Dickson Onotafe

• Controlled daily business operations by devising and deploying short and long-range strategies to grow profitability and accomplish objectives.
• Established performance metrics to track progress, identify trends, and inform data-driven decision-making processes.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Worked closely with senior leadership to define long-term operational strategies designed for scalable growth.
• Led a high-performing operations team, focusing on continuous improvement and employee development.
• Reduced operating costs by identifying areas of waste and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Managed key projects from inception to completion, delivering results on time and within budget constraints.
• Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential operational disruptions or delays.
• Optimized supply chain management to reduce lead times, enhance inventory control, and minimize stockouts.
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
• Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
• Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Kept appropriate stick level to match expected demand

Improve effectiveness and productivity by acquiring new skills

Conducting intensive safety audits and investigating reporting issues, accidents and near misses.

Conducting opening and closing procedures from product replenishment to budget control

Tracking storage levels and controlling stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill terms

Adjusting inventory level to keep obsolescence and cost low.

• Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
• Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
• Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
• Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.

• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Established performance metrics to track progress, identify trends, and inform data-driven decision-making processes.
• Controlled daily business operations by devising and deploying short and long-range strategies to grow profitability and accomplish objectives.
• Worked closely with senior leadership to define long-term operational strategies designed for scalable growth.
• Fostered open lines of communication between team members, promoting a collaborative environment that drove collective success.
• Facilitated ongoing training programs for staff members to enhance skillsets and boost overall team performance levels.
• Optimized supply chain management to reduce lead times, enhance inventory control, and minimize stockouts.
• Improved operational efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing team workflows.

• Managed the day-to-day operations of the warehouse facility, overseeing receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations for warehouse staff, providing constructive feedback and implementing professional development plans.
• Assessed staffing needs based on workload demands and made appropriate hiring decisions to maintain optimal productivity levels.
• Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication and reduce operational bottlenecks.

• Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
• Trained new employees on logistics procedures, promoting a consistent approach across the team.
• Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
• Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
• Enhanced supply chain efficiency by optimizing shipping schedules and routes.

BSA empty fill-up control / coordination

Region-wise EQP inventory control (empty repositioning and evacuation control)

Off-hire management

Cabotage management and invoicing

Depot facility contract coordination, filing and system upgrading ( shunting/ coastal & local empty positioning and shunting )

Identified new unloading solution which led a demurrage reduction 18%

Identified and corrected efficiency bottlenecks which resulted in faster, more accuracy in Shipments

Managing daily routes/schedules of Shipments and deliveries.

Tracking the progress of warehouse operatives

Reviewing inventory needs and keeping adequate stocks of customers goods

Knowing all aspects of warehouse operations

Provision of progress updates to clients regarding shipment progress

Ensuring company quality objectives are met through adherence to all aspects of the quality management system

• Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
• Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
• Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
• Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
• Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
• Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
• Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.