Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

SAMSON OKUNEYE

BIRMINGHAM

Summary

Highly organised and results-driven professional with a background spanning project management, legal operations coordination, and logistics. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimise processes, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency. Strong communication abilities in both written and verbal English and local languages


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

AMAZON ASSOCIATE

AMAZON FULFILMENT CENTRE
EMA4,SUTTON COLDFIELD,EMA4, BIRMINGHAM
11.2023 - Current
  • Receive and scan incoming inventory using handheld scanners (RF devices) or station-based systems.
  • Place items into storage bins, pods, or shelves in accordance with Amazon’s storage policies and algorithms.
  • Ensure accurate stowing of items so they can be easily located during picking (retrieval for orders).
  • Follow specific stowing strategies (e.g., random stow, consolidated stow) depending on the fulfillment center’s process.
  • Verify product information and condition before stowing (e.g., check for damage or mismatched items).
  • Handle items of varying size and weight, sometimes lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs (or as per site requirements).
  • Meet or exceed performance targets (e.g., units stowed per hour).
  • Adhere to safety guidelines while operating in the warehouse (e.g., proper lifting techniques, safe use of ladders or step stools).
  • Report damaged products or storage issues promptly to supervisors.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation in stow areas to avoid hazards and inefficiencies.
  • Collaborate with team members and area managers to support workflow and meet fulfilment goals.
  • Adapt to new tools and technology (e.g., robotic pods in Amazon Robotics (AR) sites).
  • Support cross-functional tasks (such as picking, packing, or problem-solving) as needed, especially during peak periods.
  • Prioritised competing tasks and coordinated high-volume workload to meet business needs.

AMAZON ASSOCIATE

AMAZON FULFILMENT CENTRE,LCY3
DARTFORD, KENT
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Perform regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure system counts match physical stock.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
  • Analyse causes of inventory errors (e.g., miscounts, misplaced items, damage).
  • Document findings and recommend corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Inspect items for damage, mislabeling, or incorrect placement.
  • Ensure products meet Amazon’s quality standards before shipping.
  • Adapting to changes in order volume, peak seasons, and new product launches, ensuring high-quality order fulfilment.
  • Assisting in managing product listings, optimising keywords, and enhancing product descriptions.
  • Deep diving into inventory history to identify root causes of inventory-related problems and resolving them in a timely manner to help optimise stow processes.
  • Maintaining the highest safety practises by complying with the industry’s best practices to help promote wellbeing and prevent injuries.
  • Generate reports on inventory accuracy, shrinkage, and damaged goods.
  • Communicate findings to management and propose process improvements.
  • Support other teams (like outbound/inbound) by resolving inventory-related issues.
  • Use scanners, laptops, and inventory control software to track stock.
  • Work closely with operations, receiving, shipping, and loss prevention teams.
  • Assist in training new associates on inventory and quality procedures.
  • Manage and process defective, damaged, or returned items according to Amazon policy.


LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

FORTUNE GLOBAL SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS LTD
LAGOS,NIGERIA
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated and supervised end-to-end freight forwarding operations, ensuring the seamless movement of goods across air, sea, and land transport modes in compliance with international trade regulations.
  • Oversaw the day-to-day planning, execution, and monitoring of shipping schedules for cross-border and domestic cargo, maintaining high accuracy in documentation, customs clearance, and delivery timelines.
  • Managed large-scale logistics projects, including out-of-gauge (OOG), breakbulk, and heavy-lift cargo, ensuring safe handling and compliance with permits and regulatory requirements for oversized shipments.
  • Collaborated with internal teams (warehouse, customs, trucking) and external stakeholders (shipping lines, port authorities, customs officials) to deliver integrated logistics solutions tailored to customer needs.
  • Developed and maintained contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions caused by port congestion, customs delays, or force majeure events, ensuring business continuity.
  • Monitored real-time shipment tracking data and performance dashboards, analysing logistics KPIs (cost efficiency, transit times, on-time delivery rates) to identify improvement areas and enhance service delivery.
  • Led operational safety audits and promoted adherence to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) protocols in warehousing, trucking, and cargo handling activities, reducing incidents and ensuring staff well-being.
  • Supported continuous process improvement by recommending and implementing system enhancements in warehouse management (WMS), purchase order (PO) management, and inventory control systems.
  • Coordinated vendor management activities, including negotiating contracts with carriers, third-party logistics providers, and subcontractors to optimise cost and service levels.
  • Acted as the primary escalation point for operational issues, resolving client concerns, shipment delays, and process bottlenecks to maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with TRACE certification standards and internal governance procedures related to ethical business practices and anti-bribery protocols.
  • Delivered daily operational reports and updates with advanced proficiency in written and verbal English Language, ensuring clarity and precision in communication across internal teams and external partners.
  • Communicated effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including peers, senior leadership, external vendors, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment on logistics priorities, performance, and service delivery.
  • Provided operational reports and insights to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making and the company’s vision to be the first-choice logistics partner globally.
  • Utilised Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) extensively to produce reports, manage correspondence, organise data, and support day-to-day administrative and operational tasks in a professional setting.

PROJECT MANAGER / LEGAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

REGAL ATTORNEYS
LAGOS,NIGERIA
11.2017 - 12.2019
  • Led the planning, coordination, and execution of legal and property consultancy projects, ensuring all activities met quality, regulatory, and client standards within agreed timelines and budgets.
  • Directed cross-functional legal project teams, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and optimising resource allocation to achieve key operational and service objectives.
  • Analysed project performance metrics, legal process workflows, and case timelines to identify bottlenecks, recommending and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed project documentation, including legal reports, case status updates, and operational plans, ensuring alignment with internal governance and external regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitated daily and weekly performance reporting, communicating updates clearly and effectively in both written and verbal to partners, clients, and regulatory bodies.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships with internal teams, external counsel, clients, statutory bodies, and other key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring project alignment with organisational goals.
  • Championed a culture of compliance, safety, and risk awareness by proactively identifying legal, operational, and contractual risks, and implementing corrective actions to safeguard project outcomes.
  • Developed and enforced operational controls, ensuring that legal and administrative processes were followed consistently across projects and practice areas.
  • Supported business continuity by creating contingency and escalation plans for critical legal and operational matters, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery during periods of peak demand or unexpected disruptions.
  • Managed vendor, subcontractor, and partner relationships to ensure cost-effective and high-quality support services, contributing to project success and budget adherence.
  • Delivered post-project evaluations and lessons-learned reports, identifying opportunities for future improvement and contributing to the firm’s continuous development of best practices.
  • Collaborated with senior partners to standardise project management approaches across the firm’s practice areas, improving operational consistency and overall service delivery.


Education

BACHELOR OF LAW - LAW

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
NIGERIA
/2011 - /2016

Skills

  • Project & Legal Operations Management
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
  • Stakeholder & Client Engagement
  • Risk Assessment & Compliance
  • Process Improvement & Performance Analysis
  • Vendor & Contractor Management
  • Inventory Management & Quality Control
  • Report Writing & Documentation
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) Compliance
  • Data Analysis & KPI Tracking

Timeline

AMAZON ASSOCIATE

AMAZON FULFILMENT CENTRE
11.2023 - Current

AMAZON ASSOCIATE

AMAZON FULFILMENT CENTRE,LCY3
10.2022 - 11.2023

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

FORTUNE GLOBAL SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS LTD
01.2020 - 09.2022

PROJECT MANAGER / LEGAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

REGAL ATTORNEYS
11.2017 - 12.2019

BACHELOR OF LAW - LAW

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
/2011 - /2016

Similar Profiles

Create profile
SAMSON OKUNEYE