Uzoma Jennifer Chinagorom
Summary
Results-driven professional with 8+ years of experience in supply chain management and government affairs. Proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations, influencing policy decisions, and building strategic relationships with government officials, policymakers, and stakeholders., experienced in customer service, procurement, Human resources, business development, administration, Export and Import and Financial Analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain/Government Relations Manager
Saratoga Energy Resources Limited
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implement supply chain strategies to achieve organizational goals
- Built and maintained relationships with government officials, policymakers, and stakeholders
- Monitored and analysed legislative and regulatory developments impacting supply chain operations
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure alignment
- Meticulously manage all aspects of procurement from negotiation to delivery
- Promoted safety and awareness among rate. negotiation to delivery Supply Chain and Vendor staff aimed at zero incident
- Prepared negotiation strategies and procurement negotiations as appropriate
- Sees through the A-Z import/export process.
- Liaised with government bodies on behalf of the company.
- Managed all regulatory documentations.
- Promoted integrity, professionalism, and adherence to the company’s ethical standards.
- Drives continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain activity and participate in improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
- Drive and ensure compliance with all regional and global policies, procedures, and quality accreditations.
- Managed logistics and inventory in line with Project requirements and reduced cost to about 25%, increased efficiency 40% and reduced obsolescence to 0%
- Managed warehouse functions as necessary to optimize service to internal customers and ensure compliance with health and safety rules.
- Ensured 100% compliance with all regulatory requirements including import/export tariffs and documentation, trade compliance, customs, NCDMB, NIPEX and Revenue etc..
Business Analyst (Finance & Procurement)
Saratoga Energy Resources Limited
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Assist with the business case development
- Business planning and monitoring
- Risk Requirements analysis
- Conduct cost/benefit analysis
- Perform detailed financial analysis including financial modelling, profitability analysis, return on investment/discounted cash flow analysis with the use of Microsoft office.
- Conduct Market research and competitive analysis
- Sourcing and procurement
- Supports sales planning and competitive analysis
- Support business development with tender submission
- Assist in preparing Board, lender and internal management reporting packages, including analytical review and graphs
Business Manager/Procurement Officer/HR and Admin/Finance Officer
One-MEI Energy Nigeria Limited
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing, strategic customers, including senior level management to successfully open doors and close new businesses
- Analyse and understand customers’ business strategy; make versus buy activities, consolidation plans; and align company resources were mutually beneficial
- Work collaboratively project team to drive and develop comprehensive proposals for prospective new business opportunities
- Maintain personal networks and participate in professional organizations activities
- Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests such as strategic sourcing of materials
- Function as an analytical resource to the organization including business plans, presentations, reports and professional interactions with senior management
- Manage marketing and business development budget, including delivery of all activities within agreed upon budget, scope and timeline
- Human resource related functions such as skills and employment analysis, documentation, recruitment and role assignment
- Day to day running of the administration of the company
- Functioned as the operations manager who also took decisions on behalf of the managing director when on holidays or business trips
- Responsible for sourcing materials, cost analysing and quotation preparation.
- Issuing of Purchase orders
- Expediting of orders
- Doubled up as the company accountant, responsible for payroll, tax payment, etc
- Managed account receivables- invoicing and accounts payable
Customer service
ZENITH BANK PLC NIGERIA
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Provide First level assistance to customers in enquiries and resolution of issues
- Make terms and conditions and the interest rates clear to client.
- Answer each and every query and make sure that bank achieves its goal.
- Responsible for Health, Safety, and Environment, ensures operational excellence and safe operations.
Bank liaison officer
FOVAK NIGERIA LIMITED
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Preparing financial investment plans, analysing and reviewing financial statements, and developing financial models
- Responsible for performing market research to update latest trends of market and development, as well as provide support in business development plans
- Relationship management and maintaining strong business relationships with clients, providing guidelines to Investment Officers in processing transactions
- Preparing cash flow statements and profit/loss statements
Education
Certificate in Entrepreneurship -
EDC/Lagos Business School
01.2022
Certificate in Supply Chain Dynamics, Designs, Analytics, Technology and System -
EDX online MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
01.2020
Financial Modelling -
Lagos Business School
01.2018
Operations Management (SEMP) -
Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK)
01.2016
BSc - Finance and Banking
University of Port – Harcourt
01.2011
Skills
- Supply chain management and optimization
- Government affairs and policy analysis
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Leadership and team management
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Professional Training And Membership
- Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
- Member of Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM)
- ISO 45001 Leader Auditor Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Program and Project Management certification by ISCEA
Skill Profile
- Supply chain management and optimization
- Government affairs and policy analysis
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Leadership and team management
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Timeline
Supply Chain/Government Relations Manager
Saratoga Energy Resources Limited
08.2019 - Current
Business Analyst (Finance & Procurement)
Saratoga Energy Resources Limited
01.2017 - 07.2019
Business Manager/Procurement Officer/HR and Admin/Finance Officer
One-MEI Energy Nigeria Limited
09.2015 - 12.2016
Customer service
ZENITH BANK PLC NIGERIA
02.2014 - 08.2015
Bank liaison officer
FOVAK NIGERIA LIMITED
06.2012 - 12.2013
Certificate in Entrepreneurship -
EDC/Lagos Business School
Certificate in Supply Chain Dynamics, Designs, Analytics, Technology and System -
EDX online MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Financial Modelling -
Lagos Business School
Operations Management (SEMP) -
Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK)
BSc - Finance and Banking
University of Port – Harcourt