Oyedeji Oyeleye
Vaughan
Summary
Seasoned and resourceful professional with over 18 years of expertise in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, ERP systems, process re-engineering, strategy implementation, and operations optimization. Recognized as a change agent adept at identifying inefficiencies and implementing innovative solutions that shape the future of business. A results-oriented achiever with a proven track record of exceeding targets and driving success in dynamic environments. Strategic thinking seamlessly combines with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions that significantly enhance organizational performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head – Warehouse and Distribution
SUN Pharmaceutical
Brampton, Canada
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for general Warehouse, Distribution and Logistics operations in 4 warehouses.
- Receipt, Inspection and Storage of Raw materials, API, Components and Finised Products across all the warehouses
- Staging of materials for over 16 manufacturing lines (Compounding and Packaging)
- Manages the EHS, QA and facility management within the 4 warehouses- GMP and GWP compliance
- Manages all internal and external stakeholders for all warehouse Operations.
- Manages over 5000 SKUs and 45 team members across the department.
Supply Chain Manager
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Initiated Planning, Forecasting and Scheduling for proper S&OP implementation
- Developed Logistics and Distribution operations for prompt delivery.
- Implemented best warehouse standards and inventory control procedures
- Developed seamless Customer management and order processing procedure to achieve 98 OTIF
- Initiated the business analysis and Intelligence team to track the performance of Supply Chain and other stakeholders in achieving business objectives.
- Managed master data configuration in the system and system alignment.
Group Head - Supply Chain Operation
Balton CP
Watford, United Kingdom
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed the procurement and sourcing strategies for the business which included equipment placing strategy and bulk discounted sourcing
- Initiated Planning, Forecasting and Scheduling in the general business operations
- Developed standard operating procedures across 10 subsidiaries on Logistics operation
Head - Supply Chain and Logistics Operations
54GENE
London, United Kingdom
01.2022 - 06.2023
- End to end supply chain and Logistics Operation across 54 Africa Countries
- Ensured better relationships with external regulators and align on business objectives
- Managed all 3PL related to Logistics and Supply chain Operation across Africa and beyond.
- Developed policies and procedures guiding all operations
- Managed all relevant people and teams to achieve business objectives.
- 54Gene UK Limited
Country Director (Nigeria) – General Operations
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the general Operations controller for the country
- Implemented policies and procedures to carry out business operation
- Managed overall P&L within the operations
- Responsible for Operational management for the business
- Managed the operational tasks covering 8 COVID-19 Laboratories, 26 Research sites, 4 Standard Laboratories (Molecular, Histopathology, Chemistry, etc).
- Supported all interdependence department to achieve operational goal
- Liaised on behalf of the business with all external stakeholders
Senior Director - Supply Chain and Logistics Operations (Nigeria)
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed the procurement and sourcing strategies for the business which included equipment placing strategy and bulk discounted sourcing
- Initiated Planning, Forecasting and Scheduling in the general business operations
- Developed Logistics and Distribution operations across countries (Cold chain Logistics)
- Implemented standard Warehouse management procedures
- Accountable for all import and custom brokerages for equipment and biological samples
- Developed key KPIs to track Supply Chain operations
SWISS PHARMA NIGERIA LTD
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Implemented the general End to End Supply chain management from the scratch after 2 years of shutdown
- Developed the Procurement and Sourcing SOP for best practices within the department
- Initiated Planning, Forecasting and Scheduling for proper S&OP implementation
- Developed Logistics and Distribution operations for prompt delivery and customer satisfaction
- Implemented best warehouse standards and inventory control procedures
- Implemented ERP reviews and selected SAP for integration, supported the end to end implementation processes.
- Developed prompt Import and Customs Clearance process across all materials requests
- Developed seamless Customer management and order processing procedure to achieve 98 OTIF
- Initiated the business analysis and Intelligence team to track the performance of Supply Chain and other stakeholders in achieving business objectives
- Also acted as the Technical Director, managing the following additional operations;
- Supervised the production and packaging teams and ensuring over 200% output
- Reviewed all necessary quality Control and assurance across product and material lines
- Ensured the maintenance of all equipment and reduced down time to 2% across all production lines
Head, Customer Services & Logistics (Sub-Saharan Africa)
GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER PLC
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2013 - 01.2018
- Ensured executive support for the demand planning and supply teams to fulfil monthly production and delivery targets
- Led the SAP ERP implementation in WMS, APO and Sales invoicing with 100% go live success.
- Evaluated end to end Customer Supply Chain operational performance and ensured improvement plans are activated where necessary
- Enhanced customer service levels to 98% across all Supply chain functions
- Set up a transparent communication protocol within the division for seamless working.
