Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Precious Osemwengie

Precious Osemwengie

Dublin

Summary

Dynamic senior supply chain professional with 8 years of experience in the FMCG sector. Proven track record of establishing and up-scaling business supply chains utilising continuous improvement, stakeholder management and customer service skills to deliver business KPIs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ireland Operations Manager

Innocent Drinks Ireland
Dublin
11.2021 - Current
  • Set up a new Irish supply chain route for the innocent business in a post-Brexit environment, utilizing my expertise in both the subject area and the business.
  • Played a pivotal role in the 3PL tender process by providing key inputs. Orchestrated a successful onboarding of the awarded party to Innocent Ireland and established streamlined supply routes from Europe and the UK.
  • Managed and improved Ireland's service scorecard, leveraging the 3PL relationship with Oakland International to achieve business KPIs such as OTIF.
  • Ensured successful implementation of innocent Ireland's DRS transition through effective partnering.

Logistics Supply Planner

Innocent Drinks Ltd
London
06.2019 - 10.2021
  • Ensured efficient collaboration between Innocent and Culina as our 3PL finished goods provider in managing supply logistics operations.
  • Incorporated stakeholder management and continuous improvement with Culina. Implementing stock management, including physical and EDI stock movements, and financial accounting of stock volume.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent supply of healthy and delicious drinks, aligning with Innocent's mission of helping customers live well and die old.

Graduate Trainee

International Procurement and Logistics
Normanton
01.2019 - 02.2019
  • Contributed to various functions within the organization

Supply Chain Analyst

International Procurement and Logistics
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Managed the Prepared fruit and Exotics category within the produce team at ASDA Head Office
  • Utilized sales data analysis to inform forward forecasting and demand planning, taking into account seasonal patterns and retail influences.
  • Utilized strong communication skills to establish and preserve relationships at both the store and supplier level, contributing to a steady supply chain and store availability for ASDA customers.

Operations Leader

International Procurement and Logistics
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Instrumental in managing operations within the fast-paced IPL flower packing business during peak season for the UK flower industry; events including Christmas, Valentines, and Mother's Day
  • Took ownership of packing process while overseeing a core team of up to 200 colleagues, responsible for packing 30,000 cases weekly. Also managed a team of up to 600 employees for Mother's Day rush, packaging 70,000 cases on time.

Continuous Improvement Lead

International Procurement and Logistics
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Provided challenge and support to the team in the Citrus business unit, aiming for continuous improvement.
  • Supported the challenge of our current buying strategy by providing valuable insights into production costs, allowing for a saving of £975K.

Technical Assistant

The Welsh Sausage Co.
Welshpool
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Gained comprehensive understanding of food processing operations by working in various operational sectors and responsibilities such as verifying critical control points, managing customer information, and supporting the technical department for consistent supply of high-quality products.

General Farm Worker

T Millar & Son
Castle Douglas
09.2013 - 09.2014
  • Completed a year at T Millar & Son while pursuing a Bsc (Hons) in Agriculture, performing various duties aligned with seasonal operations on a beef and sheep farm.
  • Leveraged roles to apply existing knowledge and gain hands-on experience in the agricultural industry, including networking opportunities at an agricultural show, as well as exposure to concepts of agricultural marketing and animal breeding through participation in a bull auction.

Education

MSc Food Industry Management -

Harper Adams University
Newport, Shropshire

2:1 Bsc (Hons) Agriculture -

Harper Adams University
Newport, Shropshire

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • MS Office
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Inventory Management

Certification

  • CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing

Hobbies and Interests

Enjoy being outdoors and am the proud owner of a pair of walking boots. It provides a chance for me to experience the world around me, get out of my own, as well as a chance to socialise with others as we get stuck into another three to four-hour session together conquering another peak.

References

Available on request

Timeline

Ireland Operations Manager

Innocent Drinks Ireland
11.2021 - Current

Logistics Supply Planner

Innocent Drinks Ltd
06.2019 - 10.2021

Graduate Trainee

International Procurement and Logistics
01.2019 - 02.2019

Supply Chain Analyst

International Procurement and Logistics
04.2018 - 02.2019

Operations Leader

International Procurement and Logistics
10.2017 - 03.2018

Continuous Improvement Lead

International Procurement and Logistics
01.2017 - 09.2017

Technical Assistant

The Welsh Sausage Co.
09.2015 - 09.2016

General Farm Worker

T Millar & Son
09.2013 - 09.2014

MSc Food Industry Management -

Harper Adams University

2:1 Bsc (Hons) Agriculture -

Harper Adams University
Precious Osemwengie