1. OWUSU ACHIAW BARFI
P. O. Box 63 Tel: (+233) 0206507679
Agona. A/R, Ghana. Email: owusuachiawbarfi@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVES
A performance driven Supply Chain Management professional, pursuing a career in Supply Chain
Management with highly focused with understanding in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply
Chain. Proactive business manager able to identify ways to reduce expenses and add value
without compromising quality. Effective team leader and consensus builder who can promote
best practices among cross-functional teams. Eager to leverage professional expertise and also
further my personal professional development.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER HISTORY
 GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
Supply Officer/Senior Supply Officer/Procurement Manager October 2009 - Present
Responsible for organizing and maintaining a central facility for the purchase of all goods,
services and contracts on a best price / best quality basis. Also ensuring the smooth supply of
material, consumables and equipment to the hospital.
Duties:
 Preparation of yearly procurement plan.
 Source items using the correct procurement threshold and methods.
 Preparing and maintaining procurement documentation according to procedures
 Act as a secretary to the procurement committee meeting.
 Record and keep minutes/reports of procurement/tender committee meetings
 Responsible for the disposal of unserviceable stocks.
 Responsible for maintain procurement register.
 Resolve problems regarding orders and ensuring orders are correctly filled and warranty
repairs made.
 Examine supplies received for quality maintaining a database in order to provide an
accurate records/inventory of supplies.
 Negotiating price and terms of products with suppliers.
 Benchmarking performance of the Supply Chain.
 Establishing terms, pricing, quality requirements, delivery, and contracts.
 Reviewing all contracts/agreements to achieve ‘best price/best quality’ purchasing.
 Preparing and processing requisitions, purchase orders and invoices for purchases.
 Making recommendations and advising senior management on all procurement issues.

2.  Managing vendor relationships and building effective supply chain partnerships.
 KOFI GYIMAH ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Warehouse Supervisor August 2007 – October 2008
Responsibility of ensuring the smooth functioning and running of all warehouse concerning
activities. Able to follow standard operating procedures and work in a methodical and tidy
manner. Possessing a comprehensive understanding of material / stock management techniques
and inventory control methods and procedures.
Duties:
 Receiving and checking suppliers’ goods coming into the warehouse.
 Ensuring that goods received into the warehouse are of the right quantity and quality as
stated on the supplier invoice.
 Taking proper records on all goods received and supplied to customers.
 Ensuring proper handling of goods in the warehouse.
 Ensuring proper hygienic practices at the warehouse.
 Continuous and regular stock checking and stocktaking at the warehouse.
 Reporting of any discrepancies, pilferage and damages to management.
 Preparing deliveries for the van drivers.
 Selecting space for storage and arranging for good to be placed in the designated areas.
 Labelling goods that have arrived at the warehouse
 Monitoring stock levels
 Accurately updating all data into computer and manual recording systems.
 ST. THERESA’S HOSPITAL, NKORANZA, GHANA
Stores Officer (National Service) January 2005—August 2005
Posted to St. Theresa’s Hospital as a National Service Personnel to the position as Stores Officer
to assist the Stores Manager.
Duties:
 Receiving, moving, checking and storing incoming goods.
 Checking and inspecting goods received and ensuring they are of accurate quantity,
type, and also acceptable quality.

3.  Picking and packing products.
 Selecting space for storage and arranging for good to be placed in the designated areas.
 Making sure that all inventory processes are completed on the same day.
 Issuing non-medicine consumables to user departments.
 Maintaining and servicing warehouse tool, machinery and trucks.
 Labelling goods that have arrived at the storehouse.
 Moving and organizing stock.
 Removing hazardous products from the warehouse.
 Signing off and replenishing stock.
 Maintaining inventory control records.
 Monitoring stock levels.
 To implement a program of stocktaking and internal audit activities.
 To assist the Stores Manager in the implementation and monitory of security and
control measures for all stock held within the stores.
 Certify invoices for payment when required.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
 KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Master ofScience(MSc)inLogisticsandSupplyChainManagement 2015 -Present
 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management 2011-2013
 KOFORIDUA POLYTECHNIC
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply 2001 - 2004
 ADVENTIST DAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High School Certificate 1997 - 1999
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Knowledge of coordinating all of the entities involved in a supply chain.
 Knowledge of managing returns and rejections professionally & promptly with suppliers.
 Planning of procurement, inventory control, logistics and distribution.
 Possessing creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
 Willingness to work unusual hours.
 Highly effective motivator with strong written and spoken communication skills.
 An ability to handle the pressures arising from having to meet deadlines and targets.
 Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them.

4.  Having a passion for delivering excellent customer service in a cost effective way.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
 Supply Chain Solutions
 Operational Logistics Management
 Inventory Management
 Vendor Management
 Cost Reduction
 Project Management
 Contract Negotiations
 Strategic Sourcing
 Excellent judgement and decision making
Personal
 Results orientated.
 Leadership and influencing skills.
 Attention to detail.
 Handling critical issues.
 Capable of making important and strategic decisions.
 Problem solving.
 Communication and interpersonal relations.
 Builds Trusted Relationships
 Possesses a valid driver’s license.
REFEREES
 Mr. Michael Kyei – Mensah, Chief Accountant
Ghana Health Service. Regional Health Directorate, Bolgatanga, Ghana.
Tel: (+233) 20 813 3496
(+233) 24 484 4910
Email: kyeimensahmichael@yahoo.com
 Mr. Dominic Owusu Ansah, Supply Manager
Ghana Health Service. Regional Medical Stores, Kumasi, Ghana.
Tel: (+233) 24 478 4339
(+233) 20 880 0878
Email: owusuansah.dominic@yahoo..com