Cynthia Aryeetey
Frisco,TX
Summary
Experienced supply chain management professional with proven expertise in procuring, planning, scheduling, monitoring and delivering products, on behalf of large corporations, international organizations, and government agencies. A collaborator, who enjoys working with colleagues, contractors, and suppliers across the globe to impact lives. Excited about the possibility of leveraging my skills and experience to bring value to the Procurement Specialist role at UBC.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative Agent
Working Solutions
10.2023 - Current
- Independent contractor enhancing customers' experiences to help make clients their preferred partners/service providers.
Supply Management Planner
John Deere
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Worked with buyers/purchasing, logistics, and factory production teams to determine needs, and plan, schedule, and monitor material movement from suppliers. Ensured timely delivery of materials to support smooth factory operations. Utilized amongst others, QWS, SAP, and LogiFlow.
- Investigated and resolved inventory issues, resolved contract and pricing discrepancies, and facilitated prompt and accurate invoice payments to suppliers.
- Maintained strong positive relationships with suppliers and monitored their performance for improvement.
- Processed suppliers' non-conformances and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
Procurement Specialist
Chemonics International Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2022
- · Managed end-to-end ACTs pharmaceutical supply chain for the U.S President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) project, ensuring on-time delivery (OTD) to at least 15 countries.
- · Managed supplier relationships to ensure adherence to contractual requirements, improve performance, and proactively respond to market/industry trends.
- · Collaborated with other teams including 4PL, internal control, and finance teams, to identify and manage risks and opportunities.
- · Conducted research and analyzed data for reporting to senior leadership, clients, and other stakeholders.
- · Provided training in global supply chain policies, procedures, and procurement tools for new hires. Tools included IBM's cloud-based ARTMIS (Automatic Requisition Tracking Management Information System) for procurement, order management, contract management, quality assurance, collaboration, and predictive analytics.
- Mentored junior procurement team members, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Procurement Manager
Chemonics International Inc.,
11.2018 - 12.2019
· Managed end-to-end health supply chain activities for a portfolio of 5 countries ensuring on-time and in-full overseas delivery of pharmaceutical drugs and devices.
· Researched and reviewed various countries' demand and supply data to provide recommendations to leadership, and the client, in line with market health and in-country conditions.
· Participated in cross-functional collaborations to develop and refine standard operating procedures.
· Provided training for technical and operations field office staff.
Senior Associate, Project Management
Chemonics International Inc.,
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed projects for USAID priority countries to ensure timely and accurate delivery of pharmaceutical drugs and devices, and to ensure the strengthening of in-country health supply chain systems.
- Managed the recruitment process for field office staff and consultants. Arranged short-term and long-term as well as relocation and crisis-related travel for consultants and expatriates.
Associate, Project Management
Chemonics International Inc.,
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed projects for a portfolio of USAID priority countries to ensure timely and accurate delivery of pharmaceutical drugs and devices, and to ensure the strengthening of in-country health supply chain systems.
- Performed administrative duties including preparing reports for project leadership, processing invoices, coordinating meetings, arranging business travel, and recruiting project staff and consultants.
- Participated in new business pursuit activities worth $32 million.
Global Operations & Improvement Team Member
Chemonics International Inc.,
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Worked with the global operations & improvement team on a project, to streamline and simplify global operational procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 90001 standards, and to support a company-wide transition from a quality management system to a global SharePoint system.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2016
Skills
Procurement & Logistics
Contract Management
Project Management
Supply Planning
Customer Service
Vendor Management
SAP
Data Analysis
Process Improvement
Additional Information
Summary of Preceding Employment/Projects
- · Howard University Student Consultant January 2015-May 2015
- Kearney, Chicago, IL.
- Howard University Student Consultant January 2015-May 2015
- International Business Project, Shanghai, China
- Senior Credit Risk Officer January 2014-July 2014
- Zenith Bank Limited, Accra, Ghana
- Senior Customer Service Representative August 2012-December 2013
- Zenith Bank Limited, Accra, Ghana
- Customer Service Representative March 2009-August 2012
- Zenith Bank Limited, Accra, Ghana
- Credit Risk, Marketing, & Research, National Service Personnel June 2007-December 2008
- CAL Bank Limited, Accra, Ghana
Timeline
Customer Service Representative Agent
Working Solutions
10.2023 - Current
Supply Management Planner
John Deere
08.2022 - 11.2023
Procurement Specialist
Chemonics International Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2022
Procurement Manager
Chemonics International Inc.,
11.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Associate, Project Management
Chemonics International Inc.,
03.2018 - 11.2018
Associate, Project Management
Chemonics International Inc.,
03.2017 - 02.2018
Global Operations & Improvement Team Member
Chemonics International Inc.,
10.2016 - 03.2017
MBA - Supply Chain
Howard University
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