Leonardo Coakley
Nassau,The Bahamas
Summary
Adept at optimizing supply chains and enhancing supplier relationships, I significantly improved procurement efficiency at Grand Bahama Power Company. Skilled in procurement analysis and team management, my strategic approach to stock planning and conflict resolution drives operational excellence, ensuring safety and cost reduction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant Manager
Grand Bahama Power Company
03.2015 - Current
- Responsible for restructuring the company's Purchasing and Supply Chain functions so as to make then as effective and efficient as possible
- Planning supply chain schedules in advance in preparation for busy seasonal periods
- Keeping in touch with suppliers and developing cordial relationships with them
- Negotiating with suppliers to minimize raw material and transportation costs
- Taking steps to ensure the personal safety and safe working environment of staff
- Keeping accurate records of products, contracts, pricing and invoicing information
- Obtaining quotes for transportation and also making cost comparisons
- Carrying out the initial and also on-going assessment of the Procurement / Supply Chain
Acting Warehouse Supervisor
Grand Bahama Power Company
01.2008 - 02.2015
Meter Reader
Grand Bahama Power Company
07.2007 - 01.2009
Education
Certificate - Management Skills for New Buyers
American Management Association
10.2018
Certificate - Management Skills for New Supervisors
American Management Association
10.2014
Certificate - Computer Application Business
Bahamas Technical Vocational Institute
07.2012
Skills
- Stock planning
- Supplier management
- Procurement analysis
- Partner management
- Demand forecasts
- Distribution
- Team meetings
- Supply chain management
- Team management
- Conflict resolution
- Liaising with forwarders
- Transportation principles
- Learning from problems
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant Manager
Grand Bahama Power Company
03.2015 - Current
Acting Warehouse Supervisor
Grand Bahama Power Company
01.2008 - 02.2015
Meter Reader
Grand Bahama Power Company
07.2007 - 01.2009
Certificate - Management Skills for New Buyers
American Management Association
Certificate - Management Skills for New Supervisors
American Management Association
Certificate - Computer Application Business
Bahamas Technical Vocational Institute
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