FRANCIS KWAKU AWATU
Summary
Over 20 years of professional experience in Warehousing and Materials management, Inventory Planning, and Logistics management. Possess expertise in working in international and multicultural environments with a focus in delivering best services to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
MATERIALS MANAGER
SCHLUMBERGER - (SLB)
05.2023 - Current
- Manage the warehousing activities and resources: Lead, direct, and manage the materials management organization; Manage the relationship with warehousing providers and define the service performance expected; Enforce safety, security, and environmental procedures and standards
- Define and implement optimized warehouse layout
- Support staffing of the GeoUnit Materials Management Team and develop their competencies
- Enforce the use of company standards and industry best practices in warehousing procedures: Maintain materials transaction accuracy accountability, both physically and as recorded in the Warehouse Management System; Ensure warehousing best practice are implemented; Share feedback on best practices implementation with the GeoUnit Distribution Manager to contribute to global distribution continuous improvement
- Manage the GeoUnit warehousing performance and inventory level: Ensure physical and cycle counting programs are completed to schedule and closed according to policy; Manage the inventory level (stock value, DSOH, and slow-moving indicators); Drive continuous improvement and the use of LEAN tools to improve warehouse efficiency and reduce costs; Monitor the performance of third-party warehousing providers if relevant (costs, service); Provide regular performance reports at GeoUnit level on materials management
MATERIALS SUPERVISOR
SCHLUMBERGER - (SLB)
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Develop Inventory running strategy that will drive Distribution function to meet and exceed our functional plans
- Preserves warehouse operations by establishing and monitoring security & Safety procedures, thereby record zero incidence
- Validates best physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing proper design layouts that help to achieve 100 % warehouse transaction accuracy and efficiency
- Have adequate ability to establish and implement plans for the Mini-Distribution center to exceed current customer service requirements for about 15% as per our KPOs
- Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, coaching, training, and disciplining new and old hired employees, and appraising job results
- Establish and implement methods related to WMS and process that support inventory physical accuracy to improve customer satisfaction
- Apply procedures to minimize the unnecessary buildup of excess and slow moving inventory items and actively promote inventory redistribution initiatives when excess or slow moving inventory buildup occurs
- Maintain periodic inventory reports highlighting changes in inventory status and actively seek clarification and justification from local management
- Develop, implement, and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to materials management
- Conduct Investigation into stock-discrepancy incidents that may negatively affect operations and implement corrective actions to curb future reoccurrences
- Weekly consolidation of Segments requirements and analyze data to develop demand, using Stock Replenishment Tool-(SRT) to effectively support Supply chain activities
- Manage all incoming consignments, carrier selection, tracking of orders, expediting, and raising of Emergency orders
- Manage all warehouse operations such as implementing necessary upgrades and a responsible to maintain the highest level of integrity and ethics in dealings with internal customers and outside suppliers
Warehouse Supervisor
SCHLUMBERGER- (SLB)
12.2010 - 11.2015
- Lead, direct, train and manage a warehousing team in daily activities
- Involved in the recruiting, hiring and appraising of Store team members
- Participate in periodic physical counting program and Conduct warehouse specific cycle counting to satisfy internal control requirements and to ensure Stock accuracy and to identify Dead/expired and unusable stocks
- Ensure material/equipment receipt, storage, issuance, return & disposal is performed in a compliant and timely manner
- Ensure compliance with established Safety (HSE) procedures and Company Standards and to maintain effective control over the physical product flow, interact with internal customers to implement optimal inventory levels to balance high customer service levels, versus the inventory cost to the company
- Reconcile inventory and M&S deliveries with purchase orders and or agreed per contract terms, raise nonconformity reports where applicable and ensure that, hazardous materials/items are stored and handled per Company and Country procedures
- Implement required documentation and labeling per Company Standards and local requirements and ensure all Hazardous materials are moved per IATA and IMDG standards
