Godfred Kwarteng Mensah
DOUGHISKA ROAD,Ireland -Galway
Summary
To develop into a top class manager in a challenging and competitive environment whiles contributing my quota immensely to the development of the company. I am a hard-working, self-motivated team player who has the drive and mental capabilities to significantly contribute to any procurement administrations, warehouse operation and logistics when given the opportunity. I have at heart to use the acquired knowledge and skills in every way possible for the advancement and industrial development, whiles learning more at any given opportunity and extending my scope into other disciplines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
District manager
Adwumapa Buyers Limited
Kumasi, Ghana
2017.10 - Current
- Developed and implemented procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as delivery times, quality of goods and services.
- Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of approved suppliers along with their contact information.
- Ensured that all purchases were made in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with other departments in order to resolve discrepancies between orders placed and deliveries received.
- Assisted internal stakeholders with resolving any queries related to procurement activities.
- Implemented strategies for reducing costs associated with purchasing goods and services without compromising on quality or service level agreements.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using software
- Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
General Manager
Jotenmens Engendering (Family Business)
Kumasi , Ghana
2015.02 - 2017.03
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Monitoring contracts being awarded
- Ensure prompt supply of materials to site
- Expediting for goods to meet various orders
Procurement Assistant
Goldfields Ghana Limited
Tarkwa, Ghana
2014.09 - 2015.01
- Assisted in reviewing and analyzing potential vendors to determine the most suitable for procurement of goods and services.
- Prepared purchase orders, requisitions and other documents related to purchasing activities.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases, invoices and payments.
- · Finding and attaching Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to new chemicals and items that are hazardous
- · Taking inventory and monitoring stock
- levels to eradicate stock out.
- · Creating of reservations for items with the System Application Product (SAP)
- · Strict monitoring of supplied goods into the warehouse to match with the specified ISO standards and that of the mine
Assistant Procurement Officer( National Service)
Goldfields Ghana Limited - Tarkwa
Tarkwa, Ghana
2013.08 - 2014.08
- Assisted with the development of procurement strategies and plans to ensure that goods and services were purchased in a cost-effective manner.
- Monitored supplier performance, negotiated contracts and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to foster collaboration on projects.
- Assist in stock taking
- Ensure prompt reporting of supply issues
- Communicate with suppliers for pull in and push outs and reconcile purchase orders on weekly basis
- Assist the Inventory Manager to maintain and monitor inventory levels on all assigned parts and to recommend write-off of excess or obsolete inventory.
- Ensuring that new items brought to the stores are assigned new location
Student Intern
ASM construction
Tarkwa, Ghana
2012.07 - 2012.09
- Attended weekly team meetings and provided feedback on projects.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Assisted in researching potential new markets and customers.
- Developed a comprehensive report summarizing the findings of the research.
- Ensuring efficient implementation of the organization annual plan and strategy
- Scrutinize all purchase requisitions that took place within the organization
- Liaise with the revenue authorities on
- the organization’s tax payment
- Review monthly reports on the purchasing section of the organization
Education
Bachelor of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
University College of Management Studies
Kumasi2013-07
Skills
- Supplier Relationships
- Relationship management
- Relationship building
- Supplier Research
- Vendor Sourcing
- Project Coordination
- Quick learner, keen to learn and improve skills
- Good team skills and organization with attention to details
- Strong customer service skill(develop through retail work experience)
- Written and Verbal Communication( Built up through essays, presentation and course work at school)
- IT skills including experience in Microsoft Office( Word, Excel, Power Point presentation, System application and product(SAP)
- Driving( License “C” holder)
- Punctuality and time keeping(Good record on my clock card used at Goldfields)
- Supply chain assistance
Timeline
District manager
Adwumapa Buyers Limited
2017.10 - Current
General Manager
Jotenmens Engendering (Family Business)
2015.02 - 2017.03
Procurement Assistant
Goldfields Ghana Limited
2014.09 - 2015.01
Assistant Procurement Officer( National Service)
Goldfields Ghana Limited - Tarkwa
2013.08 - 2014.08
Student Intern
ASM construction
2012.07 - 2012.09
Bachelor of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
University College of Management Studies