Obijiaku Ifeanyi P. (MCIPS)

Managed “Can Do” project and achieved cost savings in line with set business objectives - total spend of £10M Led Supplier development efforts with R&D and Quality Assurance that ensured both commercial viability and technical competence of the Co Packer & Suppliers in line with RB Nigeria’s business needs. Developed a raw material sourcing model for business continuity plan which became the standard for RB entities operating in Africa. Provided strong mentorship to graduate trainees leading to various rob rotation both in Nigeria and S. Africa

 Monitoring stock levels of all locally sourced raw materials in line with business needs  To ensure all “Purchased Requisitions” are converted in a timely manner  Raising and issue of supplier schedules.  Identifying potential areas of cost save for the business  Monitoring markets for key raw materials to identify business/margin improvement opportunity  Maintaining steady and on time delivery of all locally sourced raw materials.  Providing local alternatives of key imported raw material items

PZ Cussons Nigeria plc Category Manager (metals, labels and raw materials) (Jan 2007 – till date) Designated to handle this role after successfully managing locally sourced raw material. The current role now includes managing a contract as an International Buyer (the first in PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC) with an overseas supplier of specialty chemicals – Matrix Chemie UK. It is also includes being supply chain lead for sourcing and delivering raw materials and packaging items for various NPDs (New Product Development). Core Responsibilities  Maintained an uninterrupted flow of materials for all “A Category” items within the category across all the various business units of PZ Cussons Nig. PLC  Lead contract negotiations for all locally purchased category items & Matrix Chemie Devised and lmplemented a good buyer-seller relationship ensuring PZ maintains its good reputation and credibility in the market for fair dealings and prompt payments

The MIT-Zaragoza Master in Engineering program, which is part of the MIT Global SCALE Network, is a unique collaboration between, MIT, University of Zaragoza and the Government of Aragon to create a leading supply chain and innovation center that will foster not only research but also serve as a talent hub for future supply chain leaders. The SCALE Network consists of students, researchers, and faculty at six centers (USA, Spain, Malaysia, Luxembourg, China and Latin America) spanning four continents with most of them offering masters degree programs in Supply Chain Management and one of them offering a graduate certificate course

3 weeks of courses in MIT, Cambridge, USA, as part of the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics program - Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management