Dynamics 365
Festus Amponsah
Purchasing Assistant / Storekeeper
Dubai,Deira-Muteena
Summary
Proven expertise in vendor management and SAP experience, honed at Ikcon Restaurant and other notable companies. Excelled in streamlining purchasing processes, enhancing supplier negotiations, and improving inventory accuracy. Demonstrated strong communication skills, leading to significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. Achievements include optimizing supply chain logistics and fostering robust vendor relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
Ikcon Restaurant
09.2021 - Current
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- 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.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
Assistant Storekeeper
Kwatsons Limited
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with the vendors.
- Ensure proper issuance of stocks first- in first-out basis.
- Assist the cost control in the monthly inventory count in the store.
- Replenish store items on a timely basis and ensure there is sufficient stocks on hand.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Identifying slow moving and short expiry stocks and possible ways to reduce it.
- Ensure all store items are labeled / stamped and in good conditions for consumptions.
- Receiving purchase items in the right conditions and posting the invoices.
Warehouse Assistant
Packaging Glamour
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse environment.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize warehouse operations and keep production high.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks promptly for further distribution.
- Assisting with returns and exchanges to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Packaged and dispatched orders accurately to promote safe and quick delivery to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Ness
Kumasi- Ghana07-2013
Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Purchasing report updating
- Vendor Management
- Shipment arrangements
- Product delivery reconciliation
- Product status tracking
- Purchase order processing
- SAP Experience
- Supplier negotiation
Listening to Music
It makes me refresh the brain for a new task.
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Ikcon Restaurant
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Storekeeper
Kwatsons Limited
01.2019 - 11.2021
Warehouse Assistant
Packaging Glamour
01.2017 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Great Ness
Software
Crunch Time
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkImportant To Me
Paid time offHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leavePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany CultureWork-life balance401k matchWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb
Interests
Music
Sports
Helping others
Animals
Learning
Gardening
Certification
High School Diploma
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