Ockeem Thomas
Kingston
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Public Procurement Officer
Trade Board Limited
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluating tender submission against pre-determined qualifications set out in the Standard Bidding Document
- Designed and implemented training programs for internal stakeholders to improve their understanding of procurement processes and increase efficiency.
- Implemented effective risk management strategies for procurement activities, safeguarding the organization from supply chain disruptions.
- Participated in industry events and professional associations to stay current on procurement trends, best practices, and new technologies.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Established a centralized procurement function that improved transparency, control, and reporting capabilities across the organization.
- Facilitated clear communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring alignment on expectations and deliverables.
- Managed contract negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms for the company, balancing cost considerations with quality assurance requirements.
- Prepared detailed purchase requisitions and documentation for approval by senior management, expediting the procurement process while maintaining transparency throughout all stages of decision-making.
- Supported the procurement team in executing bid evaluations, identifying the most cost-effective solutions, while maintaining quality expectations.
Inventory Officer
Trade Board Limited
04.2022 - Current
- Streamlined the procurement process for efficient ordering, tracking, and receiving of products.
- Ensured security of valuable items through implementation of strict access controls, surveillance measures, and loss prevention strategies.
- Minimized obsolete inventory with regular reviews of product life cycles, sales trends, and customer demands.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Reduced stockouts and overstock situations with meticulous demand forecasting and inventory planning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Served as primary point of contact for inventory-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing timely and accurate information.
Data Entry Clerk
Alligator Head Foundation
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Supported various departments with ad hoc data entry requests, enabling them to make informed decisions based on accurate information.
- Performed regular audits on database content to identify outdated or inaccurate records requiring updates or removals.
- Reduced turnaround time for projects by consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines while maintaining high-quality work output.
- Facilitated smoother communication among departments by organizing shared digital files and creating easy-to-navigate folder structures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Custom Processes Freight Forwarding and Immigration
Caribbean Maritime University
09.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Market Analysis
Certification
Trade and Development in the World Trade Organization (WTO)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Trade and Development in the World Trade Organization (WTO)
02-2024
Regional Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization (WTO)
01-2024
Objectives, Rules and Operations of the GPA 2012
01-2024
Public Procurement Officer
Trade Board Limited
08.2022 - Current
Inventory Officer
Trade Board Limited
04.2022 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Alligator Head Foundation
06.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Custom Processes Freight Forwarding and Immigration
Caribbean Maritime University
09.2017 - 05.2021
Trade Facilitation Agreement - Pending
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