Christopher Kinyua Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Afrex Gold is a leading exporter of fresh horticultural produce from Kenya with markets spanning from Europe, North Africa, the Middle East to Asia for over 20 years, with an Avocado processing line having a daily throughput of 60 tonnes. AGL also works with more than 1,000 small-scale farmers across the country and is involved in supporting them agronomically, training, market access and empowerment. With a great focus in restoration and policy structuring, AGL is continuously… Show more Afrex Gold is a leading exporter of fresh horticultural produce from Kenya with markets spanning from Europe, North Africa, the Middle East to Asia for over 20 years, with an Avocado processing line having a daily throughput of 60 tonnes. AGL also works with more than 1,000 small-scale farmers across the country and is involved in supporting them agronomically, training, market access and empowerment. With a great focus in restoration and policy structuring, AGL is continuously supporting communities through provision of affordable fruit seedlings in a bid to restore degraded and semi-arid lands.As a General Manager, my role cuts across different functions in the organization's operations and value chain:- Alignment of business objectives and KPIs, planning and execution of short and long-term goals while maintaining flexibility and adaptability to any changes.- Financial modelling, forecasting, KPI tracking and profitability monitoring to ensure the company has a clear outlook on its financial position as well as resource allocation. - Price optimization to improve revenue, net margins, and cover costs effectively while maintaining satisfied customers- Staff management and motivation, as well as conflict and dispute resolution- Optimize efficiency labor and shift planning against daily production plans, as well as maintain overtime within set thresholds- Ensure welfare and safety of staff in line with global standards, legislation, and company policies- Stock planning and management to ensure uninterrupted operations- Ensure optimal sourcing and utilization of raw materials to minimize loss- Optimize processing TAT per batch ensuring we are within our throughput and cost effective- Maintain uptime by ensuring timely maintenance and addressing any potential breakdown- Improve brand exposure, customer engagement across digital platforms and improve lead conversion- Smallholder farm visits and community engagement- Restoration site visits and tracking Show less

Limuru, Kenya

Worked under the Merchandising Department as a Data Analyst examining various aspects and dimensions of data in the fast paced FMCG environment, while supporting cross-functional departments such as Retail, Wholesale, Production and Marketing.Key areas covered included: - Demand Planning and Forecast Modelling- Full Year and Seasonal Financial Planning and Budgeting- Sales Performance and Analysis KPI Tracking- Brand and Product Cluster Performance Analysis- Africa… Show more Worked under the Merchandising Department as a Data Analyst examining various aspects and dimensions of data in the fast paced FMCG environment, while supporting cross-functional departments such as Retail, Wholesale, Production and Marketing.Key areas covered included: - Demand Planning and Forecast Modelling- Full Year and Seasonal Financial Planning and Budgeting- Sales Performance and Analysis KPI Tracking- Brand and Product Cluster Performance Analysis- Africa Region Merchandising Data Coordination- Product Pricing and Discount/Clearance Proposal- Inventory Ageing and Obsolescence Analysis- Margin Impact and ROI Analysis- New Product Sell Through Analysis and Tracking- Store Stock and Replenishment AnalysisConducted analysis and provided reports used in guiding managerial decisions and global head office periodic reporting, providing sound and informed recommendations, while also crafting presentation to C-Level Executives. Show less

Nairobi County, Kenya

BI Developer in the Technical Department, providing clients with BI, and Data Integration & Analysis solutions.Spearheaded the establishment of the Company's BI Portfolio in its groundwork and SOPs, with a major need of setting up and integrating BI solutions to analyze data generated from the ERP supplied by the company.Majorly achieved successfully bridging the gap present at an Integrated Oil and Gas Company ranked among the top 5 globally, at their Kenyan office where… Show more BI Developer in the Technical Department, providing clients with BI, and Data Integration & Analysis solutions.Spearheaded the establishment of the Company's BI Portfolio in its groundwork and SOPs, with a major need of setting up and integrating BI solutions to analyze data generated from the ERP supplied by the company.Majorly achieved successfully bridging the gap present at an Integrated Oil and Gas Company ranked among the top 5 globally, at their Kenyan office where managerial executives in approximately 7 departments could not generate insights from their ERP systems. This was a major accomplishment across the board, which allowed the organization to fully get valuable information from their data and optimize their ERP business processes and turn-around times through Tableau.Additionally established the company as partner on Microsoft’s Partner Network to facilitate resale of Microsoft Products and managed the company's partner profile with a bid of scaling deployment of Power Bi and other solutions to their clients.Main areas of focus as a BI Architect included:- Data preparation, transformation, and integration through modern ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) processes and structured design of data warehouses- Developing BI business cases and providing optimal solutions to their needs- Structuring BI requirements for reports and dashboards- Optimizing Business Processes Turnaround Time (TAT) Analysis to identify gaps and wastages in the processes- Interactive reports and dashboards design- Building library of models and reusable knowledgebase assets to produce consistent and streamlined BI results- Integrated BI assets into BPM tasks and systems, improving efficiency and creating unified access and management of both systems- Design of BI roadmaps, data governance policies and information safeguards- Client handholding through testing and training- Supporting other countries in setting up their BI Portfolio in training and product setup Show less

Nairobi County, Kenya

Canopy is one of the leading Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management firms operating in Kenya and expanding into regional and global markets. It has been serving the Kenyan market for over 30 years, having established firm relationships with Insurance Companies and Underwriters, working closely with their clients to assess their requirements and provide solutions to meet their needs. Canopy is also a member of the Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya (AIBK) and the global network of… Show more Canopy is one of the leading Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management firms operating in Kenya and expanding into regional and global markets. It has been serving the Kenyan market for over 30 years, having established firm relationships with Insurance Companies and Underwriters, working closely with their clients to assess their requirements and provide solutions to meet their needs. Canopy is also a member of the Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya (AIBK) and the global network of leading brokerage firms, BrokersLink.As an Information Systems Intern:- I successfully designed and developed a Claims Tracking and Management system and database for all Insurance Claims which eased Claims management and reduced turnaround times in claim handing.- Conducted analysis of ERP data and presentation of insights to guide in decision making using Microsoft Power BI.- Improved data management and storage security to ensure usability and accuracy throughout the data channels.- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction, or disclosure.- Development and Implementation of ICT standards and strategies. Show less

Nairobi County, Kenya

As an Information Systems Attaché, my main roles included:- Collection and analysis of data from different sources as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing and knowledge management.- Database and ERP system management and maintenance.- Monitoring, maintenance, and evaluation of ICT infrastructure to mitigate issues that may arise.- End User System Support.- Network management and security enforcement including virus and malware… Show more As an Information Systems Attaché, my main roles included:- Collection and analysis of data from different sources as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing and knowledge management.- Database and ERP system management and maintenance.- Monitoring, maintenance, and evaluation of ICT infrastructure to mitigate issues that may arise.- End User System Support.- Network management and security enforcement including virus and malware monitoring and prevention.-Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends Show less