NNAEMEKA ASIKA
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain Assistant dedicated to supporting procurement, logistics, and inventory management functions. Skilled in maintaining accurate records, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring smooth daily operations. Proactive and valuable team player committed to enhancing supply chain efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Officer
Department for Works and Pension
03.2025 - Current
- Managed a dynamic caseload, demonstrating strong organisational skills and timely decision-making to meet performance targets.
- Built and maintained positive stakeholder relationships to enhance service delivery, aligning with supplier and partner collaboration principles critical in supply chain management.
- Provided tailored advice and digital support to claimants, enhancing their access to opportunities—translatable to supporting procurement and vendor engagement in digital supply chain environments.
- Conducted needs analysis and matched customer skills to employment opportunities, applying analytical skills relevant to market research and supplier selection.
- Developed a strong knowledge base of local employment markets and partner organiations, similar to maintaining supplier databases and market intelligence.
- Exercised sound judgment in recommending appropriate support pathways, demonstrating risk management and critical decision-making essential in procurement operations.
- Ensured compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and internal policies, reflecting adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical sourcing standards in procurement.
- Delivered a customer-centric service, showcasing negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills transferable to supplier management.
- Maintained detailed, accurate records and reporting on client outcomes, reflecting strong data management and reporting skills important for supply chain analytics.
Supply Chain Assistant
Challenge TRG - Tesco Warehouse
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed the receipt, storage, and delivery of 500+ monthly shipments, ensuring on-time distribution to stores with a 98% accuracy rate.
- Picked and packed 200+ orders per week, meeting 100% of stores specifications and maintaining a 99% on-time fulfillment rate.
- Optimized inventory control by rotating stock, reducing waste by 15% through strict adherence to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) procedures.
- Conducted bi-weekly stock audits, improving inventory accuracy from 90% to 98% and ensuring 100% compliance with documentation standards.
- Provided backup support for team members, covering critical roles and maintaining uninterrupted operations during peak periods.
Buyer
Hull City Tyres
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed procurement of 100+ tyres & parts weekly across 5+ suppliers, ensuring 98% stock availability while reducing overstock by £10,000/year.
- Cut costs by 15% through supplier negotiations (e.g., bulk discounts on premium brands like Michelin/Pirelli) and switching to local/wholesale vendors.
- Reduced slow-moving stock by 30% by rationalising product lines (e.g., discontinuing 8 rarely requested sizes).
- Improved order accuracy to 99% by implementing a barcode stock system, saving 5+ hours/week on manual checks.
- Boosted supplier performance—on-time deliveries improved from 80% to 95% by holding monthly reviews with key partners.
- Slashed emergency orders by 40% by introducing a low-stock alert system in Excel.
Procurement Specialist
Dezedek Ventures
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: (ExxonMobil Nigeria Secondment)
- Managed end-to-end procurement of goods/services worth ₦400 million annually, negotiating with 20+ local/international vendors while maintaining 98% on-time delivery despite logistics challenges.
- Reduced procurement lead time by 65% (from 6 weeks to 2 weeks) by digitizing approvals and implementing vendor pre-qualification system.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies that resulted in 70% reduction in procurement cycle times.
- Provided training and guidance to staff on procurement procedures, ensuring compliance with organizational and statutory policies.
- Supported the development of a procurement strategy aligned with the organization’s broader objectives, contributing to process improvements and enhanced service delivery.
Assistant Buyer
Rasheed Bello Enterprises
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: (ExxonMobil Nigeria Secondment)
- Researched and shortlisted 30+ cost-effective Nigerian suppliers, reducing material costs by 15% for key purchases.
- Participated in quotation exercises and cost analysis, ensuring that purchases met quality standards while remaining within budget.
- Managed procurement transactions, processed requisitions, and ensured the accurate completion of purchase orders.
- Produced reports to support data-driven decision-making and to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
- Improved interdepartmental coordination, cutting procurement approval time by 40% through better communication.
Graduate Intern- Procurement
ExxonMobil Nigeria
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Supported the procurement team in day-to-day activities, including supplier communications and order processing.
- Gained hands-on experience with procurement software, assisting in spend analysis and contract management.
- Contributed to vendor evaluation processes, providing insights that helped streamline supplier selection and improve sourcing strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Logistics and Supply chain management
University of Hull
United Kingdom09-2024
MBA - Business Administration
National Open University of Nigeria
Nigeria07-2019
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Imo State University
Nigeria09-2011
Skills
- Procurement Support
- Logistics Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Data Entry & Documentation
- Vendor Communication
- ERP & Supply Chain Software
- Administrative Assistance
- Time Management
Certification
- Inventory Management Foundations
- Lean Six Sigma Foundations
- Data Fluency: Exploring and Describing Data
- Google Data Analytics
- Supply Chain Management by Rutgers University
- The Digital Economy: Effective Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Executive Officer
Department for Works and Pension
03.2025 - Current
Supply Chain Assistant
Challenge TRG - Tesco Warehouse
10.2024 - 03.2025
Buyer
Hull City Tyres
10.2023 - 10.2024
Procurement Specialist
Dezedek Ventures
08.2018 - 08.2023
Assistant Buyer
Rasheed Bello Enterprises
04.2017 - 07.2018
Graduate Intern- Procurement
ExxonMobil Nigeria
11.2014 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Logistics and Supply chain management
University of Hull
MBA - Business Administration
National Open University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Imo State University
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