Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
References
Timeline
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VANESSA ARYEE

Utrecht

Summary

Proactive and results-driven pharmacist with extensive experience in supply chain operations, quality assurance, and global supply planning. Demonstrated ability to step up and take leadership in addressing operational challenges and optimizing inventory levels. Skilled in stakeholder management, supply planning, root cause analysis, and coordinating logistics between manufacturing sites and distribution centers. Proven track record in implementing process improvements and maintaining compliance with GxP, GMP, and GDP standards, ensuring uninterrupted supply and operational efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supply Chain Specialist

I+ Solutions
11.2023 - Current
  • Led global Supply Chain operation for HIV, Malaria, and TB medications managing product flows between manufacturing sites and distribution centres across 30 countries achieving a 98% on time delivery rate
  • Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accurate and timely update in Globis ERP systems and keeping stakeholders informed of supply updates and risk
  • Supported process improvement initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain agility and responsiveness, contributing to continuous improvement of global supply chain processes
  • Actively participated in quality assurance projects, ensuring compliance with global standards and resolving non-conformance issues through root cause analysis, achieving a 95% resolution rate on first inquiries.

Logistics Support Officer

Chemonics International
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed stakeholder relationships with Procurement Service Agents (PSAs), regulatory agencies, and internal teams to coordinate shipment processes and resolve issues related to product compliance with ISO, FDA, and WHO standards
  • Provided QA oversight for product dossiers, ensuring regulatory compliance and readiness for inspections, while actively participating in supply chain planning and optimization
  • Monitored the inbound pipeline for donor-procured program commodities and collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements, actively participating in initiatives led by colleagues, contributing to team efforts aimed at optimizing supply chain operations
  • Led the coordination of regulatory audits for central and regional medical warehouses, ensuring adherence to Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and maintaining high performance standards in supply operations
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, driving overall supply chain effectiveness.

Fulfilment Operations Professional

Zipline Ghana
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managed the preparation and dispatch of medical packages via drone to hard-to-reach healthcare facilities, ensuring strict adherence to quality and safety standards for time-sensitive deliveries
  • Facilitated seamless supply chain operations by proactively managing incident reports, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing CAPA to resolve issues and improve supply chain responsiveness
  • Supervised warehouse operations, implementing best practices, safety protocols and conducting daily quality control checks to ensure blood, and other cold chain essential medicines were kept under the appropriate conditions to maintain the integrity of the products
  • Facilitated seamless delivery schedules by coordinating closely with healthcare facilities, ensuring that all timelines were met and promptly addressing any issues that arose
  • My proactive communication and problem-solving approach enhanced collaboration, minimized delays, and ensured the consistent and efficient delivery of medical supplies.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Ghana
09.2023

Master of Science Supply Chain Management -

Coventry University
05.2020

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm): Pharmacy -

Central University
06.2016

Skills

  • GxP, GMP, GDP compliance
  • Global Supply Chain planning & Management
  • CAPA implementation & Non-conformance handling
  • Root Cause Analysis & Deviation
  • Regulatory Audits & Inspections
  • Persistent and resilient problem solver
  • Process Improvement & Change Management
  • Analytical & Result oriented
  • Supply Chain & Product release Assurance
  • Logistics Coordination & Inventory Optimization
  • Stakeholder Management & cross functional collaboration
  • Financial Process Support (hedging, product scrapping)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Power BI
  • Globis ERP
  • Advanced Excel

Certification

  • Pharma Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
  • Quantification Analytics Tool

Accomplishments

  • BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE AWARD (2021)
  • EXTREME OWNERSHIP AWARD (2020)

Languages

English: Fluent
Dutch: Beginner
French: Beginner

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supply Chain Specialist

I+ Solutions
11.2023 - Current

Logistics Support Officer

Chemonics International
01.2022 - 10.2023

Fulfilment Operations Professional

Zipline Ghana
09.2019 - 12.2021

Master of Science Supply Chain Management -

Coventry University

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm): Pharmacy -

Central University

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Ghana
VANESSA ARYEE