- Executed processes alignment between Sales and Operations to achieve business objective
- Achieved bottom-line results by managing clearing agents and set up KPIs for business activities.
- Established & sustained external stakeholders’ relations for achieving business objectives
- Implemented best practices and policies to maximise procurement activities.
- Ensured a continuous flow of products to meet the market and business demands.
- Facilitated the recruitment & selection process in conjunction with human resources. Lead & mentor cross-functional teams and achieved significant improvement in their performance.
- Demonstrated exceptional financial controls in managing budgets within my operations.
Logistics Operation Manager
HONEYWELL FLOUR MILLS PLC
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2012 - 03.2013
NESTLE NIGERIA PLC
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2004 - 12.2009
- National Distribution & Warehouse Operations | SAP Project and Implementation Functions on Material Management | SAP APO Implementation | Demand Forecasting and Production scheduling | Material and Inventory Management Functions
Procurement Specialist
XL LOGISTICS LIMITED
Nigeria
01.2003 - 05.2004
Education
Diploma - Integrated Business Processes, SAP ERP (TERP10)
Universitat Duisburg, Essen
Germany01.2012
MBA - Logistic Management
Coventry University
UK01.2011
B.Sc. - Business Administration & Management
University of Ado, Ekiti
Ado, Ekiti, Nigeria01.2001
Skills
- Gap analysis and strategic planning
- Master Data & Documents Creation Vendor Master Material Master Info Record Source List Quota Arrangement Purchase Requisition Project tracking Purchase Order End-Users Training
- ERP Implementation Business Solutions Designing Systems Integration & Testing Process Documentation Process Cut-over & Migration Designing Interfaces End User Support (Post go-live)
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Implemented bottom-up forecasting project for S&OP at GSK to achieve 95% forecast accuracy
- Led as project manager for the change management review, implementation of best practices, data collation and training as Core-Super user for SAP implementation for Supply Chain at Nestle
- Implemented the system stock replenishment project for order processing across 7 geographies, which includes Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Liberia and Cameroon (Vendor Managed Inventory system across over 50 Key Distributors)
- Implemented the procurement project on equipment placement strategy at 54gene that resulted in over $2m in savings
- Led the project on transportation tendering and reduction of freight rate by 15%, saving $300,000 in the first year of implementation
- Initiated the Warehouse consolidation from 5 to 2 warehouses by managing stock level and optimizing space (Demand and forecast Planning operation)
- SAP ERP implementation on WMS, IM, APO, S&D , P2P and Transport modelling in Nestle, GSK & Swipha.
- Implemented the first rail transportation for FMCG drink products to the Northern Nigeria (Transport and Distribution planning)
- Optimized production capacity through balanced scheduling strategy (Production scheduling and capacity management)
- Re-started Swipha manufacturing Operation after almost a year shutdown by transforming the S&OP processes, Production capacity increase from 400k packs to 1m packs (over 200%) monthly from its current manufacturing operation.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Integrated Business Processes, SAP ERP (TERP10) certificate
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Youth Development Programs
- Playing Soccer
Timeline
Head – Warehouse and Distribution
SUN Pharmaceutical
07.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
09.2023 - 07.2024
Group Head - Supply Chain Operation
Balton CP
06.2023 - 09.2023
Head - Supply Chain and Logistics Operations
54GENE
01.2022 - 06.2023
Country Director (Nigeria) – General Operations
11.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Director - Supply Chain and Logistics Operations (Nigeria)
06.2020 - 11.2020
SWISS PHARMA NIGERIA LTD
02.2018 - 05.2020
Head, Customer Services & Logistics (Sub-Saharan Africa)
GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER PLC
04.2013 - 01.2018
Logistics Operation Manager
HONEYWELL FLOUR MILLS PLC
07.2012 - 03.2013
NESTLE NIGERIA PLC
06.2004 - 12.2009
Procurement Specialist
XL LOGISTICS LIMITED
01.2003 - 05.2004
MBA - Logistic Management
Coventry University
B.Sc. - Business Administration & Management
University of Ado, Ekiti
Diploma - Integrated Business Processes, SAP ERP (TERP10)
Universitat Duisburg, Essen
Areas of Expertise
- Lean/Six Sigma and Analysis
- Strategic Planning & Analysis
- Operations Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- ERP Reviews
- Supply Chain excellence and improvements
- ERP Implementation of SAP, replenishment software, inventory software, etc
- Change Management
- Demand Forecasting Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Large team management
- Customer experience
- Business intelligence (BI)
- Logistics Management
- Procurement Operations
- S&OP Implementation and Coordinator
- Network engineering planning
- P&L analysis