Alfred Simba
Dartmouth,Nova Scotia
Summary
Inventory and Procurement Specialist with four years of experience in Finance, Operational Management
and Supply Chain.Proven history of working in the construction, logistics and supply chain industry and
skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Operations Management, Inventory level evaluations, and team
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse & Inventory Coordinator
Iron Dog Inc
Dartmouth, NS
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw product receipt, storage, and shipment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all operations
- Managed inventory levels and maintained accurate records
- Developed and implemented inventory control procedures to improve accuracy and reduce waste
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure the timely delivery of products and resolve any issues
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high-volume traffic zones.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
- Recognized defective material and report issues to management.
- Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records.
Inventory & Procurement Specialist
Blue Water Group Limited
Dartmouth, NS
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Responded to customer inquiries by phone and emails with 80% customer satisfaction
- Secure favourable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts through negotiations with suppliers to slash procurement expenses by 10%
- Supervise inventory activities across all business lines.
- Establish frameworks for placing and tracking orders as well as setting replenishment parameters reporting to amplify efficiency by 15%
- Purchased premium lubricants from vendors from the United States of America and Canada with 90% of accuracy.
- Champion continuous improvement by classifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends and patterns of customer allocation data to reduce order cancellation by 80%
- Ensured quality by contacting vendors to determine order status, communicate discrepancies with shipments, and discuss product defects to arrive at a compensation/refund.
- Manage records by leveraging supplier Advanced Customer software (ACE) and SAP Business One to keep up-to-date records on inventory and monthly purchase order shipments to ensure 100% accuracy.
- Analyze complex data across multiple sheets and VLOOKUP vendor and company spreadsheet data.
- Maintain and review all inventory, including follow-up on all shortages and maintain minimal inventory and reduce costs by 5
Procurement Intern
IWK Health Centre Halifax
Halifax, NS
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with various teams in performing data clean-up in SAP and implementing the contract management system for contracts dating back to 2018, optimizing accuracy and efficiency
- Reviewed 200+ vendor contracts, identifying critical parameters for entry into the SAP system.
Order Selector
Sobeys Inc, Debert RSC
Truro, NS
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Efficiently and accurately selected customer orders by reading, picking tickets and utilizing handheld scanners.
- Operated forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move and stack products safely and efficiently
- Prepared shipment orders, labeled packages appropriately, and arranged them for delivery.
- Collaborated with team members and supervisors to improve workflow processes and meet productivity targets
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean and organized work area to promote a safe working environment.
Finance Manager
GFS Construction & General Enterprises Ltd, Dar Es Salaam
, Tanzania
12.2015 - 07.2019
- Achieved a proper mix of equity and debt to minimize cost and maximize operational profit.
- Used hedging to mitigate financial risks related to interest rates on the company's borrowings.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained complete and timely financial documentation, conducted internal audits, and communicated corporate finances to the executive management.
- Analyzed financial data to determine the efficient use of resources.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts and reduced cashflow challenges by 80%
Business Consultant
ABTECH Aluminum Limited
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
02.2012 - 09.2015
- Organized and oversaw a solid business portfolio bringing in 82% of revenue objective in 2 consecutive years
- Assessed suppliers’ quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance
- Complete and timely financial documentation, conduct internal audits and communicate corporate finances to the executive management.
- Coordinated with internal teams and external stakeholders to support business growth by developing new features.
- Determined business priorities and negotiated cost, quality and service with cross-functional business leaders.
Education
Advanced Diploma International - Business
Nova Scotia Community College
Truro, NS06.2021
MBA - Business Management
The Open University of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania11.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
The Open University of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania11.2010
Skills
- Inventory management
- Operation management
- Contract negotiations
- Vendor relations
- Data and Financials Analysis
- Vendor Pricing/Negotiation
- Spend Analytics
- MS Office, ERP-SAP, Advanced Customer Experience -ACE
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Forklift Operation
- Supply Chain Forecasting
- Financial Budgeting
Accomplishments
- Sales Certificate Issued by Canadian Professional Sales Association, CPSA Feb 2021
- Module 2: Procurement and Supply Chain-Management (2019W-M2-NSCC)
- Verified International Academic Qualification-WES Canada Jun 2020, Badge Evidence (wes.org)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Reference
- Available upon request
Timeline
Warehouse & Inventory Coordinator
Iron Dog Inc
03.2023 - Current
Inventory & Procurement Specialist
Blue Water Group Limited
02.2022 - 01.2023
Procurement Intern
IWK Health Centre Halifax
03.2021 - 06.2021
Order Selector
Sobeys Inc, Debert RSC
11.2019 - 06.2020
Finance Manager
GFS Construction & General Enterprises Ltd, Dar Es Salaam
12.2015 - 07.2019
Business Consultant
ABTECH Aluminum Limited
02.2012 - 09.2015
Advanced Diploma International - Business
Nova Scotia Community College
MBA - Business Management
The Open University of Tanzania
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
The Open University of Tanzania
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