Rina Sogi

Supportive Supply Chain Supervisor proficient in designing supply chains that support business objectives and cost reduction strategies looking to return following a career break. A customer-focused and talented professional experienced in managing inventory levels and performing periodic site audits of key suppliers. Offering 20 years of excellence in the manufacturing industry inclusive of interpersonal skills and effective communication both written and verbal (face-to-face and telephony).

Parental Duties - Home Based - Home Based

(2022-10)

• Managed daily schedules, balancing multiple responsibilities including education support, healthcare coordination, and extracurricular activities.
• Developed exceptional time management and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth household operations.
• Fostered emotional intelligence, empathy, and active communication through relationship building and conflict resolution.

Supply Chain Administrator - Carl Zeiss Vision - Birmingham, England

(2011-09 - 2022-10)

• Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods following a promotion from previous role.
• Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
• Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
• Supervised up to 10 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
• Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
• Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
• Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
• Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries, and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.

Warehouse Operative - Carl Zeiss Vision - Birmingham, England

(2001-09 - 2011-09)

• Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
• Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Labelled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
• Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
• Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.

High School Diploma - Metropolitanskolen (1997-06)