HAROLD ROGER BECKLEY
Summary
Accomplished Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record at KOA Impact Ghana Limited, enhancing supply chain efficiency and implementing strategic market analyses for cost reduction. Skilled in ERP systems and adept at building strong supplier relationships, I've driven continuous improvement initiatives, significantly boosting productivity and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
KOA Impact Ghana Limited
10.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives
- Optimize supply chain processes for cost reduction and efficiency
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors
- Oversee inventory levels and demand forecasting
- Manage warehousing, distribution, and transportation of goods
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions
- Implement new technologies or automation in supply chain operations
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and sustainability goals
- Work closely with production, sales, and finance teams
- Maintain relationships with suppliers and logistics partners
Logistics Manager
British American Tobacco Ghana
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Execution of logistics operations and warehouse management
- Inventory management: Maintaining optimum stock levels and quality
- SAP proficient
- Trade Marketing & Distribution
- Competitive Analysis
- Market Research
- Negotiations
- Inventory Management
- Professional Marketer (CIMG)
- Effective implementation of logistics operations: Reduction in customer order delivery lead time and OTIF resolution of customer complaints
- Monthly review of 3PL performance against KPI’s
- Implementing operational improvements to minimize cost, enhance productivity and achievement of set KPI’s
Territory Manager
British American Tobacco Ghana
03.2015 - 11.2021
- Driving continuous volume and value growth by optimizing Trade Marketing Fundamentals
- That is: Route to market development, Product visibility, Availability, Merchandizing, Price compliance and Product freshness in key outlets
- Training and coaching distributor sales force to deliver volume growth and target achievement
- Providing weekly detailed reports on sales and field situations
Trade Marketing Representative
British American Tobacco Ghana
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Performing extensive competitive analysis in identifying rival strategies, initiating counter-strategies and programs to surpass competition
- Training and coaching salesmen on territory management, selling and communication techniques
- Developing and leading new initiatives such as ‘Outlet Recruitment Drive’, ‘Distribution Drive’ etc
Education
MSc - Supply Chain Management
GCTU/Coventry University
01.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Professional Marketing
Simon Page Business School
01.2019
Certificate - French
Alliance Francaise
01.2015
BSC - Administration (Banking & Finance)
University of Ghana Business School Legon
01.2010
Skills
- Trade Marketing Expertise
- Strategic Market Analysis
- Consumer Insights Research
- Negotiations
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Inventory Management
- Certified Marketing Professional
- Supply chain distribution
- Demand planning
- Relationship building
- ERP systems proficiency
Accomplishments
- Effective inventory management with zero product write offs
- Reduced product delivery lead time to distributors by 50%
- Introduced real-time reporting
- Responsible for 64% growth in premium segment in Western, Central and Ashanti regions.
- Enhanced route to market through outlet recruitment, key account expansion and effective distribution increasing market share by 4.6%.
- SAP proficient
- Trade Marketing & Distribution
- Professional Marketer (CIMG)
Languages
- English, Advanced
- French, Intermediate
- Nzema, Native
- Ewe, Proficient
References
- Abraham Kobby Mensah, Area Head of Activation West & Central Africa (B.A.T), 0544334872
- Kwaku Brobbey, Area Manager Ghana North (B.A.T), 0544312067
- Andrews Amoah Yeboah, Area Manager Ghana South (B.A.T), 0544334865
- Kwabena A. Agyekum, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CIMG), 0244220427
Passionshobbies
- Research
- Driving
- Travelling
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
KOA Impact Ghana Limited
10.2024 - Current
Logistics Manager
British American Tobacco Ghana
12.2021 - 11.2023
Territory Manager
British American Tobacco Ghana
03.2015 - 11.2021
Trade Marketing Representative
British American Tobacco Ghana
09.2011 - 10.2013
MSc - Supply Chain Management
GCTU/Coventry University
Post Graduate Diploma - Professional Marketing
Simon Page Business School
Certificate - French
Alliance Francaise
BSC - Administration (Banking & Finance)
University of Ghana Business School Legon
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