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SKILLS

Operations Management

Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Operations

Safety & Compliance Management

Inventory & Stock Management

Strategic Procurement

Budgeting/Cost Optimization

Vendor Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Management

Revenue Maximization/Business Expansion

Sourcing and Negotiation

Contract management

ERP (SAP)

Supply Chain Analytics

Project Management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Personal DetailsCountry:

Nigeria

LANGUAGES

English

Native

Elijah Apanishile

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and organized business Manager and effective leader with over eighteen years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, supply chain management and process improvement. Possess in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. Effective and loyal cross-functional communicator and problem solver seeking to leverage background into management role with growing organization.

WORK HISTORY

Logistics Operations Manager 11/2022 - Current

Levavi charis Limited - Lagos, Lagos

Monitored and controlled expenditures against approved budget, reconciling budget variances to ensure on-target performance; achieved 10% cost reduction through identification and elimination of inefficient processes in logistics decision-making.

Ensure operational compliance with scope of work and Health and Safety (EHS), Environmental and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements and goals, Monitor performance process and people and implement improvements: manage quality and quality of employee productivity

Track record of coordinating shipments, managing the billing process and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.

Spearheaded improvement initiatives by minimizing response time and delivered 80% reduction in order lead time.

Planned and execute all logistics activities for both offshore and onshore movement of materials, coordinating logistics policies and procedures to ensure that activities are in compliance with project guidelines

Responsible for provision of logistics for the movement of materials and personnel of contractors and sub-contractors to the field

Expanded cross functional organization capacity by collaborating across departments to achieve common goal to improved lead time for all material order

Support in developing strategies and lead the commercial contracting negotiations for 3rd party logistics services

Streamlined internal processes leading to 20% reduction in response time and an increase of response review

Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current condition and forecast needs to propelled continuous improvement and strategically capitalized on current market trends

Scheduled staff to assigned task to meet daily operational needs and achieve productivity goals

Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.

Reduced costs and improved operations by analyzing processes and customer feedback.

Analyzed financial data to track and achieve budget targets.

Minimized discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures

Issued shipping instructions and routing guides to facilitate product deliveries to destination.

Analyzed logistical operations and recommend methods to improve service delivery

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Supply Chain Manager 11/2014 - 10/2022

Conoil Producing Limited - Lagos, Lagos

Sustained long-term partnerships with local & foreign suppliers; liaising with key supplier to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms

Formulated SCM plans for smooth execution of projects within time & cost parameters; developing alternate sources, mitigating supply risk and assisting in negotiating supply agreements with strategic and critical suppliers

Forecasted materials using both constant and trend models, with special consideration to future consumption; developing and implementing key procurement strategies and ensuring they are aligned with statutory requirements

Developed vendors for better price, quality, delivery & increased volumes and identifying alternate vendors

Spearheaded developing Annual Plans Budgeting for Supply Chain Logistics Operations; ensuring effective distribution of products to right market at lowest cost

Supervised budgeting & planning of funds for procurement and sourcing of materials ensuring optimum utilization of materials

Managed logistics operations involving coordinating with companies for transport, C&F agents, and external agencies to achieve seamless & cost-effective transport solutions

Planned, directed and maintained an efficient warehouse operation; assigning and evaluating the work performance of personnel assigned to the warehouse

Work with Project team, Finance, Operations to determine best vendors for sourcing materials for the project

Participate in the implementation of work process by integrating 3rd party logistics, contract administration and operations to achieve common objective

Experienced in performing activities to enhance the process operations, optimize resource and capacity utilization, escalate productivity and operational efficiencies; while curtailing cost and expenses.

Run end-to-end supply chain assessment that ensures smooth delivery of materials from source to destination

Engage in strategic sourcing and execute procurement activities for drilling and completion, production and transportation

Preparing RFX and evaluation of tender, participating in negotiations and development of agreement.

Oversaw multiple supply chain functions to facilitate business operations, including warehouse and logistics management.

Regional Sales Manager 07/2012 - 05/2014

Grand Oak Limited - Lagos, Lagos

Implemented strategies to boost regional sales and surpass sales quota by 13% in FY2012-13 and by 18% in FY2013-14

Envisioned comprehensive sales policy with effective controls to achieve greater efficiency, consistency in sales and marketing planning, and 15% reduction in costs

Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume.

Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by developing sales strategies and business plans according to market trends.

Regional Sales Manager 09/2010 – 04//2012

Africa Prepaid Services - Lagos, Lagos

Set and monitored sales targets for the region by identifying needs for strategy adjustments to achieve set goals.

Employed coaching skill to build and cultivate a strong repeat customer base that generated 80% of annual sales

Streamlined sales processes and attained optimal client of 40%, sales force effectiveness of 25%, and customer retention of 80%.

Headed cross-functional sales and marketing team to accomplish regional sales growth of 60% over a period of three years.

Generated company growth through market expansion an

Area Sales Manager 02/2006 - 08/2010

Multi-links Telecommunication - Lagos, Lagos

Carefully forecast sales demands month-on-month to achieve revenue expectation

Achieved 80% of sales through organized sales channel with 50% sales closing ratio and 45% greater profit margins as compared to competitors

Monitored sales team performance, providing effective training to help reach revenue and profit targets.

Planned and developed strategies to increase sales territory positioning, exceeding company targets.

Collected customer and market feedback and reported information to company leadership.

Logistics/Sales Officer 10/2001 - 01/2006

Allnock Nigeria Limited - Lagos, Lagos

Performed sales visits to take strategic action on new business leads.

Collaborated with marketing teams to implement strategies to boost brand presence and reach new customers.

Won new business opportunities whilst retaining existing customers for increased revenue.

EDUCATION

Certificate: Supply Chain Analytics (Rutgers the State University of New Jersey ) Coursera 11/2023

Certificate: Global Procurement and Sourcing (Rutgers the State University of New Jersey) Coursera 11/2023

Master of Science: Operations and Supply Chain Management, 12/2015 - 07/2019

University of Liverpool - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Master of Business Administration: Marketing, 08/2007 - 01/2010

University of Calabar - Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Diploma: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 02/2006 - 10/2007

Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology - Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science: Sociology, 08/1995 - 01/1999

Ondo State University - Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP)

Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM)

Certified Logistics and Supply Chain Manager (CLSCM)

Certified Lean Management and Manufacturing Expert (CLMME)

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Certified Risk Management Expert

Certified Process Mapping Expert

Google Project Management

Google Business Intelligence

AFFILIATIONS

Member, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (MNIMN)

Member, Institute of Certified Sales Professional (MICSP)

Member, Africa Center for Supply Chain Management (MACSC)

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