DARLINGTON IHEDIWA
Summary
A Professional goal-driven Operations and Supply Chain leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global food production and supply chain activities, including procurement, food manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product production,supply and process improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving production and supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by sixteen years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
NATIONAL PRODUCTION/SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR
INTINO FOODS AND BEVERAGES LTD
ABA, NIGERIA
02.2022 - Current
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the entire food production operations of Intino Foods and Beverages Ltd
- Initiate, coordinates and leads the continuous improvement of the production and supply chain staff, ensuring objectives and personal development plans are defined and inline with company performance management procedures
- Coordinates shipments by managing transportation logistics for incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods for effective cost control and ensure deadline are met
- Assist with physical inventory checks and effectively coordinate the entire inventory management at production plant, warehouses and terminals that has reduced aged inventory by 75%
- Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures and equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines, tools and vehicles
- Cross-check and approve safety and environmental compliance certificate from vendors and suppliers and ensure execution of safety and environmental compliance program and ensures compliance with health and fire regulations, food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards are met.
- Scheduled production plans according to customer needs and supply availability.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain due to unforeseen events or changes in demand patterns.
REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR, EAST
DANONE NIGERIA
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
04.2013 - 02.2022
- Coordinated and oversee vehicles scheduling, routing, loading and distribution planning of Danone ambient and frozen food products to customers across South East and South-South Nigeria
- Communicate regularly with production department and warehouse units to coordinate activities between warehouses, production and other supply chain work units/departments
- Sourced and managed relationship with third party logistics providers that ensured highest service level, and smooth operation alongside the food distribution chain
- Liaised with Danone Customers across southeast and south-south Nigeria for effective and seamless deliveries for better customer satisfaction
- Ensured daily preventive mechanisms are carried out on the fleet to maximize utilization of trucks that met daily trucking needs
- Monitored and supervised drivers' productivity and vehicle performance metrics for efficient service delivery
- Collaborated with other departments to develop cross-functional solutions for logistical challenges.
- Scheduled employee shifts and managed time off requests, maintaining optimal staffing levels at all times.
- Prepared daily distribution reports to National Fleet and Distribution Manager Danone.
SENIOR TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR/HEAD CARGO SERVICES OWERRI TERMINAL
ABC TRANSPORT PLC
OWERRI, NIGERIA
12.2007 - 04.2013
- Oversee vehicle scheduling, routing and tracking, dispatch planning and executions of shipments, tracking and tracing of goods in transit
- Handling and processing customer's queries and work in conjunction with other parties such as marketing department, customer service to handle complaints and resolve operational deficiencies for better customer service.
- Established contingency plans to minimize the impact of unexpected disruptions or delays on transport services provided to clients.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring expenses were kept within allocated limits while maintaining service quality levels.
- Ensured timely deliveries through effective coordination of drivers, vehicles, and routes.
- Maintained a safe working environment by conducting regular safety training sessions for staff members.
LOGISTICS OFFICER
HEY FORTUNE INTERNATIONAL LTD
Surulere, Lagos, NIGERIA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Coordinated and verified all aspects of receiving of incoming items and out going customer material release orders
- Maintained customer personnel files and high degree of accuracy on products location.
Education
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria08.2011
Certified International Trade Logistics Specialist - International Trade Logistics
INTERNATIONAL IMPORT AND EXPORT INSTITUTE
ARIZONA, USA01.2009
Proficiency Certificate in Management - Management Science
INSTITUTE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, NIGERIA
Lagos, Nigeria11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU
Uturu Abia State Nigeria09.2004
Skills
- Shipment Tracking
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation
- Negotiating
- Strong leadership abilities
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Quality Control
- Production Optimization
- Staff Management
- Data Entry
References
- Mrs Nwachukwu Chinwe, Head Human Resources/Company Secretary, Intino Foods and Beverages Ltd Aba 07030341066
- Sir Celestine C. Anyim, Deputy General Manager (Haulage), ABC Transport Plc Owerri, 08036755160
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
NATIONAL PRODUCTION/SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR
INTINO FOODS AND BEVERAGES LTD
02.2022 - Current
REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR, EAST
DANONE NIGERIA
04.2013 - 02.2022
SENIOR TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR/HEAD CARGO SERVICES OWERRI TERMINAL
ABC TRANSPORT PLC
12.2007 - 04.2013
LOGISTICS OFFICER
HEY FORTUNE INTERNATIONAL LTD
01.2005 - 01.2007
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY
Certified International Trade Logistics Specialist - International Trade Logistics
INTERNATIONAL IMPORT AND EXPORT INSTITUTE
Proficiency Certificate in Management - Management Science
INSTITUTE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, NIGERIA
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU