VALENTINE ORJI
CALGARY,CANADA
Summary
Project Management: With over 9 years of experience in project management, logistics, supply chain management, and procurement. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing project lifecycles, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Certified PMP with a strong background in risk assessment, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication. Adept at driving operational efficiency,
implementing process improvements, and managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Co-ordinator (Project Lead)
Metro Supply Chain ( SCI Group)
Toronto, ON
03.2023 - Current
- Implement resource allocation strategies, reducing project delays by 10%
- Led project schedules, ensuring timely delivery with 100% client satisfaction
- Communicate updates and risks, fostering trust with stakeholders
- Analyze data for reports that enhance decision-making and efficiency
- Coordinate teams to facilitate seamless project execution
- Implement solutions to complex challenges, delivering measurable results
- Drive project success through effective resource allocation and risk mitigation, consistently meeting deadlines in dynamic environments
- Develop creative solutions to complex project challenges, continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency and deliver measurable results
- Facilitate transparent communication of project updates and risks, building trust and maintaining high levels of stakeholder satisfaction
- Analyze project data to generate insightful reports, enhancing decision-making processes and driving operational efficiency improvements
- Foster transparent communication with stakeholders, effectively conveying project updates and potential risks to maintain trust and satisfaction
- Develop creative solutions for complex project challenges, continuously refining processes to boost efficiency and deliver tangible results
- Spearhead project innovation, introducing creative solutions that streamline processes and boost operational efficiency for Metro Supply Chain
- Drive project success through strategic resource allocation and proactive risk mitigation, consistently meeting deadlines in dynamic environments
- Foster seamless team coordination, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to ensure smooth project execution and delivery
- Leverage data analysis to generate actionable insights, enhancing decision-making processes and driving continuous improvement in project outcomes
Logistics Specialist/Coordinator
Metro Supply Chain (SCI GROUP)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for project transport, enhancing supply chain efficiency
- Monitored inventory for installations, ensuring timely project completion
- Coordinated project logistics, improving supply chain efficiency by 15%
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring product availability and timely project completion
- Collaborated with vendors and tech teams to optimize transportation and delivery processes
- Streamlined order processing, boosting customer satisfaction through proactive communication
- Foster partnerships with internal teams and vendors, facilitating smooth project transportation
- Monitor supply usage meticulously to maintain product availability
- Implement creative solutions for logistics challenges, improving coordination between tech staff and delivery processes for enhanced operational efficiency
- Drive seamless project execution through strategic inventory management and efficient order processing
- Enhance customer experience with proactive follow-ups
- Meticulously track shipments and coordinate multi-site product movements
- Ensure precise order entry and maintain supply chain integrity for project success
- Optimize supply chain efficiency through strategic inventory management and streamlined order processing, ensuring timely project completion and product availability
- Devise creative solutions for logistics challenges, enhancing coordination between technical staff and delivery processes to improve operational efficiency
- Cultivate strong partnerships with internal teams and vendors, facilitating smooth project transportation and enhancing overall supply chain performance
- Ensure precise order entry and proactive customer communication, boosting satisfaction and maintaining high standards in logistics operations
- Enhanced supply chain strategy to meet long-term goals, improving efficiency and reducing costs
- Directed logistics operations, ensuring quality and safety in transportation and warehouse activities
- Resolved vendor issues, optimizing delivery and quality, and managing cost effectively
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through strategic negotiations, enhancing risk management
- Oversaw purchasing processes, ensuring timely acquisition of goods within budget and quality standards
- Optimize corporate strategy in production, purchasing, and supply chain, aligning operations with short and long-term objectives for enhanced efficiency
- Spearhead inbound and outbound logistics, focusing on transportation, warehouse activities, and quality management to drive operational excellence
- Resolve vendor issues through strategic negotiations, identifying cost reduction opportunities and improving overall supply chain performance
- Develop and refine subcontract terms, ensuring alignment with company objectives and industry standards for mutually beneficial partnerships
- Manage purchasing processes, securing high-quality goods and services within budget constraints to support seamless production operations
- Implemented cutting-edge supply chain technologies, revolutionizing logistics operations and significantly reducing delivery times
Warehouse Manager
Synergy Safety and Equipment
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Led warehouse operations, improving productivity and ensuring timely deliveries
- Coordinated inventory logistics, enhancing storage efficiency and accuracy
- Maintained documentation and reports, facilitating clear communication with departments
- Optimized workflows, resulting in measurable improvements in warehouse performance
- Optimized warehouse operations, enhancing productivity and streamlining inventory management processes for timely deliveries and cost reduction
- Implemented cutting-edge tracking systems, revolutionizing receipt and storage procedures while improving interdepartmental communication
- Drove operational excellence through meticulous record-keeping and reporting, resulting in significant improvements in supply chain efficiency
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring seamless coordination and exceptional customer satisfaction
- Conducted in-depth analyses of warehouse metrics, identifying bottlenecks and implementing data-driven solutions for continuous improvement
- Spearheaded warehouse efficiency initiatives, resulting in streamlined operations and substantial cost reductions while maintaining high-quality service standards
Procurement Supervisor
Valangie Edge Resources Limited
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Coordinated buyer tasks, securing key contracts, enhancing procurement efficiency
- Managed procurement records, optimizing inventory, and cost management
- Led procurement improvements, delivering measurable efficiency gains
- Streamlined contract negotiations, securing favorable terms with key suppliers, resulting in substantial cost reductions and enhanced product quality
- Implemented digital procurement solutions, automating inventory tracking and order processing, leading to real-time data insights and informed decision-making
- Fostered cross-functional partnerships, aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals to drive value creation and support business growth
- Spearheaded sustainable procurement initiatives, integrating eco-friendly practices into the supply chain, enhancing corporate responsibility and brand reputation
- Directed procurement strategy, optimizing supplier relationships and contract terms, resulting in substantial cost reductions and enhanced product quality
- Pioneered digital procurement solutions, automating inventory tracking and order processing, enabling real-time data insights and informed decision-making
- Championed sustainable procurement initiatives, integrating eco-friendly practices into the supply chain, enhancing corporate responsibility and brand reputation
- Streamlined procurement processes, delivering measurable efficiency gains and optimizing inventory management, resulting in improved cost control
Education
BSC In Biological Sciences -
University
PMP CERTIFIED
Skills
- Specification detailing
- Forecasting, office software proficiency
- Budget coordination, Database management
- Spreadsheet tracking, Time management
- Project management, Risk assessment
- Health and safety, supply chain, Logistics
- Procurement and warehouse management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
PMP 3657962
RISK ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & HEALTH , SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
SIGMA YELLOW BELT & CERTIFICATION IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
IMPORT AND EXPORT /FREIGHT FORWARDING CONSULTATION CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Project Co-ordinator (Project Lead)
Metro Supply Chain ( SCI Group)
03.2023 - Current
Logistics Specialist/Coordinator
Metro Supply Chain (SCI GROUP)
04.2022 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Synergy Safety and Equipment
10.2017 - 01.2020
Procurement Supervisor
Valangie Edge Resources Limited
02.2015 - 09.2017
BSC In Biological Sciences -
University
PMP CERTIFIED