ANN-MARIE WOODHAM

(An integrated electric utility company and the sole distributor of electricity in Jamaica)
• Led warehouse operations across twelve locations nationwide, with inventory valued at US$72M
• Partnered with Environment and Safety Teams to educate and promote safety awareness and training for team, fleet, and equipment handling
• Initiated, implemented, and developed training programs for the Warehouse Team, with an 80% completion rate in soft skills and warehouse operations
• Supported company sustainable initiatives to refurbish returned SKUs, recycle/re-use material waste, and supervised the sale of obsolete/scrap material
• Achieved 85% safety and operational audit compliance for all warehouses within 8 months
• Pioneered and coordinated the donation and distribution of out-of-market material to schools, children's home, churches, and other non-profit organizations
• In collaboration with the Engineering Team, lead the team to achieve 70% process improvement in the material receipt to invoice submission process of 1.8K deliveries with 2.7M units
• Established Quarterly Team Building Activities
• Spearheaded the transition from paper-base to digital cloud storage for regulatory and operational documents, improving retrieval efficiency
• Supported hurricane restoration project team in August 2024 as the Procurement and Logistics Lead managing inventory distribution, accommodations, safety, and meal distribution etc. for 200+ persons (employees and third-party contractors).
• Managed the procurement and logistics of compressors and accessories worth over US$300K, overseeing sourcing, negotiation, and 3PL coordination

• Supported the Purchasing Manager in all aspects relating to procurement and logistics management, including e-Procurement, data analysis/reporting, presentations, supplier performance reviews and ad-hoc training of personnel
• Negotiated over US$2.7M in cost savings through strategic supplier agreements
• Administered and managed procurement payment processes, overseeing US$1.7M in corporate credit cards transactions and PayPal payments
• Diversified supplier portfolio to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure operational resilience (category management and e-sourcing initiatives)

• Managed the full procurement transformation and lifecycle through effective planning and 360-degree communication to support the company's goals, while minimizing/eliminating additional costs
• Implemented processes to improve the efficiency of the department by developing and executing strategic plans, supplier evaluations and performance metrics during and post Covid-19 pandemic
• Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders
• Designed financial oversight metrics in partnership with the Finance Division to monitor spend control during global health crisis
• Negotiated supplier contracts that reduced operational costs while maintaining service quality
• Presented procurement project approvals to the Company’s board of Directors for budgets exceeding US$200K+, showcasing persuasive communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Conducted company-wide training on Procurement Transformation in collaboration with the President & CEO

• Managed global freight coordination, ensuring compliance with Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) regulations
• Negotiated supplier reimbursements, generating US$400K in savings
• Enhanced procurement efficiency with the creation and implementation of performance metrics for monthly reports and supplier business reviews, which included training team members and preparation of training documents
• Led logistics initiatives to cut air freight spending by 59%, saving US$200K
• Served as procurement system trainer for Oracle Financials (ERP) implementation and future upgrade projects
• In collaboration with the Treasury Dept, ensure maximum usage of US-EXIM Bank financing facility which achieved the 20% objective
• Developed and managed procurement database with 90% accuracy, improving material tracking for international orders