Manager Warehouse

FIDELIS KAFOR AZUBIKE:

Obijackson Group Limited: 2, Madonna University Road, P. M.B.496, Ihiala, Anambra State. Tel: 080********, 080********. Email: **************@*****.***, or ******@*****.***,

Career Summary: A motivated Warehouse Professional with drive, determination and proven ability that have efficiently overseen warehouse management, stock controls, logistics, procurement, operational effectiveness and distribution of wide range of goods in a busy environment with over ten years’ experience gained from three major Nigerian companies. A pro-active mind that has good knowledge of working practices, performance effectiveness, health and safety, training needs and diverse issues looking for the post of Warehouse Manager in a company that rewards great achievers

Skills and Key Competencies:

**Proven knowledge of warehouse policies and procedures.

** Excellent and proven negotiation and problem – solving skills.

** Excellent numerical, interpersonal and organizational skills.

** Good knowledge of working with brands and their guidelines and ability to increase profitability through excellent service and effective warehouse management

** Good people management skills, and ability to inspire, lead and motivate a team of people, delegate work and explain ideas.

** Superb computer skills: Certified by Golden Cave Computer College, Asaba, Delta State and excellent in Microsoft word, power point, excel, email, internet, Sap, database management and spreadsheets.

Employment/Work Experience:

Obijackson group limited: 2014 –Date

2, Madonna University Road, P. M.B.496, Ihiala, Anambra State

Description: Head of Stores and Logistics.

Main Responsibilities includes:

** Warehouse operations management: Ensured the efficient management of warehouse operations: The receipts, storage, dispatches and distribution to all departments and customers: Directed and managed the daily activities of the warehouse including maintenance, inventory control, shipping, receiving and sanitation: Scheduled warehouse personnel to different tasks and areas and ensured proper staffing for selection and receipt of products in a cost-effective and timely manner.

** Custody of all Warehouse Assets: Ensured that all safety and security procedures are in place and that all the relevant staff are trained on the same to prevent damage, loss or injury and ensured that the warehouse is always in compliance with all regulatory and legal requirement: Did preventive maintenance of warehouse equipment and identified all necessary repairs to be done as a guarantee for smooth operations. Provided employees with safe, efficient equipment in order to perform the distribution functions as per scheduled: Recommended modifications to facility operations and procedures including proposals to enhance efficiency, productivity and safety subjects. Communicated timely information to associates relative to the company’s adhered policies and procedures.

** Process: formulated all the Standard Operating Procedures of the warehouse and resolved customers and work related problems and recommend measures to continually improve stock management and efficiency in deliveries to the customers.

**Supervision and mentorship of staff: Provided leadership to the team and ensured that every staff member has a detailed job description, handling all matters and disciplinary issues and corrective measures in liaison with human resources. Provided mentorship to the staff by organizing relevant trainings for the staff and continuously measure staff performance against set goals and key performance indicators and developed the staff in line with their capabilities and interests and the goals of the organization.

** Cost Management: Efficiently managed all costs associated with logistics and warehouse and achieved the financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions. Ensured that the warehouse space is efficiently utilized at all times and that all costs related to the operations (utilities, logistics, administrative items, consumables) are efficiently used and continuously evaluated the productivity of every team member and ensured that the labor cost is under control.

**Logistics: Developed and maintained logistics system that promoted the business’ needs and managed customer service activities including order entry, customer satisfaction, interface with sales, production, laboratory, regulatory, and quality, ensuring that company’s customer service creates competitive advantage. Managed and coordinated the movement of materials in the company and controlled the flow of incoming materials and outgoing products and ensured that customers receive products on time.

Hired, trained and evaluated employees and prepared worker schedules that guaranteed logistics workers to follow safety rules. Developed methods and rules for scheduling of materials from suppliers to support company in achieving customer demand and minimizing cost impacts and negotiated shipping and supplier costs, and worked to improve the efficiency of the company’s supply chain.

** Procurement: Developed, managed and co-ordinated the procurement processes and managed contact suppliers, and research offers and quotations. Negotiated contracts with vendors and interfaced with product line planning manager to plan and prioritize purchasing activities and reviews planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, and managed approval process. Proactively anticipated materials requirements of the company: minimized delays or disruptions in service delivery. Selected, modified and evaluated vendors, and ensured that orders adhered to supplier agreements and contracts.

Paxson Nigeria Company Ltd, (2009 – 2011) Distributors and Partners to Protecter and Gamble Plc., Limca Road, Nkpor, Anambra State

Job Description: Warehouse Manager.

Main Duties Includes:

* Planned all warehouse resources and activities in keeping with the company’s objectives and targets.

* Managed and monitored all receipts and dispatch of items from the warehouse to customers.

*Inventory control and stock management; Managed and directed receipts, the storage, retrieval and as well ensured timely delivery of goods along company’s supply chain and distributive channels.

*Supervised vehicle movements and ensured prompt delivery to customers and distributing centers and other warehouses.

*Liaised with customers on inbound and outbound orders and as well maintained accurate inventory records and reports. Monitored stock level and advised management accordingly.

* Ensured that all health and safety requirements of storing goods are maintained and as well safeguarded warehouse operations.

* Efficiently handled the achievement of warehouse standard operating procedures and also prepared warehouse reports and budgets.

SIO Industries Ltd., (2005 ---2009.): KM.129 Benin/Asaba Expressway,

P. O. Box 344, Asaba, Delta State. Manufacturer of packaging materials and allied products: Job Description: Store Supervisor

Main Duties Includes:

** Ensured timely availability of raw materials to production and evacuated all finished goods to the warehouses.

** Maintained and updated store and inventory records.

** Supervised the activities of employees involved in shipping, receiving, and storage and testing of materials and products.

** Directed the achievement of warehouse standard operating procedures and also prepared warehouse reports.

** Scheduled the employees and Drivers and ensured their optimal utilization.

Education and Qualifications:

Alison College, Galway, Republic of Ireland

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Faculty of Social Sciences, Imo State University, Owerri

B. Sc. Govt. / Public Administration [2nd class upper division]

Moan Global Professionals Business School Owerri (MBS)

Certificate in Professional Management

Golden- cave Computer College, Asaba, Delta State.

Certificate in Computer Studies

Alison College, Galway, Ireland

Diploma in Operations Management and Workplace Health and Safety

Other Courses Attended and Certified Includes:

(1) Nest Oil Limited and Obijackson Group Limited, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Certificate in Quality Management System and Document Control

(2) Diploma in Business Management and Entrepreneurship - Alison College, Ireland

(3) Certificate in Business Communications - Alison College, Ireland

Professional Qualification/Affiliation:

Associate Member, Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered) - NIM

Personal Data:

Nationality: Nigerian

State of origin/LGA: Imo/ Orsu

Date/place of Birth: 08 06 1969/ Eziawa, Orsu, Imo state.

Sex/Religion: Male/ Christianity

Marital Status: Married.

Hobbies: Listening and interacting with people, human engineering, reading and writing.

Referees: Available on request.

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