Grace Ichene
Logistics Analyst
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
A diligent logistics and Supply chain professional with over 10 years' experience. Ace in inventory data reporting, process improvement and reporting with the tactical prowess of aligning warehouse and inventory operations to the business wide logistics and supply chain objectives. Efficiency-minded logistics analyst bringing advanced understanding of alcoholic, distillery and non alcoholic industry needs and expertise in resolving supply chain issues. Accomplished in helping innovate new strategies to control costs, improve deliveries, and meet changing business needs. Keeps impeccable records and handles concerns with self-motivated mentality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Logistics Analyst
Monument Distillers Nigeria, Kensington Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria
11.2020 - Current
- Plan and implement national distribution routes and product delivery process
- Manage route activity including invoicing and shipment tracing
- Daily reporting of shipments, loads, order and delivery status for stock and inventory management
- Assist in fostering trusting relationships with vendors, haulage personnel and team members
- Maintain databases of logistics information
- Assist warehouse and inventory process, and report on supply chain performance.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays
- Balanced demand and supply while aligning volume and mix to achieve production objectives.
- Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
- Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Analyzed and recommended refinements to logistical processes, reducing associated costs by 60%
Invigilator
MOD IELTS Lagos
Lagos, LA
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Led and effectively managed over 20 persons over the administration of a test to ensure that no cheating occurs
- Ensured examination regulations and policies are met
- Accountable for maintaining integrity and reputation for the organization
- Increased good customer service flow by giving clear direction and answering inquiries.
- Validated appropriate identification to allow admission to testing area
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons
- Assisted faculty with setting up tests and coordinating test spaces
Inventory Analyst
International Breweries Plc, Anheuser Busch AB Inbev group
Ilesa, OS
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Successfully and consistently prepared invoice on customer order for improved service
- Successfully credited and debited customer's account based on purchase and empties returns on time
- Promptly transferred and received empties/finished products from packaging unit
- Diligently handled stock transfer and processed to External warehouse (Depot)
- Consistently processed expense issue (Free issues to staff, customer, and visitors)
- Followed up on distributors/customers' order and returns, and post outstanding
- Responsible for credit queries, route settlement corrections, customer complaints (product complain, late delivery).
- Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy, resolve shipment issues, breakages and shortages.
Personal Assistant (Logistics & Distribution Manager)
International Breweries Plc ABInBev group
Ilesa, Osun
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Regularized and ensured record keeping of trucks documentation by all transporters
- Wrote, emailed and dispatched letters, correspondence to all transporters, and departments
- Monitored and updated truck insurance as well as GIT insurance
- Updated transporter's details by collaborating with IT to regularize software applications
- Properly filed incoming and outgoing correspondence and improved operations through consistent diligence and dedication.
- Meticulously managed departmental budget (petty cash)
- Coordinated regular meetings with Haulage owners and wrote minutes of meetings.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule, assisted LDM in time management to achieve deadlines.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently with impressive level of professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma
Ekpoma, Edo State 09.2004 - 12.2008
Higher National Diploma - Marketing
The Polytechnic, Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State 04.1998 - 06.2000
Ordinary National Diploma - Business Studies
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
Ilaro Ogun State 03.1993 - 10.1995
Skills
Deadline and scheduling management
undefinedAffiliations
Associate Member, National Institute of Marketing Nigeria (Chartered Member), ANIMN
Accomplishments
- Improved turnaround time for stock delivery and management thereby reduced losses and inefficiencies
- Utilized Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking and clear reporting on stock allocation and status to identify the best way to utilize company resources to achieve business objectives
- Achieved deadline by completing invoicing and credit processing with accuracy and efficiency which ensured smooth software application upgrade
- Recorded 85,000 cases delivery in a day against 60,000, which was a great milestone at the time
- Supervised, trained and mentored team of 8 on the job for career development and growth
Additional Information
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer once a week to assist people sharpen their public reading, writing, listening, communicating and teaching abilities in-person and online as part of worldwide Bible educational project.
Timeline
Logistics Analyst
Monument Distillers Nigeria, Kensington Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Invigilator
MOD IELTS Lagos
10.2019 - 10.2021
Inventory Analyst
International Breweries Plc, Anheuser Busch AB Inbev group
01.2013 - 01.2019
Personal Assistant (Logistics & Distribution Manager)
International Breweries Plc ABInBev group
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma
09.2004 - 12.2008
Higher National Diploma - Marketing
The Polytechnic, Ibadan
04.1998 - 06.2000
Ordinary National Diploma - Business Studies
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
03.1993 - 10.1995
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