collaborating with shipping agents and harbor pilots to
Accra, Ghana ensure seamless maritime traffic. +233 550192418 • Developed and maintained effective communication obosurakia@gmail.com channels with ship captains and port stakeholders, facilitating smooth operations. RAKIA OBOSU • Established and implemented emergency response
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY protocols, conducting regular drills to enhance
preparedness for potential incidents. Results-driven recent graduate with a major in Supply Chain and Logistics, backed by practical experience SKILLS as a warehousing overseer and Purchasing Assistant in • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute supply the mining sector. Proven ability to optimize chain strategies aligned with organizational goals. procurement processes, negotiates favorable contracts, and enhances supply chain efficiency. Adept • Procurement and Sourcing: Expertise in vendor at vendor management, logistics coordination, and negotiation, selection, and contract management. data analysis. Eager to apply academic knowledge and • Logistics Management: Optimize transportation, hands-on skills to contribute effectively to supply warehousing, and distribution for efficiency. chain operations in a dynamic organizational setting. • Inventory Optimization: Utilize data analytics for EXPERIENCE PURCHASING OFFICER (NSP) – optimal stock levels and cost-effective inventory GOLDEN STAR WASSA LTD Akyempim, Takoradi management. Ghana – November 2021-December 2022 • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain • Successfully negotiated contracts with key suppliers, risks for continuity in operations. securing favorable terms and conditions while maintaining high-quality standards for materials EXTRACURRICULAR & VOLUNTEERING
essential to mining activities.
• Success Africa Conference (KNUST) – Organizer
• Implemented robust contract management and Team Leader - 2019,2020
procedures, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance
• KNUST School of Business Electoral Committee with regulatory requirements in the mining industry. Member – 2019-2021
• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with
EDUCATION suppliers, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring timely and reliable delivery of materials KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
crucial to mining. TECHNOLOGY – 2017-2021 Kumasi, Ashanti Region,
Ghana. • Established a vendor evaluation system, systematically assessing performance metrics and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
driving continuous improvement in supplier Logistics and Supply chain management.
relationships. • Graduated with Honors.
WAREHOUSE OVERSEER (INTERN) – GHANA PORTS
ARCHBISHOP PORTER GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND HARBOUR AUTHORITY Takoradi Ghana – 2019 – 2014-2017 Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana