Josee Palako

• Coordinated logistics operations for food distribution in humanitarian efforts.
• Oversaw shipment planning and execution for international deliveries.
• Managed inventory systems to track supplies and ensure availability.
• Implemented best practices for warehouse management and storage solutions.
• Developed logistical schedules to optimize transportation routes and timelines.
• Communicated effectively with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders in the logistics process.

Worked as focal point of NFI Supply and shipping with Global Procurement unit to manage international procurement requests

▪ Worked with relevant Technical Unit teams to standardize items designs, quality, specifications, kitting and packaging of program supplies

▪ Negotiated business terms and discounts with international vendors, enhancing logistics actions for program supplies.

▪ Supervised team led by the Supply Chain System Coordinator logistics project lead for the deployment of the Supply Chain Management System across country programs

▪ Developed procurement information management systems to consolidate field and HQ procurement data.

▪ Participated to regular coordination mechanisms with relevant actors (UN, NGOs, and commercial partners)

• Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for senior leadership meetings.
• Organized travel arrangements and logistical support for international missions.
• Prepared and edited official documents, reports, and correspondence for stakeholders.
• Provided administrative support during audits, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Scheduled meetings, appointments, and events for executives.
• Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets, and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
• Supported HR functions such as onboarding new hires or processing employee benefits paperwork.
• Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution, and industry best practices.
• Maintained confidential information regarding employees, customers, and business operations.
• Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records, and critical information to confirm accuracy and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Compiled data from various sources into organized formats for reporting purposes.
• Coordinated travel arrangements for executive staff members.
• Assisted in planning conferences and workshops to enhance team collaboration.
• Produced and distributed memos, newsletters, and other forms of communication.
• Performed research tasks related to departmental projects or initiatives.
• Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
• Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.

• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Monitor and track purchased assets with a value equal to or greater than $ 5,000 for harmonization and avoid discrepancies in the monthly reconciliation report of goods and services in WINGS vis-vis those in GEMS. Report to send to Finance Unit no later than the 8th of each month.

• Trained fellow counters in the use of GEMS Mobiles (October 2019)

WFP assets are well managed traced in Global Equipment Management System (GEMS) (from acquisition to amortization), staff accountable to, and reconciliation between physical asset counts and GEMS discrepancies available as of December 2020 for the PSB committee.

• Coordinate WFP Country Office and Filed Offices Assets Management and report on (check list assets on Movement of goods)

• Monitor assets purchased across the country (pull the PR / PO / GRN LIV report) and check their records in accordance with Global Equipment Management (GEMS)