Emeka Ogbolu
Kingstown
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, warehousing and distribution, logistics management, quantification and supply planning in compliance with United States Government procurement laws, policies and procedures - FAR, ADAR. An exceptional technical and subject matter expert with excellent leadership skills, a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, initiative and drive for productivity.
Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 20 years of experience in leading organizational business units, and excellent interpersonal skills in working with people of various cultures and nationalities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
HIS and Supply Chain Consultant
USAID CHISU Project
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
05.2024 - Current
- Establishing and implementing clear metrics for project success
- Strengthening supply chain processes to ensure transparency and accountability, especially in inventory management and information flows
- Assessing and improving the process and data flow maturity: Identifying and documenting potential gaps between current practices and the desired future state as the HIS system dictates
- Analyzing Current-State Data Quality and enhancing same
- Providing data quality improvement Recommendations
- Development of high-level requirements for future-state information systems, including strategies for integrating commodities from multiple programs
- Development and implementation of SOPs for key supply chain functions
- Developing sustainability strategies for the Ministry
- Collaborating with project stakeholders to develop reports that provide supply chain insights
- Identifying data sources and developing approaches for accessing them
- Designing and delivering training sessions for practitioners
- Developing and conducting Train the Trainer sessions
- Providing support for other related tasks as requested by the Ministry.
Supply Chain Consultant
USAID CHISU Project
Georgetown, Guyana
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Reviewed and documented the current state supply chain system architecture in Guyana and recommended a paradigm shift from a centralized system to a regional supply chain structure
- Coordinated the reviewing and documenting of current-state supply chain processes at all tiers in the supply chain, especially those that impact procurement and inventory availability at the last mile and redesigned the process that addressed the gap in line with international best practice
- Trained materials management staff in warehousing operations best practices
- Performed a comprehensive assessment of the process and systems environment to develop an effective integrated solution for improving supply chain management of COVID-19 vaccines and other health commodities
- In-scope systems include the health management information system (HMIS), electronic logistics management information system (eLMIS), Lab Information Systems LIS), Warehouse Management Information systems (WMS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- This effort includes: Conducted a holistic assessment of systematic and data requirements to ensure alignment between the HMIS and the eLMIS, while supporting timely data exchange between the systems
- Trained health facility pharmacist and Pharmacy assistant on logistics management information system best practices
- Developed strategies for process and data integration between the proposed eLMIS and the existing WMS in use at the national level
- Assessed current state supply chain data flows and data quality and provided recommendations for the automation of the entire architecture
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key supply chain functions and developed strategies to ensure adoption and sustainability
- Designed capacity building/training programs for practitioners as well as Train the Trainer sessions
- Coordinated data collection, data analytics and data transmission for proper forecasting/supply planning and other decision-making.
Senior Manager, Distribution and Warehousing I
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Management- Procurement and Supply Management Project
Nigeria
07.2021 - 03.2023
- In response to USAID Nigeria Mission request, coordinated the distribution of 4 million doses of Moderna Vaccine, 3.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine, 4 million doses of Pfizer vaccine to 36 states in Nigeria and to 2,460 designated vaccination centers in Nigeria
- Developed third party logistics service providers (3PLs) scope of work and key performance indicators for vaccine distribution
- Developed integrated framework contracting procedure for warehousing and distribution private sector engagement
- Managed the procurement and order fulfilment processes for service providers, developing price estimates and purchase orders
- Involved in global project implementation assessment/continuous improvement team and providing technical input in the strategic direction of the project
- Developed ultra-cold chain warehouse assessment checklist and requisite supply chain operations documents
- Provided technical leadership and mentorship to Nigeria's COVID-19 supply chain task team on COVID-19-related procurement and multi-modal last-mile distribution
- Developed SOPs for pharma long haul and last mile distribution for the GHSC-PSM project
- Provided technical oversight to the Government of Nigeria/Federal Ministry of Health's technical working group on health commodity security, planning, procurement, and distribution
- Coordinated the bi-monthly last mile distribution of health commodities to over 20,000 health facilities and consistently meeting 95% and above on-time delivery
- Coordinated and monitored order management with vendors, including responsiveness to quotations, and contributed to the continuous review of performance
- Developed SOPs for the storage and distribution of health commodities for the GHSC-PSM project
- Designed a more cost savings quote matrix for distribution services, an innovation that resulted in more transparency and 30% cost reduction/savings
- This is volumetric pricing for transportation service providers (3PLs)
- Through collaboration with service providers and other stakeholders (internal and external), designed modalities for supply chain end-to-end visibility strategies
- Played Leadership, Mentorship and Management roles over a team of fourteen staff, which includes Senior Advisors, advisors and Associates stationed in Abuja (Nigeria) and across the six regional distribution centres in Nigeria.
Manager, Distribution and Warehousing I
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Management- Procurement and Supply Management Project
Nigeria
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Developed last mile distribution multi-functional process flow that streamlined operations for all donors/funders/program
- Reviewed third-party logistics service provider's (3PLs) invoice processing SOP and introduced processes that strengthened the existing internal control system
- Coordinated the warehousing and distribution of over S500M public health commodities by leading and ensuring continuous improvement of service delivery of fifteen subcontractors and related IQS subcontracts
- Initiated and coordinated weekly distribution stakeholders' meetings that were solution driven
- This weekly meeting enabled us to achieve a 95% on-time delivery average
- Facilitated quarterly meetings with government and implementing partners on procurement, custom clearing, warehousing, and last-mile delivery
- Led and provided technical oversight for the procurement process for all GHSC-PSM warehousing and distribution subcontracts
- Led technical proposal evaluation team and developed technical evaluation report for private sector engagement
- Coordinated the development of warehousing and distribution annual work plan and budgeting for both the GHSC-PSM project and the COVID-19 project
- Reviewed third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) invoices in line with the contract, actual service, and SOP
- Developed SOP for stock audit, stock count, cycle count, 3PL stock reconciliation and adjustment for donor-funded commodities and other distribution services.
Team lead, Supply Chain Operations I
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Management- Procurement and Supply Management Project
Abuja, Nigeria
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided technical management oversight for the design and implementation of innovative strategies to strengthen the supply chain
- Developed policy and procedure for integrated supply chain management to effectively manage multi-donor commodities, warehousing, and distribution services
- Developed procedure for private sector contracting and engagement to warehousing and distribution services
- High-level contribution to project work planning and budgeting
- This is part of the USAID Country Operational Plan (COP) by the COR/Activity Manager as per technical guidance to USAID Nigeria Mission from OGAC (Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator)
- Liaised with the project team, implementing partners, Ministry of Health, transportation and warehousing third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) in ensuring that health commodities are delivered to the right place at the right time, in the right condition, and at the right cost
- Contributed actively to the review of the project contract, participated in meetings, and managed, and filled all correspondence having a contractual relevance exchanged during project execution with clients, partners, subcontractors, vendors, and authorities
- Coordinated the development and review of the supply chain annual work plan for all PEPFAR implementing partners and developed a procurement plan with it
- Provided technical leadership and management oversight for the management of the contract budget by monitoring expenditures and warehouse operations with 100% supply availability and zero loss
- Developed third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) performance scorecards and used same to monitor performance records with Key Performance Indicators (KPls), collaboratively enforcing corrective action and preventive actions (CAPAs) and process improvement activities to promote optimal vendor performance
- Reduced costs by maximizing public sector warehousing, exceeding internal and external stakeholder expectations Introduced and enforced monthly inventory reviews/ reconciliations process which ensured accuracy and accountability.
Supply Chain Operations Advisor I
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Management- Procurement and Supply Management Project
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Provided technical leadership and management oversight for strategic procurement negotiations and evaluated requests for proposal (RFPs) for the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Unification project
- Operationalized cold chain warehousing and distribution services
- Provided technical leadership and management oversight for all warehousing and transportation subcontractors by enforcing service level agreements and reviewing third party logistics service providers (3PLs) contractual agreements prior to contractor engagement
- Developed evaluation report/memorandum of negotiation and submitted same to project management office (PMO) in the home office (US) for review and approval
- Playing a lead role in pre and post award contractual negotiations Conducted periodic review of supply chain operations deliverable to ensure its in line with workplan and cost estimate
- Prepared transportation contract (PO) document and awarding same to most competitive technically qualified vendors
- Ensured orders adhered to supplier agreements and contracts, documenting, and reporting nonconformance to incident management team.
Warehousing and Distribution Advisor I
John Snow Inc.
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Warehoused and distributed $300M in health commodities for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and family planning programs to facilitate PEPFAR and PMI supply chain logistics
- Provided technical leadership and management oversight for the design and implementation of supply chain last mile distribution, which includes supply planning, inventory management, warehouse management, distribution, and transport operation
- Managed service providers' day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing directly or indirectly to the effective warehousing and delivery of commodities to beneficiaries
- Played a fourth-party logistics (4PL) role in the implementation of multi-million dollars procurement, warehousing, and distribution subcontracts with 9 service providers to cover pharmaceutical and cold chain commodities storage, and transportation to the last mile
- Provided technical guidance to the third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) service providers in warehousing, inventory management, transportation and distribution to ensure continuous best practice
- Provided technical input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine Supply chain management activities, monitored adherence to SOPs
- Developed and designed an excel based solutions called Malaria Inventory Control System (MICS) to support inventory data management for the Malaria program
- Similar tools were also developed for HIV/AIDS, Family planning, TB as well as other 01 commodities.
Senior Inventory Control Officer/Head, Central Store
ABC Transport PLC
Owerri, Nigeria
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Led the warehousing of engineering spares for all the company trucks and Buses
- Managed a team of six regional managers.
Graduate Lecturer
Katsina State College of Administration
Funtua, Nigeria
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Taught as a Graduate Lecturer during the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Salford
Manchester, England, United Kingdom08.2018
BBA - Business Administration
Swiss Management Center University
Zug, Switzerland12.2014
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration And Management
University of Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria07.2014
Higher National Diploma (5 Years) - Purchasing And Supply Management
Institute of Management And Technology (IMT)
Enugu, Nigeria07.2003
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Supply Chain Analytics / Data-Driven
- Strategic Thinking
- Supply Chain Technology Proficiency
- Negotiation Skills
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Supply Chain Assessment and Process Optimization
- System Driven Warehousing and Distribution Operation
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Warehouse Management
- Forecasting Accuracy
- Procurement strategy
Affiliations
- Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply-UK (MCIPS; Membership no: 005729037)
- Chartered Member, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria. (CIPSMN- SO. 3031)
Certification
- Certificate in Supply Chain Analytic: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Certificate in Supply Chain Design/Optimization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Certificate in Supply Dynamics: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Certificate in Supply Chain/Procurement Fundamental: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
- Certificate in Supply Chain System and Technology: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.
- Pharmaceutical Warehouse Operations Management: USAID/SCMS/Supply Chain Academy, South Africa.
- Certified SAP Materials Management. LinkedIn Learning.
Languages
Ibo
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
HIS and Supply Chain Consultant
USAID CHISU Project
05.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Consultant
USAID CHISU Project
03.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Manager, Distribution and Warehousing I
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Management- Procurement and Supply Management Project
07.2021 - 03.2023
Manager, Distribution and Warehousing I
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Management- Procurement and Supply Management Project
09.2017 - 07.2021
Team lead, Supply Chain Operations I
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Management- Procurement and Supply Management Project
07.2016 - 09.2017
Supply Chain Operations Advisor I
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Management- Procurement and Supply Management Project
03.2013 - 09.2015
Warehousing and Distribution Advisor I
John Snow Inc.
03.2009 - 03.2013
Senior Inventory Control Officer/Head, Central Store
ABC Transport PLC
01.2005 - 01.2009
Graduate Lecturer
Katsina State College of Administration
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Salford
BBA - Business Administration
Swiss Management Center University
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration And Management
University of Abuja
Higher National Diploma (5 Years) - Purchasing And Supply Management
Institute of Management And Technology (IMT)
Journal publications research
- Supplier Selection a Strategic Tool of the Purchasing Function: Its Role in Profit Maximization.
- Analysis of the contribution of Collaborative Logistics Management and the Effect of 3PLs on Supply Chain Efficiency (A case study of USAID Supply Chain Management System)
Professional development trainings
- Certificate in Supply Chain Analytic: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Certificate in Supply Chain Design/Optimization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Certificate in Supply Dynamics: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Certificate in Supply Chain/Procurement Fundamental: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Certificate in Supply Chain System and Technology: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Pharmaceutical Warehouse Operations Management: USAID/SCMS/Supply Chain Academy, South Africa.
Experience in tools
- SAP
- Fintrack Materials Manager
- QuickBooks
- Peachtree Accounting
Journal publications research
- Supplier Selection a Strategic Tool of the Purchasing Function: Its Role in Profit Maximization.
- Analysis of the contribution of Collaborative Logistics Management and the Effect of 3PLs on Supply Chain Efficiency (A case study of USAID Supply Chain Management System)
Professional development trainings
- Certificate in Supply Chain Analytic: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Certificate in Supply Chain Design/Optimization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Certificate in Supply Dynamics: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Certificate in Supply Chain/Procurement Fundamental: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Certificate in Supply Chain System and Technology: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Pharmaceutical Warehouse Operations Management: USAID/SCMS/Supply Chain Academy, South Africa.
Experience in tools
- SAP
- Fintrack Materials Manager
- QuickBooks
- Peachtree Accounting