STEPHEN ONYEKACHI EMECHE

• Local Purchasing and Logistics Management.
• Vendor Repository and price list management.
• Responsible for organizing material and equipment supply.
• Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors/contractors and recommended optimal suppliers.
• Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favourable contracts.
• Team-Wide Interface and support, monitoring, managing construction projects.

Responsible for coordinating warehouse management and inventory management that reduce obsolesce at the warehouse by 16%

• Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
• Guided development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
• Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.

• The role of Assistant General Manager entails management of entire cinema operations and all business units under operations daily, monitoring budgeted and actual expenditures in terms of operating cost, strategies that drives maximum revenue generation and ensuring operation team achieve efficiency in productivity. It also requires monitoring of all technical equipment used in daily operations and ensuring they are adequately maintained by technical team and follow up to resolve issues as they arise by proffering or recommending situations that will remedy issue. In summary, drove cinemas business procedure, operation processes and policy to achieving 90% efficiency in its daily operations and meeting shareholders expectations on investment as regards to revenue generation and business profitability.

• Facilitated financial reporting, created transparency in business transactions.
• Liaised with other department heads to coordinate inter-departmental tasks smoothly.
• Integrated sustainable practices into business operations, contributed towards environmental responsibility.
• Improved team productivity by implementing new management strategies.
• Developed partnerships within industry for beneficial collaborations.
• Resolved underlying issues swiftly, mitigated potential risks effectively.
• Achieved smooth workflow with diligent project oversight.
• Implemented budgeting controls to maintain financial stability.
• Assist in setting and ensuring successful delivery of Cinema budgets, goals, and objectives. sign off.
• Assist and guide managers in obtaining goals and objectives for their respective areas.
• Create and implement strategies to cross promote all facets of business.
• Design and implement of Standard Operating procedures and policies.
• All other functions as designated by Executive Director or GMD.
• Oversee Maintenance and other Technical related areas.
• All business daily operational activities across site monitoring.
• Monitoring all business unit/departments.
• Contracts and MOU review before directors sign off.
• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs.
• Ensure that all financial and payroll related duties are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, and Federal/State/Local laws.
• Ensure proper security procedures, safe working and guest environment.
• Provide direction to team members regarding operational and procedural issues.
• Ensure operations are running smoothly by completing all “Jolt” checklists in timely manner.
• Work closely with management team to identify and develop team members for future leadership roles.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety standards for safe workplace.
• Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
• Ensures that all company’s procurement ethics and regulations are adhered to strictly.
• Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
• Supervised daily operations for seamless business activities.

• Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved functionality.
• Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
• Ensured 100% effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
• Delivered products and services in line with agreed arrangements and contracts.
• Managed contract negotiations between clients, seeking mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Negotiated contract terms for maximised client benefit and profit.
• Made sure contractual obligations were met ahead of agreed service delivery.
• Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties ae on track with project requirements, deadlines and schedules.
• Obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables.
• Conducting post-project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Managing customer satisfaction within project transition period.
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• Plan and execute operational procedures to ensure smooth and efficient operation of business.
• Develop, set, review and monitor uniform standards, operational practices, company policies, hygiene, quality standards and ensure are adhered to.
• Ensure efficient and effective deployment of staff to provide service standard and manage business levels.
• Continuously review all aspects of operations to maximize customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and effectiveness, enhancement of sales, profitability and standards.
• Responsible for coordinating and ensuring effective training and development of all managers and staff including succession planning.
• Ensure all day to day accounting and financial controls are fully operational.
• Liaise with marketing staff in preparation of advertising and marketing plans and ensure full support from operations.
• Set and ensure all procedures are followed and be responsible for monitoring and updating quality procedures, carryout operational audits.
• Ensure effective, preventive maintenance programmes are carried out for all cinemas.
• Assist in setting up new operations and plans to develop business.
• Monitor through Theatre Managers and chief projectionist to ensure excellent presentation and filming screening standards.
• Liaise and coordinate with other attractions, central departments, landlords and other outside bodies as required.
• Ensure that staff carry out duties fully and efficiently and adhere to all company policies.
• Oversee stock including ordering, displays, price-setting, promotion and stock control.
• Ensure staff are kept informed of relevant information including screenings on sale.
• Ensure staff are trained in any new technology or procedures when needed.
• Liaise with technical department to arrange necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Track vendor pricing, rebates and service levels.
• Work closely with inventory manager and team to perform analysis of inventory and ensure are utilizing inventory effectively, purchasing right equipment, maintaining solid inventory data and reduce sub-rental expenses.
• Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure are submitted for payment.
• Work closely with GM and management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures and systems and to follow through with implementation.
• Verify all transactions log and reconciliation on Vista.
• Application Administration liaison with Internal Audit for purpose of coordinating and compiling evidence for external auditors.
• Primary Support for Enterprise level Applications
• Secondary Support for peripheral ERP Applications.
• Investigating and resolving problems that arise with Vista software.
• Vista entertainment solution; Generation of report from vista for concession and box office around branches.
• System audit trail and financial analysis via vista solution on all transaction, reconciliation of captured data with actual remittance on daily basis etc.
• Implementation of Vista Entertainment solution store and stocks management.
• Implementation and daily monitoring of Checklist for all department and unit across cinemas.
• Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
• Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
• Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
• Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favourable contracts.
• Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
• Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent.
• Oversaw $5,000,000 4DX Cinema Construction upgrade, importation, shipment, logistics, bill of materials, inventory management, project execution and delivery of four 4DX cinema’s location construction budget
• Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
• Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
• Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
• Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
• Directed daily operations, ensuring smooth business continuity.

