1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Ogbolu, Emeka Benjamin
E-mail: ogbolu.emeka@yahoo.com : Mobile Phone: 08065150049
Permanent Home Address:
OGBOLU’s FAMILY
No 1 Umuokpala, street, Umudike, Ossissa, Ndukwa East LGA,
Delta State,
Nigeria.
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Residential Address:
Block 4 Flat 1, Alhaji Yahaya Estate, Zone 1 Extension, Dutse,
Abuja, Nigeria.
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PERSONALSUMMARY
I have over 13years work experience in various supply chain operations functions including, Procurement,
Warehousing & Distribution, Demand & Supply Planning (D&SP), and a stint in Freight Forwarding/Custom
clearing. Some qualities you may find commendable in me are; a strong sense of urgency, initiative and drive to
get things done right at the first-time, excellent skills in working with people of various cultures and
nationalities. I am currently the Team Lead, Warehousing and Distribution Operations at John Snow
Incorporations under USAID|DELIVER and SCMS Project, and have been with this organization for the past
7years.
I possess some proven expertise in the management of all end to end supply functions within agreed/ planned
budget, such functions as pharma warehousing KPI setting, last mile distribution (LMD) through effective
distribution planning and scheduling, operational and strategic procurement of all warehousing and
transportation services in such a way as to reduce the total cost of operations and promote good cost savings to
the business while ensuring that end result meet the quality, quantity and cost standards. I am also good in
developing people’s skills within the team and ensuring the retention and development of the Supply Chain
talent pool.
I am now looking for a new but challenging responsibility, one which will make best use of my existing skills
and experience to continue in contributing to the goal of increasing the availability of health commodities for all
clients through well functioning procurement and supply management system and also further my personal and
professional development.
Personal Data:
Date of Birth: November 30, 1978
Sex: Male
L.G.A: Ndokwa East
State of Origin: Delta State.
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2. Marital Status: Married
WORK EXPERIENCE
Summary:
Job Title Organization Period
1 Team Lead, Supply Chain Operations John Snow Inc. (USAID Deliver/
SCMS Project)
2013 to present
2 Warehousing and Distribution Advisor John Snow Inc. (SCMS Project) 2009 to 2013
3 Warehousing and Distribution Manager Center Point Network/Technology 2008
4 Senior Inventory Control Officer ABC Transport & Logistics Company
PLC
2005 to 2008
5 Graduate Lecturer/NYSC Katsina State College of
Administration, Funtua.
2004 to 2005.
1) Job Title: Team Lead, Supply Chain Operations |John Snow Inc. USAID | Deliver and SCMS
Project.
Department: Supply Chain Operations. April 2013 –Present
Duties/Achievement:
Procurement Management Function:
o Playing a lead role in (pre and post award) contractual negotiations
o Preparation of contract (PO) and awarding same to selected vendor.
o Progressing/ tracking orders and confirms system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
o Reviewing, updating, and maintaining purchase orders until they are closed.
o Ensuring orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; documenting and reporting
nonconformance.
o Advising on appropriate enforcement or corrective action where a contractor has failed to deliver in
accordance with contractual requirements.
o Leading finance and warehousing staff in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies.
o Contributing to the consolidation, reduction, and rationalization of the local supplier base
o Developing contractual and procurement best practice procedures and documentation.
o Assisting in the development and implementation of best practice procurement and contract
management training.
o Monitoring and managing project contractual arrangements with third party logistics/service providers
(3PLs) of goods and services to ensure Value for Money is secured.
o Interfacing with Program management units to plan and prioritize purchasing activities
o Responsible for teams’ performance including PQ/PE/PO and ASN turnaround time
o Responsible for operational relation management with vendors
o Responsible for SOPs implementation, continuous improvements and updates
o Implementing process changes and improvements within operations team
o Responsible for RFQ and vendors selection in line with PFSCM and PMI guidelines and policies
o Responsible for Export/Import Docs/ASN check and quality
o Responsible for the accurate implementation of vendors selection
o Responsible for the timely filing of documents necessary for the prompt payment of suppliers
o Responsible for the adequate filing of all necessary documentation to ensure efficiency in vendor
payments
o Responsible for PQ/PE/PO check and quality including negotiation memos
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3. Warehousing & Distribution Management:
o Coordinating, managing and supporting all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including
planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, asset and fleet management in the
operations and applying good distribution control techniques to optimize stock levels.
o Supervised the design and implementation of supply chain last mile distribution, which includes supply
planning, inventory management, warehouse management, distribution and transportation of both cold
chain and non-cold chain enabled commodities.
o Provided technical assistance for the design and implementation of innovative strategies to strengthen
SCMS supply chain unification initiative.
o Designed the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) used in managing the third party logistics service
providers (3PLs).
o Consistently paying attention to details by ensuring that consistency between records, reports and
correspondence are checked, supporting documentation for invoicing verified and monitoring that
payments received are in line with the contractual terms.
o Coordinating the procurement process of warehousing and distribution services for both SCMS and
USAID|DELIVER projects from start to finish. This includes both cold chain and non-cold chain enabled
services.
