Alpha Mae Amper

Logistics and supply chain professional with over 13 years at Holcim Philippines, progressing from customer and supplier relations to officer-in-charge of distribution for the La Union operation. Experienced in running inbound and outbound transport, chartered vessel and hauler fleets, inventory and third-party contracts, with a strong safety record and a certified IMS auditor and Port Facility Security Officer background.

OIC – Distribution Manager - Holcim Philippines Inc. - La Union

(2024-06 - 2024-12)

• Led end-to-end distribution operations: inbound and outbound transport, warehousing, and product transfers between distribution centers aligned with demand forecasts.
• Managed haulers, vessel owners and transport companies, and negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers.
• Owned the logistics budget, driving cost efficiency; analyzed logistics data to find bottlenecks and improve performance.
• Coordinated transport scheduling, route planning and carrier management with procurement, production and sales; trained and guided staff.

Transport Officer - Holcim Philippines Inc. - Lugait

(2023-02 - 2024-05)

• Set and enforced safety and environmental standards for chartered vessels and inbound raw-material haulers in line with Holcim and government regulations.
• Audited and inspected vessels and hauler premises for sea- and roadworthiness; led investigations into truck and vessel damage, spills and injuries.
• Coordinated quick dispatch of Time-Chartered and Continuous Voyage Chartered vessels and barges; aligned vessel plans with S&OP dispatch plans.
• Controlled fuel, port and other variable costs, supported operating budgets, and ran performance evaluations of contracted service providers.
• Led FECs for Working Near Water (steering the Emergency Response Team), LOTOTO, Machine Guarding, and Lifting & Supporting Loads.

Logistics Shift Supervisor - Holcim Philippines Inc. - Lugait

(2019-04 - 2023-01)

formerly Logistics Supervisor

• Supervised logistics planners and third-party contractors (bagging and packing, arrastre, stevedoring) per shift.
• Planned dispatch workflow, manpower and equipment from production specifications and plant capacity; managed time-chartered trucks and vessel loading.
• Recorded all inbound and outbound transactions in SAP, VAS and iDispo; led safety engagements, vessel crane and random truck inspections.

Logistics Specialist - Holcim Philippines Inc. - Lugait

(2016-01 - 2019-03)

• Supervised logistics planners and assistants per shift, coordinating pack-house, transporters, ship-owners, cargo handlers, arrastre and port operators.
• Set shipping and receiving priorities from sales orders, delivery orders and vessel arrival notices; conducted vessel crane and truck inspections.

Customer & Supplier Relations Coordinator - Holcim Philippines Inc.

(2011-01 - 2015-12)

• Validated transporter and contractor billings, monitored AR/AP and reconciled ledger accounts in SAP so third parties were paid on time.
• Verified proofs of delivery, processed sales return orders and maintained the freight rate matrix; kept customers updated on deliveries.
• Issued purchase orders, evaluated quotations and identified reliable vendors.

Customer Service Associate - BDO Unibank - Iligan

(2007 - 2010)

BancAssurance Sales Officer - Grepalife – RCBC - Iligan

(2005 - 2007)

HR/HRD Assistant (Contract) - Holcim Philippines - Lugait

(2004 - 2005)

Medical Representative (Reliever) - Natrapharm Inc. - CDO

(2004)

Admin Assistant Intern - Holcim Lugait, Safety & Environment

(2003)

Bachelor of Commerce - Information Management - St. Michael's College, Iligan City (2004)

Secondary Education (High School) - St. Michael's College, Iligan City (2000)

Primary Education (Elementary) - St. Michael's College, Iligan City (1996)