Ose Ikhena

Experience

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  Lagos State Physical Planning and Development Authority

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2008

  Administrative Assistant/Monitory and Site Inspection

  Personal Assistant to District Officer (DO).Preparation of Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly report.Attend to all client inquiries.Support and provide superior service to clients via phones and email.Build and maintain effective client relationships.Keep accurate records and document client service actions and discussions.First-line interaction with the client.Ensure client's request/concerns are attended to, documented, and report to management.Take ownership of client issues and follow the problem through resolution.Responding to all enquires on Renovation Permit & Building Approval Plan.Site inspection. Show less

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  First Port Surveys and Marine Services Limited

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2013

  Logistics Support Officer

  Processing of Letter of enquires.Responding to all enquires on ERS, Tank Calibration, SSA, STS Plan etc.Communicating to Clients on acceptance of relevant documents.Follow up with inspection of vessels.Ensuring compliance with statutory documentation requirements.Keeping custody of all issued certificate for vessels.Assigned the tasks of processing shipments of materials and equipment like confirming of delivery as well as liaise with shipping vendors.Handled the responsibilities of receiving goods, processing documentation, storing deliveries, tracking as well as distributing.Assigned the tasks of maintaining proper record of inventory of items and order as required. Processed receipts of shipments.Responsible for making shipment arrangement as per client's requirements.Assigned the tasks of handling client complaint and implementing corrective action. Show less

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  TRLPLAW

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Administrative Assistant (Litigation)

  Attend to all client inquiries and sell firm services.Support and provide superior service to clients via phones and email.Build and maintain effective client relationships.Keep accurate records and document client service actions and discussions.First-line interaction with the client.Ensure client's requests/concerns are attended to, documented, and report to management.Take ownership of client issues and follow the problem through resolution.Distribution of emails to various destinations and ensuring the mails are properly endorsed after delivery for proper record keeping and documentation.Sourcing for new employees to fill vacant positions and background checks on applicants.Pre-interview sessions for suitable applicant(s).Record keeping of books in the library.Maintaining calendars of Lawyers.Filing of court processes and prepare cause list every week.Record keeping of case files and their location within the organization.Conducting various document searches and factual searches. Receiving and storing of documents for litigation or legal issues and any other administrative duties assigned to me from time to time. Show less

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  Bass Consults

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2017

  Assistant Consultant Project/Site Administrator

  Monitor effective construction quality control program and ensure compliance to all construction regulations and prepare required documents.Ensure compliance with all company safety requirements and monitor all projects from conceptualization to implementation.Documentations of all construction activities and evaluate the progress of the project(s) and monitor all ad hoc requests and participate in various construction progress meetings and maintain records for all construction procedures.Assess and manage safety hazards on the site.Managing and instructing the site workers, setting goals for the team, and seeing projects through to completion.Addressing the site workers to be aware of site rules, and regulations basis on on-site safety.Regular site inspection involves fixing any hazards and error correction of construction.Record keeping of files and their location in/out of the organization.Receiving and storing of documents and any other administrative duties assigned from time to time. Show less

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  SPAR Nigeria

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Senior Store Assistant

  Receiving and distributing shipments and inspecting the products to ensure their quality.Managing & tracking stock from back store to floor.Check inventory records for accuracy.Keep records of items shipped, received, or transferred to another location.Find, sort, or move goods between different parts of the business.Maintains an up-to-date electronic record of all correspondence related to purchasing orders, requisitions, and Good Received Notes (GRN) and records.Compile reports on various aspects of changes in production or inventory.Pasting of barcode on items/goods received.Tracking, Recording, and Moving of stock.Printing of barcode for items/goods received and performs other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Sundry Markets Limited

  May 2019 - Aug 2021

  Warehouse/Inventory And Distribution Manager

  Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations.Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision.Overseeing the receipt and proper documentation of all incoming and outgoing goods.Proper space planning and management of storage space to ensure quality, budgetary, and environmental objectives are met. Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.Maintains an up-to-date electronic record of all correspondence related to purchasing orders (PO), requisitions, and Good Received Notes (GRN) and records.Proper storage of goods to safeguard merchandise and ensure loss prevention prompt retrieval of goods to maximize efficiency.Reviewing obsolete/redundant inventory to facilitate their removal from the warehouse.Data capture and entry to ensure accurate data in the warehouse management system to aid payment processing as well as decision making for ordering and pricing.Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security, e.g ensuring stock such as chemicals and food are stored safely.Manage stock control and reconcile with the data storage system.Ensure security and control system to reduce loss, damage, breakage, and inventory obsolescence.Reviewing obsolete/redundant inventory to facilitate their removal from the warehouse.Managing & tracking stock from back store to floor.Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.Keep records of stocks shipped, received, or transferred to another location and any task that may be assigned by the company management. Show less

