ISAAC OWIREDU
Accra
Summary
Seasoned Logistics Manager with broad experience in supply chain management, procurement, and warehouse operations. Comprehensive understanding of coordinating logistics strategies for optimal efficiency, cost reduction and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams. Proven track record in implementing process improvements that increase productivity and reduce costs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
SAS Logistics Limited
Accra
01.2021 - Current
- Managed end-to-end logistics operations for the importation, warehousing, and distribution of security doors, ensuring timely delivery and stock availability.
- Coordinated international procurement, shipping documentation, customs clearance, and inland transportation to maintain a smooth supply chain.
- Supervised warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, and dispatch of security doors and accessories.
- Implemented inventory management practices that reduced stock discrepancies and improved order fulfillment efficiency.
- Led and trained warehouse staff, ensuring adherence to safety standards and efficient material handling procedures.
- Collaborated with sales and installation teams to plan deliveries, optimize routes, and ensure customer orders were fulfilled on schedule.
- Monitored stock levels and prepared periodic inventory reports to support procurement planning and prevent stockouts or overstocking.
- Negotiated with transporters and logistics service providers to secure cost-effective delivery solutions and improve operational efficiency.
Bills Clerk & Ration Distributor (National Service)
Ghana Armed Forces- Supply & Transport Department (Base Supply Depot)
Burma Camp
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in the distribution and management of food rations and essential supplies to various units of the Ghana Armed Forces, ensuring timely and accurate allocation.
- Processed and verified supply bills, invoices, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of ration supplies, stock movements, and billing transactions to support accountability and reporting.
- Coordinated with suppliers and internal departments to facilitate smooth delivery and documentation of procured items.
- Supported inventory checks and reconciliation of ration stocks to minimize discrepancies and ensure proper stock control.
- Provided administrative and logistical support within both the ration distribution and billing units, contributing to efficient daily operations at the Base Supply Depot.
- Assisted in preparing ration distribution schedules and documentation for various military units to ensure efficient supply planning.
- Handled data entry and filing of procurement and billing records to maintain organized and accessible documentation.
- Collaborated with senior officers and depot staff to ensure accurate reporting and smooth coordination of supply chain activities.
FMCG retailer and Mobile money operator
Except The Lord Builds
Awoshie
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted customers in selecting and purchasing fast-moving consumer goods, providing product information and maintaining high customer service standards.
- Managed daily sales transactions, accurately handling cash, recording sales, and reconciling balances at the end of each business day.
- Operated mobile money services including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers while ensuring transaction accuracy and security.
- Maintained proper stock arrangement and monitored inventory levels to support efficient restocking of fast-moving products.
- Built strong customer relationships through reliable service, contributing to repeat business and increased daily sales.
- Supported general shop operations including receiving goods from suppliers, organizing the warehouse space, and assisting with stock counts.
Medical Equipment Sales representative (Industrial Training Attachment)
Reha Medical Group Ghana
Osu
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared and submitted competitive tender documents for hospitals, including 37 Military Hospital, Korlebu Teaching Hospital, Ridge Hospital, and Accra Medical Centre.
- Executed full cost and equipment estimates for new healthcare facilities, notably a 4-storey medical center in Tse Addo, Accra.
- Streamlined procurement, distribution, and inventory management of medical equipment and supplies.
- Coordinated with sales and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and precise installation of equipment.
- Maintained accurate and organized documentation, including purchase records, delivery notes, and project files.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain option
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti RegionHigher National Diploma - Purchasing and Supply
Accra Technical University (ATU)
Accra, Greater Accra RegionWest Africa Senior Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - General art studies
Asamankese Senior High School
Eastern RegionSkills
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Inventory forecast
- Cost analysis
- Logistics management
- Procurement management
- Good communication skills
- Listening skills
- Computer literacy
- Typing skills
- Negotiation
- Networking
- Decision making
- Result oriented
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Integrity
- Honesty
References
- Mr. Sampson Awuah, Chief Executive Officer, SAS Logistics Limited, 0200200127
- Colonel Francis Kow-Baah, Commanding Officer, Ghana Armed Forces- Supply Depot, 0244638889
- Mr. Augustine Dadzie, Biomedical Officer, Reha Medical Group Ghana, 0277727373
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing football
- Aerobics
- Listening to music
- Swimming
- Journal reading and sports newspapers
- Consistently gaining intellectual insights from the internet
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/25/97
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
- English
- Twi
- Ga
- Hausa
Achievements
- Twice awarded Employee of the Year at SAS Logistics during the company’s annual staff recognition event for outstanding performance and dedication.
- Most Committed National Service Personnel – Recognised at Base Supply Depot, Burma Camp during National Service (2020).
- Awarded highest scorer during the Inter-House Games at Asamankese Senior High School, 2014.
- Best Typist & Computer Literacy Student – Awarded at Asamankese Senior High School 50th Speech and Prize-Giving Day (2013).
Community Outreach Volunteer
- Part of a Local Foundation that provided hot meals and basic support to the needy at the Baah Yard Traffic Light in Awoshie, Kwashieman traffic light and Odorkor traffic light.
- Participated in community clean-up exercises organised by Eric Kwaku Ofori (EKO) Foundation in the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly to promote sanitation and environmental hygiene.
- Supported public education campaigns on sanitation and waste management within communities in the municipality.
Timeline
Logistics Manager
SAS Logistics Limited
01.2021 - Current
Bills Clerk & Ration Distributor (National Service)
Ghana Armed Forces- Supply & Transport Department (Base Supply Depot)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Equipment Sales representative (Industrial Training Attachment)
Reha Medical Group Ghana
05.2017 - 08.2017
FMCG retailer and Mobile money operator
Except The Lord Builds
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain option
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing and Supply
Accra Technical University (ATU)
West Africa Senior Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - General art studies
Asamankese Senior High School