o Tracking of client, subcontractors, vendors obligations
o Providing guidance to 3PL service providers in warehousing, inventory management, transportation and
distribution to ensure that the work is of the highest quality.
o Administering all contracts to ensure that project is performed in line with contractual obligations
o Identifying, assessing and selecting vendors based on their capability for delivering commodities and
services. Maintain vendor and item master databases.
o Monitoring contract risks of critical work packages (subcontractors, vendors) and proposing remedial
actions
o Monitoring the quality and accuracy of supply chain related data in relevant business systems. Compile and
analyze statistical information, identify trends and developments in supply chain related matters that will
assist in decision making
o Providing technical support in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine Supply chain
management activities, monitoring adherence to SOPs and development of appropriate technological
solutions to data management for supporting PSM for Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Family planning, TB as well as
other OI commodities.
o Coordinating the development of SOPs for distribution/transportation and warehouse operations.
o Attending routine Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) meeting for both malaria and HIV/AIDs
technical working group and contributing to its success.
o Coordinating field logistics advisors and 3PLs distribution agents during last mile distribution of
commodities for SCMS and USAID|DELIVER projects to ensure that commodities are delivered within
the agreed lead time.
o Ensured the review of proof of delivery (POD) provided by 3PLs.
o Collaborating with Buyers in Nigeria field offices and PMO in procurement planning, shipment tracking,
distribution, supervision, reporting & information management.
o Contributing to the identification and documentation of best practices in both HIV/AIDS and malaria
commodity supply management.
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4. o Working with the Logistics Advisors, Local Distribution Center (LDC)/other warehouse service providers,
implementing partners and other stakeholders to support appropriate replenishment of commodities to the
warehouse hub for onward supplies to the health facilities.
o Managing the 3PL in charge of Central storage known as Local Distribution Centre as well Zonal
Warehouse (ZDC)
o Working closely with top management in managing good relationships and maintaining routine
communications with USAID, MAPS, DfID, SUNMAP, CDC, SURE-P, NMCP and all other Malaria and
HIV/AIDS Program stakeholders.
o Coordinating the activities of implementing partners and/or contractors performing supply related
activities, and ensure that they understand and adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures..
o Set up and adapt standard supply chain structures to the local environment that are consistent with the
operational needs. Ensure effective information flow in the supply chain and adapt process and documents
to the prevailing environment.
o Facilitating transfer of skills and knowledge to appropriate Nigeria FMOH staff through mentoring and
on-the-job training.
o I am currently managing a team of Supply Chain Advisors responsible for the warehousing and distribution
of cold chain enabled commodities.
o Developing standard operating procedures and tools for supply planning for PEPFAR, GF, PMI and
World Bank commodity consignments as well as for planning / coordinating the distribution of these
consignments to states (Long Haul) as well as last mile distribution to health facilities.
2) Job Title: Warehousing & Distribution Advisor |John Snow USAID SCMS Project.
Department: Procurement March, 2009- to April, 2013
Duties/Responsibilities:
o Coordinated and monitored all in-bound and out-bound health commodities in the warehouse and
collaborating with logistic/procurement advisors in ensuring that appropriate stock levels are maintained.
o Lead the coordination of health commodities supplies to implementing partners and ensuring that
appropriate health commodities are given to the IPs based allocation as guided by the reports sent by IPs.
o Collaborated with the Logistic and Procurement Advisors to ensure that IPs receives adequate supply of
needed health commodities.
o Monitored the activities of RTT (3PL Warehousing) and ensuring that standard/good warehouse practice
and appropriate inventory management procedures are maintained.
o Responsible for the accurate, timely and efficient picking, packing and the loading and unloading of stock
for Clients.
o Played a lead role in custom clearance process (e.g applying for CC1, CC2 and CC3 in US embassy), liaison
with clearing agents for timely clearance of SCMS health commodities and processing clearing agent’s
invoices for payment.
o Provided strategic guidance to FMOH on all warehousing issues.
o Assisted in request for bid/proposal and vendor selection.
o Coordinated Stock counts and verification and other inventory management activities.
o Ensured stringent accuracy of records and quality as per Client, SOP’s and legislative requirements.
o Kept updated and accurate administration and Transportation vendors’ record.
o Managed eight logistics personnel in achieving set target.
o Expedited/followed up with vendors to assure that export documents are provided in due time.
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5. o Played lead role in incident management and defining corrective and preventive action in case of
irregularities and ensuring that set CAPAs are implemented.
o Worked with the Customs Clearance Specialist in the clearance process and liaison with clearing agents for
timely clearance of SCMS health commodities.
o Built staff capacity in the area of warehousing and distribution.
o Managed of the timely delivery of supplies from local vendors.
o Monitored order status and ensuring timely logistics execution.
3) Job Title: Warehousing & Distribution Manager |Center Point Technology Ltd, Abuja.
