Supply Chain Business Analyst & Commercial Operations Professional
Hello, I'm Ayodele Ogundipe.
Translating data into operational excellence.
I am a Supply Chain Business Analyst and Commercial Operations Professional with more than five years of hands-on practice across redistribution, distributor networks, and reverse logistics. I combine commercial awareness, structured analysis, and data analytics to drive operational performance, strengthen decision-making, and deliver sustainable growth.
I hold a Master of Science in Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management awarded with Merit, professional body Fellowship, and industry-recognised business analysis certification. I share insights on professional growth, skilled careers, and international career pathways.
Master of Science in Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management — Awarded with Merit
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Practitioner Member, The Institute of Business Psychology
Master Business Analyst™ – MBA® Certification
Tools: Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, SAP, Salesforce, Tableau, SAS, Google Sheets
Five plus years of commercial and supply chain experience
About
About Me
I am a Supply Chain Business Analyst and Commercial Operations Professional with experience across supply chain management, business development, distributor operations, process optimisation, and business transformation.
My professional background combines commercial management, supply chain operations, logistics, business analysis, and data analytics. Over five years in commercial and operational roles, I have gained hands-on experience across redistribution, bulk-breaking activities, distributor networks, consumption analysis, and reverse logistics.
This has given me a practical understanding of how commercial activities interact with supply chain operations, and how effective coordination across distribution channels directly improves product availability, operational efficiency, and sustainable business performance.
I approach every challenge through structured analysis, stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement. I am particularly focused on understanding the root causes of operational challenges, identifying improvement opportunities, and translating data into practical actions that deliver measurable results.
Alongside my professional work, I plan to share thoughts and articles on career development, professional growth, and building a rewarding career in supply chain, business analysis, and data analytics. This website serves as my professional portfolio and a place to document my professional journey and insights as they develop.
Professional Interests
Supply Chain Optimisation and Resilience
Distribution and Channel Management
Inventory and Demand Analysis
Reverse Logistics and Network Design
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
Process Improvement and Digital Transformation
Commercial Strategy and Stakeholder Management
Core Competencies
Supply Chain & Logistics
Optimisation across distributor networks, reverse logistics, inventory management, and supply chain resilience under real-world constraints.
Supply chain optimisation
Reverse logistics
Distributor network management
Supply chain resilience
Inventory management
Commercial & Channel Management
Redistribution, bulk-breaking activities, channel strategy, stakeholder engagement, and commercial awareness — aligning supply chain operations with business goals.
Bulk-breaking activities
Redistribution
Channel management
Stakeholder engagement
Commercial awareness
Data & Process Improvement
Business intelligence, demand and consumption analysis, structured problem-solving, process improvement, and digital transformation — turning raw data into actionable operational change.
Business intelligence
Demand and consumption analysis
Business analysis
Process improvement
Digital transformation
My Approach
How I work — three clear stages.
1
Structured Analysis
Establish what is actually happening before proposing change. Trace operational symptoms back to their root causes, not just treat surface issues.
2
Data-Informed Strategy
Translate business information into clear, actionable intelligence. Test ideas against commercial reality and the teams who will deliver results.
3
Continuous Improvement
Embed measures that sustain performance after engagement ends, so improvements hold rather than decay.
Experience
Where the practice comes from.
Five years across redistribution, distributor networks and reverse logistics — the commercial side and the operational side of the same problem.
Business Development Representative
2017 — 2022
International Breweries Plc (Anheuser-Busch InBev) · Nigeria
Managed redistribution and bulk-breaking activities across multi-partner distributor networks. Coordinated commercial activity with supply chain operations to protect product availability and fulfilment targets. Analysed demand and consumption patterns to inform channel strategy, inventory positioning, and business decisions. Designed and monitored reverse logistics processes within the distribution cycle to reduce waste and recover value. Engaged with internal teams and external stakeholders to align operational capabilities with commercial objectives. Used data tools and enterprise systems to track performance, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement. Role equivalent to Territory Manager, with full responsibility for distribution channels, territory coverage, and commercial performance.
