SHAFIR SALAU
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Project, Supply Chain, and Logistics professional with 7 years’ experience coordinating transportation, warehouse operations, and end-to-end project administration. Proven track record managing purchase orders, tracking budgets and expenses, and producing data-driven reports to improve efficiency, cost control, and asset utilization. Skilled in cross-functional coordination across operations, finance, vendors, and stakeholders in fast-paced environments involving dispatch, inventory management, and community or corporate projects. Proficient in SAP S/4HANA, Blue Yonder WMS, SharePoint, Microsoft Projects, Microsoft Planner, Primavera P6 and advanced Excel, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Seeking to leverage combined project coordination and supply chain expertise to streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and support successful project delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Logistics and Operations Coordinator
Metro Supply Chain
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Coordinated international and domestic shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
- Executed operational plans to enhance supply chain efficiency in alignment with organisational objectives.
- Partnered with carriers and 3PL providers to optimise transport and reduce costs.
- Generated utilisation and fulfilment reports, analysing performance trends for informed planning.
- Collaborated with clients and Finance team via SAP S/4HANA to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Maintained precise records of shipments, costs, and tracking numbers in WMS/TMS systems.
- Developed SOPs to streamline processes and uphold safety standards.
- Championed adherence to safety compliance across operations, ensuring regulatory standards were met.
Projects Administrator
Lagos State Government
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Administered full lifecycle of project purchase orders, tracking budgets and actuals across multiple projects.
- Processed high volume of invoices and payment requests with 99% accuracy, resolving discrepancies proactively.
- Supported corporate sponsorship applications by gathering documentation and maintaining clear records.
- Planned and coordinated over 10 community investment events annually, managing logistics effectively.
- Organised promotional materials and swag inventory, implementing a tracking process to improve readiness.
- Utilised advanced Excel and SharePoint for tracking POs, budgets, and event plans, providing up-to-date reports.
- Acted as central coordination point among project teams, Finance, Procurement, vendors, and community partners, ensuring smooth communication.
- Flagged budget variances early to enable timely action from leadership.
Education
BSc - Industrial Relations
Lagos State University
NigeriaSkills
- International and domestic shipping
- Inventory management
- Data analysis and reporting
- Customs compliance and documentation
- Billing and invoicing (SAP S/4HANA)
- Third-party logistics coordination
- Project reporting and updates
- Communication and stakeholder engagement
- Document control and management
- Logistics planning and execution
- Daily documentation management
- Time management and multitasking
- Attention to detail and process improvement
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Risk assessment and safety compliance
- Invoice reconciliation
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Council for Six Sigma Certification (2024)
VOLUNTEER
Tranquil Educational Foundation, Projects Coordinator, Calgary, AB, Coordinate educational projects, manage logistics for events, and foster community engagement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
References available upon request
Timeline
Logistics and Operations Coordinator
Metro Supply Chain
01.2023 - 12.2025
Projects Administrator
Lagos State Government
03.2018 - 02.2022
BSc - Industrial Relations
Lagos State University