OLUFEMI A. SONDE
Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +*** 802-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***
PROFILE
A hardworking and innovative person with good management skills and a result-driven attitude. Also, a problem solver with excellent communication skills, a team player with the ability to adapt well to new conditions and to work both as part of a team and on own initiative.
OBJECTIVE
In search of a promising organization, to utilize my skills and experience, while contributing my best towards company goals and objectives with significant self-development.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Feb. ‘19 – Mar. ‘20 SV Gaming Ltd (BetKing Nigeria)
Senior Procurement Specialist
Developed policies and procedures for the establishment of the procurement department.
Ensured Purchase Orders were issued in line with extant policies in the Company.
Coordinated with vendors on timely delivery and receipt of invoices and delivery notes.
Ensured the business complied with the approved procurement policy.
Developed strategic imperative of reducing costs and improving service delivery by all vendors.
Maintained a register of all preferred suppliers and updated periodically.
Liaised and followed-up with vendors on approved projects.
Ensured quotes were obtained and evaluated with respect to buying and ensuring analysis were done to assist in decision taking.
Prepared monthly procurement reports.
Maintained a record of 85% acquisition success rate.
Feb. ‘15 - Jan. ‘19 E-Cart Nigeria Limited (Jumia Nigeria)
Procurement Specialist/Facilities Coordinator
Monitored and ensured procurement policies and procedures were continuously updated for better chain flow.
Furnished user departments with information on procurement processes, policies procedures and general requirements.
Forecast product needs of operations, which resulted in reducing procurement lead times by more than 35%.
Assisted the Head of Facilities with overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of over 350 employees.
Recorded and monitored all costs and expenses for all Facilities budgets.
Liaised and followed-up with building contractors on approved projects.
Developed and implemented process improvements for more effective and efficient contracting
Ensured that all status activity reports as well monthly reports are compiled and sent to user departments and management as at when due.
Coordinated with vendors on timely delivery and receipt of invoices and delivery notes.
Took responsibility in implementing a strict management of resources, resulting in improved company savings by 40%.
Jan. ‘14 – Feb. ‘15 E-Cart Nigeria Limited (Jumia Nigeria) Sourcing Associate & Team Lead, Inventory Control
Liaised with vendors to raise Purchase Orders for required stock within timelines.
Successfully reduced stock-outs from over 45% to less than 10%.
Monitored and addressed the performance of suppliers and dealt with untimely delivery and pick up issues.
Conducted daily reconciliation of items received from suppliers against items ordered and items paid/invoiced for.
Prepared daily reports on SKUs to management using excel and ensured they were submitted within agreed timelines.
July ‘13 - Jan. ‘14 E-Cart Nigeria Limited (Jumia Nigeria)
Supply Chain Analyst - Quality Control, Team Lead
Led a team of 8 in setting up the quality control department.
Created reports that determined items which frequently fail quality control and also put in a system to ensure reduction of items failing quality control.
Analysed statistical data and developed product specifications to ensure quality and reliability of products.
Provided sufficient training to all departments in the supply chain structure to ensure that quality items are delivered to the customer.
Developed and enforced an effective quality management system, for consistency of product quality.
Feb ‘13 - July ‘13 E-Cart Nigeria Limited (Jumia Nigeria)
Supply Chain Analyst - Warehouse Inbound
Prompt receipt and inbounding of general merchandise from vendors.
Ensured that items match purchase order descriptions.
Coordinated and liaised with relevant departments on issues surrounding inventory stock.
Closely monitored inventory levels to determine and execute a concise replenishment plan.
Oct. ‘09 - Feb. ‘13 Superior Equipment Limited (Authorised Apple Reseller)
Sales Representative/ Support and Customer Relations
Ensured the regular availability of stock so that the company had the necessary resources to function efficiently.
Effective management of customer enquiries and complaints.
Management of all correspondences received from customers and preparation of required sales reports.
Ensured that all requests are dealt with promptly to meet up with customer expectations.
EDUCATION
Lagos State University, Lagos 2004 - 2011
B.Sc. Hons (Second Class Upper) Business Administration.
King’s College, Lagos 1997 - 2003
Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC & NECO)
CERTIFICATION, TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
Certified International Trade & Logistics Specialist
Project Management Training
Certification in Supply Chain Management.
SKILLS
Computer Skills: - Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, Oracle NetSuite
Excellent team player.
Ability to communicate effectively and deliver required results in a timely manner.
Creative evaluation and resolution of problems
Effective organization and management of resources.
REFEREES
Available on request