- Maintain timely input to Warehouse Management System and ensure accurate stock transaction records
- Ensure that all financial inventory transactions are updated timely to avoid inaccurate report at the end of the month
- Continuously improve processes to increase warehouse efficiency and reduce cost
- Ensure that, all loadout and backload's are HSE compliance, and all Certifications are valid & SIMOPS Sheet completed
- Prepare and provide monthly inventory reports as deemed required by management
- Update and communicate Key Performance Indicators and best practices to the warehouse team and key parties
- Communicate with management on occurrences of warehousing failures (e.g., damaged or lost goods) and participate in investigations and actions to prevent reoccurrence and disposal process
PURCHASING OFFICER
ST JUDE HOSPITAL LIMITED
02.2008 - 11.2010
- Operational management for entire supply chain in the Hospital: Implement and maintain Procurement practices, keeping records to full audit trail standard
- Ensure to obtain the necessary authorizations/approvals, execute the purchase of appropriate supplies for all Departments
- Ensure for the elaboration and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date supplier information and market prices database for regularly purchase items
- Ensure the maintenance of a good professional working relationship with suppliers
- Sourcing for the alternative suppliers and assist the user department in setting out specification and product standards
- Negotiating with suppliers on behalf on behalf the company for price, delivery terms and conditions and for other performance factors
PURCHASING SPECIALIST & WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
CLASSFAM PHARMACY (GH) LTD
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Prepares weekly and monthly report on purchases
- Place orders with suppliers/order processing
- Negotiate contract with suppliers for price, delivery time, and terms of payment
- Periodic rating of supplier's base on company's performance factors
- Ensures availability of products with due regard to stock levels
- Supervised day-to -day activities at main warehouse
- Supervised all direct sales and bulk sales from the warehouse
- Received report from the warehouse manager for management meeting
- Source for alternative supplies in lean seasons
- Inspect incoming consignment against appropriate document
Education
Master of Science - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- (BSc-BA (Hons), Logistics & Supply Chain Management)
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
01.2014
International Honors Diploma - Materials Management
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
01.2009
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Purchasing and Supply
Koforidua Polytechnic
01.2002
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Lean 5S Auditing
- Team Management
- Warehouse management
- SAP ITT System
- Lawson
- OFS Stores System
- Excel Data Management
Experienced in Application Systems Management, such as:
Affiliations
- Chartered Member of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, 2015
- American Production and Inventory Control Society, 2014
- Schlumberger Technical Services LTD, Materials Traceability/Bar Coding Champions Trainers Training Certificate, 2013
- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (MILT), UK-Ghana Branch, 2010
- Aset Body-British Accreditation and Award Body (UK)-Aset / EDI Certificate on Materials Management, 2009
Languages
Ewe
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Safety Trainings
- Explosive Safety Officer, Sugar Land-Texas, America, 2015
- IATA & IMDG MEMBER-Dangerous Goods Certification, 2014
- HSE 3 Certification, Ghana, 2013
- HSE 2 Certification, Ghana, 2012
Areas Of Expertise
Excellent knowledge in Warehousing and Inventory Management, Good Customers and Suppliers relationship, Lean 5S Auditing, Effective Team management, SAP ITT System, GOLD System, Lawson, OFS stores system
Hobbies
I like reading adventure and Christian books, singing of gospels. I will say Cooking is part of my life.
Timeline
MATERIALS MANAGER
SCHLUMBERGER - (SLB)
05.2023 - Current
MATERIALS SUPERVISOR
SCHLUMBERGER - (SLB)
12.2015 - 04.2016
Warehouse Supervisor
SCHLUMBERGER- (SLB)
12.2010 - 11.2015
PURCHASING OFFICER
ST JUDE HOSPITAL LIMITED
02.2008 - 11.2010
PURCHASING SPECIALIST & WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
CLASSFAM PHARMACY (GH) LTD
08.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- (BSc-BA (Hons), Logistics & Supply Chain Management)
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
International Honors Diploma - Materials Management
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Purchasing and Supply
Koforidua Polytechnic
Master of Science - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
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