Patrick Ikwu

Experience

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  FREEDOM GROUP LTD

  Feb 2000 - Jun 2002

  Warehouse Supervisor

  • Supervised drivers, dispatcher and warehouse operations. • Responsible for the daily operations of the warehouse and ensured that orders are pulled timely and accurately and that they are loaded and unloaded for the vendor or customer promptly.• Coordinated the dispatching of trucks for timely and accurate delivery of product to worksites and customer’s base.• Responsible for managing all phases of inventory control which includes weekly cycle counts, pricing, review and disposition of damaged and outdated stock. Other duties include order processing, day-end balancing, and assisting with all other areas of running the branch. Show less

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  Abivico Oil & Gas Ltd

  Jun 2002 - Sept 2007

  • I was responsible for the day-to-day running and effective distribution of products across Nigeria and also responsible for sales operations support for principal clients with combined average sales of N50 million per month.• Responsible for all logistics and transport functions, developing and co-ordinating operational plans and continuous improvement initiatives for this high volume distributor• Allocated and managed staff resources according to changing needs.• Negotiated the services of 3rd party logistics (Tank farms, couriers and haulage firms).• Co-ordinated sales information from depot sales systems.• Expedited despatch turnaround, receiving orders in the morning and despatching same day.Significant Achievements;i. Saved N10.5M per annum by improving performance to 98.6% whilst reducing staffing level by 20%; ii. Saved up to 21% of annual budget by re-structuring all transport contracts; successfully reviewed and implemented new transport rates for all 3PL (transport) with subsequent reduction in vehicle turnaround time by 31% and zero stock loss in transit. iii. Eliminated N1.6M of waste over the first 6 month by implementing a major cost saving program; resulted in improved loading productivity by 30% and improved current working practices thereby improving delivery time to our customers whilst ensuring OTIF. Show less • Responsible for leading and inspiring a team of 10 sales executives whilst delivering the sales strategy within assigned territory. • Managed and developed key strategic corporate accounts and promoted the sales of products through the planning and implementation of business initiatives. • Coordinated sales and business initiatives and provided executive level representation at high-stakes meetings with prospects, clients and business channel partners. • Supported the Sales Executives in all aspects of the sales cycle, including FUPA (Follow-Up– Phone-Appointments) scheduling, recruiting prospective clients to meetings and engagement in other follow‐up activities. • Set and monitored performance related targets. • Drove and managed the entire sales process – targeting top prospect, identifying client solutions, negotiating and closing. Significant Achievements; i. Delivered 110% to 2005 sales target by developing a new-to-company strategy. ii. Increased customer retentions by 17%, by successfully implementing a programme called “customer delight”.iii. Trained two of the Best Sales Executives for the 2004/2005 sales years. Show less

  • Sales & Distribution Manager

    Aug 2005 - Sept 2007

  • Senior Sales Executive

    Jun 2002 - Aug 2005
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  IKEA

  Nov 2008 - Sept 2010

  Goods Flow Team Administrator

  • Led the store goods flow team and liaised with the logistics manager and store commercial team to ensure the goods availability for customers at all times and at the lowest possible cost. • Co-ordinated the logistics actions from the store and collaborated with sales and supply support manager to ensure the agreed short and mid-term capacities are achieved through adjusting the supply of the store in order to maximize efficient logistics operations. • Ensured proper goods handling techniques, health and safety in and around the store and warehouse and internal transportation in the store and monitored stock replenishment and flow of picked goods from the warehouse to the shopping floor. Show less

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  AG Barr

  Dec 2010 - Feb 2014

  Deployment & Distribution Specialist

  • Provided logistics support in the management and movement of inventory within the company i.e. manufacturing sites and warehouses (including intermediate warehouses) making sure the inventory targets is achieved through effective collaboration with other members of the supply planning team on a day to day basis to ensure execution of plan. • Maximised truck fills and implementing logistics procedures in line with organisational requirements.• Ensured that the level of inventory within the network does not exceed the agreed level in relation to volume and value and consequently managing and maintain service levels. Show less

