Chike Ebubedike
Cork,Ireland
Summary
Supply Chain expert with an MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, possessing extensive experience in procurement, logistics operations, and inventory management. Expertise in maritime transport, international shipping, freight forwarding, and multimodal transport, with a strong focus on 3PL coordination and operational execution. Proven ability to ensure compliance with GDP, GMP, ADR and regulatory standards while advising on documentation and safe handling practices. Committed to enhancing processes and driving operational performance in logistics and supply chain activities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Dangerous Goods Approver
Kuehne+Nagel
Cork, Ireland
2025.11 - Current
- Review, verify, and approve shipments of dangerous goods in accordance with ADR and applicable transport regulations.
- Validate product classification, UN numbers, packing groups, packaging compliance, and quantity limits before acceptance.
- Ensure correct marking, labelling, placarding, and transport documentation for DG consignments.
- Conduct compliance checks on Safety Data Sheets (SDS), shipper declarations, and packaging certifications.
- Assess routing options, carrier capability, and mode restrictions to ensure safe and compliant DG movement.
- Support and advise customers on handling, documentation, classification, and regulatory requirements for dangerous goods.
- Provide technical guidance to internal operations, warehouse, and transport teams on DG best practices.
- Perform risk assessments and escalate non-conformances, incidents, and safety concerns where required.
- Maintain DG approvals, records, and audit documentation to ensure full regulatory traceability.
- Contribute to internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor regulatory updates and embed compliance enhancements across road logistics operations.
Road Logistics (Full and Part Loads) Specialist
Kuehne+Nagel
Cork, Ireland
2024.12 - Current
- Carrying out day-to-day transport operations in a busy office environment to include dealing with customers/customs clearance/invoicing/creditors & other reports and administration duties.
- Trailer planning, transport and distribution within Ireland and Europe.
- Delivery and collection scheduling, and dealing with carriers/hauliers/subcontractors and third parties.
- Fostering and developing good business relations with both existing and potential customers to ensure retention and growth.
- Liaising with overseas partners to ensure the department is proactive in providing a quality operational performance.
- Dealing with all customer phone sales and customer queries.
- Awareness and compliance with Good Distribution Practice for Pharma products along the entire supply chain and following all the SOPs concerned with the products, if concerned.
- Full compliance with QSHE requirements.
- Knowledge of and compliance with quality standards such as GxP and GDP.
Stock Attendant
Health Service Executive
Croom, Limerick
2022.02 - Current
- Receiving deliveries of new supplies, ensuring that goods are accurately unloaded, packed, and stored correctly.
- Checking deliveries against orders to ensure correct items and quantities have been received.
- Coordinating with procurement department to determine purchasing needs with high degree of accuracy
- Issue supplies, materials, and equipment to different wards, ensuring proper authorisations for all issues.
- Ensuring proper use of materials and equipment, and reporting any defects for repair.
- Carry assigned bleep/phone and be contactable at all times.
- Enable accurate cost tracking by maintaining and updating purchase records in Excel.
- Maintaining storeroom and its layout, ensuring clear labels and safety rules are followed.
- Managing over 20 categories of stock-keeping units (SKUs) using Excel and preparing service reports yielded 10% increase in stock availability.
- Perform regular stock checks and balances and maintain accurate records of all stock movements to minimise discrepancies.
- Facilitated periodic inventory audits and maintained organised storage systems.
- Covering extra shifts and maintaining flexible schedules to achieve store goals.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Vertical Horizontal Strategies Ltd
Ikeja, Lagos
2017.10 - 2019.08
- Coordinated supply chain activities, ensuring timely and efficient product delivery.
- Developed comprehensive transport plans considering shipment volume, delivery schedules, transportation modes, and cost optimisation.
- Ensured all transportation activities complied with regulatory requirements, including permits, customs documentation, MSDS documents (material safety data sheets), and safety regulations.
- Identified potential disruptions in transportation operations and developed and implemented contingency plans and measures to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.
- Collaborated closely with drivers and fleet operations to ensure efficient utilisation of resources and adherence to schedules.
- Maintained effective communication channels with internal teams, clients, and carriers to provide timely updates, address issues, and resolve challenges.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, carriers, and distributors to reduce costs and support financial objectives.
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, carrier performance, and transportation costs, and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analysed transportation data to identify trends, opportunities for cost reduction, and process improvements.
- Collaborated with senior managers to monitor performance and client satisfaction metrics by preparing and reviewing periodic reports.
- Adhered to company standards, legal regulations, and health and safety policies.
- Collaborated with senior management to discuss and address demand forecasts, informing business growth strategies.
- Reviewed purchasing, storage, and distribution practices in line with industry regulations.
Logistics assistant
Vertical Horizontal Services
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
2014.06 - 2017.10
- Planned, coordinated, and monitored shipments and freight, ensuring proper documentation.
- Liaised with customers and departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
- Generated approximately 60 sales invoices and associated documentation weekly.
- Established and communicated effective logistical procedures for transport operations.
- Resolved customer problems or complaints promptly.
- Worked with warehouse teams to plan and execute efficient storage strategies.
- Reviewed logistics procedures and generated reports for analysis and decision-making.
- Tracked storage levels and optimised vehicle utilisation to meet company targets.
- Adhered to company standards, legal regulations, and health and safety policies.
- Operated company IT systems, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Griffith College
Limerick / Ireland 2023.02 - 2024.06
Higher Diploma - Business Management
Technological University of the Shannon
Limerick / Ireland 2019.09 - 2020.06
Higher National Diploma - Maritime Transport and Business Management
Maritime Academy of Nigeria
Akwa Ibom / Nigeria 2015.11 - 2017.08
National Diploma - Maritime Transport and Business Studies
Maritime Academy of Nigeria
Akwa Ibom / Nigeria 2012.06 - 2014.05
Skills
- Picking and Packing
- Stock Management
- Analytical
- Dangerous Goods Advisory
- Process Management
- Hand-held Scanning
- Warehouse Operations
- Employee Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Negotiating
- Health and Safety Assessments
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Calm under pressure
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Management
Languages
English
Fluent
Igbo
Native
Certification
Affiliate Member: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
References
References available upon request.
Technical Skills
SAP
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Dangerous Goods Approver
Kuehne+Nagel
2025.11 - Current
Road Logistics (Full and Part Loads) Specialist
Kuehne+Nagel
2024.12 - Current
Master of Science - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Griffith College
2023.02 - 2024.06
Stock Attendant
Health Service Executive
2022.02 - Current
Higher Diploma - Business Management
Technological University of the Shannon
2019.09 - 2020.06
Supply Chain Coordinator
Vertical Horizontal Strategies Ltd
2017.10 - 2019.08
Higher National Diploma - Maritime Transport and Business Management
Maritime Academy of Nigeria
2015.11 - 2017.08
Logistics assistant
Vertical Horizontal Services
2014.06 - 2017.10
National Diploma - Maritime Transport and Business Studies
Maritime Academy of Nigeria
2012.06 - 2014.05