Supply Chain Management

ELIJAH APANISHILE

**** ***. ******, *** ***, Montreal Canada

+1-514-***-**** *************@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijah-apanishile-8a3a3414

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.

EXPERIENCE:

Inventory Control Specialist CAPRI Holdings Limited

Nov. 2024 Déc. 2024

Montreal, Canada

Planned supply needs to coordinate an accurate schedule with vendors

Managed stock levels of all inventory items to meets established minimum standard Tracked rates of accuracy, purchase and returns as well as defective items to inform

quality control decision

Tracked inbound and out-bound orders to prevent overstocking and out-of-stock

Ensured that the inventory management process is devoid of any discrepancy that can obstruct the business and ensured that delivered goods are in conformity with the delivery note.

Identifying new initiatives for continuous improvements and opportunities to minimize the loss of inventory

Technical Sales Specialist NTT DATA(BPO)

Oct. 2024 Nov. 2024

Montreal, Canada

Conducted outbound calls for customer retention, sales, and services

Promoted and recommended the latest products and services to customers on outbound sales queues

Managed call flows, provided first call resolution and satisfying customer expectations

Strived to understand the customer's situation and recognize the customer's needs while providing customized solutions

Created a need by educating customers on product & services and execute business

strategy that meets or exceeds financial objectives

Follow up with customers to ensure customer satisfaction and expanding sales opportunities

Logistics Operations Manager Levavi charis Limited

Nov. 2022 Avr. 2024

Lagos, Nigeria

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

Ensured adherence to contract terms, budget control and inventory needs, reducing time and operational risk

Collaborated with suppliers, finance and logistics team to optimize procurement efficiency and cost savings

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

Liaised with government agencies (i.e., customs, NIMASA, NDLEA, NPA, etc.) to facilitate operations and ensure compliance with government regulations

Supply Chain Manager Conoil Producing Limited

Nov. 2014 Oct. 2022

Lagos, Nigeria

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

Ensure collaboration and Professional working relationship with internal and external vendors

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

Develop and prepare specific contract documents for procurement of goods and services and review scope of work, specification and requirements

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

Utilized Navision(ERP) to generate and process POs to maintained accuracy and compliance with procurement policies

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 Grand Oak Limited

Jul. 2012 Mai 2014

Lagos, Nigeria

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

Achieve an efficient stock management, delivery time and transportation cost across the region

Coordinate and control order cycle with the aid of an information system application Evaluate performance and quality and plan improvements with the support of an

information technology application

Maintained a clean and organized fulfillment areas to ensure regional operation efficiency Collaborated with Warehouse manager to ensure inventory accuracy and improve stock

management

Engaged in processes of incoming and outgoing order efficiently; ensuring accuracy and timeliness to customers

Regional Sales Manager Africa Prepaid Services

Sept. 2010 Apr. 2012

Lagos, Nigeria

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

Utilized salesforce to create and managed purchase orders(POs) ensuring accuracy and timely processing

Maintained and updated customer records in salesforce, to enhanced data accuracy and improving customer relationship management.

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%

Streamlined the sales process by leveraging on automation features for tracking and reporting

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

Established key sales plans including processes and strategies for distribution, contracting, business planning and forecasting

Determined planning related to new product lines, established new distribution networks for products

Area Sales Manager

Multi-links Telecommunication

Féb. 2006 Aug 2010

Lagos, Nigeria

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 Allnock Nigeria Limited

Oct. 2001 Jan. 2006

Lagos, Nigeria

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 Nov 2023

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ N

Certificate: Global Procurement and Sourcing Nov 2023

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey. New Brunswick, NJ

Master of Science: Operations and Supply Chain Management July 2019

University of Liverpool. Liverpool, UK.

Master of Business Administration: Marketing, Jan 2010

University of Calabar. Cross River, NG

Post Graduate Diploma: Logistics and Supply Chain

Oct 2007

Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Zaria

Kaduna State, NG

Bachelor of Science: Sociology Jan 1999

Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti

Ekiti State, NG

SKILLS:

Operations Management Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Operations Safety & Compliance Management Inventory & Stock Management Strategic Procurement

Distribution Management Budgeting/Cost Optimization

Vendor Management Client Relationship Management

Team Management Expediting

Revenue Maximization/Business Expansion

Project Management

Order Processing

Sourcing and Negotiation

Contract management

Supply Chain Analytics

Fleet Management

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Member, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (MNIMN) Member, Institute of Certified Sales Professional (MICSP)

Member, Africa Center for Supply Chain Management (MACSC) Member, Supply Chain Management Association Canada

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

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