Key achievements
Selected as one of a core five-person team to design and launch the Bulk-Breaker scheme, identifying, recruiting and developing emerging sub-distributors and channel partners ahead of competition.
Recruited an average of five new sub-distributors every quarter, providing ongoing operational and commercial support to help them build profitable businesses, compete fairly and drive market share growth.
Managed redistribution networks and led go-to-market strategies across assigned territories, coordinating trade marketing activities to strengthen brand preference and position ABInBev brands as the first choice on retailers' shelves.
Grew territory distribution coverage by 28% and consistently met and exceeded annual sales and availability targets.
Improved product availability across assigned territory from 82% to 96% by aligning supply chain operations with commercial activity.
Reduced slow-moving stock and product returns through improved demand analysis and reverse logistics monitoring, cutting waste by 19%.
Built and maintained strong relationships with over 45 active distributors and channel partners, improving order fulfilment speed and reliability.
Analysed consumption patterns and seasonal demand to recommend optimal stock positioning, helping reduce stockouts by 24%.
Streamlined redistribution and bulk-breaking processes across distributor networks, cutting average lead time to retail by 3 days.
Identified and resolved operational bottlenecks in the supply chain, contributing to an estimated 12% reduction in operational costs within the territory.
Produced regular performance and demand reports using data tools, enabling informed channel strategy and business decisions.
Stock positioning, lead times, waste reduction, reverse logistics performance and cost improvements.
Demand & Consumption Analysis
Seasonal patterns, stockout prevention, forecast accuracy and inventory health.
Trade Marketing & Commercial Impact
Brand visibility, market share growth, promotional effectiveness and partner profitability.
Tools & approach
I combine data extraction with SQL, structured analysis and interactive visualisation in Power BI and Excel to turn operational information into clear and actionable insights. Every dashboard is designed to answer practical questions: what is happening, why it matters, and where to improve. Reports are built to support strategic decisions, monitor progress, and demonstrate measurable impact across commercial and supply chain activities.
Interactive Power BI dashboard — Port Harcourt 2 (Rivers & Bayelsa Territory), 2017–2022. Visualising distribution coverage, network growth, supply chain efficiency, demand patterns, reverse logistics performance, and operational cost improvements across the assigned region.
Education
Master of Science · Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management
2026
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Awarded with Merit.
Graduate Diploma · Business Psychology
2022
The Institute of Business Psychology, Nigeria
Awarded with Merit.
Post Graduate Diploma · Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2020
College of Supply Chain Management (International Premier Business School)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) · History and International Studies (Second Class Hons.)
2011
Ekiti State University (EKSU), Nigeria
Awarded Second Class Honours.
Professional Qualifications & Memberships
Fellow (FCILSCM)
2022
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Practitioner Member
2022
The Institute of Business Psychology
Ordinary Member (OGIPM)
2021
Global Institute of Project Management
Master Business Analyst™ (MBA®)
2019
Certification
Skills
Skills & Tools
The technical and enterprise systems behind the analysis — plus the operational and commercial capability that puts it to use.
Data & Analytics
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Power BI
SQL
Python
Tableau
Google Sheets
SAS
Enterprise Systems
SAP
Salesforce
Supply Chain & Operations
Supply Chain Optimisation
Distribution and Channel Management
Inventory Management
Demand and Consumption Analysis
Reverse Logistics
Supply Chain Resilience
Operational Excellence
Business & Commercial
Business Analysis
Process Improvement
Digital Transformation
Commercial Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement
Business Intelligence
Project Delivery
Insights & Publications
Insights
This section will feature articles and guidance on building a career in supply chain, business analysis, and data analytics — professional certification, continuous learning and career advancement, and practical guidance on data tools and operational improvement.
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