Ernest Amaechi Onwuzulike

39 B Close, United Estate, Alagbole,Ojodu, Lagos,Nigeria

+2348032006230 onwuzuam@gmail.com

Professional Profile
A highly experienced and principled Supply Chain Manager with an extensive background and wide
ranging experience across logistics, procurement and operations in FMCG, telecommunications and
Oil and Gas industries.
Possesses exceptional leadership skills with ability to manage cross-functional multinational teams
to achieve demanding business objectives.
An expert negotiator, able to agree optimal cost and delivery terms while maintaining positive
supplier relationships.
Inspires confidence and trust through excellent service and efficient problem solving skills.

Key Skills and Expertise

Negotiations, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning and Control Management, Resource
Planning, Client Relationship, Business Development, Process Enhancement and Streamlining,
Team Leadership,
Performance Improvement, Start-up/Change Management, Executive Advisory and Decision
Support

Career Summary
Chief Strategy Officer (Self-Employed)
Jan 2013 - Present
Cachet Logistics Services Limited
Conduct specialist research and offering excellent services into business, empowering
companies by helping them add value to their Supply Chain on an independent consultancy
basis.
Provided Training and Technical assistance to companies seeking pre-qualification for the
NJQS in the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry
Provided on-going support and expertise empowering fledgling business in the execution of
strategic initiatives, operational and organization management
Head of Operations (Termed Contract)
Jagal Pharma Limited

Dec.2014 - Oct.2015

Managed a cross-functional team of over 100 employees.

Streamlined entire Supply Chain operations, reviewing all existing SOPs and implementing

best practice with emphasis on quality service and cost efficiency improvement.
Optimized working capital by linking production planning with sales forecast and inventories

pan Nigeria.
Reduced production cost by 10% by down gauging of high usage materials without

compromising quality and negotiation of cost of inputs.

Achieved 15% reduction of Demurrage cost and renegotiated 12% reduction in Freight rates.

Managing Director
Achilles Information Limited, Nigeria

Nov. 2008 - Nov. 2012

Held full profit and loss responsibility for group operations across Nigeria.
Grew companys key performance indicators of Turnover, Profitability and Market

capitalization.

 Established a new petroleum industry supplier management system, achieving requirements

of diverse buying organizations through contractor registration, pre-qualification and on-site

verification.
Drove business development to acquire new business. Ran senior executive meetings.
Senior Procurement and Logistics Manager
Interkel Networks Nigeria Limited

Mar. 2007 - Oct. 2008

Worked with the Management team to provide strong leadership, developed thorough and

concise professional development training and opportunities.

Reviewed and approved purchase orders, claims and charge notices ensuring compliance

with company policies and statutory requirements.

Assessed present and future materials availability through market analysis and delivery

conditions
Senior Logistics Operations manager
MTN Nigeria Communications Limited

Oct.2004-Feb.2007

Led Logistics team ensuring that agreed strategies and tactics were effectively and

consistently executed.
Established and operates key performance metrics to track team performance; monitored
shipper and freight carrier performance.
Achieved N15Million per annum savings in Distribution costs after positive freight
negotiations with road transporters and shipping lines.
Increased daily dispatches by 88%, achieving 95% delivery rating through implementation of
JIT programme.
Restructured Warehouse Inventory holding thereby delivering improved visibility and 40%
reduction.
Developed Business continuity plans, overseeing forecasting, maintaining inventory levels,
replenishment strategies ,reverse and outbound logistics
Operations Planning Manager
FreislandCampina (West Africa Milk Company) Nigeria Plc

April 2002-Sept.2004

Planned Raw Materials procurement and scheduled Production to maintain adequate buffer

stock of finished products and achieve Sales forecasts.

Superintended over Shipping and Clearing processes to ensure timely clearance of materials

from the Ports and maintained professional and ethical relationship with overseas suppliers
and Nigeria Customs services.
Supervised third party Logistics services providers in operational costs and lead time
management
Purchasing Manager
Guinness Nigeria Plc, Ikeja, Lagos

Jun.1996-Mar. 2002

Realized over N50Million in documented cost savings annually through the use of value

analyses, negotiation, identifying new sources, alternates or equivalents, bulk purchases, price
agreements etc.
Located, analyzed and developed a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future
materials and equipment needs.
Developed cross-functional teams to understand company-wide needs and evaluate suppliers.
Managed and optimized supplier performance through continuous improvement, innovations,
spend analysis and reduction in total cost of ownership

Early Career Summary

Raw Materials Manager, Guinness Nigeria Plc:1993-1996;
Shift Manager, Guinness Nigeria Plc:1992-1993;

Assistant Brewer, Guinness Nigeria Plc: 1985-1992:

Assistant Brewer, Continental Breweries Limited:1985

Education and Qualifications

Masters of Business Administration
Obafemi Awolowo University(University of Ife),Ile-Ife

Jan.2000-June
2002

Specialization in Operations Management

M.Sc.Food Technology
University of Ibadan, Ibadan

P.GD.Food Technology
University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Oct.1983Sept.1984
Oct.1982Sept.1983

Specialization in Brewing Technology and Food Microbiology

B.Sc.(Hons) Biology
University of Lagos, Lagos
Upper 2nd Division Pass

Sept.1977Jun.1981

Senior Management Programmed(SMP)

July-Nov.2005
Lagos Business School (Pan African University)

National Youth Service Corps

Place-Ondo State
Assignment-Teaching
Period-1981-1982

Professional Affiliations

Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management;

Member of the Nigeria Institute of Management;
Member of the Alumni Association of the Lagos Business School;
Member of the International Institute of Brewing

Key IT Skills

Experience with MRP 2/ERP systems(SAP,SUN,EXACT,MAXIMO,ORION and IFS);

Proficient with general computer programs;
Advanced Spreadsheet skills
Expert use of Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer

Interests

Keeping fit;
Gyming;
Reading