• Strategically manage orders for materials, ensuring optimal availability of products into distribution centres and stores, in alignment with supply chain objectives like minimizing obsolete stock.• Lead and coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensuring any identified issues are resolved promptly and cost-effectively, thus maximizing product availability.• Performed stakeholder management activities by providing support in building and optimizing relationships and interactions with external and internal stakeholders and ensuring timely renewals and compliance.• Provided precision in loading responses into internal ERP, inventory, and demand planning software, ensuring optimal stock levels and efficient fulfilment of backorders.• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, and Hauliers to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain, proactively addressing supplier performance issues to prevent disruptions.• Proactively identify opportunities for process simplification and operational efficiency enhancements, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement within the supply chain team to maximize efficiencies.• Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving a 12% reduction in procurement costs while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring timely delivery of material

• Led initiatives to improve supply chain processes and systems, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency.• Managed and mentored supply chain team members, providing guidance, training, and support to foster professional growth.• Reported findings to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for strategic decisions.• Collaborated with production, sales, and finance departments to align supply chain activities with overall business operations.• Coordinated logistics activities, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to meet customer demand and delivery schedules efficiently and cost-effectively.