Chimdi Azuike

Experience

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  Fidelity Bank PLC

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2007

  Executive Trainee

  Marketing Executive with responsibility for driving business growth in the consumer/commercial banking group.• Provided financial intermediation products for corporate institutions and individuals• Provided research and analytic support in the development of a new product to serve the pharmacy retail segment• Provided advisory services and short-term loans to micro, small and medium scale enterprises

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  PwC

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2011

  Management Consultant

  Management Consultant in the Advisory practice of PwC, providing strategy and operations consulting services to private and public institutions.Responsibilities• Acted as an assistant team lead and prepared client reports to be reviewed by Senior Associates and Managers.• Assisted in evaluation, formulation and planning of companies‘ corporate strategy which involves setting targets, goals and initiatives to drive business growth.• Developed Business Operating Models to ensure organizations are able to sustain planned growth.• Conducted Business Process Reviews for organizational processes.• Assisted in development of Market Entry strategies and conducted feasibility studies for new and existing businesses.• Performed Research and Analyses for various global, regional and local organizations and industries.• Performed Financial Analyses, Planning and Modelling for new and existing businesses.• Provided coaching to junior associates and helped them settle into their roles in the firm. Key Achievements• Led procurement workstream on Strategic Sourcing project for a top five financial institution and delivered procurement initiatives that unlocked cost savings of $7.5 million annually, streamlined the supplier base by 70% and reduced the turnaround time of key procurement processes. • Conducted a Business Process Review project for Diageo’s largest West African subsidiary to ensure proper segregation of duties, recording of transactions and ascertaining compliance with Diageo’s global risk management standards across Supply Chain, Finance and Sales Operations in 3 manufacturing plants.• Set-up the Business Intelligence Unit for the Federal Agency responsible for Road Safety covering 36 states/provinces to produce actionable intelligence from data to achieve reduced number of road traffic crashes.• Provided organizational design and transformation support to a leading oil & gas company to transcend the founder and set up a professional management team. Show less

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  Honeywell Group Limited

  Apr 2011 - Jan 2017

  Manager leading strategy, projects and business development initiatives for the Honeywell Group’s foods, consumer goods and agro-allied businesses.Responsibilities• Supported the development of long term vision and strategy for the Foods Group.• Made recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives.• Led the development of business cases by identifying needs, analysing options and assessing expected returns on investment.• Recommended business priorities, advised on resource requirements and developed roadmaps for strategic execution.• Key strategy facilitator for the HFMP Board Business Development Committee and the HFMP Leadership Team.• Kept stakeholders informed of key developments, results, regulatory actions, recommendations, decisions, and progress.• Supported the Investor Relations function.Key Achievements• Worked with the CEO Foods to develop the long term vision and corporate strategy for the foods group, seeking to double market share to 20% and expand into non-wheat categories by focusing on five strategic priorities.• Led Project VAN: a value engineering initiative to turnaround an unprofitable but high demand product resulting in >$1million in annual cost savings. • Secured Government Licence and $40 million in funding for backward integration and agro-development projects.• Provided thought leadership and decision support to the Group’s leadership team.• Co-developed new Route-to-Market Strategy for the branded consumer goods business introducing a key distributor model that led to >30% growth in sales volumes and increased numeric and weighted distribution. Show less Pioneered the business intelligence and research function within the Corporate Development and Investment Department.Responsibilities• Led day to day activities in Macro-economic, Environmental, Industry and Competitor analysis.• Developed Feasibility Studies, Business Plans (including financial models) and Market Entry Strategies.• Identified and evaluated acquisition targets and investments. • Evaluated opportunities in the foods & agro-allied industry (Animal Feeds Production, Oil Palm Production & Processing, Cassava Processing, Sorghum Production & Processing, Rice Production & Processing, etc.) that led to business expansion.• Developed backward integration strategies to reduce raw material costs and guarantee assured supply of inputs. Show less

  • Manager, Strategy & Projects - Foods Group

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Business Analyst, Business Intelligence & Research (Corporate Development & Investments)

    Apr 2011 - Jan 2015
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  Honeywell Flour Mills Plc

