Social Media Supply Chain

Ernest Amaechi Onwuzulike

** * *****, ****** ******, Alagbole,Ojodu, Lagos,Nigeria

+234********** • ad78ew@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

A highly experienced and principled Supply Chain Manager with an extensive background and wide ranging experience across logistics, procurement and operations in FMCG,Pharmaceuticals Telecommunications and Oil and Gas industries.

Possesses exceptional leadership skills with ability to manage cross-functional multinational teams to achieve demanding business objectives.

An expert negotiator, able to agree optimal cost and delivery terms while maintaining positive supplier relationships.

Inspires confidence and trust through excellent service and efficient problem solving skills. Key Skills and Expertise

Negotiations, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning and Control Management, Resource Planning, Auditing and Inspection, Client Relationship, Business Development, Process Enhancement and Streamlining, Team Leadership, Performance Improvement, Start-up/Change Management, Executive Advisory and Decision Support

Career Summary

Managing Partner Jan 2012 -Present

Cachet Logistics And Supply Chain Services Limited

• Participate in drop shipping and the provision of logistical supplies for online sales through a partner company.

• Conduct specialist research and offering excellent services into business, empowering companies by helping them add value to their Supply Chain on an independent consultancy basis.

• Provided Training and Technical assistance to companies seeking pre-qualification for the NJQS in the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry

• Provided on-going support and expertise empowering fledgling business in the execution of strategic initiatives, operational and organization management Chief Operating Officer August, 2017-September,2021 A-Z Petroleum Limited, Chicason Group

• Lead plant activities to ensure the total manufacturing and financial objectives were accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Managed processing schedules and production orders to ensure optimal and efficient management of inventory, Staffing, work procedures and schedules.

• Managed operations to resolve production or processing problems and manage the staff of the Company.

• Developed systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.

• Coordinated and recommended procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification.

• Implemented and maintained preventative maintenance, environmental, health and safety programs.

• Managed the financial performance of the operations meeting the annual budget and profit plan.

Head of Operations (Termed Contract) Dec.2014 - Oct.2015 Jagal Pharma Limited

• Managed a cross-functional team of over 100 employees.

• Streamlined entire Supply Chain operations, reviewing all existing SOPs and implementing best practice with emphasis on quality service and cost efficiency improvement.

• Optimized working capital by linking production planning with sales forecast and inventories pan Nigeria.

• Reduced production cost by 10% by down gauging of high usage materials without compromising quality and negotiation of cost of inputs.

• Achieved 15% reduction of Demurrage cost and renegotiated 12% reduction in Freight rates.

Managing Director Nov. 2008 - Nov. 2012

Achilles Information Limited, Nigeria

• Held full profit and loss responsibility for group operations across Nigeria.

• Grew company’s key performance indicators of Turnover, Profitability and Market capitalization.

• Established a new petroleum industry supplier management system, achieving requirements of diverse buying organizations through contractor registration, pre- qualification and on-site verification.

• Drove business development to acquire new business. ● Ran senior executive meetings.

Senior Procurement and Logistics Manager Mar. 2007 - Oct. 2008 Interkel Networks Nigeria Limited

• Worked with the Management team to provide strong leadership, developed thorough and concise professional development training and opportunities.

• Reviewed and approved purchase orders, claims and charge notices ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

• Assessed present and future materials availability through market analysis and delivery conditions

Senior Logistics Operations manager Oct.2004 - Feb.2007 MTN Nigeria Communications Limited

• Led Logistics team ensuring that agreed strategies and tactics were effectively and consistently executed.

• Established and operated key performance metrics to track team performance; monitored shipper and freight carrier performance.

• Achieved N15Million per annum savings in Distribution costs with road transporters and shipping lines after positive freight negotiations.

• Increased daily dispatches by 88%, achieving 95% delivery rating through implementation of JIT programme.

• Restructured Warehouse Inventory holding thereby delivering improved visibility and 40% reduction.

• Developed Business continuity plans, overseeing forecasting, maintaining inventory levels, replenishment strategies,reverse and outbound logistics Operations Planning Manager April 2002 - Sept.2004 FreislandCampina (West Africa Milk Company) Nigeria Plc

• Planned Raw Materials procurement and scheduled Production to maintain adequate buffer stock of finished products and achieve Sales forecasts.

• Superintended over Shipping and Clearing processes to ensure timely clearance of materials from the Ports and maintained professional and ethical relationship with overseas suppliers and Nigeria Customs services.

• Supervised third party Logistics services providers in operational costs and lead time management

Early Career Summary

• Purchasing Manager, Guinness Nigeria Plc:1996-2002

• Raw Materials Manager, Guinness Nigeria Plc:1993-1996;

• Shift Manager, Guinness Nigeria Plc:1992-1993;

• ● Assistant Brewer, Guinness Nigeria Plc: 1985-1992:

• Assistant Brewer, Continental Breweries Limited:1985 Education and Qualifications

Masters of Business Administration

Obafemi Awolowo University (University of Ife), Ile-Ife

• Specialization in Operations Management

M.Sc.Food Technology

University of Ibadan, Ibadan

P.GD.Food Technology

University of Ibadan, Ibadan

• Specialization in Brewing Technology and Food Microbiology Jan.2000 - June 2002

Oct.1983 - Sept.1984

Oct.1982 - Sept.1983

B.Sc.(Hons) Biology

University of Lagos, Lagos

● Upper 2nd Division Pass

Senior Management Programmed(SMP)

Sept.1977- Jun.1981

July - Nov.2005

Lagos Business School (Pan African University)

National Youth Service Corps

● Place-Ondo State

● Assignment-Teaching

● Period-1981-1982

Professional Affiliations

● Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management;

● Member of the Nigeria Institute of Management;

● Member of the Alumni Association of the Lagos Business School;

● Member of the International Institute of Brewing Key IT Skills

● Experience with MRP 2/ERP systems (SAP,SUN,EXACT,MAXIMO,ORION and IFS);

● Proficient with general computer programs;

● Advanced Spreadsheet skills

● Expert use of Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer Interests

● Keeping fit;

● Gyming;

● Reading

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