SAMUEL ADEDIRE
North York,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic Logistics Manager offering 12 years of experience with strengths in freight cost reporting and operational management. Identified new solutions that reduce cost and improve efficiency. Fosters continuous improvement environment across warehousing, logistics, transportation and customer service operations. Built productive relationships to achieve business objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Logistics Manager
Longos
VAUGHAN, ON
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented transportation strategies across regions, optimizing costs, improving delivery times, and ensuring safety and compliance.
- Led root cause analysis within regional teams to understand operational failures and drive corrective actions.
- Created and harmonized logistics processes to drive competitive advantage, maximize customer service, and optimize costs.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders and external partners to improve transportation operations, minimize costs, and develop contingency plans.
- Developed and deployed monthly scorecards for transportation providers, co-owning improvement plans and strategies.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives using transportation data, identifying areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Managed transportation-related projects, including the implementation of new transportation management systems globally.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, influencing key stakeholders to deploy strategies.
- Led a strategic partnership with top 3 global carrier providers, ensuring growth and service targets were met globally.
- Full ownership of sustainability for the logistics function, creating and driving a scope 3 emission strategy globally.
Logistics Manager
Cerelia Bakery
Mississauga, ON
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Troubleshot and formulated strategies for expected and unanticipated logistics issues.
- Collaborated effectively in cross-functional team-oriented environment.
- Identified and resolved shipping and packaging errors.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Determined appropriate licensing requirements and product classification for import and export shipments.
- Managed multiple small and large-scale projects in cross-functional environment.
- Analyzed operational performance and implemented plans to achieve organizational and financial goals.
- Refined and improved product transport and storage processes.
- Performed needs analysis to determine performance gaps and developed appropriate tactics to resolve issues.
- Saved costs through negotiating contracts with freight companies and suppliers.
Global Logistics Manager
Rubicon Oilfield International
Edmonton, AB
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness objectives.
- Analyzed all aspects of company logistics to determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of transporting finished goods and production supplies.
- Analyzed transportation activities and interpreted operational results to implement solutions to help drive profitability and growth of the company
- Established and monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems (i.e., KPIs).
- Participated in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification and performance evaluation, ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Provided support for the Transportation Management System in the United States and Canada and also ensured efficient shipping process and EDI run efficiently.
- Monitored product import or export processes and ensured up-to-date compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Negotiated with 10-15 freight companies, which resulted in new contracts that reduced overall shipping costs by 18% annually.
- Developed strong rapport through effective client needs assessment and commitment to top satisfaction levels
Business Operations Analyst
Alberta Game and Liquor Commission
ST. ALBERT, AB
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Collected and analyzed operational data by building financial models to improve operations.
- Conducted GAP analysis in complex situations to achieve results.
- Implemented ERP functionality using SAP for production and inventory system.
- Elicit requirements, created and documented complex business process and data integration points.
- Responsible for tracking, analysis, and forecasting of volume, equipment and workforce requirements.
- Reviewed and provided input on test strategies, plans and test cases on business requirements.
- Established an evaluation process to determine the effectiveness of current operational using the six sigma approach activities and determine the problem and develop solutions.
- Utilized the six-sigma method (DMAIC)to provide ongoing analysis of operational/functional activities (such as freight flow, inventory flow, storage capacities and operational solutions).
- Identified and supported the implementation of enterprise process improvements in the ERP system.
- Translated business requirement into functional requirement in collaboration with SME’s and users, communicated on possible solutions to ensure the best, most efficient solutions.
- Compared business performance and operating policies against benchmarks.
Supply Chain Analyst
Schlumberger Oil and Gas
EDMONTON, AB
03.2011 - 04.2015
- Performed all procurement activities including the selection, development and rationalization of the supplier base.
- Solicited supplier quotations and evaluate bids for both raw materials and finished goods.
- Developed and supported purchasing terms and conditions, pricing, confidentiality and agreement templates in conjunction with the sales department.
- Utilized formal processes for preparing bids and proposals to ensure all deliverables are compliant with bidding specifications on time and reviewed for approval.
- Analyzed trends and impacts of upcoming changes to the business to forecast future supply and demand.
- Drove process improvements in the company’s forward and reverse logistics processes to maximize cost efficiencies.
- Ensured that all work is performed in full compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, SOPs and accordance with established Safety Standards.
- Coordinated the activities of team members, outside consultants, vendors and contractors in the execution of projects by ensuring technical and regulatory compliance standards.
- Under supervision, ensured cost and schedule parameters are continuously monitored.
- Prepared purchase orders/bid requests and forward copy to supplier and department originating the request to support new product development.
- Reviewed and evaluated the performance of approved vendors to ensure compliance according to the agreed-upon service level agreements.
Education
Green Belt - Six Sigma Certified
YDelay Inc
Toronto, ON09-2020
Certified Supply Chain Management Professional - Supply Chain Management - Global
Supply Chain Management Association
Edmonton, AB06.2018
BBA - Supply Chain Management - Global
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB08.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Power-Point Excel, Access
- Skilled in JD Edwards,TMS and SAP
- Distribution Management
- 3PL and LTL Knowledge
- Strong ability to work with statistical data and convert it to logical results
- Strong problem solving, negotiation, multi-tasking and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Lean Six Sigma
- Import and export operations
- Mentoring and training
- Freight cost reporting and Negotiations
- Customs compliance
Timeline
Senior Logistics Manager
Longos
12.2022 - Current
Logistics Manager
Cerelia Bakery
11.2019 - 10.2022
Global Logistics Manager
Rubicon Oilfield International
07.2018 - 06.2019
Business Operations Analyst
Alberta Game and Liquor Commission
06.2015 - 05.2018
Supply Chain Analyst
Schlumberger Oil and Gas
03.2011 - 04.2015
Green Belt - Six Sigma Certified
YDelay Inc
Certified Supply Chain Management Professional - Supply Chain Management - Global
Supply Chain Management Association
BBA - Supply Chain Management - Global
University of Alberta
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