SAM ADE. U
Burlington,ON
Summary
Strategic and solution-driven Supply Chain Manager with substantial expertise improving complex supply chain networks in a variety of sectors, including technology, retail, and manufacturing. Renowned for using innovative inventory management and cost-cutting solutions to improve operational efficiency and team productivity. Skilled in implementing modern ERP, SAP, and RPA systems to promote process automation and ensure flawless end-to-end supply chain efficiency. A collaborative leader skilled at managing cross-functional teams and encouraging data-driven decision-making, with a dedication to achieving quantifiable, long-term changes that line with company objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Manager, Supply Chain Distribution
Stryker ULC
Ontario
08.2024 - Current
- Manage day-to-day distribution operations across multiple sites, overseeing inventory control, order fulfillment, and logistics coordination to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery and on-time performance
- Develop and implement strategic distribution initiatives to maximize operational efficiency, minimize costs, and optimize resource allocation, consistently maintaining high service levels across all processes
- Ensure full compliance with FDA, ISO, and internal standards, conducting regular audits and quality checks to uphold rigorous regulatory, safety, and company policies throughout distribution operations
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams-including Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Sales-to align distribution activities with customer demand and operational goals, supporting timely and effective decision-making
- Lead, mentor, and develop distribution team members, promoting a high-performance culture centered on continuous improvement and operational excellence to meet evolving business needs
Distribution Supply Chain Lead
Stryker ULC
Hamilton, Canada
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed a capacity planning framework across 50+ product lines, improving storage efficiency by 25% and optimizing inventory turnover
- Innovated an inventory velocity mapping strategy, which cut inventory putaway lead times from 3 hours to 1.5 hours while maintaining a 99% service level, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency
- Directed a team of 20 in managing $500 million in annual shipments, achieving a 99.7% accuracy rate through strict adherence to performance metrics and operational guidelines
- Crafted and implemented a warehouse optimization strategy that elevated order fulfillment rates by 20% and reduced logistics bottlenecks, leading to a more streamlined distribution network
- Designed a comprehensive system integration and work instruction for high-value capital shipments, reducing order processing time by 90 minutes in the pilot phase and establishing a scalable model for future integrations
Global Performance & Planning Lead
Jumia Group
Dubai, UAE
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted in-depth root cause analyses to address supply chain performance bottlenecks, achieving a 90% on-time delivery rate and elevating customer satisfaction metrics
- Administered a third-party logistics budget, implementing a pay-per-stop strategy that cut logistics expenses by 25% over three years, contributing to cost-efficiency and resource optimization
- Established real-time performance monitoring systems, supporting executive leadership with data-driven insights into Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and operational KPIs
- Oversaw cost analysis and reporting for multiple countries, enabling accurate OPEX and CAPEX forecasting and corrective actions for cost deviations
- Led cross-functional teams across 11 countries to enhance inventory accuracy to 99.8%, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with organizational standards
Global 4PL Supply Chain Project Lead
Jumia Group
Dubai, UAE
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Established a strategic partnership between Jumia Ivory Coast and Lafarge, managing shipments exceeding $500K monthly, which facilitated business expansion in new regions
- Supervised a team of five project leads, standardizing project management practices to ensure alignment with organizational goals and enhance team accountability
- Coordinated key partnerships with vendors, such as Dangote Cement and Rites Food Nigeria, improving fulfillment speed and enhancing service quality for high-demand products
- Reduced financial risk in drop shipping by shortening payment cycles from seven days to two, securing timely vendor payments and fostering stronger supplier relationships
- Conducted vendor training programs and implemented system integrations, ensuring efficient drop-shipping processes and a 20% reduction in delivery errors
Cross-Border Supply Chain Team Lead
Jumia Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Led international shipments from key regions, including China, Hong Kong, and the Czech Republic, coordinating with over 15 brokers to streamline first-mile logistics
- Built partnerships with logistics giants like DHL and UPS, improving export processing times and enhancing Jumia Global's customer satisfaction through expedited deliveries
- Implemented process improvements that decreased lead times for shipment arrivals from 5.5 days to 3.5 days, accelerating inventory readiness for final delivery
- Created a standardized manifest and tracking system for pre-alert shipments, achieving 90% successful deliveries and reducing delays in cross-border operations
- Developed strategic plans for last-mile delivery, handling over 5,000 global orders daily and achieving a high fulfillment rate to optimize customer experiences
Senior Logistics Lead
Jumia Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed a cross-functional team of 170, supporting daily distribution operations across 36 states, including resource allocation and strategic planning for top-tier clients
- Collaborated with the Head of Delivery and Fleet Managers to optimize human resource usage, enhancing workforce efficiency and contributing to successful project delivery
- Created a comprehensive operations budget, applying financial data analysis to recommend cost-saving measures, reducing CAPEX and OPEX in regional hubs by 15%
- Established monthly performance dashboards for 'Hub of the Month' awards, using KPIs to incentivize and recognize exceptional staff performance and promote best practices
- Improved communication and coordination between support functions (IT, HR, Admin) and last-mile hubs, ensuring resource availability and process continuity
Supply Chain Analyst
Jumia Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Worked alongside a team of 5 members to monitor all ground levels and ensure all operational SLAs and KPIs were met in all LM hubs
- Created & monitored all queues of pending packages and finance reconciliation across all regions daily
- Responsible for the hub of the month calculations and publishing to all stakeholders in the company
- Train LM hub recruits on the dispatch and delivery operations
- Utilize company and financial data to create daily reports
- Receive items from order processing and ship to OMS
Education
MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain
Malaysia University of Science & Technology
Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaPost Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Cambrian College
Sudbury, OntarioHigher Diploma - Computer Science
Crown Polytechnic
NigeriaDiploma - Computer Science
Allover Polytechnic
NigeriaSkills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Production Scheduling
- Cost Analysis & Budget Management
- Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Performance Metrics & KPIs
- Process Automation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
Websites
Certification
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - APICS
- Graduate Certificate in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Project Management & Primavera P6 - Clarriontech Services
- Strategic Leadership and Management - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Drug GMP Training - RaQa Consulting Inc
- Lean Six Sigma - Six Sigma Council
Volunteer Experience
- Project Consultant, ProSapient, 02/01/20, Led an e-commerce and logistics consulting project focused on optimizing operations within African markets.
- Generative AI Data Specialist, LXT.AI, Seasonal, Custom data collection and annotation solutions to fuel AI projects for organizations of all sizes.
Languages
English, Native Proficiency
Timeline
Associate Manager, Supply Chain Distribution
Stryker ULC
08.2024 - Current
Distribution Supply Chain Lead
Stryker ULC
07.2022 - Current
Global Performance & Planning Lead
Jumia Group
11.2020 - 09.2021
Global 4PL Supply Chain Project Lead
Jumia Group
06.2017 - 10.2020
Cross-Border Supply Chain Team Lead
Jumia Nigeria
02.2017 - 06.2017
Senior Logistics Lead
Jumia Nigeria
05.2016 - 02.2017
Supply Chain Analyst
Jumia Nigeria
11.2013 - 04.2016
MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain
Malaysia University of Science & Technology
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Cambrian College
Higher Diploma - Computer Science
Crown Polytechnic
Diploma - Computer Science
Allover Polytechnic
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