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MONDAY EWERE EFAM

MONDAY EWERE EFAM

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Desired Job Title

Planning & Procurement ManagerProcurement, Planning & Logistics ManagerProcurement ManagerTechnical Procurement Chief Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Work Type

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Location Preference

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Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsCompany CultureWork-life balance

Summary

Dynamic Planning and Procurement Manager with 15+ years of experience driving cost savings, supply chain efficiency, and sustainable sourcing in the FMCG, beverage, and logistics sectors. Proven track record of reducing procurement costs by up to 15%, improving forecast accuracy by 20%, and implementing ERP/e-procurement systems that cut cycle times by 35%. Adept at supplier negotiations, risk management, and cross-functional leadership within global brands, including Coca-Cola, Heineken, and Maersk.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Planning & Procurement Manager

HEINEKEN (NB Plc)
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2025 - Current
  • Optimized demand planning accuracy by 20%, reducing out-of-stock issues and excess inventory.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving up to 15% cost savings while maintaining quality.
  • Streamlined procurement processes via digital tools, cutting cycle times by 25%.
  • Strengthened supplier partnerships, improving on-time delivery to 98%.
  • Drove logistics efficiency initiatives, reducing transportation costs by 12%.

Procurement, Planning & Logistics Manager

Distell (Heineken Beverages Int’l - HBI) -South Africa
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2021 - 06.2025
  • Coordinated demand & supply planning across procurement and logistics.
  • Sourced, evaluated, and negotiated supplier contracts, delivering measurable cost savings.
  • Implemented procurement policies and systems, improving compliance and transparency.
  • Managed inbound/outbound logistics and warehouse operations, optimizing cost and efficiency.
  • Led and mentored a cross-functional supply chain team.

Procurement Manager

CHI Ltd (Coca-Cola Subsidiary)
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2017 - 01.2021
  • Negotiated multi-year supplier agreements, generating over $1.2 million in annual savings.
  • Consolidated supplier base by 30%, improving efficiency, and reducing overhead.
  • Implemented an e-procurement system, reducing cycle time by 35%.
  • Created supplier performance scorecards, increasing on-time delivery from 82% to 95%.
  • Directed procurement for a $20M capital project, delivering ahead of schedule, and under budget.

Technical Procurement Chief

Hayat Kimya (Turkish)
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2016 - 09.2017
  • Led procurement for a greenfield factory project ($100M), completed 2 months early.
  • Negotiated contracts delivering 15% price reductions, and $500K savings.
  • Implemented ERP and supplier risk assessment systems, cutting cycle times, and improving compliance.

Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Perfetti Van Melle (Italian)
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2013 - 03.2016
  • Assisted the CFO in the initial establishment of the manufacturing plant.
  • Prepared and tracked all purchase orders, shipments, processed cash flow requirements, and documentation for imports.
  • Identified and evaluated prospective raw material suppliers, and streamlined cost-saving logistics to consolidate warehousing and distribution strategies.

Assistant Procurement Manager

Maersk Ltd (AP Moller Maersk Group)-Dannish
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2008 - 04.2013
  • Effectively led the procurement department and oversaw all transactions, processes, and approvals.
  • Drastically reduced total delays on request by five days through effective communication with vendors and reorientation exercises.
  • Slashed over 43% on insurance policy premium payments for 2011, and 10% for 2012.

Line Head, Planning, Procurement & logistics PLO

Bassscomm Group
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2004 - 09.2008
  • Reduced total delays in the supply chain by 3 days through effective vendor integration and management.
  • Slashed inventory costs by 16% through the launch of a robust Supplier-Managed Inventory System (SMI).
  • Conserved 15% cost on clearing and freight charges by dealing directly with the shipping companies.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Calabar
10-2006
  • Specialized in Operations Management

Post Graduate Diploma - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Obafemi Awolowo University
10-2005

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Statistics

Institute of Management & Technology
08-2001

Skills

  • Supplier negotiation
  • Cost analysis
  • Vendor management
  • E-procurement systems (ERP systems: SAP, SAGE, Navision)
  • Contract compliance
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Cross-border trade and supply chain compliance
  • Sustainable sourcing and ESG compliance
  • Leadership & Team Development

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Best Supply Chain Staff 2015 Pefetti Van Melle

Certification

  • Supply Chain Canada, 01/01/25
  • Supply Chain: Demand Planning (Sales Forecasting and S&OP) - Udemy: Online Courses Issued Aug2022 Credential ID 0004
  • Negotiating: A Toolkit for Advancing Your Interests Negotiating: LinkedIn Issued Apr 2020
  • Strategic Negotiation LinkedIn Issued Mar 2020
  • Moving from Bias to Inclusion in a DEI Journey Skillsoft Issued Sep 2022 Credential ID 2606471
  • Balancing Multiple Roles as a Leader LinkedIn Issued Mar 2020

References

References available upon request.

Personal Information

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Affiliations

  • Fellow Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport UK (FCILT)
  • Fellow Institute of Credit Administration (FICA
  • Member Supply Chain management Canada (SCMP)

Software

Quickbooks

MS Navision

SAP

SAGE

MS Office

Interests

Innercity Children Funding & health development

Inclusion & DEI

Websites

Travelling, Innovation & Fintech evolutions

Love to meet people in different part of the glove, likes innovative discussion and advancements. Inquisitive about the latest in Fintech and how it applies to my field

Timeline

Planning & Procurement Manager - HEINEKEN (NB Plc)
07.2025 - Current
Procurement, Planning & Logistics Manager - Distell (Heineken Beverages Int’l - HBI) -South Africa
02.2021 - 06.2025
Procurement Manager - CHI Ltd (Coca-Cola Subsidiary)
10.2017 - 01.2021
Technical Procurement Chief - Hayat Kimya (Turkish)
03.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager - Perfetti Van Melle (Italian)
05.2013 - 03.2016
Assistant Procurement Manager - Maersk Ltd (AP Moller Maersk Group)-Dannish
10.2008 - 04.2013
Line Head, Planning, Procurement & logistics PLO - Bassscomm Group
04.2004 - 09.2008
University of Calabar - MBA, Business Administration
Obafemi Awolowo University - Post Graduate Diploma, Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Institute of Management & Technology - Higher National Diploma (HND), Statistics

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