Abimbola Omolabake Arogundade
Diligent Logistician with background in operations management. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance productivity. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Operations Associate
3 Years 2 Months- Assisted in daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Coordinated logistics for program supplies, ensuring timely distribution to field offices.
- Supported data entry and management within organizational databases for tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintained inventory records, ensuring accuracy and availability of essential materials.
- Conducted routine audits of operational procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance project coordination and execution.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new team members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Maintained accurate records using various software systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
- Achieved significant improvements in process compliance by revising and implementing new operational guidelines.
- Improved operational safety standards by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and implementing corrective measures.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to secure favorable terms and improve supply chain reliability.
- Reduced operational costs, negotiating better rates with suppliers.
Logistics Associate
11 Years 10 Months- Strategically planned and managed logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
- Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
- Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, government agencies and sections
- Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
- Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
- Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
- Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and ISO requirements
- Warehousing and inventory management
- Review and update various internal assessment, quality assurance programmes and performance matrix
- Engage in business development and drive cost reduction programs
Logistics Officer
3 Months- Lead the setting up and rearranging of the Bor warehouse to UNICEF standards, from a physical manual documentation to VISION systems perspective.
- Assist in activities required to setting-up the warehouse and uploading of the requisite data into the VISION system.
- Undertake standard warehouse procedures and run the day to day warehouse assignments including receipt, stock management, dispatch, acknowledgement of receipt and supervision of laborers.
- Incorporate and Mentor field office logistics staff on good warehouse practices.
- Provide training and ongoing mentoring to field program staff on issuing of Release Order's and understanding of logistics report from VISION system for programme supplies monitoring.
- Participated in end year inventory count activities.
- Work closely with Program, Logistics Cluster and Logistics unit in Juba to support RRMs, Barge loadings and supplies deliveries by road convoys and air movements from Bor to Jonglei and Upper Nile State.
Education
BA - English Language
Diploma - Business & Industrial Law
WASC/GCE 'O' Level
Skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of career development initiative for drivers to enable them explore other administrative jobs within the organization.
Affiliations
- CIPS Member - 2019
- International Association for Public Health Logisticians Member - 2014
- Executive Master's in project management - 2008
- Certified Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Professional - 2008
Certification
IAPL
CIPS
Project Management
Additional Information
Highly accomplished Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations Professional with over 30 years of progressive experience supporting UNICEF programmes in Nigeria and internationally. Extensive expertise in logistics management, warehousing, transportation, inventory control, shipping, and operational support, gained through various roles across UNICEF.
Proven track record of managing warehouses holding programme supplies valued at several million US dollars, ensuring accountability, inventory accuracy, timely distribution, and compliance with organizational standards. Successfully supervised multidisciplinary teams and logistics personnel, providing leadership, coaching, and capacity building to enhance operational effectiveness and service delivery.
Experienced in coordinating end-to-end supply chain operations, managing contractors and service providers, supporting emergency logistics responses, and building strong relationships with government agencies, partners, and vendors. Recognized for delivering results in complex operational environments through strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Languages
Timeline
Operations Associate
Logistics Officer
Logistics Associate
Command Secondary School
University of Lagos
University of Lagos
Personal Bio-Data
- Name: Abimbola O. Arogundade (UNICEF Index No: 812448)
- Last duty Post Title: Logistics Officer – South Sudan (Stretch Assignment November 2019 - February 2020)
- Current Contractual Status: Fixed Term
- Current Duty Station: Lagos State, Nigeria
- Organization/Unit: UNICEF Nigeria - Operations Unit
- Office Address: UNICEF Lagos, 14 Lugard Avenue, Ikoyi
- Current Telephone No.: +234-7034179546, +211 920526528 (Mobile)
- Email Address: aarogundade@unicef.org
- Sex: Female
- Date of Birth: February 15, 1969
- Nationality: Nigerian, Ogun State
- Marital Status: Married with Children
- Home Address: Plot 7, Gbenga Fasehun Close, By 50 Iju road, Agege, Lagos