John Alie
Supply Chain Professional
Freetown,W
Summary
A Supply Chain professional with over 10 meticulous years of experience in Purchasing, Logistics, Warehousing and Team management. Proven ability to build relationships and maintain partnerships with customers and employees to increase overall productivity and profits. Versatile and persuasive, excellent communication and interpersonal skills while also having a great sense of leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Snr Procurement & Supply Chain Superintendent
Sierra Mineral Holdings 1, Limited
Freetown, Western Area
9 2021 - Current
- Monitoring of the Supply Chain procedures, regulations as well as the management of the various procedures related to the proper functioning of the dept
- Communicate with the various departments in order to define purchasing & logistical priorities
- Proactive approach in closing of 2020 Audit recommendations & findings
- Maintain correspondence and constant contact with suppliers to follow up on the execution of contractual terms and conditions, and handle issues if needed
- Monitor and report on supplier performance, noting current and/or potential issues and/or inefficiencies and assist with contract/purchase order modifications
- Periodic performance evaluation and implementation of corrective actions for suppliers & vendors
- Vendor research & selection process
- Draft Contracts for recurrent costs for transporters, office supplies & utilities
- Tender bids, evaluate & award contracts based on laid down procedures & processes
- Prepare savings monthly report to Manager
- Propose saving strategies & targets quarterly
- Provide pricing information on goods & services to assist budget holders with budget preparation
- Monitor Po / Invoicing accuracy (turnovers)
- Price competitiveness
- SLA with contractors & Suppliers.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Procurement Manager
TOTAL Sierra Leone
Freetown, Western Area
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Provide data and inputs for development of annual workplans, supply strategies, routine reviews and reporting and adjustments to strategies
- Develop, propose and implement agreed logistics strategies (warehousing, transport and distribution) to support TOTAL
- Ensure that appropriate processes and systems are maintained to sustain efficiency in the logistics & purchasing operations (e.g
- Quotes analysis, transport requests, receipt and quality assurance of goods)
- Coordinate with respective authorities to track and ensure that supplies reach end-users, including relevant logistics information management and documentation of records
- Maintain proper reporting mechanisms and information sharing including supply and logistics dashboards management
- Raise logistics bottlenecks to management for prioritization, maintain a tracking tool to manage issues until closure
- Contribute to appropriate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain operations, including establishment of performance indicators, and assessment of fit for purpose of products and services
- Contribute to pilots and support the actual roll-out of new TOTAL products and services, in close collaboration with marketing
- Coordinate with various departments to develop and maintain an up-to-date procurement plan with all quantities, quality and delivery requirements for goods and services
- Coordinate the sourcing process and perform various activities to assist with ensuring the best value for money: market research, cost estimates, solicitation documents, bidding process facilitation, supplier identification and research, quality and availability of goods assessment, negotiation, contract/purchase order, demand forecasts, alternative logistics routes for supply of Goods, product & services and other documents preparation
- Project monitoring & evaluations-Building of New Network stations, & new project site prospects
- Rent & lease agreements for expat homes & office spaces
- Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluations of KPIs- ie PO turnovers, Leadtime delays, invoicing, deliveries etc.
Internship Programme (Purchasing)
PUIG- Barcelona- Spain
Barcelona , Spain
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Communicate with other procurement staff and various program and operations units to coordinate and track goods/services delivery and receipt and keep management informed of status
- Collect information to confirm that goods/services delivered are what have been ordered in correct quantities and quality, arrive on schedule and at right cost
- Carry out supplier's price comparisons, negotiations & cost information
- Managed supplier's info records, Source lists & purchasing orders
- Review Material Requirement Planning (MRP) to ensure availability of stock materials
- Evaluate supplier's proposals to identify opportunities & risks
- Reporting
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, ensuring a high level of satisfaction among clientele.
Warehouse Supervisor (Materials Management)
African Minerals
Bumbuna
09.2013 - 01.2016
- Material Planning/Inventory Management: Prepared material requirement plan as per various departmental needs
- Tracking and maintaining inventory levels in the stores for all items required on site
- Communicate with the various dept
- And operations units to coordinate and track goods and receipt them as & when arrive and keep everyone informed of their delivery status
- Stores Management: Implemented & developed Standard Operating Procedures within the warehouse and trained team members in compliance with these procedures
- Logistics: Coordinated with Custom House Agents, C&F Agents and other external agencies for ensuring timely clearances and cost-effective transport solutions
- Negotiated with transporters, shippers, etc
- To ensure cost-effective movement of consignment & fleet management coordination
- Accountable for transparency within the supply department through ensuring a complete, accurate and up-to-date document trail of all processes, vendor files and inventory database to assist with control and accountability
- Prepare reports and facilitate document retrieval.
Procurement Officer
London Mining (Sierra Leone)
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies
- Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased
- Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records
- Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges
- Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts
- Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers
- Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
Materials / supply Coordinator
Koidu Holdings
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Monitoring the complete procurement operations for raw materials, consumables, spares & equipment's
- Vendor Identification & risk management evaluations
- Follow-ups on pre and post deliveries- Expediting
- MRP requirements for stock items
- (Min & Max)
- Coordinated the operation of 3 warehouses
- Support operational projects through assisting with the planning, coordinating, and execution of initiatives.
Procurement Assistant
National Petroleum (NP) SL
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for ensuring that the deliveries provided are in accordance with petroleum policy, procedures & industry standards
- Maintained records and prepared reports regarding quantity and value of Lubes purchased, received & stored
- Timeliness, accuracy and adequacy of problem identification, status reporting and corrective actions
- Negotiation of T&C, Prices and Vendor Management
- Coordination with expediting and project management teams during project execution to maintain on-time material delivery and supply.
Education
Supply Chain Management
Barcelona Executive Business School
BarcelonaSkills
Multitasking Abilities
Supervision and leadership
Excellent Communication
Team Management
Problem-Solving
Elearnings
- Fair Play - (TOTAL Group)
- Fraud Awareness - (TOTAL Group)
- Preventing Corruption - (TOTAL Group)
Personal Information
Nationality: Sierra Leonean
Timeline
Procurement Manager
TOTAL Sierra Leone
01.2018 - 09.2021
Internship Programme (Purchasing)
PUIG- Barcelona- Spain
09.2016 - 07.2017
Warehouse Supervisor (Materials Management)
African Minerals
09.2013 - 01.2016
Procurement Officer
London Mining (Sierra Leone)
01.2011 - 01.2013
Materials / supply Coordinator
Koidu Holdings
01.2009 - 01.2011
Procurement Assistant
National Petroleum (NP) SL
01.2007 - 01.2009
Snr Procurement & Supply Chain Superintendent
Sierra Mineral Holdings 1, Limited
9 2021 - Current
Supply Chain Management
Barcelona Executive Business School
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