'LESHI SAMSON
E2E Supply Chain Professional
Lagos
Summary
End to End Supply Chain Professional with a proven track record in the FMCG and Healthcare Logistics Industries, leveraging over 10 years of experience to optimize supply chain operations, drive cost savings, and enhance operational efficiency. Seeking to apply expertise in demand forecasting, supplier relationship management, and supply chain process optimization to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization. Also experienced in Logistics and warehouse management, planning, organizing, directing and controlling storage, movement of materials and resources with excellent communication, time management, interpersonal and cross functional collaboration skills. Proficient in MS Office and SAP ERP packages
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
PE LOGISTICS
, Lagos
09.2021 - Current
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Streamlined transportation operations, optimizing routing plans and reducing fuel consumption costs.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by ensuring on-time delivery of products through proactive shipment tracking and issue resolution.
- Improved supplier performance ratings by establishing clear expectations and implementing regular evaluation processes.
- Continuously monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement within the logistics process.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Identified opportunities for inventory reductions.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Implemented and developed supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency.
Logistics Coordinator
Stelmart Fleet Managers
, Lagos
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Ensured compliance with federal and State Legislations
- Increased productivity by 5% on driver through put rates with route improvement and prompt service delivery in the Q4 of 2017 by enacting driver incentive program and also providing maps of routes and addresses to drivers
- Managed company fleets of vehicles with 10 professional drivers to ensure excellent customer services and meeting service goals
- Conducted and maintained records for preventive maintenance/pre operation of all vehicles and trucks
- Enacted weekly and quarterly audits for internal fleet’s compliance
- Find new and cost effective solutions to minimize transport logistics problems yielding 17% cost reduction after 2018 year end report
- Meet regularly with in-house engineering team to communicate critical parts, materials and petroleum products also for scheduled maintenance on all vehicles and trucks
- Generate request for quotations from a pool of registered suppliers
- Review and generate purchase orders for items and sent to suppliers, reviewing service agreement for all contracts and certificate of insurance of all company fleets
- Expedited materials with suppliers as required to ensure on time delivery and fleets down time elimination
- Negotiate price and payment terms for all repairs and maintenance routine with 7% savings in the Q3 of 2018
- Updated all HSE documentation and prepared new safety programs designed to site specific operations
- Developed operating procedures for preventative maintanance programs for facility equipments
- Managed staffs safety training programs, participate in corporate health and safety program development and implementation
- Collaborated with petroleum products suppliers and regulatory agencies to improve incident prevention practices and monitored compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Warehouse/Deputy Logistics Manager
UAC Foods Ltd (Dairies Category)
, Lagos
10.2014 - 05.2017
- Plan, Organize and coordinate all warehouse activities
- Maintain and optimize an organized storage area and safe work environment
- Conduct quarterly physical inventory for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying possible losses and maintaining integrity of physical count in the stores
- Reconcile variance and investigate possible losses and maintain system stock balance on SAP to match physical stock
- Coordinate materials receipt, identification and assuring quality of materials to achieving high level of specification conformity
- Manage and maintain warehouse equipments for good and safe operational conditions
- Process material documents (GRN, Invoices, SIVs, and PRs, POs etc.) on SAP for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties
- Collaborate with the production planning team to generate SIVs and release of materials from the warehouse to the shop floor for the purpose of production
- Complies with regulations, health and safety standard by studying existing and new legislation guiding good warehousing and manufacturing practices
- Prepares daily stock report, weekly monthly and quarterly reports for management decision
- Deputized the Logistics manager by attending buying committee meetings, material review and planning meetings
- Provide customers centric services and support to both internal and external customers
- Communicate job expectations, coach and support 15 warehouse staff (Stock handlers, forklift operators and truck drivers)
- Successful initiation of SAP ERP MM from Sage for warehouse management after a series of training and recommendation by management which in turn improved efficiency by 15%
- Updated all HSE documentation and prepared new safety programs designed to site specific operations
- Managed staffs safety training programs, participate in corporate health and safety program development and implementation
- Collaborated with petroleum products suppliers and regulatory agencies to improve incident prevention practices and monitored compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Assisted in budget planning and management, allocating resources strategically for optimal department performance.
- Mentored new recruits during their probationary period, offering guidance on policy adherence, tactical skills, and professionalism
- Increased team productivity by 10% through developing project timelines and monitoring progress closely.
Depot Supervisor
UAC Foods Ltd (Dairies Category)
Lagos, Lagos
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Coordinate receipt, Identifying and assuring quality of goods to achieving high level of customer satisfaction
- Organize, maintain inventory and storage area
- Ensured shipments and transaction accuracy
- Communicate job expectations and coach employees
- Maintain items of record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
- Identifies area of improvement and establish innovate or adjust work procedures and practices
- Coordinates activities with other departments
- Conduct quarterly physical inventory for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses and maintaining integrity of physical count.
- Streamlined workflow processes to ensure consistent alignment with company goals, policies, and procedures.
Education
B.Sc (Hons) Biochemistry - undefined
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Intermediate Diploma Science Laboratory Technology - undefined
University of Agriculture
Skills
Supply Chain Operations
Transportation Management
Emergency Readiness
Problem-Solving
Warehouse Management
Performance Management
Inventory Management
Cost Control
Excellent Communication
Team Collaboration
Phone
08136704517
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of IT experts in the successful migration from Sage Pastel to SAP ERP, for effective warehouse and inventory management. This in turn increased warehouse efficiency and stock control by 15% according to kpmg 2015 year end report
- Achieved 5% increase in productivity on drivers through put rates with routes improvement and effective service delivery in the Q4 of 2017
- Negotiate price and payment terms for all repairs and maintenance routine with 7% savings in Q3 of 2018
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
PE LOGISTICS
09.2021 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
Stelmart Fleet Managers
06.2017 - 08.2021
Warehouse/Deputy Logistics Manager
UAC Foods Ltd (Dairies Category)
10.2014 - 05.2017
Depot Supervisor
UAC Foods Ltd (Dairies Category)
06.2012 - 09.2014
B.Sc (Hons) Biochemistry - undefined
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Intermediate Diploma Science Laboratory Technology - undefined
University of Agriculture