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

  Responsible for warehousing and transport operations across 3 food factories.Responsibilities• Led the execution of a customer service focused strategy through improved order fulfilment operations to profitably meet the service quality expectations of HFMP’s customers.• Developed strategies and policies for efficient receipt, equipment utilization, inventory management, and product shipping to meet business and customer requirements.• Developed performance systems to monitor and track the efficiency of the logistics processes to improve performance.• Oversaw processes to respond to customers enquiries, resolve complaints and communicate outcomes in a timely manner.• Coordinated relevant units involved in the order fulfilment cycle to execute activities efficiently to meet customer expectations.• Liaised with regulatory agencies and 3PL vendors on issues pertaining to freight transportation operations.• Oversaw the preparation of the function’s annual budget and monitored its implementation.• Prepared periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Supply Chain Director.Key Achievements• Developed functional strategy with the objective of building competitive advantage hinged on four pillars: Increased Throughput; Increased Customer Satisfaction; Reduced Operating Expenses and; Reduced Inventory.• Introduced Customer Service & Analytics function to resolve customer complaints, instituted online-real time tracking of shipments, established and tracked relevant KPIs and maintained a database of 3PL vendors to drive efficiency, improved risk management practices and data-driven decision making.• Implemented a Single point of contact for order fulfilment related questions for both customers and sales team.• Implemented new Vendor Management Policy to reduce costs, improve service standards and build longer term relationships. Show less Led strategy development and execution, focused on implementing transformation projects across the business.Responsibilities• Facilitated the articulation of the business strategic objectives and plans.• Led the measurement of the organization’s performance against set targets and reported significant developments and recommendations to Management and the Board of Directors.• Articulated the department’s plans and programs and communicated same to team members.• Oversaw the proactive scanning of the operating environment to monitor regulatory activities, competitor actions, consumer behaviour and technological advancements.• Leveraged strong project management skills to complete deliverables on time, while engaging with the right stakeholders and working across functions and multi-cultural teams. Key Achievements• Led Project Hothouse to successfully realize annual cost savings of $1.38 million through a series of strategic initiatives across Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions to drive cost reduction, improve efficiencies and entrench a continuous improvement culture to position the company as an advantaged low cost producer.• Led Project Polar to develop a new business opportunity to expand profit margins by entering an underdeveloped but high margin and high growth product category utilizing locally available farm produce.• Implemented Balanced Score Card as an organization-wide performance management system with KPIs linked to core business processes and aligned to the leadership team’s bonus incentives.• Provided technical support to the CEO Foods Group and Managing Director and prepared executive level communication. • Coordinated Leadership Team meetings and All Hands meetings to align strategic objectives with key stakeholders.• Provided periodic reports to shareholders and the investing public on the company’s strategic direction, financial performance and industry developments. Show less

  • Head, Logistics & Customer Service

    Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Manager, Strategy & Projects

    Feb 2017 - Oct 2018
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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2020

  Performance & Planning Manager (Strategic Business Planning & Project Management)

  Responsible for driving the Strategic Planning, Projects & Performance Management function across the Coca-Cola System in a Top 40 Market.Responsibilities• Integrated Strategy, Planning, Innovation and Knowledge & Insights at a country level to develop a more holistic understanding of the business, consumers, customers and the macro-forces affecting the industry.• Provided strategic thought leadership and project management support for key big bet initiatives (e.g. system optimization).• Led performance reporting for the country including weekly bottler volume consolidation, assessment and reporting.• Worked with Knowledge & Insights function to lead research and develop quantitative and qualitative insights.• Provided ongoing support to the Managing Director on general business development issues.• Prepared agendas, research and documented information for meetings involving issues and projects deemed necessary by the General Manager.• Served as a member and secretary (meeting minutes & action items) of the Franchise and System Leadership Team.• Developed and maintained effective working relationships with Bottler and territory, function, group and HQ based departments/functions.• Organized strategic planning sessions, offsites and team building events.Key Achievements• Led the development of the Strategic Business Plan (2020 – 2022) and Annual Business Plans (2020 & 2021) for the business (>$500 million country revenue).• Managed performance, KPI tracking and business performance reporting to the Business Unit, Group and Corporate HQ.• Led strategic projects including the New Reality Project to prepare the business for a post-COVID world.• Coordinated the Leadership Team‘s meetings to plan and align key business objectives and review performance.• Planned and executed key strategic company events including Conferences, Retreats and Off-sites.• Prepared executive level communication for internal and external stakeholders. Show less

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  City of Edmonton - EPS

  Jan 2021 - now

  Strategy and Business Analyst responsible for strategic and operational planning.Responsibilities:• Developing strategies with EPS leadership and teams to ensure a modern and responsive policing service.• Managing and successfully delivering complex strategic initiatives, plans and projects.• Developing and stewarding processes to gather, analyze and organize information to assess and adjust strategic direction.• Researching and developing new frameworks, best-practices and methodologies associated with strategic and business planning.• Facilitating workshops, conversations, and meetings to create common objectives and move projects forward.• Using project management methodologies to execute and mitigate risks to projects, strategies, and the organization. • Developing actionable reporting to drive business decisions.• Preparing and delivering reports and presentations to executive management, leadership and governance stakeholders.Key Achievements:• Led the development of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Operational Plans for all Bureaus.• Supported the development of the 2023 – 2026 Strategic and Business Plans.• Supported the development of the EPS Annual Report.• Managed the Service Delivery Model Review Project to improve customer service and drive operational efficiency.• Co-developed the 2023 – 2026 Guns & Gangs Strategy.• Supported the planning and execution of Strategic Retreats for Senior Leadership to plan and create alignment. Show less

  • Manager, Strategic Design & Corporate Performance

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Strategic Planning Advisor

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2024