Mark Emokaro

• Designed, planned, implemented & led the new Import-Export Operations department.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Led team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Key Achievements

• Improved Import and Export operational efficiency by over 100%
• Reduction of business waste in Imports by 35%
• Achievement of Inventory target for the year
• Gross margin improvement of a key SKU by 2300bps
• 100% delivery On-Time-In-Full of Finished Goods to international customers
• Implemented RACI in the import and export value chains.

• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
• Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
• Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
• Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
• Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
• Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
• Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
• Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
• Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
• Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
• Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
• Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
• Developed and deployed procurement strategy for Logistics & Collaborative Manufacturing

Key achievements:

• Saved €1Million through contract renegotiation with 3rd Party Manufacturer
• Developed & led the implementation of Inbound Logistics strategy to reduce business waste by 91%
• Negotiated semi-finished goods packaging contract, yielding 16% improvement in gross margin
• Delivered 22% savings in Raw materials landed prices through review and renegotiation of contracts.

• Managed a team of internal and external analysts to identify opportunities for cost reduction in line with the company's targets.
• Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
• Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
• Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
• Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
• Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
• Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
• Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
• Managed supplier relationship with Customs and other stakeholders
• Responsible for the tender process for sourcing end-to-end Logistics services
• Developed and managed contracts with Vendors # Managed purchase-to-pay process, fulfillment of purchase requisitions & supplier payments
• Responsible for Supply management and Vendor Management
• Responsible for purchasing Auxiliary chemicals, Laboratory items and Laboratory equipment
• Responsible for inventory management for Laboratory items and Auxiliary chemicals

Key achievements:

• Saved of €1.3Million on importation of raw and packaging materials and Production Equipment
• Renegotiated a Material Handling Services contract to yield 22% in cost savings.
• Through cross-functional & supplier collaboration, saved 11% on total pallet spend of €30million
• Through innovation, achieved a 50% reduction in turnaround time & 30% savings in labor cost
• Delivered 60% reduction on cost of haulage for pallets through Supplier collaboration
• Developed & executed a plan for delivery of overhaul spares, cutting delivery time by 3 months.
• Managed the inbound shipping process to reduce lead time by 17 days.

• Managed Company’s Facilities Maintenance budget
• Developed, implemented & monitored preventive & planned maintenance activities
• Ensured all Occupational Health & Safety requirements were met and standards maintained
• Enforced regulatory compliance in maintenance works in the head office and official residences
• Managed relationships with government agencies with respect to Real Estate matters

Key achievements:

• Achieved a 10% savings in cost of Facilities Maintenance for 6 consecutive years
• Saved the company 50% on tenement rate via negotiation with Government agencies.

• Managed and analyzed sales information for forecasting and planning
• Developed strategy for better route management structure using historical sales data
• Responded to sales-related inquiries

Key achievements:

• Developed a replacement for my role in 3 months
• Using data analytics, supported the Commercial Manager in achieving sales targets for 14months.