Melkamu Dereb
About Melkamu Dereb
Melkamu Dereb is a Supply Chain Business Process Owner at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and operations, having held various roles at Mercy Corps and Catholic Relief Services over the past two decades.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Melkamu Dereb has been serving as the Supply Chain Business Process Owner at Catholic Relief Services since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing and optimizing supply chain processes to enhance operational efficiency. Prior to this position, he worked at Catholic Relief Services as a Commodity & Supply Chain Manager from 2014 to 2017 and as a Commodities & Monetization Manager from 2010 to 2014. His extensive experience within the organization highlights his commitment to improving supply chain operations.
Previous Experience at Mercy Corps
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Melkamu Dereb held roles at Mercy Corps. He worked as an Operations Manager in South Sudan for eight months in 2006 and previously served in a similar capacity in Ethiopia from 2003 to 2007 for four years. His experience at Mercy Corps contributed to his understanding of operational management in challenging environments.
Education and Expertise
Melkamu Dereb holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Software Engineering from the University of Abertay Dundee, where he studied from 1990 to 1992. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Addis Ababa University between 1983 and 1986. Additionally, he possesses a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology with Distinction from the University of Abertay Dundee, completed in 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in programming languages such as Visual Basic 6, C, C++, Java, Clipper 5, and Cobol, as well as strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Training and Skills in Supply Chain Management
Melkamu Dereb has a strong background in training within the supply chain management industry. His skills encompass a variety of programming languages and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Access, Excel, and Word. This combination of technical skills and training experience positions him effectively to contribute to supply chain processes and training initiatives.