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  Alerzo

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2023

  Evaluate inventory against approved procurement targets.Liaise with the procurement team to ensure product availability in the warehouse to meet customer orders as well as other stakeholders.Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle counts.Holding briefings with the inventory team lead and other stakeholders in other departments to identify areas of challenges and recommend possible solutions.Measuring and evaluating staff’s performance against their KPI and responding to feedback with the needful actions.Foreseeing the entire south-south region inventory operations and ensuring synergy between all departments within and out of the region.Monitoring compliance level in-line with company policy on SOP and ensuring strict compliance with processes and procedures.Overseeing inventory and supply chain management according to company guidelines and performing critical inventory tasks.Analyzing sales history to forecast sales trends and communicate the same to the procurement team to ensure product availability.Track rates of accuracy, purchase, and return as well as defective to inform quality control decisions. Show less Manage activities related to product requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.Plan warehouse/depot activities to improve efficiency in both operations and capacity.Manage inbound and outbound activities to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.Proper storage of goods to safeguard merchandise and ensure loss prevention prompt retrieval of goods to maximize efficiency.Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security.Manage stock control and reconcile with the data storage system.Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations.Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision.Overseeing the receipt and proper documentation of all incoming and outgoing goods.Proper space planning and management of storage space to ensure quality, budgetary, and environmental objectives are met.Document daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory.Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.Held meetings with the Inventory Supervisors in my zone regards to operations, challenges, and solutions.Generate GIN and GON.Ensuring the inventory are intact and making sure stock request is sent on time.Daily stock count to checkmate our stock and inventory.Approving Procurement requests from the various warehouses under my zone.Educating the staff about product handling, knowledge, and their variance in flavors and grams etc.Monitoring of Transloads of products from one warehouse to another within and out of my zone.Educating the staff on the importance of FIFO and FEFO practices in our warehouses and the importance of BIN CARD usage.Overseen Stock Analyst Google sheet update.Follow up with supervisor’s supplier and manufacturer log to avoid errors. Show less

  • State/Zonal Inventory Manager

    Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Inventory Manager

    Aug 2021 - Oct 2022
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  Mega Mart Groceries Limited

  Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

  Supply Chain Manager- Buyer

  Develop, lead, and execute procurement strategies.Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.Assess, manage and mitigate risks whilst partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers.Determine quantity and timing of deliveriesImplement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost-effective procuring processes for the business.Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services.Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the best price and service.Analyze market and delivery trends to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends.Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities.Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls, and processes.Develop supplier database and establish annual purchasing contracts for lower value, high value items.Ensure principles of value for money, transparency, fairness, efficiency, and accountability are evident in all dealings.Advise senior management and improve the procurement process.Delegating Task and supervising the work of purchasing and procurement across all business units.Performing all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiation supplier agreement, preparing contract and tender management.Creating policies and procedure for risk management and mitigation for procurementDevelops and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels. Show less

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  TradeDepot

  Apr 2024 - now

  Depot Manager

  Lead and oversee warehouse teams to meet fulfilment demands efficiently, minimizing overtime and maximizing productivity.Ensure operational excellence in all warehouse areas, including efficient use of warehouse management systems and equipment, safe processing of inventory, and optimal product placement.Maintain warehouse appearance to facilitate optimal loading conditions and efficient operations.Manage logistics for product transportation to customers and internal facilities.Implement inventory management techniques to minimise expiry and write-offs, such as FEFO, FIFO, and LIFO.Collaborate with Supply Chain, 3PL, Logistics, and Inventory teams to optimise daily operations and vehicle usage.Establish and monitor security procedures to safeguard warehouse operations and inventory.Plan and implement warehouse layout designs, inspect equipment, and coordinate repairs and replacements to ensure warehouse integrity.Maintain a cordial relationship between the community/external stakeholders management - to ensure no disruption to our warehouse operations.Provide strong leadership role to the Warehouse Operations team, building and growing a world-class team.Provide accurate data and realistic forecasts to the management team.Ensure detailed and accurate records are maintained.Adhere to Trade Depot’s Equal Opportunities policy in all activities and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.Stay updated on all legislation and regulations and ensure Trade Depot’s compliance.Undertake any other duties as reasonably expected.Maintain a cordial relationship between the community/external stakeholders management - to ensure no disruption to our warehouse operations.Provide strong leadership role to the Warehouse Operations team, building and growing a world-class teamEnsure the adoption of best practices to support job performance of the Warehouse Operations team. Show less