NATASHA KUFUOR
Birmingham
Summary
Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with 4+ years' experience delivering end-to-end supply chain operations, procurement strategy, and inventory optimisation. Skilled in ERP/SAP systems, logistics coordination, customs compliance, and supplier governance. Proven track record of driving cost savings improving delivery performance, and enhancing operational efficiency across private and public sectors Adept at analysing KPIs, forecasting demand, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in dynamic environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain & Procurement Analyst
RS Integrated Supply
11.2024 - Current
- Managed multi-tier supply chain operations, for Jaguar Land Rover, ensuring 100% availability
- Ritical components and uninterrupted productio
- Coordinated order fulfilment and inventory allocation using SAP, optimising stock levels and reducing lead times by 15%.
- Delivered supplier risk assessments and transitions, reducing procurement costs by 12% while improving supply chain resilience.
- Collaborated with logistics teams on material handling, customs compliance, and cross-site distribution to ensure timely delivery.
- Implemented SAP process improvements, increasing procurement data accuracy by 25% and improving supplier reporting efficiency.
Category Buyer & Contract Specialist
Orange Tech
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed end-to-end sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations, achieving £100K+ in annual cost savings.
- Developed supplier performance frameworks and KPIs, increasing on-time delivery rates by 20%.
- Supported demand forecasting, inventory control, and logistics coordination across multiple sites.
- Conducted market analysis, identifying 3 new strategic suppliers that improved cost competitiveness and supply reliability.
Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist
Kufkak Limited
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversaw procurement planning, inventory optimisation, and seasonal stock management, reducing excess inventory by 30% while maintaining 98% availability.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, delivering cost reductions of 8-15% while ensuring compliance with service level agreements.
- Supported cross-functional teams in logistics, order fulfilment, and warehouse operations to improve operational efficiency by 20%.
Material Planning and Procurement Specialist
Ministry of Health
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed sourcing, allocation, and distribution of PPE (masks, gloves, gowns, sanitizers) across 30+ healthcare facilities.
- Conducted supplier assessments and KPI monitoring, improving delivery reliability by 25%.
- Coordinated import/export logistics and customs compliance for critical medical supplies.
- Negotiated contracts and managed vendor relationships, delivering 10% cost savings while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Purchasing and Supply Assistant
Ministry of Health
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Processed purchase orders, monitored stock, and prevented shortages of PPE during high-demand periods.
- Supported senior buyers in tendering, contract administration, and category planning.
- Assisted with budget tracking, procurement reporting, and governance compliance, achieving 95% adherence.
Education
MSc - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Birmingham City University
02.2024
BSc - Procurement Management
Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration
06.2022
Skills
- Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination
- Order Fulfilment & Inventory Management
- Procurement & Category Management
- Contract Negotiation & Supplier Governance
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Microsoft Office
- Demand Planning & Forecasting
- KPI Monitoring & Performance Analysis
- Customs Compliance & Documentation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement & Lean Methodologies
Certification
- Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) CPD Certified
- Inventory & Quality Management
- CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain) - In Progress
Accomplishments
- Supplier Partnerships: Negotiated agreements improving supplier performance by 20%.
Timeline
Supply Chain & Procurement Analyst
RS Integrated Supply
11.2024 - Current
Category Buyer & Contract Specialist
Orange Tech
11.2023 - 09.2024
Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist
Kufkak Limited
08.2022 - 09.2023
Material Planning and Procurement Specialist
Ministry of Health
03.2021 - 07.2022
Purchasing and Supply Assistant
Ministry of Health
12.2019 - 03.2021
MSc - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Birmingham City University
BSc - Procurement Management
Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration