cadian brown

I am a Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain management Professional, with ten years of experience. I am the holder of a Bachelors of Science Degree in Plant Biology and also a Real Estate Professional from Kingston Jamaica. I  am very diverse in my work experience and boast a gamut of skills which make me an asset to any organization. I consider myself a diligent and hardworking individual. I live buy the guiding principles of Honesty, Integrity and Trust. I look forward to the opportunities and will be a asset to the noble organizations I will join. 

DEMAND PLANNER, (SEPT 2020–Present)

Provide analytical and technical support for demand planning activities. Works and communicates with operations, materials management, sales, and marketing to assure viable plans at multiple levels. Manage inventory in SAP and GIB ERP systems for eight Sub Business units of the company, in the Caribbean and the United States of America. 

Logistics Administrator, (2015 – 2017)

Led the maintenance and administration of vendor compliance, customer support, and logistics coordination.

Land and Sea Freight Assistant, (2014-2015)

Developed, implemented, and provided on-going management of all shipping, receiving, and logistic projects as needed including customs, insurance, and regulatory compliance. 

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION (CEN)/INTERNATIONAL                                                            ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO) · Paris, France · 2016 - 2017

Co-Convener of Communication 

Represented the country of Jamaica as a member of the CEN/ISO Standards body to develop and draft the International Standard for Sustainable and Traceable Cocoa.

BUREAU OF STANDARDS - JAMAICA· Kingston, Jamaica · 2014 - 2016

Technical Committee Chairperson - (Cocoa Powders and dry Cocoa – Sugar Mixtures for Direct Consumption)

Provided leadership and direction to the Technical Committee including the preparation and maintenance of “The Standards Document” which outlines policies and procedures for the group, conducting committee meetings, and ensuring a consensus from the group on any decisions or policy changes. 

MSc Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management (ongoing) 

University of Salford |MANCHESTER

Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology

University of WEST INDIES |West Indies

Pre-University Natural sciences 

Brown’s town community college| Brown’s Town, St Ann, Jamaica

Coursework in 7 CXC Subjects 

St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School| Brown’s Town, St Ann, Jamaica

CERTIFICATES

1. Completed a training program in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
   1. The Centre of Excellence for Advanced Technology in Agriculture – (CEATA)
   2. certification in communication
   3. certification in negotiations
   4. Certification in Strategic Thinking & Critical Analysis Workshop