Mohammed Usman
Senior Procuremen And Logistic Officer
Benin City, Edo,ED
Summary
Dynamic Senior SCM and Head of Logistics at Newcross Petroleum Limited, adept at negotiating contracts that achieved significant cost reductions while enhancing supplier relationships. Expert in strategic sourcing and logistics management, I successfully optimized inventory processes, reducing stockouts and excess inventory, while mentoring teams to foster growth and efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior SCM /Head of Logistics
Newcross Petroleum Limited
10.2011 - Current
- Evaluated supplier performance against established criteria, recommending changes as necessary to ensure consistent quality and service levels.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify supply chain bottlenecks and develop targeted improvement strategies.
- Oversaw transportation logistics, optimizing routing schedules for timely delivery at minimal costs.
- Coordinated demand planning efforts across multiple business units for accurate production scheduling and resource allocation.
- Improved inventory management through the development of data-driven forecasting models, leading to reduced stockouts and excess inventory.
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, resulting in reduced lead times and cost savings.
- Mentored junior team members in supply chain best practices, fostering professional growth and talent retention within the organization.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries and favorable pricing terms.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing high-quality products at competitive prices while maintaining strong partnerships.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Nigerial Nsuka
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Skills
Supplier relationship management
Supply chain risk management
ERP systems proficiency
Procurement strategy
Cost reduction initiatives
Negotiating
Strategic sourcing
Procurement expertise
New vendor setup
Supply chain management
Logistics management
Logistics / transportation planning
Certification
CPD - Certified - Diploma in operations and supply manament
Timeline
CPD - Certified - Diploma in operations and supply manament
07-2025
CPD - Certified - Introduction to supply chain managent
07-2025
OCP - Certified professional Oracle 11g
11-2011
OCP - Certified professional Oracle 10g
11-2011
Senior SCM /Head of Logistics
Newcross Petroleum Limited
10.2011 - Current
OCA -Certified Associate Oracle 10g
12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Nigerial Nsuka
04.2001 -
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