Musasire Fataha
Order processor
United Arab Emirates
Summary
Resourceful purchasing officer with extensive experience and successful track record in procurement and logistics. Organized and effective professional well-versed in using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, increase productivity and cut costs. Dedicated to strengthening and maintaining vendor relations through outstanding communication and human relations skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchasing Officer
Kampala Stores LTD
Kampala
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Negotiate policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Manage vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Standardize inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Implemented innovative supply chain management strategies to streamline procurement process.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
Storekeeper
Makks Stores LTD
Kampala
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Trained and supervised new associates in grocery, produce and administrative departments.
- Documented shipping and receiving records to confirm receipt of orders.
- Monitored merchandise on shelves and in storage using inventory control system.
- Ordered goods from various vendors to maintain store merchandise levels.
- Communicated with vendors to discuss order discrepancies, and returned damaged merchandise or incorrect orders.
- Oversaw warehouse staff by providing instructions and leading daily activities.
- Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns.
- Received product shipments and organized in stockroom storage area.
- Welcomed customers to assist in selecting appropriate merchandise and products.
- Trained, coached and scheduled employees to improve store upkeep and operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Global Institute of Information Technology And Business Make
Kampala City, Uganda 02.2013 - 12.2014
Skills
- Order tracking
- Managing returns
- Following pick sheets
- Preparing boxes
- Data entry skills
- Materials inspection
- Shipping procedures
- Fulfillment management
- Verifying shipments
- Tracking packages
- Order proofing
- Updating logs
- Preparing packages
- Picking orders
- Releasing orders
Languages
English
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Purchasing Officer
Kampala Stores LTD
06.2017 - 01.2019
Storekeeper
Makks Stores LTD
02.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Global Institute of Information Technology And Business Make
02.2013 - 12.2014