Recent MBA graduate with a passion for sustainability, a strong background in marketing, and extensive experience in doing international business. Expertise in B2B sales and goods procurement, with a proven ability to optimize supply chain processes, negotiate vendor contracts, and drive revenue growth.
Experience
Tiko-AAA Dairy
May 2016 – Dec 2023
Madagascar
Procurement Manager
•Spearheaded the seamless shipment of raw materials, packaging, and spare parts via air, sea, and land transport.
• Formulated import strategies aligning with supply requirements, forecasting needs, and establishing reorder points for optimal inventory levels.
• Created strategic partnerships with over a dozen suppliers located in Western and Eastern Europe, Southern and Northern Africa, the Scandinavian part of Europe, China, and Malaysia, significantly expanding the global reach of the procurement network.
• Played a pivotal role in creating, securing, and nurturing relationships; without these, the company would not have had access to diverse suppliers.
• Provided market intelligence, guiding management to optimize sales and operations planning. Managed purchasing orders for industrial machine maintenance and replacement.
• Facilitated the company's import permit and export license processes.
• Tracked and ensured the clearance of shipments through customs and other agencies.
