Head Of Operations
MULTIFREIGHT NIGERIA LIMITED
Total years of experience :37 years, 3 Months
(Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations))
Project Management, Expediting, Logistics planning, and Transport, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Custom clearance and Supply Chain Logistics Operations.
Maintaining offshore partners, OEMs and overseas stake holders’ relationships on projects.
Building long-term logistics relationships with business segments & key stake holders
with a focus on consolidation/cargo optimization.
Assess cost and other performance analyses of major carriers, freight handlers and
customs compliance for overall delivered cost reduction for clients.
Coordinating transfers to Free Trade Zone.
Tracking of Shipments, coordinating clearing/forwarding operations and delivery logistics.
Management of MFN DTI for Data Capturing in Customs ASYCUDA Data Base to procure Imports Duty Assessment.
Coordinating Pre-shipment and Post shipment Documentation of clients.
Liaising with Shipping, Inspection and Government Regulatory Agencies in relation to supply chain management.
Fleet Administration for optimal utilization of trucks to ensure efficient, secure and safe delivery of cargoes.
Planning routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries; booking in deliveries and liaising with clients.
Making arrangements to ensure that drivers comply with drivers approved working hours, with speed limits.
Liaising with Maintenance Department to ensure that the vehicles are maintained properly, including the inspection of vehicles at the appropriate time and action taken to remedy defects found.
Ensure prompt payment of clearing claims and supplies receivable.
Maintaining Health Safety Environment by partaking actively in the weekly safety meetings and ensure compliance with safety rules.
Staff matters and office administration.
February, 2007- October, 2008 DANGOTE AGROSACKS NIG. LTD.
PROCUREMENT AND CLEARING MANAGER
. Coordinating pre shipment documentation of overseas purchases.
* Coordinating post shipment Documentation of laded imports.
* Relating with overseas suppliers to ascertain shipment schedules and maintaining fast track chart.
* Liaising with Shipping, Clearing, Inspection and Government Regulatory Agencies in relation to supply chain management.
* Financial Institutions relations to aid international procurement transactions (Bank and insurance companies)
* Monitoring delivery logistics.
* Preparation of Materials Status for Production planning processes
* Review and approve purchase orders and claims.
* Maintaining stock reports for effective inventory control and management.
July 2005 -February, 2007 CARGO VISION NIGERIA LIMITED
TERMINAL MANAGER (MATORI - OSHODI)
* Coordinating transfer of Containers from the quay side.
* Supervising of Terminal Operations - Examination process, Debit Note process and Terminal Delivery Order processing..
* Coordinating Deliveries.
* Ensuring payment of dues by Importers and its agents.
* Liaising with Government Regulatory Agencies (Public and Private) in line with Port operations.
* Coordination of Operations Staff.
* Any Port operational duties as may be assigned.
2003 - June 2005 LIFE FLOUR GROUP, IKEJA
SHIPPING MANAGER
As a result of acquisition of SEEPC NIG LTD by the SEABOARD GROUP
• I was promoted and the under listed were added to my schedule of duty: • Oversee the tasks of importation of Bulk Raw Materials, Spares Parts.
• Vessel husbandry
• Liaise with Government Agencies to secure berthing and sailing rights for the company's vessels.
1994 - 2003 SEEPC NIGERIA LIMITED IKEJA, LAGOS. (SANDERS FEED)
LOGISTICS/FOREIGN OPERATIONS MANAGER
* Processing of pre-shipment documents (Form M, Letter of Credit, Marine insurance certificate, request for forex etc.)
* Relating with suppliers to ascertain shipment schedule and reception of shipping documents.
* Ensure timely supplies to all branches to avoid production breakdown for the required period.
* Endorsement of shipping documents with the banks.
* Payment of import duties to designated banks.
* Liaising with shipping, clearing, inspection, insurers and government regulatory agencies
* (Including private organizations) in relation to imports functions.
* Keeping and maintaining import charts and verification of clearing invoices and local supplier invoices.
* Coordinate transfer of forex for goods imported as at when due.
1991 - 1994 WEMY INDUSTRIES LIMITED, LAGOS
ASSISTANT MANAGER ( ADMIN)
* Admin officer and later assistant manager.
* Staff matters and general office administration.
* Overseas communication on chief executives' advice to raise order on raw materials, machinery, spare parts etc.
* Liaise with bankers, inspecting agents, shipping agents and other private and government agencies.
1990 - 1991 CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA, CALABAR.
SENIOR SUPERVISOR (NYSC.)
* Keeping of medical records.
* Staff matters.
* Handling of daily deposits of and withdrawal of commercial banks as well as supervising currency movements from and to zonal headquarters.
1983 - 1985 OGUN-OSUN RIVER BASIN DEV. AUTHORITY (ITO-IKIN RICE PROJECT)
FIELD OVERSEER
* Extension services.
* Keeping of financial statistics relating to farmers activities.
* Supervising field assistants.
1997 - 1999 LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY. OGBOMOSHO, OYO STATE MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1996- 1997 UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS. LAGOS ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SHIPPING PORTS ADMIN. & MGT.
1988 - 1990 THE POLYTECHNIC IBADAN. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (UPPER CREDIT)
1985 - 1987 THE POLYTECHNIC IBADAN. ORD. NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (UPPER CREDIT)
1977 - 1982 IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL, MOLETE. • WEST AFRICAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (O'LEVEL), GCE