GEORGE OKORO
Newark,NJ
Summary
Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics/Project Manager
Acacia Communications / Cisco
Holmdel, NJ
02.2018 - 08.2022
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish 100% of daily delivery requirements.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
Warehouse Logistics Manager
AMAZON LOGISTICS
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish 100% of daily delivery requirements.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
Project Manager
Deux Project Ltd
Lagos-Nigeria, Lagos
01.2006 - 09.2016
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics And Data Science- (in-view)
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ02.2025
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
University of Lagos
Lagos-Nigeria2005
Skills
- Forklift Operations
- Team Management
- Global Logistics
- Safety Adherence
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Daily Operations Management
- Strategy Implementation
Timeline
Logistics/Project Manager
Acacia Communications / Cisco
02.2018 - 08.2022
Warehouse Logistics Manager
AMAZON LOGISTICS
01.2017 - 02.2022
Project Manager
Deux Project Ltd
01.2006 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Business Analytics And Data Science- (in-view)
New Jersey City University
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
University of Lagos
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