Favour Odu

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About Favour Odu

I am a Supply Chain and Procurement Professional with 6+ years of progressive, end-to-end experience across supply chain operations, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and operational analytics. I am passionate about driving efficiency, productivity, cost savings, and strengthening supplier performance through data-driven decision-making and process optimization.I have a proven track record of optimizing supply chain processes by leveraging SAP ERP, advanced analytics, and cross-functional collaboration. My experience spans strategic sourcing, production operations, inventory control, demand forecasting, and project management, enabling me to deliver measurable results in fast-paced, complex environments.At Diageo and the LCBO, I led sourcing, production, inventory, and logistics projects that reduced material waste, improved supplier compliance, and secured significant cost savings. My inventory control and logistics expertise enabled the development of effective replenishment and auditing systems, achieving high accuracy rates and minimizing discrepancies. Through collaboration, I have strengthened supplier relationships, improved SLA adherence, and supported seamless order-to-cash operations.I hold certifications in APICS CSCP, Project Management (PMP), and International Procurement (CIPP), which have deepened my expertise in global supply chain best practices. I excel at identifying operational gaps, implementing scalable solutions, and partnering with stakeholders to align improvements with business and customer goals. My expertise also includes demand forecasting, supply planning, cost analysis, contract negotiation, and data visualization with Tableau and Power BI.I welcome opportunities to connect with supply chain, procurement, and operations leaders to collaborate, drive innovation, and deliver meaningful organizational impact.Notable Achievements- Standardized Micro Index of Beer, improving production consistency to 98%+- Reduced packaging material waste by 10% and cut quality-related trade complaints by 17%- Improved production efficiency with a 20% reduction in changeover/set-up time- Developed a safety training program, achieving 80%+ participation and reducing incidents by 50%- Implemented benefit tracking controls in logistics, improving supply chain visibility and governance- Streamlined procurement processes, increasing overall efficiency by 25%- Secured in cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiations- Onboarded new suppliers, improving performance metrics by 20%.