Olugbenga Gabriel
@olugbengagabriel
Procurement and sales automation specialist optimizing route-to-market and sourcing costs.
What I'm looking for
I lead procurement at ECS Innovative Solutions in Lagos State, managing everything from equipment and raw materials for supermarkets, kitchen and bakery, eateries, and warehousing/cold rooms to supplier relationships across countries.
I negotiate pricing and delivery terms, run inventory control with ERP systems, and handle closed orders and pipelines so items get procured and allocated properly for large projects.
Before that, I managed Sales Automation at Sweet Nutrition Limited—overseeing SFA and DMS operations, partnering with field and MIS teams on dashboards, and generating reporting and insights for sales leadership. I even used ChatGPT to analyze sales data and produce reports.
Earlier roles at Smollan built my Route-to-Market capability, from piloting RTM in Seven-up Bottling to supervising field execution and merchandiser KPIs using Excel (Power Pivot and functions) and SFA master allocations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Manager
ECS Innovative Solutions
Oct 2023 - Present (3 years)
- Managed procurement activities for various departments including Supermarkets, Kitchen and Bakery, Eatery, and Warehousing & Cold Room. Oversaw the acquisition of a diverse range of equipment and raw materials, ensuring each department's specific needs were met.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers across multiple countries including Brazil, Turkey, China, the US, Portugal, Slovenia, Italy
Sales Automation Manager
Sweet Nutrition Limited
Jul 2023 - Oct 2023 (3 months)
• Supervise and oversee Sales Automation Projects related to SFA and DMS, ensuring smooth operation and effective collaboration with distributors, the Management Information Systems Team, and the Field Sales Team
• Collaborate with the Field and Information System Team to identify the need for custom dashboards, internally and establish governance for daily usage and reviews.
• Act as a represen
Field Operations Supervisor
Smollan
Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year)
• Transform data from a variety of data sources (Data Dump) and perform the required transformation in Excel with the use of Power Pivot and other Excel functions.
• Administer Merchandiser KPI to ensure that set objectives are closely monitored and achieved.
• Prepare daily reports of Sales Rep and Merchandisers of their Permanent Journey Plan vs Actual, Audit Picture and Right Execution Daily
Field Sales Supervisor
Smollan
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 (4 months)
I joined Smollan in partnership with Seven-up Bottling Company as a Field Sales Supervisor, I played major roles in the Route-to-Market strategy of the company. Achievement of Set Sales objectives, Account management alignment, Operational Excellence, Effective People Management, and Effective Team & Self-Management.
• Among the pioneers that piloted RTM in Seven-up Bottling Company in Lagos, Nig
Technical Sales Developer
Bature Brewery
Oct 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 5 months)
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Assist the General manager/Co-founder in all aspects of building the new brand.
● Installation and maintenance of the draft system in Net Sales Revenue Outlets and its maintenance.
● Onboard Key accounts and forecast growth of high Net Sales Outlets; Hotel,
Restaurant and Cafe
● Using Sales Force Automation system, Zoho CRM and will in real-time, use it to
enter and update the status of
Territory Sales Representative
Popstar Snack Food
Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 (6 months)
• Increasing and Consolidating distribution
Collecting customers and Market Feedback and reporting the same to the organization.
• Monitor Hawking hub sales performance in the assigned area.
• Identify, create and execute opportunities with dealers/retailers to increase sell-in/sell-out.
• Work with our Sub-distributors and retailers to activate our products at the point of sale.
Business Developer
Nigerian Bottling Company Plc
May 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 3 months)
• Increased Monthly Sales of Coca Cola Products over trend by implementing Coca-Cola Hellenic’s strategies to expand existing customer potentials thus leading to vertical market growth.
• Drive execution of promotional activities.
• Monitor Sales and Distribution of Coca Cola products within my territory.
• Market and developed indirect retail outlets through effective implementation of our Rou
Career transition
Career Break
Apr 2017 - Apr 2018 (1 year)
After completing my degree in Banking and Finance, I took some time to reflect on my career goals and decided to pursue a career in Sales (FMCG). During this time, I engaged in various professional development activities such as attending industry events, networking with professionals in the Sales field, and completing relevant sales quizzes. These experiences helped me to gain a deeper understand
Education Officer
National Youth Service Corps
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year)
Impacts the students the knowledge of ethics, Rationale thinking and National value
Peer Educator Trainee(Community Service)
National Youth Service Corps
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year)
Orientation and sensitization on sexual transmitted diseases under the peer education trainers
Peer Educator Trainee
National Youth Service Corps
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year)
Provided orientation and sensitization on sexually transmitted diseases under peer education training.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Diploma of Education, Purchasing
2026 - 2026
SUstainable Development Goal Academy
Certificate of Proficiency, Natural Resources for Sustainable Resources
2018 - 2018
Ekiti State University(EKSU)
Bachelor of Science - BS, Banking and Finace
2011 - 2015
As P.R.O. at the departmental level in the university, I was responsible for managing the public image of the department. I work with faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement public relations strategies that will promote the department's mission and goals. I also communicate with the media, write and edit publications, and plan and organize events.
Ekiti State University
Bachelor of Science, Banking and Finance
2011 - 2015
Activities and societies: Public Relations Officer at departmental level
Served as P.R.O. at the departmental level, managing public relations strategies and communications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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