Bolanle Ade Okesola
About Bolanle Ade Okesola
Bolanle Ade Okesola is a Transportation Coordinator with extensive experience in procurement and logistics. Currently employed at United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited, she manages inbound transportation services and maintains relationships with third-party carriers to optimize freight costs.
Current Role as Transportation Coordinator
Bolanle Ade Okesola serves as a Transportation Coordinator at United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited since 2020. In this role, she works closely with third-party carriers to ensure accurate capture and assignment of inbound carrier freight costs to purchase orders. She coordinates and consolidates inbound freight to maximize efficiency and reduce overall freight costs. Additionally, she maintains relationships with freight companies and accounts payable regarding billing and transport costs. Bolanle also investigates and corrects freight invoice variances and assists in selecting carriers while monitoring inbound shipments.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Bolanle Ade Okesola has extensive experience in procurement roles across various organizations. She worked at 9mobile as a Procurement Analyst from 2011 to 2014 and later as a Procurement Specialist from 2014 to 2017. She also held the position of Category Lead/Sourcing Specialist (Indirect Procurement) at MTN from 2018 to 2019. Prior to her current role at UFA, she was a Procurement Coordinator at United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited for two months in 2019. Her background in procurement has equipped her with skills in operational support and supply chain management.
Educational Background
Bolanle Ade Okesola earned her Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Covenant University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Continuing Education Certificate in Procurement & Contract Management from the University of Calgary in 2019. This educational foundation supports her expertise in procurement and transportation coordination.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
In her current position, Bolanle Ade Okesola is the key communication contact for all Distribution Centers and store-related inbound transportation services. She responds to internal inquiries regarding freight and assists in conducting special freight projects and analysis as assigned by the Transportation Manager. Her responsibilities also include monitoring and suggesting improvements to the supply chain process and negotiating freight rates as required. Bolanle maintains a log of all collect freight shipments and costing, demonstrating her analytical and administrative capabilities.