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Nigeria

Responsible for end-to-end Supply Chain and Operation Planning for Panadagric Novum covering:• I led an agile Supply Chain organization that delivered the right Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP) Process to the markets. • Negotiated deferred payment terms with vendors to enhance cash flow.• Developed new strategies to streamline process, logistics and reduce cost through better route planning.• Achieved monthly cost savings averaging 8% versus budget in Raw Materials/Finished Products (RM/PM) through effective sourcing strategies.• Implemented and led the adoption of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, enhancing overall operational efficiency to the business.• I initiated the stoppage of labels (Batch number, Mfg date, Exp date) that cost the company over 16million naira by replacing it with the use of coding machine that resulted to a yearly cost savings of over 10 million naira.• Procured materials and services meet standards that deliver on the Brand and Customer promise.• Future-proof the supply base for capacity that can readily service volume growth

• I was responsible for maximal space utilization and optimization in warehouse and distribution center.• Facilitate all daily, quarterly, and yearly stock counts in liaison with Finance team.• Ensuring truck availability as per order request• Work with the team to oversee operations and 3PL vendors.• I led a team to identify partnership with 3PL providers to enable innovative and cost post sales delivery.• Successfully reduced inventory levels from 21 days to 7/10 days at factory warehouses within a 5-month period, aligning with agreed inventory norm targets and leveraging average moving sales figures.

Lagos State, Nigeria

I was responsible for overseeing the purchasing activities of the company and ensuring that all procurement processes ran smoothly and efficiently within Frutta Juice which included:• Develop and implement procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.• Manage the procurement process, including sourcing, tendering, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide strategic advice.• Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions.• Analyze market trends and develop forecasts to inform purchasing decisions.• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices in procurement operations• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements• Prepare and present reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and supplier performance to senior management

- Sales and Operations Management Lead- Warehousing Operations- 3PL Management for Logistics Delivery- In-Country Supply Chain Operations

• Implemented an innovative material planning tracker, significantly improving inventory management and order placement processes.• Successfully introduced and drove the adoption of the S&OP process within the TGI business, leading to enhanced supply chain efficiency at group level.• Achieved a remarkable 33% reduction in inventory levels within the first six months, reducing inventory from 480M to 322M across 28 depots nationwide.• Proactively utilized inventory status data to make informed decisions on stocking, order placement, and avoidance of stock-outs.• Spearheaded the implementation of S&OP process at TGI, driving operational excellence and alignment with company strategies

• Spearheaded the implementation of the S&OP process in Ghana, driving operational excellence and alignment with corporate strategies.• Led a high-performing Demand Forecasting and Delivery team, ensuring precise forecasts and on-time product delivery.• Standardized demand forecasting and delivery processes, enhancing consistency and efficiency in line with GBFOODS' best practices.• Played a pivotal role in optimizing inventory through a reduction program while maintaining product availability.• Effectively coordinated with the Supply and Materials Planning team, fostering cross-functional synergy for business success.

Lagos State, Nigeria

• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.• Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.• Monitor and analyze operational metrics to identify areas for improvement.• Collaborate with department heads to align operational goals with overall business objectives.• Lead and supervise a team of operational staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and productivity.• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.• Implement quality control and quality assurance programs to maintain high standards of operational excellence.• Evaluate operational performance and prepare reports for senior management.

• I was responsible for the development and facilitating of the S&OP Process by implementing procedures, key metrics and accountability across the different functions in the company.• My role covered the set-up and implementation of the finished goods inventory planning model to determine target levels of safety, cycle stock, and stock in transit to deliver required stock availability.• Led collaborative discussion with the Customer Development and Brand Building team of the business unit to ensure effective customer forecast analysis and inventory optimization to support on-time fulfilment of customer needs.• In my role I was responsible for the build and maintain of the database of all assets which feeds into the long term demand/capacity utilization process for Tiger Brands.

Major Achievements in the role included: 1. Manage the entire material planning for GSK factory operation.2. Successful implement of planning system (MFG-PRO) for material application.3. Manage the static planning data application and implementing it to GSK factory operational site for material and ordering purpose.

Lagos

Supply Chain Risk Management

Sap Aop, Demand Planning, Schedulling & Delivery

Citls, International Trade & Logistics

M.B.A., Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Activities and Societies: inner city

Pgdm, Management

Activities and Societies: 2

B.Sc, Computer Sci