Anthony O.
Senior Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
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Obafemi A. is a seasoned Strategic Supply Chain & Logistics Leader with over 16 years of extensive experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and manufacturing sectors. Renowned for his proficiency in SAP, Microsoft 365, and Navision ERP, he has successfully optimized inventory accuracy and reduced operational costs across large-scale nationwide logistics operations. His career has witnessed him in pivotal roles such as Assistant Warehouse Manager and Deputy Logistics Manager at CHI Nigeria Limited, where he reduced national distribution costs by 12% and lifted inventory accuracy to 97%. As Procurement Manager at Portland Paints & Products Nig Plc, he negotiated with over 200 vendors to slash material costs by 15% annually. Currently thriving as an Entrepreneur, he leads a multi-service business combining logistics and commission-based sales. Obafemi is also recognized for his robust team leadership and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring operational excellence and high customer satisfaction.
Experience
Entrepreneur / Business Operator
Self-Employed · 2023 — PresentLaunched a multi-service business that provides logistics, decoration, and product sales. Delivered logistics solutions to ensure timely client delivery and executed decoration projects for various customers. Generated revenue through sales of solar-powered appliances and maintained client relationships to encourage repeat business.Assistant Warehouse Manager / Deputy Logistics Manager
CHI Nigeria Limited · 2017 — 2023Managed logistics for over 350 distributors and improved inventory accuracy through audits. Directed a team of drivers and 3PL partners to enhance fleet utilization and achieved substantial savings via vendor negotiations. Oversaw training and management of teams to increase productivity and maintained HSE compliance.Procurement Manager
Portland Paints & Products Nig Plc · 2013 — 2017Engaged with over 200 vendors to negotiate material costs and reduce stockouts. Implemented vendor performance metrics to boost supplier efficiency and collaborated across departments to ensure procurement aligned with overall business objectives.Warehouse Manager
Portland Paints & Products Nig Plc · 2012 — 2013Oversaw all aspects of warehouse operations including receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods. Focused on reducing errors during dispatch and maintained effective inventory control to support production needs while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.Logistics Coordinator
Magen-Roi Portland Cement · 2008 — 2012Managed fleet operations and coordinated nationwide cement distribution. Supervised logistics personnel and improved stock reporting through quarterly audits while ensuring operational risks were mitigated via HSE enforcement.Fleet/Warehouse Supervisor
Dangote Agro-Sacks Company Ltd · 2004 — 2008Coordinated inventory management across various business units and ensured accurate stock reporting. Oversaw truck scheduling and dispatch, effectively preventing demurrage through efficient offloading.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- PGD Logistics & Supply Chain ManagementMultimix Academy · 2006 — 2007
- MBAUniversity of Ilorin · 2002 — 2004
- B.Sc PhysicsUniversity of Ilorin · 1994 — 2000
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