Jeffery-King Achamfuor

Director, Distribution Operations at Essendant

Jeffery-King Achamfuor, MBA, has a comprehensive work experience in the retail industry, with expertise in distribution operations, supply chain management, and logistics. Jeffery-King currently serves as the Director of Distribution Operations at Essendant. Prior to this role, they held the position of General Manager Distribution at American Tire Distributors, where they demonstrated strong leadership skills and expertise in operations management and e-commerce. Jeffery-King also served as the Senior Operations Manager at Target Corp, the DC Director at Walgreens, and the General Manager for the Detroit Metro Area at Walmart. Jeffery-King Achamfuor has a track record of success in optimizing operational processes and achieving cost savings. Jeffery-King started their career as a graduate summer intern at Wal-Mart, where they contributed to various strategic initiatives and implemented SOPs for product availability and flow. Additionally, they have experience as a Notre Dame Graduate Project Consultant at OfficeMax and a Management Intern at Target Corporation. Prior to these roles, they served as a Director of Operations at Value City Furniture, where they managed multi-unit operations and achieved significant improvements in customer service and delivery. Overall, Jeffery-King Achamfuor brings a wealth of experience and expertise to their current role in distribution operations.

Jeffery-King Achamfuor has an MBA from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business, which they obtained from 2007 to 2009. Jeffery-King also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Land Use Planning and Management/Development from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, obtained from 1991 to 1995. In addition, they have an Associate degree in General Practicing Surveyor from the Ghana Institution of Surveyors, obtained from 1996 to 1997. Achamfuor also has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Real Estate Project Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, obtained from 1991 to 1995. Apart from their formal education, they have additional certifications in Management Accelerator Program, Business Strategy, Problem Solving, and Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC). Jeffery-King has also obtained Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business.

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  • Director, Distribution Operations

    May, 2023 - present

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