Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Timeline
Honors And Awards
Activities And Engagement
Professional Milestones
Academic Honors
Professional Societies
Languages
References
Honors And Awards
Activities And Engagement
Professional Milestones
Academic Honors
Professional Societies
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Hayford Adjavor

Hayford Adjavor

Supply Chain Optimization and Data Analyst
Richmond,Texas

Summary

Experienced Senior Supply Chain Optimization and Data Analyst skilled in driving company success through strategic enhancements to operational protocols, team structure, and employee engagement. A dynamic leader known for proficiency in optimizing data flow, task prioritization, and problem-solving. Backed by extensive experience and a proven track record of delivering tangible results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

DATA SCIENTIST SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Genpact
Richardson, Texas
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted a client with inventory and production cycle model, enhancing segmentation and automation
  • Developed unconstrained Bill of Material (BoM) demand forecast and enabling automation for a client
  • Led development team to create inventory planning solutions, improve forecast accuracy, and automate order management process for a client
  • Provided analytical support for production planning, resulting in ≈ 15% reduction in obsolescence and achieved ≈ 60% process improvement & automation
  • Achieved ≈ 20% forecast accuracy and process improvement in unconstrained Bill of Material (BoM) demand forecast
  • Led the development team to achieve an improvement in forecast accuracy of ≈ 25% and 40% in process automation for the inventory planning solution
  • Supported inventory target setting, product segmentation, and variance analysis
  • Supported wafer production planning by providing analytical demand forecasting
  • Collaborated closely with the development team on crafting solutions and enhancements
  • Managed stakeholder coordination by aligning business requirements, project-specific requests, and milestones
  • Proactively managed project budget and discussed findings with the internal team and the client to resolve conflicts
  • Utilized Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Time Series techniques to build an intelligent supply chain management system within Python
  • Designed data pipelines for monitoring and performance evaluation of the deployed ML models within Python
  • Built dashboards from results of demand forecasting to help clients visualize results and for informed decision-making
  • Assisted as a backup Python developer, helping with debugging and code fixes
  • Leveraged Machine Learning algorithms, Statistical Techniques, and Optimization-Based Models whenever appropriate to solve problems
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.

ASSOCIATE DATA SCIENTIST

Sysco
Houston, Texas
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Spearheaded the "Delivery Performance Activation" project, enhancing service delivery and optimizing delivery time window forecasts
  • Created an analytical solution for the "Service Council" initiative, improving visibility into order fill rates and aligning company metrics
  • Developed "pseudo-sliding window" algorithm, optimizing best time windows and enhancing sales, leading to timely deliveries
  • Collaborated with supply chain analysts to integrate forecasting models into the demand planning process, reducing stockouts and achieving ≈15% to 20% forecast accuracy
  • Achieved ≈ 5% consolidation and harmonization of metrics through the "Service Council" initiative
  • Implemented machine learning models for demand forecasting in the "Performance Culture" project, resulting in improved accuracy
  • Improved drivers' wait-times by 5% to 8% through the "Performance Culture" project.

CARRIER DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT ANALYST

Sysco
Houston, Texas
12.2018 - 03.2021
  • Developed and managed transportation analytics, including KPI analysis
  • Secured transportation capacity for North American warehouses and distribution centers
  • Automated KPI population and distribution, streamlined performance reviews, and analyzed carriers' bidding patterns using Python scripts.

GRADUATE/TEACHING/RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Binghamton University
Binghamton, New York
08.2016 - 12.2018
  • Instructed 46 graduate students in Python basics for "Dynamics of Complex Systems" class and graded projects
  • Published research papers on route optimization, procurement bid optimization, and maternal mortality rate (MMR); conducted research at SEORL.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AND CAPACITY ANALYST

Mondelez International
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
10.2012 - 08.2016
  • Developed training modules and SOPs for reverse logistics, training colleagues and new hires
  • Implemented transportation strategies across North American plants, bakeries, and warehouses
  • Collaborated on Lean Six Sigma initiatives, improving stakeholder relations and reducing shipping costs.

TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS & REVERSE LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

Kraft Foods, Inc.
Madison, Wisconsin
09.2011 - 10.2012
  • Executed operational, tactical, and strategic initiatives, boosting service and process efficiency by up to 30%
  • Implemented operational, tactical, and strategic initiatives, resulting in a 98% process improvement.

Education

MBA - Business Administration and Management

Wilkes (Wilkes University)
Wilkes-Barre, PA
05.2016

Ph.D. - Systems Science and Theory

SUNY (Binghamton University)
Binghamton, NY

Skills

  • Communication & Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving Mindset & Critical thinking
  • Resilience & Time management
  • Stakeholder relationships
  • Capacity Planning
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Leadership & Community development
  • Python & Julia for Data Analytics & Optimization
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • PostgreSQL & AWS-RDS & EC2

Websites

Timeline

DATA SCIENTIST SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Genpact
03.2022 - 07.2023

ASSOCIATE DATA SCIENTIST

Sysco
01.2021 - 03.2022

CARRIER DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT ANALYST

Sysco
12.2018 - 03.2021

GRADUATE/TEACHING/RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Binghamton University
08.2016 - 12.2018

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AND CAPACITY ANALYST

Mondelez International
10.2012 - 08.2016

TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS & REVERSE LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

Kraft Foods, Inc.
09.2011 - 10.2012

MBA - Business Administration and Management

Wilkes (Wilkes University)

Ph.D. - Systems Science and Theory

SUNY (Binghamton University)

Honors And Awards

  • 2016-2018 Academic, Clifford D. Clark Fellowship SUNY-Binghamton
  • 2016, Academic, Delta Mu Delta Wilkes-University

Activities And Engagement

  • Volunteering: Mentored underprivileged high school seniors for STEM careers.
  • Sports and Fitness Activities: Engaged in soccer for health, teamwork, and personal goals.
  • Creative Pursuits: Explored painting, music, and writing for creativity and expression.

Professional Milestones

  • Co-lead, Denali LTL Network Bid: Anticipated $100K Annual Cost Savings Initiative., Mondelez.
  • Co-lead, North America Dedicated Fleet Cost Savings: Achieved Annual Savings of $300M., Mondelez.
  • Co-lead, Everest Intermodal and TL bid led to $240K annual cost savings., Mondelez.
  • Co-lead, Project Arthur: Mexico bakery construction & expansion. Estimated budget of $500M, Mondelez
  • Co-lead, Transformers: Intermodal & TL lane conversion, saving an estimated $80K annually., Mondelez.
  • Lead, enhanced entire reverse logistics program, optimizing the process. Estimated cost reduction of 20%, Mondelez.

Academic Honors

  • 2016-2018 Academic, Clifford D. Clark Fellowship SUNY-Binghamton
  • 2016, Academic, Delta Mu Delta Wilkes-University

Professional Societies

  • Supply Chain & Logistics Committee Member, Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE), USA
  • International Service Director/President, University of Ghana Rotaract Club, Accra, Ghana
  • Member, Association of American Geographers, USA

Languages

English: First Language

References

References available upon request.

Honors And Awards

  • 2016-2018 Academic, Clifford D. Clark Fellowship SUNY-Binghamton
  • 2016, Academic, Delta Mu Delta Wilkes-University

Activities And Engagement

  • Volunteering: Mentored underprivileged high school seniors for STEM careers.
  • Sports and Fitness Activities: Engaged in soccer for health, teamwork, and personal goals.
  • Creative Pursuits: Explored painting, music, and writing for creativity and expression.

Professional Milestones

  • Co-lead, Denali LTL Network Bid: Anticipated $100K Annual Cost Savings Initiative., Mondelez.
  • Co-lead, North America Dedicated Fleet Cost Savings: Achieved Annual Savings of $300M., Mondelez.
  • Co-lead, Everest Intermodal and TL bid led to $240K annual cost savings., Mondelez.
  • Co-lead, Project Arthur: Mexico bakery construction & expansion. Estimated budget of $500M, Mondelez
  • Co-lead, Transformers: Intermodal & TL lane conversion, saving an estimated $80K annually., Mondelez.
  • Lead, enhanced entire reverse logistics program, optimizing the process. Estimated cost reduction of 20%, Mondelez.

Academic Honors

  • 2016-2018 Academic, Clifford D. Clark Fellowship SUNY-Binghamton
  • 2016, Academic, Delta Mu Delta Wilkes-University

Professional Societies

  • Supply Chain & Logistics Committee Member, Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE), USA
  • International Service Director/President, University of Ghana Rotaract Club, Accra, Ghana
  • Member, Association of American Geographers, USA

Languages

English: First Language

References

References available upon request.

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