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Athi River, Machakos County, Ke

Kenya

Antarc Limited is an Asian company which deals with both Office and Home furniture Imported from European countries and sold at an affordable prices across Africa. The company offers Free delivery within Nairobi.1: I enhanced 85% truck utilization capacity from 60% .2:I reduced the cost of hiring trucks by negotiating and entering into new contracts with third parties.3: Enhanced Proper route planning and reduced the lead time for deliveries to 1 day that is next day deliveries.4: I reduced the number of returns by applying the route cause analysis and 5 why 5: I reduced the the extra hours /Overtime hours for technicians going for deliveries by ensuring the route plan is planned according to zones and classes.6.I helped proper training of technicians to move from paper system process to new technology systems like Asana.

Kenya

Brought down truck maintenance cost by 40% in two successive quarters◘Reduced motor vehicle repair turnaround time from 7 days to 1 day through application of root cause problem analysis eg failure mode and effects analysis and 5Why.◘Enhanced proper utilization of spare parts through introduced spare parts inventory which hold mechanics responsible.◘Built a broad network for the suppliers of spares both of ex Japan and Genuine parts◘Through driver training managed and controlled Zero unplanned downtime for fleet. Route Planning for efficient deliveries in and outside Nairobi.

Kenya

While continuing to run the logistics team, my role was expanded to set up the Fleet and Freight team. Main achievements include:• Successfully set up a team structure in the logistics department, defined the team’s structure, designed job roles, and KPIs for clerks, drivers, Delivery assistants and supervisors.• Developed an Logistical management tool using google sheets to track orders and fuel consumption tool • Introduced loss control mechanism to reduce theft during loading and deliveries.• Designed a better way of reducing transport costs across all products.• Created and enforced detailed warehouse receiving & issuance processes that helped improve our inventory accuracy to 95%.• On-boarded trained and supervised a 30-person high-performing warehouse team.