Innocent Kwame Kpornu

INNOCENT KWAME KPORNU P. O. Box TN 1707, Teshie-Nugua Estate, Accra Cell Phone:-- 1. PERSONAL DATA Marital Status Nationality Date of birth : Married : Ghanaian : 10/10/70 2. INTRODUCTION I am a result-oriented Supply Chain Practitioner with over 20-year practical experience in Supply Chain Management, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and transformational leadership in FMCG and Telecoms sectors. 3. SKILLS & STRENGTHS Leadership and interpersonal skills, Strategic Influencing skills and Team Management 4. ACHIEVEMENTS Airteltigo • • • Successfully led the procurement processes for Network Outsourcing and Modernization valued at 625 million Ghana Cedies Led the realignment of the Procurement organization and processes to win the Most Improved Procurement Process of the Year Award – private sector, at 2019 Ghana Procurement and Supply Chain Awards Led the Procurement team to achieve 182 million Ghana Cedis saving between 2019 and 2020 4.1 Scancom Limited (MTN Ghana) • • • • • • Successfully managed the procurement of the Technology Category which constituted over 70% of the total MTN Ghana’s spend for 8 years. Collaborated with MTN Group Procurement in running and evaluation of all major cateries. Successfully coordinated the sourcing of Data Centre Expansion for MTN Ghana (2016) Successfully coordinated the procurement processes for the construction of MTN House (the head office of MTN Ghana) Coordinated the tender and a comprehensive Price Book (price list) for a Turnkey Site Maintenance Services (TSIMS) leading to the successful cell site outsourcing deal between MTN Ghana and TowerCo Ghana. (May 2011) Coordinated a tender and a deal for Fiber Optic expansion and maintenance with a major telecom service provider. (March, 2011) 4.2 Unilever Ghana Limited • • • • 1 Planned raw materials and finished goods stocks to achieve 46 days against the target of 60 days cover. Minimized stock write-off due to expiry to .01% and .02% of turn over against the target of 0.5% in 2007 and 2008 respectively. Developed a Demand Planning Model, the implementation of which improved Forecast Accuracy from 78% in February 2006 to 80% in December 2006. Led a successful facilitation a Supply Chain Transformational programme dabbed “Great Again” on shop floor for performance improvement. This contributed to performance improvement across the Supply Chain. I was consequently appointed to the Business Transformation Steering Committee in February, 2008. 5. WORK EXPERIENCE Executive Director (November 2021 To Date) Freight Consult Ghana Limited Responsibilities • • • • Develop and implement strategies aimed at promoting the organization’s mission. Oversee all operations, functions, and activities and, responsible for giving the proper strategic direction and implementing a high-quality vision. Create complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors Build an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers Procurement Director (October 2018 to October 2021) AirtelTigo Responsibilities • Lead the procurement team to identify cost optimization opportunities across our entire external vendor base and execute sourcing strategies and ensure compliance in procurement of all items and services needed. Operations Manager (August 2017 to October 2018) Kena Facilities and Properties Ltd Responsibilities • • • • • • • Establish, implement, monitor and analyze effective systems of service provision and work out strategies for improving if necessary. Manage day-to-day activities, analyze statistics and present reports. Liaise with the appropriate stakeholders and higher management for the smooth and efficient running of the service provision systems of the company. Train and supervise employees, and track and measure staff performance. Plan and control change. Manage quality assurance programmes. Research new technologies and alternative methods of efficiency. Set and review budgets and manage cost. Procurement Manager - September 2009 to August 2017 MTN Ghana (Scancom Limited), Accra Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Establish and implement procedures for procuring materials and services Negotiate long-term contracts to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply Work with Group procurement to implement all strategies and policies Undertake extensive sourcing for goods and manages relationship with suppliers Maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information. Undertake vendor rating and appraisal Ensures thorough and complete purchase and inventory records to provide accurate accounting of all purchased goods and services Undertake Market Research Set goals and objectives for direct reports, monitor progress and maintain motivation Manage performance of team. Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions Assistant Demand Planning Manager (October 2008 – September 2009) Unilever Ghana Limited, Tema Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • Generate and maintain consensus operational forecasts of the customer demand. Obtain timely and relevant inputs from Customer Development and Brand Development teams. Facilitate monthly Demand Planning meeting involving Brand Development and Customer Development, and agree the consensus forecast at this forum. Manage all details concerning baseline, event driven and new product forecasts in “Futurecast”. This also includes on-going maintenance of Mercia so we get optimal application performance. Establish, modify, and communicate the short and long range demand plan to the Supply Planner and other relevant stakeholders, Participate in the weekly Customer and Logistics meetings and monthly Demand, Supply, Pre Sales and Operations Planning and Sales and Operations Planning meetings to be aware of major supply constraints and to provide a clear demand perspective. Presenting to the Board on a monthly basis, updates of Key Performance indicators and action plans for improvement. Actively work with Customer Development, Brand Building, Supply Planner and Research and Development to balance the Source, Make, Customer Service and Working Capital objectives. Help put together relevant sections of the monthly Sales & Operations Planning Deck. Proactively identify any short-term demand surges. Work jointly with Customer Service Excellence to best service customer needs. Anticipate any slow moving, obsolescence, or near expiry problems well in advance and take steps to mitigate any adverse impact – acting together with Brand & Customer development teams. Help manage numerous projects that support growth objectives, innovation, cost reductions, operational efficiency improvements, and Strategic Sourcing initiatives Initiate review of existing business processes in demand planning, and develop new ones to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Assistant Supply Planning Manager (August, 2002 - October, 2008) Unilever Ghana Limited, Tema Note: In line with Unilever Ghana’s restructuring programmes this role was expanded as indicated below • • • Assistant Planning Manager – Home and Personal Care (October 2005 – March 2007) Assistant Planning Manager-Personal Care (September 2004 – October 2005) Assistant Planning Manager- Hair and Skin (August 2002 – September 2004) Responsibilities • • • • • • • • Oversee all activities of Supply Planning Liaising with the Demand Planner for monthly reviewed forecast Ensure forecast for all Products are interpret into Supply Plan. Ensure an efficient weekly production schedule leading to the effective utilization of plant operating efficiencies Organizing and coordinating all supply planning activities (i.e. Material Requirement Planning, Production Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Distribution Requirement Planning etc.) to ensure timely availability of products to meet forecast requirements Feed into the Annual Contract process by providing Annual Contract volumes to Supply Management for Cash planning purposes. Organizing and coordinating all Home and Personal Care and Foods planning activities to ensure the timely availability of products to meet forecast requirements Feed into portfolio management by providing relevant information on Stock Keeping Units (SKUs). Buying and Planning Support - National Service (October 2001 – August, 2002) Unilever Ghana Limited, Tema Mapping Assistant (November, 1995 – February, 1996) 3 Coding and Verification officer. (February, 1995 - November, 1995) Ghana Statistical Service, Accra 6. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION • • • • Mini MBA Telecommunications ( Neotelis - 2017) Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP- 2016) Basics of Supply Chain Management APICS (The Association for Operations Management -2006) Bachelor of Art: Sociology with Political Science (University of Ghana – 2001) • • • APICS (The Association for Operations Management) - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) - Rotary Club - 7. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATION 8. REFERENCES Mr. Patrick Afari Senior Procurement Manager MTN Ghana Accra,- 4 Mr. Joseph Amuna Supply Chain Director Unilever Ghana Limited, Tema, Ghana- Mr. George Owusu Ansah CEO Unilever Ghana Ltd Accra-