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CHEICK IBRAHIM SOW

Houston,Texas

Summary

Results-oriented supply chain analyst with over 4 years of experience and exceptional communication skills. At Lumio Power, implemented Lean methodology improvement plans that boosted annual profit by 15%, efficiency by 20%, and customer satisfaction by 12%. Enthusiastic about driving revenue and optimizing efficiency of logistics through customer-focused, data-driven operational enhancements.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Automated Logistics Specialist (92A)

US Army Reserve
Houston, Texas
03.2024 - Current
  • Established and maintained stock records and documents, including inventory, material control, accounting, and supply reports trough SAP (GCSS-Army)
  • Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents
  • Simplified and standardized the collection and use of maintenance data
  • Improved maintenance management to enhance the quality and accuracy of performance, cost, and parts data

Supply Chain Analyst

Lumio Power
Houston, Texas
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Developed KPI dashboards to track progress against goals in order to monitor overall performance of the supply chain system
  • Achieving a 10% reduction in procurement costs within the first year
  • Developed and implemented a supplier evaluation system, enhancing supplier performance by 20% and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements
  • Implemented SAP Ariba for supplier management, resulting in over $250,000 in cost savings through optimized procurement
  • Developed supply chain analytics dashboards using Tableau, providing real-time visibility into key performance metrics and enabling 47% more informed decision-making.
  • Utilized Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve operational efficiencies in shipping processes.

Supply Chain Specialist

GS Solar Energy
New York
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Analyzed current spending data to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving a 15% price reduction and better terms, which led to annual savings of $110,000
  • Developed and maintained procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and increasing overall procurement efficiency by 25%
  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify new suppliers, resulting in the addition of three new suppliers and annual cost savings of $50,000
  • Trained team members on lean principles such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban and Six Sigma.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of production issues and identified corrective actions needed for resolution.

Education

Bachelors in Finance and Accounting -

Institute of Advanced Studies in Management, Bamako - Mali
08-2018

Skills

  • Proficient in SAP (GCSS-Army)
  • Proficient in SAP Ariba
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Purchasing Processes
  • Supply chain planning
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Supplier Evaluation
  • Purchasing Process Optimization
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Procurement Policy Development
  • Market Research and Analysis
  • Reporting and Performance Tracking
  • Supplier Relationship Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Automated Logistics Specialist (92A)

US Army Reserve
03.2024 - Current

Supply Chain Analyst

Lumio Power
01.2022 - 03.2024

Supply Chain Specialist

GS Solar Energy
12.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelors in Finance and Accounting -

Institute of Advanced Studies in Management, Bamako - Mali
CHEICK IBRAHIM SOW