Dare Ebenezer

Motivated and detail-oriented Inventory, Procurement, and Store Manager with over 13 years of progressive experience in inventory control, procurement strategies, vendor management, and warehouse operations across multiple industries. Expert in implementing systems that increased inventory accuracy and reduced procurement costs. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, with strong problem-solving, negotiation, and leadership abilities.

Committed to fostering operational excellence and driving organizational success.

Procurement, Inventory, and Store Manager - O'JEZ Restaurant - Ebute Meta, Lagos, Nigeria

(2025-01 - 2025-09)

• Spearheaded inventory control initiatives, achieving inventory accuracy through implementation of advanced ERP systems.
• Developed and executed procurement strategies that reduced supply costs without compromising product quality or delivery schedules.
• Monitored and maintained optimal stock levels using data-driven reorder point analysis, and reducing stock-outs.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with key suppliers, resulting in an improvement in service levels and delivery timelines.
• Prepared monthly inventory turnover, procurement spend, and supplier performance reports for senior management analysis

Store Consultant - Lagos Island - Lagos Island

(2020-08 - 2024-12)

• Identifying way to streamline store operations, manage inventory, and improve productivity
• Recommending effective store layouts to enhance customer experience and sales
• Providing guidance on product display and visual merchandising techniques
• Often providing recommendation on staff training for improved service and sales

Inventory, Procurement, and Store Manager - Bottle Restaurant - Victoria-Island, Lagos, Nigeria

(2016-02 - 2020-07)

• Prepare purchase requisition & issuance form
• Responsible in receiving & checking of company materials delivering, duties to check quantity & Quality of items received, as per purchase order description and specification required MEP all items handling
• Issuing materials and tools need of workers
• Accountable tools issued to all workers
• File maintenance for an outgoing/incoming materials
• Daily routine store work

Inventory, Procurement, and Store Manager - TMP BAR & GRILL - Lagos-Island, Nigeria

(2013-09 - 2016-02)

• Led the implementation of a modern warehouse management system, increasing stock retrieval efficiency.
• Conducted monthly and quarterly stock audits, achieving 100% reconciliation between physical and system records.
• Managed inbound and outbound logistics operations, ensuring on-time delivery performance.
• Monitored and maintained optimal stock levels using data-driven reorder point analysis, and reducing stock-outs.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with key suppliers, resulting in an improvement in service levels and delivery timelines.
• Prepared monthly inventory turnover, procurement spend, and supplier performance reports for senior management analysis.

Bachelor of Science - Business Admin - Tai Solarin University of Education (2005-08 - 2009-07)