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Work History
Education
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Samuel Anyanwu

Mckinnon Metals
Regina

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

BuyerLogistics CoordinatorLogistics and Dispatch CoordinatorProcurement AssistantProcurement Officer

Location Preference

Remote
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience

Procurement professional with proven track record of optimizing procurement functions and enhancing supplier relationships. Expertise in managing purchase orders and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely deliveries. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability to evolving business needs, with proficiency in negotiation and inventory management.

Work History

Buyer

1 Year 3 Months
Mckinnon Metals | 01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.

Logistics Coordinator

2 Years 10 Months
Renorun | 02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Optimized transportation strategies by analyzing route performance data and adjusting plans accordingly.
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to secure better pricing and terms, enhancing profitability.
  • Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
  • Coordinated emergency logistics responses, ensuring rapid delivery of critical supplies during unexpected events.

Logistics and Dispatch Coordinator

1 Year 6 Months
Sanfred Transportation Inc | 05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Assist with all trip report paperwork to ensure it is accurately completed and all invoicing related
    materials are available to facilitate timely processing for driver pay and customer invoicing.
  • Designed schedules to manage over 100 drivers across 5 dispatch boards that meets management
    and customers’ demand in Canada and in the US.
  • Monitored daily transportation routes by analyzing schedules adherence, weather forecast and
    shorter miles thereby providing the highest utilization of drivers to ensure the customer
    demands are met through effective dispatching and scheduling.
  • Initiated and engaged in change management by identifying, driving, and embracing new
    processes and assisting others in recognizing the value behind the change.

Procurement Assistant

2 Years 2 Months
First Call Construction | 05.2024 - 2026
  • Assisted in procurement processes by gathering vendor information and maintaining supplier databases.
  • Coordinated purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of materials to job sites.
  • Supported contract negotiations by preparing documentation and conducting market research on suppliers.
  • Monitored inventory levels, facilitating accurate tracking of materials and supplies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Supply Chain Management - Logistics

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology | Scarborough, ON | 04-2021

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology | North York, ON | 09-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Imo State University | Nigeria | 09-2017

Skills

In-depth knowledge of warehouse and technological skills such as WMS
SAP
TMS
SM3
ERP
DECARTES MSR Visual Importer
·Energetic and ability to multi-task in any working environment
Purchase Order Management
Detail oriented and self motivated
Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook
Word and Excel
Detail oriented
collaboration and compliance
Oral and written communication

Certification

  • Certified Logistics Professional (CLPP) Apr 2021
  • Reach and Forklift Certified Mar 2022
  • Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED Aug 2024
  • CSTS & CSO Aug 2024

Timeline

Procurement Assistant

First Call Construction
05.2024 - 2026Read More

Buyer

Mckinnon Metals
01.2023 - 04.2024Read More

Logistics Coordinator

Renorun
02.2020 - 12.2022Read More

Logistics and Dispatch Coordinator

Sanfred Transportation Inc
05.2018 - 11.2019Read More

Imo State University

Bachelor of Arts from Accounting
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Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Associate of Arts from Accounting And Finance
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Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

Associate of Arts from Supply Chain Management - Logistics
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Samuel Anyanwu