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  United Biscuits

  Mar 2014 - Feb 2015

  Retail Logistics Assistant Manager

  • Helped develop strategy to ensure that every stage of the retail supply chain works effectively as well as supporting the pace of current growth and retail industry changes. • Developed and strengthened relationships with some of the UK's leading retailers; identifying and implementing collaborative opportunities and synergies with major retailers. • Help identified opportunities that impact cost of service through continuous improvement whilst helping to build closer collaboration with specific key customers to deliver improved loyalty through service extension.Significant Achievements; i. Delivered £1.75M in annual cost saving, shortened average delivery time by 30% and boosted customer satisfaction by 20% by leading an end-to-end shift from one drop-ship supplier to another, managing the transition with minimal disruption to customer. Show less

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  Dangote Industries Limited

  Jul 2015 - May 2017

  Senior Transport Manager

  • Managed outbound logistics and the distribution networks of our large distributor base across Nigeria. Ensure customer goods move from production through the supply chain to the end user.• Manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.• Responsible for the daily operations of fleet and provided support to the sales team in achieving agreed service levels whilst ensuring on-time delivery.• Coordinated the Management of 150 DCT trucks and fleet distribution system to support the logistics requirement for product lifting and transport. • Oversee transportation department, including its assets and employees (Fleet managers, fleet analysts, Truck officers, drivers and other administrative staff).• Collaborated closely with other support teams (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety and Security, IT) on staffing plan, scheduling and performance levels.• Planned routes, loading scheduling and directing all transportation and distribution activities.• Monitor transportation cost, strict adherence and compliance to company policies by all fleet personnel and drivers.• Responsible for establishment of quality transportation services and scheduling of fleet maintenance and supervised scheduling of truck movement.• Ensured our company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures at all times, whilst inspiring Health and safety culture on site.• Planned and implemented budgets and developed partnerships with self- collection customers.• Tracked and monitored all fleet on real-time to collate and manage data useful for preventive maintenance, fuel analysis, driving skills/habits, Geo-fencing/security violations, excessive idling/economic loss due to non-productive use. Show less

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  CHi Ltd

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2021

  Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager

  • Head of logistics of CHI Brands Nigeria, responsible for the day to day operations of the warehouse, transport, distribution and Customer services. Developing and coordinating operational plans and continuous improvement initiatives across the value chain for all CHI Finish Goods Brands in Nigeria whilst driving excellent customer service at optimal cost to standards that reflect world-class performance.• Responsible for the procurement of transport services and managing of agreed KPIs and SLAs with 3Pl transport services providers.• In charge of making sure that each stage of the distribution process is processing on time, on budget and to the right quantity standards whilst, optimizing service and transportation of Finished Goods from factory to upcountry depots and the customer base.• Responsible for a large team, providing coordination for the delivery of finished goods to the customer base on time and in full, whilst fostering key stakeholder relationships with customers & carrier partners; negotiating rates and eliminating any weaknesses in the supply chain from end-to-end. • Responsible for monitoring and coordinating accurate inventory, stock movements, warehouse inventory control procedure – FIFO, Min & Max, capacity and regular stock taking to ensure accuracy is maintained & sustained.• Manage and provide line management to shift and team managers, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure the team delivers operational requirements whilst ensuring KPIs, and quality standards are met.• A key contact to record and track quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times and transport cost while maintaining efficiency.• Responsible for driving key improvement initiatives aimed at achieving cost savings of about N50M per annum by keeping total inventory and transportation related charges at the barest minimum.` Show less

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  Gas Terminalling

  Dec 2021 - May 2023

  Head, Warehousing & Logistics

  • Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service.• Direct, optimize, and coordinate full order cycle whilst meeting cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.• Plan and coordinate product movement.• Manage truck scheduling and loading operation while maintaining defined SLAs (Service-Level-Agreements with customers).• Liaise and negotiate with transporters, shipping companies, freight forwarders and warehouse contractors whilst driving cost reduction. • Keeping track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency, inventory audits.• Maintaining metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements. Show less

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  Sims Nigeria Ltd

  Jul 2023 - now

  Head, Warehouse Distribution & Logistics

  • Develop and implement the overall supply chain strategy in alignment with company's business objectives• Planning and coordination of logistics, directing, optimizing, and coordinating full order cycle whilst meeting service, cost, productivity, accuracy, and capability development targets. • Meet regularly with warehouse stakeholders to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention. • Keeping track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, efficiency, and inventory audits. • Provide leadership for inventory reduction and delivery strategies and drive operational excellence within the standard work processes • Keeping track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency, and inventory audits. • Maintaining metrics and analyzing data to assess performance and implement improvements. Show less