In Nigeria, for most employers in the corporate sector, a master’s degree is the minimum level of

education an applicant is required to have to take up managerial roles and move up the pay Ladder.
It has now become necessary for me to advance my employability and earn a higher pay grade
hence I have decided to enroll for MSC Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain
Management with Advanced Practice at Northumbria University. I have waited till now to apply
for a master’s degree because I wanted to first gain a bit of work experience, get acquainted with
the corporate world and decipher whether or not my passion lied within my field of study.

My interest and passion for Supply Chain Management evolved as a result of my experience
working within the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. In 2011, I obtained an LLB (Hons) from
Nottingham Trent University and in 2013 I was professionally qualified by the Nigerian Council
of Legal Education to practice Law in Nigeria. With my acquired skills and qualifications upon
completing the mandatory 1-year National Youth Service Corps programme, I was able to gain
employment as a legal officer in an organization that engaged in production and distribution of
petroleum products.

In achieving the company's overall goals, my role and job functions often required me to work in
conjunction with various departments such as operations, safety and human resource department.
Specifically, being directly involved with the operations department spawned my interest in the
Supply Chain Management process, primarily because their daily task and functions revolved
around the core service/product of the business and how the process involved in transforming these
products from raw materials to finished goods for the customers and other end users.

Although my participation in the operation process was limited to the legal aspects, I had access
to operational information which provided me with a general outlook on the other aspects involved
in the operational process amongst which includes procurement, logistics, warehousing, packaging
and other trade related matters.

Intrigued by the complex series of steps involved in these processes, in my spare time I carried out
researches on how businesses operate across various sectors and through this I began to realize
that all these processes lie at the heart of a Sustainable Supply Chain Management as it involves
planning and execution, physical flows of goods, and information, business financial management,
and much more.

Through my research, I was also able to identify some of the challenges and loopholes associated
with the Supply Chain Management process of the organization that I worked for as well as other
business. These include; the operation involved in the manufacturing process, quality and safety
of products and services provided, inventory management, access to modern technological trends,
meeting customers satisfaction, and consolidation of the supplier base.

Apart from the endless job opportunities offered in the supply chain field, the effect that an
efficient and sustainable SC system has on a business and the Global market at large cannot be
overemphasized. The Global market is constantly experiencing change and the key goal of most
small and medium enterprise, as well as large corporations, is to improve organizational
responsiveness to create value for customers and likewise encourage financial success.
Being a professional in the field of supply chain management requires that you provide solutions
to these problems facing Global Supply Chain Management. Globalization has brought about new
and different challenges for various economies; and because it is arguable that the Supply Chain
of most businesses is to a large extent based on the international market/field, for me to have a
competitive advantage in the job market, be successful in this field and offer value to any
organization, it is necessary for me to first equip myself with the tools and techniques which will
be required to cope with modern business challenges, through further studies which will enhance
my knowledge on the international business environment, effective business communication as
well as potential markets for commodities.

Studying at Northumbria University, I hope to learn more about all aspect of business operations,
the links in Supply Chain processes and how to make strategic changes as needed to ensure
continued competitiveness. Through the extensive lectures, practical experience and the industry
links offered by the programme, I expect to emerge with a highly practical understanding of how
to; manage international relations and communications, handle industry challenges, as well as
emerging innovations and technological trends in the contemporary dynamic business world.

My experience in corporate practice involved a great deal of self-motivation, independent research,

applying initiatives, and so you will find that with minimal training/supervision, I have the
enthusiasm and determination to ensure that I make a success of every task which may be assigned
to me. My strong interpersonal and communication skills amongst others are some of the key
strengths that I possess for success in anything that I set to accomplish.

As an innovative person I strive for continued excellence and so I pride myself in being able to
provide exceptional and professional analytical solutions to complex issues by presenting
intellectual creative ideas which seek to bring optimum growth and increase productivity, and for
this reason I strongly believe that I would excel in the Supply Chain field.

Asides from my formal qualifications, I am extremely organized, reliable, focused and I possess
excellent ethics. I always seek to broaden my knowledge and regularly partake in activities relevant
to my progression.

I am very enthusiastic about the scope of study and confident that an opportunity to study a
master’s in MSC Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management with Advanced
Practice at Northumbria University will not only create a direct path for me to pursue a career in
Supply Chain but will also enhance my fundamental and practical business knowledge and aid in
my transformation from a core legal background to the forefront of business operations, therefore,
offering me a competitive advantage with industry leaders. I would be grateful if my application
is considered.