Uche, Iheanyichukwu
Stoke-on-Trent
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned procurement expert experienced in formulating strategies for minimizing logistical supply chain costs. Talented individual offering dynamic skills in import and export laws and strategic initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inwards Goods Manager
DHL Supply Chain
02.2023 - Current
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
Procurement Manager
LTCN
01.2010 - 11.2022
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Warehouse Supervisor
Vision Tobacco Fzc
11.2007 - 12.2009
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
Office Assistant
Emmanuel O.N. Uche & Co
03.2007 - 10.2007
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
- Monitored security to help maintain equipment, data and information safety.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Nasarawa State University
Keffi, Nigeria10.2018
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administartion
Nasarawa State University
Keffi, Nigeria06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Calabar
Calabar, Nigeria06.2005
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Computer Literacy
- Order Processing
- Organizational Skills
- Performance Monitoring
- Supply Chain Management
- Time Management
- Materials Management
- Production Planning
- Vendor Relations
- Inbound Stock Management
Certification
- Data Science, Advance Career UK - 2023- December 2023 - February 2024
- Data Analysis and Business Intelligence, Advance Career UK - June 2023- August 2023
- Diploma in Sales & Marketing Strategies, Studyhub Learning Simplified UK, April 2023
- Material Management, Cambridge Open Academy UK, March 2023
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Cambridge Open Academy UK, February 2023
- Certificate in Purchasing & Procurement, Cambridge Open Academy UK, February 2023
- Level 2 Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, UK 2014
Timeline
Inwards Goods Manager
DHL Supply Chain
02.2023 - Current
Procurement Manager
LTCN
01.2010 - 11.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
Vision Tobacco Fzc
11.2007 - 12.2009
Office Assistant
Emmanuel O.N. Uche & Co
03.2007 - 10.2007
MBA - Business Management
Nasarawa State University
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administartion
Nasarawa State University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Calabar
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