Department: Procurement and Logistics Sept.2008-March 2009
Duties/Responsibilities:
o Ensured effective response to spontaneous customer requirement and implementing solutions that better
meet customer needs.
o Received all inbound shipment
o Ensured the update of ERP system after equipment issue and receipt.
o Initiated and implemented warehouse procedure on technical functionality and edge of equipment in the
warehouse and communicate such result to the logistic manager
o Initiated and implemented methodologies/processes in managing equipment required to improve network
expansion, optimization and maintenance.
o Controlled all NWG operational spares and inventories available in central warehouse locations.
o Improved cost efficiencies by sending to OEM to repairs items within warrantee and advice the logistics
manager on those out of warrantee.
o Ensured timely processing of authorized material Requests from internal and external clients.
o Coordinated daily, Weekly, and monthly stock count exercise in the warehouse.
o Participated fully on material requirement planning for NWG operational spares to be used in monitoring
and reporting economic reorder level.
o Ensured maintenance of Databases relating to equipment issues and receipts.
o Implemented the Network operations strategy and process documentation with regards to maintenance
spares and “reverse logistics” equipment storage.
o Implemented the outcome of Logistics management report to improve operational efficiency.
4) Job Title: Senior Inventory Control Officer (Head, Central Warehouse) | ABC Transport and
Logistics Plc
Department: Materials Management June. 2005-Sept., 2008
Duties:
o Coordinated the Receiving of materials bought by the procurement officers and storing it in the central
warehouse.
o Ensured that optimum stock levels are maintained at all time.
o Reported all imminent stock-outs to GM Materials management.
o Coordinated effective vendor management.
o Coordinated the issuance of authorized materials requisitions to users.
o Ensured maintenance of LPO information in Material Manager (MIS).
o Coordinated the Transferring /Distribution of Materials to Regional Stores.
o Ensured the tidiness of storehouse and security of stocks at all times.
o Conducted daily stock taking and reporting all stock discrepancies/irregularities to Inventory
Administrator.
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6. o Coordinated the monitoring of stock levels at regional warehouses with the use of EPR.
o Actively involved in vendor selection process.
o Maintained software records of all Stock transactions With Fin track Materials Manager (Inventory
management software) as well as Excel.
o Responsible for preparing various Stock transaction reports.
o Coordinated the sales of surplus imported materials.
o Occasionally involved in full time local procurement.
o Responsible Spare parts importation and distribution to regional stores.
5) Job Title: Graduate Lecturer (NYSC) |Katsina State College of Administration, Funtua.
Feb, 2004 - 2005
Duties:
Lectured the following courses:
o Storage & Control of Stock,
o Purchasing & Supply Chain Management,
o Fundamentals of Inventory Control.
SKILLS ACQUIRED
o Highly proactive and competitive
o Possess a high sense of integrity
o Self-reliant, confident and personally motivated
o Effective communicator
o Ability at multitasking and working effectively under extreme pressure
o Amiable team-player, willingness to lead, be led and take responsibilities
o Proficient in application of Microsoft Office (Ms Excel, Ms Word, Word, Excel,Outlook, Project and Power
Point.etc.) as well as internet.
o Familiar with a number of Stock Management software: (Quick Book, Peachtree Inventory Module, Fin
track Materials Manager, M-Supply, SAP).
EDUCATION/TRAININGS
2014 to 16: MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (in view)
University of Salford, Manchester, England.
2012 to 2014: Bachelor of Business Administrator (1st
Class)
SMC University, Switzerland.
2010 to 2011: Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and Mgt.
University of Abuja, Nigeria
2001-2003: Higher National Diploma (Degree Equivalent) in Purchasing & Supply (Upper Credit).
Institute of Management and Technology Enugu, .Nigeria
1997-1999: National Diploma in Purchasing & Supply
Institute of Management and Technology Enugu, Nigeria.
1990-1995: Senior School Certificate
Ossissa Secondary School Ossissa, Delta State.
Professional Trainings:
2004: Certificate in Computer Application
George Blackman Computer Institute, Funtua.
2010: Pharmaceutical Warehouse Operations Management, South Africa.
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7. USAID/SCMS/PHD/AA 4A
2011: Overview of supply chain management course, Nigeria
USAID/SCMS
2011: ToT/Master Trainer Certificate (USAID/SCMS)
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015: Proficiency in Supply Chain Management Course
CIPSMN Mandatory Professional Proficiency Program in supply chain management.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION/MEMBERSHIP
Chartered Professional Member, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria.
(CIPSMN)
Year of qualification: 2006
Hobbies:
Reading, Swimming, Playing Good Music, Movies, and Traveling
REFEREES
 Micheline C. Vanden Bossche
Contract Administrator
mickey_vandenbossche@jsi.com
USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
John Snow, Inc.
1616 North Fort Myer Drive, 16th Floor
Arlington VA 22209
703 528 7474
 Wole Olalandu
Director, Supply Chain Operations (08023924923)
Olu2day@yahoo.com
John Snow Inc. Nigeria Field Office.
 Broderick Ogene (08032001381)
Regional Logistics Operations Officer
MTN Nigeria, Asaba.
broderO@mtnnigeria.net
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