Violet Ndi

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About Violet Ndi

A dynamic and results-driven Procurement, Inventory, Supply Chain, and Logistics Professional with 5+ years of experience and multilingual proficiency in English, French, and Mandarin Chinese. Proven expertise in streamlining procurement processes, optimizing inventory management, and enhancing supply chain efficiency in global and multicultural environments. Skilled in end-to-end procurement processes, vendor management, and inventory control, with a demonstrated ability to reduce costs, enhance operational efficiency, and align supply chain strategies with organizational objectives. Adept at leveraging cultural and linguistic proficiency to navigate complex, multinational operations effectively. PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Strategic Procurement Management: Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing procurement strategies to achieve cost savings. Inventory Optimization: Skilled in implementing inventory control systems, resulting in a 20% reduction in holding costs without impacting service levels. Expertise in forecasting demand and analyzing inventory turnover. Cost Control and Budget Management: Led procurement initiatives to achieve significant cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations. Managed multi-million-dollar budgets while maintaining high standards Vendor and Supplier Relationship Management: Proven ability to establish and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers. Conducted vendor performance evaluations and optimized sourcing strategies. Supply Chain Analytics and Optimization: Leveraged advanced data analytics tools such as Excel, PPT, Pivots, Power BI and Tableau to optimize supply chain processes, identify bottlenecks, and increase operational efficiency by 25%. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked collaboratively with finance, operations, and logistics teams to align procurement and supply chain activities with overall business objectives. Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Ensured compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements, including ISO standards and sustainability goals. Logistics and Distribution Management: Expertise in coordinating domestic and international logistics, optimizing distribution networks, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Multilingual Communication: Fluent in English, French, and Mandarin Chinese, facilitating seamless collaboration with global teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. ERP and Supply Chain Software Proficiency: Experienced in utilizing ERP systems like SAP to streamline procurement and inventory management.