• Perform daily Server and system monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of Vista software, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions on Vista software.
• Perform daily backup operations on vista software, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to appropriate media.
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures vista software.
• Create, change, and delete user accounts per request on Vista Software.
• Provide Tier III/other support per request from various Silverbird Cinema sites across West Africa.
• Reading and interpreting error logs provided by customer and from Vista software suite.
• Investigating and resolving problems that arise with software at 2nd / 3rd line level.
• Using SQL Server and SQL statements to assist with problem-solving.
• Maintain data centre environmental and monitoring equipment.
• Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure software, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Performs information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
• Verify all transactions log and reconciliation on Vista.
• Application Administration liaison with Internal Audit for purpose of coordinating and compiling evidence for external auditors.
• Primary Support for Enterprise level Applications.
• Secondary Support for peripheral ERP Applications.
• Investigating and resolving problems that arise with Vista software.
• Upheld company standards through rigorous quality control procedures.

• Established robust internal controls with regular financial reviews and audits.
• Implemented corrective actions following internal audits, leading to enhanced quality control measures.
• Administration of business process and functions for whole process to run smoother. (Review of Chart of Account across cinema location)
• Process automation redefined on Sage evolution ERP V7. (Across Cinema Locations implementation).
• Assist Financial Controller in preparation of monthly and quarterly MPR.
• Development, improving and implementation of internal controls and accounting policies.
• Design and implement of Standard Operating procedures and policies.
• Vendor Management and Stock management.
• Monitor procurement process of stock items as and when needed.
• Ensure stock takes are performed monthly.
• Monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet account before month-end.
• Maintaining finance department structure for optimal performance.
• Branch Accounting functions via sage Evolution solution GL. (Reviewing transactions and posting approval.
• Unprofessional Misconduct & Fraud Investigation and System Investigation & Audit.
• Establishment of Internal control policy and procedure, and restructuring of processes.
• Enforcement and monitoring all established policies and Reporting.
• Verification of all authenticity transactions and approvals before it is processed.
• Monitoring all Barter transactions, Gratis transactions, Revenue shared transactions, cash transactions, and all traffic on schedule across all locations.
• Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery.
• Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
• Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network.
• Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
• Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
• Execute industry standard policies related to quality, safety, and process improvements.
• Developed and managed regional supply base that contributed to growth of 50% of sales in 3months of employment.
• Deployed logistics systems and outsourced transportation to maximize efficiency, cost and benefit.
• Manage labor costs, personnel productivity, inventory levels, data accuracy and stocking strategies.
• Oversaw S&OP process, including demand planning, purchasing and logistics.
• Identified, selected and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities.
• Optimized supply chain infrastructure by assessing and initiating targeted changes to reduce operating costs by 30%.
• Negotiated contracts, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors.
• Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations.

