Janelle King
Summary
Senior Logistics and Supply Chain Professional with a decade of progressive experience managing the implementation and support of projects in the Supply Chain Planning domain.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Supply Manager
HUAWEI Technologies (T&T) Limited
Port of Spain
11.2017 - Current
- Demand and Supply planning for Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago Telecommunication projects
- Managing the reverse logistics process for faulty and redundant equipment which includes sourcing quotations and evaluating best options transport mode (FCL/LCL/Air)
- Liaising with customs for the co-ordination of CIP, CIF, FOB & FCA shipments from Mexico, Panama and China Supply Centres
- Coordinated with customs brokers and customer logistics departments to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Reviewed logistics costs (international freight, in-land transportation, and warehousing) to identify supply chain risks for proposals.
- Overseeing and co-ordinating warehouse operations of local service provider, including managing of inventory for projects and spare parts maintenance contracts
- Coordinated spare parts return for timely repairs for regional customers
- Preparing Monthly & Quarterly revenue forecasts for Project & Finance teams.
Logistics Officer
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Liaised with foreign suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure clearance and delivery of foreign purchases within a short period, minimizing storage fees by 60% between the period 2016-2017.
- Monitored outstanding shipments and anticipated delivery dates to ensure timely processing.
- Collaborated with foreign suppliers to verify accuracy and timely receipt of all documents.
- Coordinated with finance to process cheques for shipping and customs charges.
Buyer
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Managed procurement process from sourcing quotations to expediting orders, ensuring timely delivery of goods.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce cost as well as gain favourable payment terms.
- Analysed and verified quotations against identified requirements.
- Negotiated with suppliers for cost reductions and favorable payment terms, enhancing overall procurement efficiency.
- Prepared contracts and Purchase Orders.
- Followed up with suppliers on outstanding deliveries to maintain project timelines and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Continuously provided feedback to requesters to help manage relationships.
- Additional Duties: Staff Training and creation of process guides
- Process Mapping using Microsoft Visio to identify gaps during the RFQ Process improvement project
Education
Profession Certificate in Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Management -
University of the West Indies, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
International Master of Business Administration - Distinction
University of the West Indies, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Mount Hope, Trinidad And Tobago 09.2014 - 08.2016
Understanding and Managing the Tender Process -
University of the West Indies, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Document Management and Collaboration in SharePoint -
University of Trinidad and Tobago
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
09.2008 - 08.2011
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Demand planning
- Inventory optimization
- Inventory control
- Materials planning
- Logistics management
- Revenue forecasting
- Data analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- Project coordination
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
References
- Mr. Denzel Joseph, HUAWEI Technologies (T&T) Limited, Service Project Manager, +1-868-721-8214
- Mr. Glen Joseph, HUAWEI Technologies (T&T) Limited, Technical Director, +1-868-760-6355
Career Achievements
- Key contributor in revising the ‘Request For Quote (RFQ)’ process, allowing for expedited and more transparent operations at the University of Trinidad and Tobago. This in turn reduced downtime by 60%.
- Introduced the use of Process Mapping techniques and principles at the University of Trinidad and Tobago to identify bottlenecks and increase the efficiency within the procurement process.
- Maintained Stock Count Accuracy of average 99% at Huawei Technologies.
- Key contributor in the closing of inventory to meet year end revenue targets.
Professional Development
- Profession Certificate in Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Management, University of the West Indies, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, 08/01/22
- Understanding and Managing the Tender Process, University of the West Indies, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, 08/01/15
- Document Management and Collaboration in SharePoint, University of Trinidad and Tobago, 08/01/14
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Project Supply Manager
HUAWEI Technologies (T&T) Limited
11.2017 - Current
Logistics Officer
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
12.2016 - 11.2017
International Master of Business Administration - Distinction
University of the West Indies, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
09.2014 - 08.2016
Buyer
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
04.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
09.2008 - 08.2011
Profession Certificate in Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Management -
University of the West Indies, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Understanding and Managing the Tender Process -
University of the West Indies, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Document Management and Collaboration in SharePoint -
University of Trinidad and Tobago