CARLIS ARKO

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Accra, Ghana

VODAFONE GHANA

Apr 2010 - May 2017 -7 yrs, 1 month

Ghana , Accra

Job Details:• Responsible for managing the end- to -end “procure to pay” procurement process of the business to ensure compliance and increased competitive tendering in the business from 30% to 80%. • Worked closely with CEO, Directors, managers and relevant stakeholders to formulate and implement sourcing strategies and policies to achieve the value –added in savings. • Responsible for ensuring compliance of all procurement process, policies and procedures by conducting competitive bidding, preparing RFI’s, RFQ’s and RFP’s as well as ensuring that procurement strategies are in line with business strategy. • Effective management of logistics and transport activities to ensure efficient movement of goods and materials for both inbound and outbound. • Manage and coordinate the activities of the warehouse by generating condition reports for goods delivered at our warehouse and stock management. (maintain appropriate inventory levels)

NESTLE CENTRAL & WEST AFRICA LIMITED

Nov 2006 - Mar 2010 -3 yrs, 4 months

Ghana

Job Details: Responsible for planning and implementing the end-to- end “procure to pay” procurement management process and systems to ensure integrity, standards and accountability across the region.  Ensuring compliance with Nestle Strategic sourcing processes and procedures by preparing and sending Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for quotations (RFQ)in accordance with the Best Procurement practices in the World.  Conducted both Regional and Local procurement through the issuance of tenders, bid adjudication and contract management for selected suppliers for Nestle across Central & West Africa Region.  Managed, coached and trained operational buyers across the region to impact procurement knowledge as well as ensure compliance of the procurement management process.  Responsible for negotiation and awarding contracts to suppliers who were successful in competitive bidding with Nestle in Ghana, Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Cameroon.  Responsible for preparing contractual agreements and ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are included to protect the interests of the company in the area of service, works and materials.  Responsible for supplier contract management and ensuring all contracts are renewed on timely basis.  Conduct spend analysis report and responsible for tracking purchase orders that have been issued and sent to Suppliers