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Lawal Ayo

@lawalayo

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I build reliable demand and supply plans that improve inventory health, service, and working capital.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking remote B2B demand and supply planning work where I can lead S&OP, improve forecast and inventory performance, manage operational risks proactively, and support international teams across time zones.

At Food Concepts PLC, I lead monthly and weekly S&OP cycles, turning demand forecasts for 300+ SKUs into executable supply and production plans across sourcing, warehousing, transportation, and 15 production units.

I've improved forecast accuracy by 15%, reduced DIO by 10 days, cut obsolete inventory by 8.5%, and delivered ₦500M+ in working-capital improvements while maintaining inventory across 4 warehouses and 200+ stores.

Previously at UAC Restaurants Limited, I managed MRP, purchasing planning, supplier performance, and nationwide inventory distribution. I delivered ₦20.54M in cost savings, reduced food cost from 55% to 44%, increased production capacity utilization by 25%, and improved delivery efficiency by 15%.

I use SAP S/4HANA, SAP BYD, SAP HANA, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and advanced Excel to surface risks early, quantify impact, and align stakeholders on practical actions. I also coach planners and build structured, data-driven planning processes that prevent service disruptions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Demand & Supply Planning Manager

Current

Food Concepts PLC

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Lead monthly and weekly S&OP cycles, translating demand forecasts into reliable supply plans aligned with operational constraints. Maintain healthy inventory across 4 warehouses and 200+ stores, improving forecast accuracy by 15% and reducing excess and obsolescence by 8.5%.

SAP S 4HANA SAP Hana Microsoft Dynamics NAV S&OP Demand Forecasting Supply Planning Inventory Optimization Root Cause Analysis Stakeholder Management Team Coaching

Category Buyer / Supply Planner

UAC Restaurants Limited

Sep 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Conducted weekly MRP for production unit using SAP HANA, analyzing material requirements and highlighting financial impact and risks. Managed 50+ vendors, delivering ₦20.54M in cost savings and reducing food cost from 55% to 44% of topline.

SAP Hana MRP Supply Planning Procurement Vendor Management Cost Optimization Inventory Management OTIF

Assistant Purchasing Executive

Eat N'Go Limited

Jan 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Managed procurement of 40+ ICT equipment and consumable SKUs for 80+ stores, negotiating prices and contracts to save ₦1M+ in 2019. Coordinated replenishment for 9 Pinkberry stores and generated purchase orders using Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV Procurement Vendor Management RFQ