• Working in team environment, Business Support Consultant is responsible for implementing, engaging, and assisting customers in understanding and managing of different AGL’s Solutions. Implements application system requirements by defining and analyzing system problems; designing and testing standards and solutions. Solves organizational information problems and requirements by analyzing requirements; designing application programs; recommending system controls and protocols.
• Support Consultant is also responsible for keeping entire Team aware of technology changes and best practices for different solutions.
• Client hardware review for Sage Evolution Accounting ERP, Sage Pastel Payroll &HR, VIP ESS.
• Implementation of Sage Evolution Accounting ERP, Sage Pastel Payroll & HR, VIP Employee Self Services.
• Providing support to customer on Sage Evolution Accounting ERP, Sage Pastel Payroll & HR, VIP Employee Self Services, Pastel partner and Evolution ERP Data recovery, Report writing, (SQL, Excel, Crystal Reporting) Business workflow identification and support.
  • Client hardware review for Scoping, documentation, Installation of Sage ERP X3 software for clients. (Sage ERP X3).
• Provided comprehensive support to senior executives, resulting in improved decision-making processes.

• Managed portfolio of accounts, maintaining high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensured accurate record-keeping by meticulously updating company's financial database on daily basis.
• Collaborated with colleagues on project budgeting tasks, leading to efficient resource allocation.
• Preparation of Quarterly VAT return.
• To reconcile bank statement at tend of every month for management review of accounts.
• To carryout efficient stock taking of all inventories available at end of every month and reconciling with bin card evaluating accurate value of inventory at end of every month. -Work in progress and Raw materials.
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents.
• Daily posting of all accounting transactions, raising of pretty cash voucher, cash advance, payment of supplier, raising of invoice and delivery waybill using Myob accounting software and balancing it.
• Adequate Preparation and presentation of financial statement position as at period under review and also management account.
• Year budget preparation – Departmental and master budgets in conjunction with Accountant.
• Remittance of 600 personnel PAYE, and also remittance of company in tax.
• Determination of suitable standards recovery rate for manufacturing overhead.
• Raising of cash advance, disbursement and retirement of all cash transaction on daily basis and balancing pretty cash book and physical cash.
• Reconciliation of bank statement at end of every month, maintained with all banks.
• Management and Administration of all inventories from raw materials, lubricants, diesel, and finished goods and constant monitoring and reconciliation with issued requisitions raised, Invoices and stock bin cards.
• Vendors and suppliers’ contracts management.
• Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring smooth audit process.

• Led cross-functional teams for successful product launches.
• Oversaw digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms to drive traffic and increase conversions.
• Fostered strong relationships with key industry influencers, increasing brand visibility.
• Conducted thorough market research with objective to understand customer behaviours.
• To plan and carry out direct marketing and sales activities across 6 major markets in Lagos, so as to maintain and develop sale of Grace Bounty Properties Ltd products range to major accounts and specifies, in accordance with agreed business plans.
• Maintain and develop computerized customer prospect data base and maintaining and developing existing and new accounts customers through planned individual accounts supports, and liaison with internal order processing staffs.
• Plan and carry out direct marketing activities to agreed budgets, sales volumes, value, products mix and timescale.
• Respond and follow-up on sales enquiries by email, post, telephone, and personal visits, including Maintaining and reporting on equipment and software suitable for direct marketing and sales reporting purpose.
• Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information also to carryout market research, competitor and customer survey.
• Liaise and attend meeting with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development and also attend trainings and develop relevant knowledge and skills for training team and to Carryout duties that might be assigned to by managing director.
• Manage internal / external marketing agency activities as well as develop ideas and create offers for direct mail and marketing to major accounts by main market sector and Grace Bounty Properties Ltd products.
• Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
• Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders and resolve item issues.
• Managed budgets effectively whilst maintaining high performance in marketing projects.

• Facilitated smooth in-store operations by coordinating with sales team, improving overall efficiency.
• Organised back-of-house area for improved accessibility and time efficiency during restocking periods.
• Streamlined order processing with meticulous record keeping to reduce errors.
• Maintained customer satisfaction while handling product returns quickly and professionally.
• Completed physical inventory counts materials
• Maintained strong vendor connections, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
• Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
• Acknowledged safety issues and contacted manager regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
• Contributed ideas during team meetings to improve overall store performance.
• Adhered strictly to company policies regarding health and safety regulations promoting safe work environment.