Chioma Okpoechi

Accomplished MCIPS qualified Supply Chain Leader with 24 years Local/global experience and track record of successful strategic and tactical leadership in End-to-End Supply Chain Management for Onshore and Deep-water, Production operations, Maintenance, Turnarounds, Projects, Logistics, Warehouse, Materials Management, Safety and Environment, Facilities Management and Security Operations in line with Ethics and Compliance, Nigerian Content requirements, regulatory compliance and all red threads. Managed complex and challenging supply chains and warehouses, with portfolio sizes of up to $10bln and annual spend of >$1bln, suppliers >777 nos, contracts >1773 nos. Provided leadership for development and execution of commercial strategies leading to overall cost reduction and value improvement of > $1bln cumulatively. Focused, passionate, energetic and driven, has provided exemplary leadership for diverse portfolio and team aligned to business goals and commercial results, and has consistently delivered ahead of schedule in a high-pressure high-expectation business. Collaborative leadership style with strong relationship building skills internally and externally. Has managed teams of >100 people including leading virtually across geographical boundaries. Excellent reputation for mentoring, coaching, local staff development and promoting diversity and inclusion. Member of the Nigerian Upstream Cost Optimization Project (NUCOP) team. Founding member and sits on the Board of Directors of Women in Energy Network Nigeria. Recipient of several awards and recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions both in Shell and the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. Highly motivated to continuously learn, grow and excel.