Garfield Andrew Forde
San Fernando
Summary
Supply Chain Officer with expertise in Customs Brokerage, Retail, Distribution, Manufacturing, and Health Care. Proven ability to manage end-to-end supply chain processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Strong skills in vendor management, inventory control, and logistics coordination. Effective communicator with a focus on building relationships and optimizing operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Officer
South-West Regional Health Authority
San Frenando, Trinidad
10.2008 - Current
- Managed procurement of essential commodities for Main Hospital and health centres per Public Procurement Act.
- Oversaw receipt of stock items, capital goods, and contract services according to approved purchase orders.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accurate storage and accountability of goods.
- Directed distribution of goods based on requisitions from end users and maintained accurate records.
Cold Storage Warehouse Supervisor
Furness Group of Companies
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
10.2006 - 10.2008
- Arranged labor for offloading containers efficiently.
- Oversaw receiving, unpacking, and tallying of containers for perishable goods importers.
- Supervised storage conditions to ensure optimal ambiance for goods.
- Liaised with importers for effective redistribution of goods.
- Prepared invoices for billing storage fees to importers.
Raw Material Coordinator
West Indian Tobacco
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Coordinated with customs brokers and freight forwarders for timely arrival of raw material containers.
- Supervised offloading operations to ensure efficient handling of goods.
- Oversaw accurate tallying of received goods to maintain inventory integrity.
- Collaborated with Production Manager to align distribution schedules with production timelines.
- Facilitated virtual transfer of raw materials to production floor, ensuring timely billing for export requirements.
Warehouse Supervisor
3M Interamerica
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
07.2000 - 10.2005
- Coordinated with customs broker and freight forwarder for timely arrival of sea and air freight shipments.
- Arranged labor resources for efficient offloading of containers.
- Supervised accurate tallying of received shipments to ensure inventory integrity.
- Oversaw proper storage of goods in designated locations to optimize space utilization.
- Directed picking operations to fulfill customer orders accurately and promptly.
- Managed distribution process of received goods, ensuring thorough record-keeping.
- Analyzed data from Warehouse Management System reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Education
Chartered Insitute of Purchasing And Supply
U.K.Skills
- Procurement management
- Inventory control
- Logistics coordination
- Supply chain optimization
- Leadership skills
- Warehouse operations
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Timeline
Supply Chain Officer
South-West Regional Health Authority
10.2008 - Current
Cold Storage Warehouse Supervisor
Furness Group of Companies
10.2006 - 10.2008
Raw Material Coordinator
West Indian Tobacco
10.2005 - 10.2006
Warehouse Supervisor
3M Interamerica
07.2000 - 10.2005
Chartered Insitute of Purchasing And Supply
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