IBRAHIM A. RUFAI
Kansas City,USA
Summary
Experienced logistics and supply chain professional in inventory management, procurement, cross-functional leadership within logistics, and warehouse operations. Proven track record of optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, project leadership, and ensuring timely delivery of goods in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)
U.S. Army Reserve
Kansas City, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Led logistical operations for a unit of 100+ personnel, managing accountability for supplies and equipment valued at over $3.2 million.
- Processed and issued requests, receipts, storage, and issuance of items using GCSS-Army, reducing logistical delays by 25%.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventories, ensuring 100% compliance with military regulations and audit requirements.
- Coordinated transportation and supply logistics during exercises and deployments.
- Streamlined supply chain procedures, reducing supply turnaround time by 30%.
Load Planner
PrimeFlight Aviation Services
Kansas City, USA
02.2023 - Current
- Provide information to management for pre-sort and during sort production meetings. This will include information such as the status of container inventory, planned containers for flight, the status of damaged containers or nets, and other special sort-specific load instructions.
- Ensures unit load devices (ULDs) are airworthy and that the load plan reflects the current container inventory status.
- Verify the required number and sequence for loading and departing ULDs.
- Audits the ULD weights on closed containers and communicates discrepancies to sort PAs.
- Plans all cargo loading sequences and creates all cargo load sheets.
- Ensure accurate and timely load planning, paperwork to include all required weights and fuel calculations.
Logistics Project Coordinator
Jasco Products Company
Oklahoma City, USA
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Organized, evaluated, and maintained relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure rapid and cost-effective deliveries.
- Tracked and monitored the logistics of goods to ensure they reach their destination.
- Provided information and updates on the status of shipments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including procurement, warehouse, transportation, and customer service, to optimize the supply chain and enhance overall efficiency
- Ensured compliance with all relevant industry regulations and standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
Account Officer/Quality Control Specialist
Transportation Agency
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted in payroll operations for a team of 200 employees.
- Overhauled process for year-end inventory audits to improve accuracy.
- Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Collaborated with the purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices, and checks.
- Managed and responded to all correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Documented meeting minutes and distributed them to staff to facilitate follow-up and permanent records.
Education
Master's - Public Administration
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK01.2019
Bachelor of Accounting -
Bells University of Technology
Ogun, Nigeria01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Logistics management systems
- Inventory and warehouse software
- Supply Chain Management Software
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Procurement strategies
Core Skills
Supply Chain Management, Inventory and Control Management, ERP Systems, Shipping and receiving, Demand forecasting, Warehouse Operations, People Development, program and project Management, and Data Analysis and Reporting.
Certification
- United States Army Quartermaster School - Unit Supply Specialist Course (92Y), Unit Armorer Certification Course.
- Atlas Air Training Center – Weight and Balance Training Course, Ground Security Coordinator Course, and Dangerous Goods Training.
Timeline
Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)
U.S. Army Reserve
09.2024 - Current
Load Planner
PrimeFlight Aviation Services
02.2023 - Current
Logistics Project Coordinator
Jasco Products Company
05.2019 - 01.2022
Account Officer/Quality Control Specialist
Transportation Agency
06.2015 - 01.2019
Master's - Public Administration
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Accounting -
Bells University of Technology
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