Rukayat Opoola Adesola
Surulere,Nigeria
Summary
Operations & Business Development Leader with five years of experience scaling multi-site operations, owning KPIs, and delivering measurable results in FMCG and healthcare-adjacent sectors. Proven track record managing end-to-end supply chain, production, sales, and delivery functions across 120 partners in Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, and Kano. Skilled in data-driven decision making, team leadership, equipment and vendor management, and proactive problem resolution. Adept at building processes and reporting frameworks that give senior leadership clear visibility and enable rapid execution. I am seeking to apply this experience to Osiris Health to support the scale-up of your embedded dialysis network from 1 to 5 centres by December 2026.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HEAD OF OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PREMIUM PANTRY LIMITED
Lagos, Nigeria
2021.04 - 2026.05
- Built and managed relationships with more than 120 stores across 4 states, ensuring consistent listing, stock availability, and reorders.
- Monitored daily production flow and maintained accurate records to prevent stockouts. Procured raw materials and equipment for 5 product lines
- Managed operations across functions; production, sales, and delivery teams. Ensured equipment maintenance to minimize downtime and monitored deliveries for on-time fulfillment.
- Coordinated documentation, submissions and follow ups with NAFDAC and S.O.N officials to secure product registration. Managed renewals to ensure continuous compliance and avoid operational disruptions.
- Drove revenue through operational discipline; analyzed weekly sales per store, identified underperforming SKUs, and initiated reorders to maintain partner activity.
- Provided weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the CEO covering transactions, output, delivery performance, and emerging risks.
- Identified and addressed potential disruptions in procurement, production, and delivery before they impacted operations.
- Presented data-backed recommendations to the CEO and lead four functional teams to execute agreed solutions.
Nutrition Consultant
NUTRITION ASSOCIATES LTD (SALADMASTER)
Lagos
2017.11 - 2020.11
- Educated clients on health and nutrition while selling high-value kitchen equipment. Focused on clear communication and follow-through to drive adoption and satisfaction.
- Trained 50 consultants on product knowledge, compliance and sales process.
- Built client trust by prioritizing outcomes over transactions.
Education
Masters Degree (M.Sc.) - Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG)
Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria 2015.02 - 2016.11
Bachelors Degree (B.Sc.) - Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG)
Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria 2008.09 - 2012.12
Associate Member - CIPM
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
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DIGITAL AND PRODUCT MARKETING, UTIVA
Skills
- Multi-Site Operations
- Leadership and Team Management
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Partner Management
- Data Analysis and Problem-solving
- Regulatory Compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Yoruba
Fluent
Affiliations
- Alumni of Win-With-WISCAR-Professional Mentorship Program
- Delegate and Speaker, Johannesburg OYW Summit, 2013 (One Young World Leadership Ambassador)
- Leadership Ambassador, Impact Your World Leadership Initiative (IYWLI)
Volunteer Experience
YOUTH, PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (N.G.O).
Founder and Coordinator, Lagos, Nigeria, (02/2014 - 02/2019).
Founded and ran a youth development NGO focused on entrepreneurship and vocational training.
Led a team of 25 volunteers to deliver training to over 500 young people.
Tracked KPIs for attendance, completion and SME creation.
Provided monthly impact and budget reports to the board.
Community Service
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP (NYSC)
Corp member (NYSC Ogun State 2013 Batch A), Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria (02/2013 - 02/2014).
Managed classroom operations for about 100 students and organized leadership programs.
Increased student participation and improved exam pass rate by 50% year-on-year.
Timeline
HEAD OF OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PREMIUM PANTRY LIMITED
2021.04 - 2026.05
Nutrition Consultant
NUTRITION ASSOCIATES LTD (SALADMASTER)
2017.11 - 2020.11
Masters Degree (M.Sc.) - Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG)
2015.02 - 2016.11
Bachelors Degree (B.Sc.) - Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG)
2008.09 - 2012.12
Associate Member - CIPM
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
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DIGITAL AND PRODUCT MARKETING, UTIVA