About Ikechukwu
Transforming Businesses with Global Expertise
I’m Ikechukwu Ogbonna, a results-driven consultant with 33+ years of experience driving supply chain, technology, and sustainability solutions for startups, SMEs, and Fortune 500 clients across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Specializing in rapid-impact interim leadership, I’ve delivered $2M revenue growth for businesses and 28% cost reductions using AI-driven logistics and ERP systems. My methodologies and empathetic stakeholder engagement ensure tailored, scalable strategies that deliver lasting value.
Key Projects
European Supply Chain Transformation (2024): As interim supply chain director for a CPG firm, I cut logistics costs by 60% in 4 months using SAP and predictive analytics.
African Agribusiness Integration (2018–2022): Streamlined supply chains for 4,500 farmers across Nigeria and EU markets, saving $1.5M annually with Blue Yonder.
Renewable Energy Strategy (2012): Led a $5M project with Netherlands partners, creating 300+ jobs and reducing emissions by 15%.
Sustainable Logistics Innovation (2020): Designed an AI-driven closed-loop system for a global SME, saving $1.2M/year via DMAIC.
What Makes Me Unique
Cross-Continental Insight: From optimizing last-mile delivery in Nigeria to advising agribusinesses in the Netherlands, I bridge emerging and developed markets seamlessly.
Tech-Forward Solutions: My ERP and AI implementations boost efficiency by 25%, as proven in warehousing optimizations across Africa.
Professional Goals
I’m passionate about leading interim COO and supply chain transformation projects, leveraging AI and ERP to drive 20–30% efficiency gains.
Let’s Drive Impact Together
Ready to revolutionize your supply chain, digitize operations, or achieve sustainable growth? I’m equipped for remote work, flexible to travel, and fluent in English. Let’s connect to build solutions that transform your business.
English
Native or bilingual
Igbo
Native or bilingual
French
Basic
Can work on-site
Lagos (up to 50km)
Experience
- Scanpex Services Ltd.Principal Consultant, Supply Chain Optimization & TransformationApril 2024 - Today (2 years and 2 months)Lagos, Nigeria• Spearhead transformation projects, integrating 2,000 smallholder farmers into formal markets, boosting revenues by $2M/year through optimized supply chain planning and execution.• Design and deploy AI-driven logistics platforms integrated with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle), reducing post-harvest losses by 28% and enhancing global scalability.• Utilize DMAIC methodology to identify inefficiencies, define solutions, and implement improvements, achieving a 20% increase in operational efficiency.• Drive change management with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders (Fortune 500 firms, NGOs), applying ADKAR frameworks to ensure adoption of sustainable practices.
- Scanpex Services Ltd.Senior Supply Chain Optimization ConsultantSeptember 2014 - April 2024 (9 years and 7 months)Lagos, Nigeria• Developed strategies integrating 4,500 farmers into formal markets, reducing inefficiencies by 35% through data-driven forecasting and inventory management using Blue Yonder tools.• Partnered with fintech providers to implement ERP-integrated payment systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP), saving $1.5M annually in logistics costs and enhancing financial inclusion.• Applied DMAIC principles to address supply chain bottlenecks, achieving a 60% reduction in demurrage payments through optimized transportation strategies.• Facilitated technology adoption using structured change management frameworks, ensuring seamless transitions for clients across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Green Resources Ventures Ltd.Project Manager, Renewable Energy & Supply Chain TransformationDecember 2009 - December 2014 (5 years)Lagos, Nigeria• Led a $5M renewable energy supply chain project, creating 300+ jobs and reducing emissions by 15%, using ERP systems (Oracle) for budgeting and procurement optimization.• Designed waste-to-resource models with NGOs, diverting 60 tons/month of waste, applying structured methodologies for sustainable outcomes.• Implemented change initiatives using established frameworks, ensuring stakeholder alignment and long-term success in rural communities.• Delivered executive-level presentations to secure funding, using analytical insights to develop compelling business cases for sustainability projects.
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Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)Enugu State University of Science and Technology1999Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business AdministrationEnugu State University of Science and Technology1997Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration