveria Distribution Ghana limited
03.2009 - 03.2015
Assistant Logistics Officer
Primex Ghana limited
04.2005 - 02.2009
Clearing Assistant
Panalpina Ghana Limited
01.2004 - 03.2005
Administration Assistant
Ua Collectibles Enterprise
05.2003 - 01.2004