Supply Chain and Operations Manager

To use my skills in the best possible way for achieving company goals and to build a long term career in supply chain and operations management.

Feb 2006 – Present
Assistant Supply Chain Manager
Mars GCC, JEBEL ALI FZE, DUBAI UAE, A Multinational FMCG Company
Responsible for managing and organizing the activities involved with the identification, acquisition, and distribution of goods and information through the complete supply chain system reporting to supply chain manager.
Reduced delivery times by switching from weekly to daily projections for transportation and production runs.
Cut capital investment in inventory by $1.4M while increasing customer fill-rates fro 90% to 98%.
Identified opportunity to cut costs by analyzing impact of adding or removing SKUs; developed entry and exit plans with clear criteria and break-even requirements.
Managed project implementation, action items, and milestones in collaboration with logistics, operations, systems, HR, and labor relations.
Created an inventory management tool that aided in stock-level management between retail, distribution centers and production.
Presented methods and outcomes to senior managers, and trained other groups in new supply chain approach.
July 2003-Jan 2006
Warehouse Supervisor
Unilever Kenya Ltd.
Ordered, tracked, and monitored inventory of supplies and finished goods system-wide, ensuring freshness and proper handling of critical substances, and accuracy in billing and record keeping
Contributed to maximum efficiency of warehouse operations through safe handling of freight, accurate labeling and data entry, and ensuring trucker deadlines are met.
Provided leadership and improved communication by acting as bridge between office and warehouse which resulted in 90% reduction in missed deadlines, and retention of two major accounts that had been in the verge of leaving
Directed all materials and logistical functions related to shipping and receiving, warehousing, returned goods and material handling.
Managed, evaluated, and coached team of 8 individuals.
Coordinated warehouse functions during high-volume production seasons.
Managed labor scheduling, personnel, space utilization, inventory, and equipment for 20,000 square foot warehouse facility.
Nov 2001 – June 2003
Freight Forwarding Supervisor
Star Freight Logistics ltd - Kenya

Education Summary

MBA (Supply Chain) –GRIGGS UNIVERSITY USA
BSB/ISCOM (Bachelor of Science in Business/Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management) -University of Phoenix USA
Diploma-Logistics and Supply Chain Management –Blue Ocean Academy Dubai
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering –Kenya polytechnic University College