KEMI OSUNKOYA

Manage relationships with 3PL carriers and vendors by negotiating favorable rates, tracking deliveries, process returns and adherence to the Service level agreement

• Collaborate with operations on Warehouse optimization project to streamline inventory operations and reduce redundancies, contributing to significant efficiency gains
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, providing insights on carrier availability, transit times, potential bottlenecks and contingency plans to minimize disruptions
• Collaborate with custom brokers to ensure adherence to import and export regulations by managing the proper documentations such as invoices, Bill of lading to ensure goods being shipped internationally comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide training on new systems and process improvements to promote adoption among team members within the logistics department.
• Manage the timely delivery of multiple shipments across various industries in North America
• Plan and execute procurement strategies, including RFQ, and RFP processes
• Conduct in-depth freight analysis using Excel and Power BI, improving cost efficiency and customer experience by leveraging knowledge of market rates and volume analysis
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in freight rates, special requirements and contractual terms by collaborating with accounting and operations
• Track and review KPIs related to on-time performance, transportation costs, providing insights that enhance inventory process
• Worked closely with system experts to detect and resolve issues between E-open, and SAP, ensuring smooth operations; contributed to system testing for new updates
• Key Achievements: Reduced transportation costs by 8% through effective carrier negotiations and route optimization
• Increased on-time delivery rates by 12% through improved vendor coordination and process enhancements.

• Conducted monthly P&L analysis, forecasting procurement and logistics costs using Excel and Power BI to provide insights into inventory management and operational performance
• Utilized this data to propose cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
• Managed relationships with carriers and customers to ensure on-time delivery and quality service
• Supported inventory management by tracking incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring documentation accuracy, and maintaining inventory levels to meet operational demand
• Tracked and maintained KPI scorecard such as on-time performance, transportation cost per mile, real-time updates, and lead time thereby improving cost for the company by 5% and efficiency by 10%
• Created and maintained SOPs to streamline claims processes and supported continuous improvement projects by providing data to reduce warehouse redundancy and maximize space usage
• Collaborated with operations, warehousing, custom brokers, and customers to ensure the smooth flow of goods and information within the supply chain.