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,Pharmaceuticals
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, Auditing and Inspection, Client Relationship, Business Development, Process Enhancement
and Streamlining, Team Leadership, Performance Improvement, Start-up/Change Management,
Executive Advisory and Decision Support
Career Summary

Chief Operating Officer August, 2017-Present

A-Z Petroleum Limited, Chicason Group
 Lead plant activities to ensure the total manufacturing and financial objectives were
accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
 Managed processing schedules and production orders to ensure optimal and efficient
management of inventory, Staffing, work procedures and schedules.
 Managed operations to resolve production or processing problems and manage the
staff of the Company.
 Developed systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards,
metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
 Coordinated and recommended procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or
modification.
 Implemented and maintained preventative maintenance, environmental, health and
safety programs.
 Managed the financial performance of the operations meeting the annual budget and
profit plan.
Managing Partner Jan 2013 -Jul.2017
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) Dec.2014 - Oct.2015

Jagal Pharma Limited

● 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 Nov. 2008 - Nov. 2012
Achilles Information Limited, Nigeria

● Held full profit and loss responsibility for group operations across Nigeria.
● Grew company’s 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 Mar. 2007 - Oct. 2008

Interkel Networks Nigeria Limited

● 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 Oct.2004 - Feb.2007

MTN Nigeria Communications Limited

● Led Logistics team ensuring that agreed strategies and tactics were effectively and consistently
executed.
● Established and operated key performance metrics to track team performance; monitored shipper
and freight carrier performance.
● Achieved N15Million per annum savings in Distribution costs with road transporters and shipping
lines after positive freight negotiations.
● 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 April 2002 - Sept.2004

FreislandCampina (West Africa Milk Company) Nigeria Plc

● 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

Early Career Summary

● Purchasing Manager, Guinness Nigeria Plc:1996-2002

● 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 Jan.2000 - June 2002
Obafemi Awolowo University (University of Ife), Ile-Ife
 Specialization in Operations Management

M.Sc.Food Technology
University of Ibadan, Ibadan Oct.1983 - Sept.1984

P.GD.Food Technology
University of Ibadan, Ibadan Oct.1982 - Sept.1983
 Specialization in Brewing Technology and Food Microbiology

B.Sc.(Hons) Biology Sept.1977- Jun.1981

University of Lagos, Lagos
● Upper 2nd Division Pass

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