Patience N.
Supply Chain & Inventory Specialist| Procurement| Sourcing.
Need someone who can take ownership of your inventory, procurement, and supplier operations? I help businesses improve stock accuracy, control purchasing, source reliable suppliers, reconcile inventory, and keep orders moving, with clear reporting and organized processes. I’m an MCIPS-certified Supply Chain & Inventory Specialist with 8+ years of hands-on experience across inventory control, procurement, purchasing, supplier sourcing, warehouse operations, logistics, and supply chain reporting. What I can help you with: Inventory Management & Reconciliation * Inventory control and stock tracking * Inventory reconciliation & variance analysis * Stock-take support * Reorder and replenishment monitoring * Inventory data cleanup * Stock movement and inventory reporting Procurement & Purchasing * Supplier sourcing and vendor research * RFQs and quotation analysis * Purchase orders & requisitions * Price and supplier comparison * Supplier communication and follow-up * Purchase and delivery tracking Supplier & Supply Chain Coordination * Vendor management * Supplier outreach * Order and delivery follow-up * Logistics coordination * Transporter & 3PL coordination * Procurement-to-delivery tracking Excel, ERP & Reporting * Excel inventory reports & dashboards * Procurement spend analysis * KPI reporting * Inventory analysis * SAP & ERP data management * Google Sheets Why work with me? ✔ 8+ years of practical supply chain experience ✔ MCIPS-qualified procurement professional ✔ Experience as an Inventory Controller, Stock Controller and Buyer ✔ Strong inventory reconciliation and procurement knowledge ✔ Experienced with SAP, ERP systems, Excel and Google Sheets ✔ Detail-focused, analytical and highly organized ✔ Reliable supplier communication and follow-up ✔ Focused on accurate data, timely execution and measurable results Whether you need help with inventory management, procurement, supplier sourcing, purchasing, reconciliation, or supply chain reporting, I can take ownership of the details and help keep your operations organized and moving. If you have a supply chain problem that needs someone to research, organize, coordinate and follow through, I’m ready to help.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 2.8 months active (since Aug 2026)
Read daily since Oct 13, under 30 days
Billed in all: $1,562$1.6k
$1.5k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Tracked from Oct 13, 2026.
Skill rankings: Top 19% in Data Analysis
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