Chika Okegbe

Supply Chain Lead Planning Specialist @Northrop Grumman

Redondo Beach, CA, US

Managed $5.3M in materials, executing strategic supply chain initiatives that drove a 15% improvement in service, productivity, and quality metrics, aligning with corporate objectives. • Partnered with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure 100% adherence to customer technical requirements, while streamlining supply chain processes, improving overall operational efficiency by 20%. • Delivered detailed, data-driven performance reviews to senior management, focusing on supplier performance metrics, leading to a 25% improvement in supplier accountability and measurable efficiency gains. • Implemented weekly supplier meetings that increased on-time delivery rates by 20%, driving a 15% reduction in escalations through enhanced supplier collaboration and communication. • Identified and mitigated 10% of at-risk purchase orders, preventing costly delivery delays through direct coordination between suppliers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders. • Spearheaded a strategic inventory optimization initiative, cutting excess inventory by 25% and boosting order fulfillment accuracy to 98%, utilizing advanced data analytics and ERP systems. • Directed the successful implementation of a strategy for optimizing supply chain operations, reducing lead times by 15% and transportation costs by 12% through advanced analytics and the adoption of ERP systems over 6 months.

Howard University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics

University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education

Applied Project Management Certificate Program, Project Management