John Ndungu, Ba (Hons), Mcips - Uk Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Mogadishu, Somalia

Managing a Warehousing, Inventory & Logistics Project for the United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS

11, Kampala Road, Nairobi

Kwale Mine Site - Ukunda, South Coast - Kenya

Job Description:Led the design, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of all functions related to the supply and logistics of all company goods and services as per approved procurement plan, policies, and standard operating procedures.Developed and managed the financial and logistical aspects of the Kwale Mine operation.Specific Roles:Managing the Base Titanium Supply Function:Managed the function of Pronto purchasing mode and inventory mode.Developed and maintained standard operating procedures covering all procurement and warehouse activities.Collaborated with Maintenance Planning to develop and maintain warehouse catalogue.Identified suitable procurement companies to provide overseas purchasing and consolidation services.Implemented vendor performance management processes to ensure optimum performance.Managing the Base Titanium Logistics Function:Managed exemptions applications for imports utilizing appointed agents.Defined the need for on-site customs presence to pre-clear mineral exports from the site.Managing the Base Titanium Warehouse Function:Oversaw USD 8M inventory equivalent to 8,000 line items worth of regular stock and USD 1M Weir Consignment Stock.Ensured expediting documentation was included in the procurement file.Ensured proper stock storage in approved quantities and locations.Liaised with end-users regarding major shutdowns.Staffing:Recruited suitable personnel to ensure efficient operation of the supply & logistics function.Trained all staff in efficient supply & warehousing operations.Supporting Supply & Logistics Training Programs:Managed skills matrix for all direct reports.Provided input into succession planning schedule for departmental staff including own post.Leading the Supply & Logistics Team:Held reports accountable for living and breathing "The Base Way".Modeled consistent leadership behavior in accordance with the Team Leadership/Team Membership (TL/TM) model.

Kenya/Uganda

Job Description:Direct, manage, and coordinate logistics, transportation, and customer service activities.Lead and direct strategic planning for logistics and customer services.Supplies Management:Responsible for Factory Procurement, including planning and sourcing for supplies and services for all production machines locally and overseas.Seek, evaluate quotations, negotiate, and follow up on supplies and services for timely delivery at a reasonable cost.Process purchase requests for indirect purchases and process purchase orders for direct purchases for local and overseas supplies.Work with Logistics for on-time local and overseas deliveries.Receive Factory Stores supplies, check, and ensure that goods received are reflected on Delivery notes and Purchase orders.Member of the Company supplier management team.Provide department training support on the implementation of SAP System, Procurement, and Inventory Management.Review and maintain the Factory supplier database.Inventory Management Operations:In charge of Factory spare parts, consumables, and lubricants stores Inventory Management operations.Drive spare parts cost control initiatives to maintain lean and efficient stocks.Maintain and control factory Stocks by performing regular reviews to advise on stocks replenishment and updates in SAP.Issue Spare Parts and Consumables according to requests from authorized requisitions and allocate costs to correct cost centers/projects.Conduct periodic stock takes in conjunction with technicians.Dispose of obsolete, used, and decommissioned stocks and equipment as per company guidelines.Account for stock discrepancies and notify end-user engineers to maintain agreed stock levels.Generate weekly and monthly reports on consumables, spare parts cost, service cost, and stocks cost.

Ngong Road, Nairobi - Kenya

Job Description:Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.Directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in buying and storing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.Reviewed purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.Administered online purchasing systems.Arranged for disposal of surplus materials.Actively promoted the procurement function within the company and its branches/depots.Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.Maintained and improved company’s procurement directives, policies, rules, and guidelines.Coordinated selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, promoting good procurement practices with regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards, and whole life costing.Actively managed a large fleet of company-owned vehicles throughout the entire country, ensuring their safety, fuel consumption, repairs/maintenance, and general welfare.Prepared expenditure reports for both the procurement and logistics departments/sections and reported on the same to the directors.Organized weekly, monthly, and annual stock-taking exercises and explained variances if any to the directors.Controlled departmental budgets.Managed company drivers in the head office, Thika factory, and Mombasa depot.Managed staff including supervisors, stores assistants, contract, and casual workers.

Ruaraka Industrial Area, Babadogo, Nairobi - Kenya

Job Description:Supervised and controlled raw materials and finished goods stores.Verified all purchase requisitions for accuracy and obtained approval for the same.Oversaw transport and general logistics operations.Prepared monthly reports on vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, repairs, and maintenance.Ensured proper authorization of order forms and invoices before loading goods.Coordinated with the finished goods stores on the availability of orders received from customers.Coordinated the collection of returns from customers and issuing them back to the finished goods store.Coordinated the hiring of vehicles to transport goods throughout the country.Ensured all orders were delivered on time and in full.Coordinated order delivery and transportation route-wise for efficient time management.Monitored all company vehicles to ensure maximum output, minimal fuel consumption, and prevention of fuel pilferage.Managed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the supply chain and production departments.Ensured adherence to Kaizen Principles and provided training on the same.

Master'S Degree, Msc. Procurement & Logistics

Professional Certificate, Operations & Supply Chain Management

Cips - Level 6 Professional Diploma, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

MCIPS

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics And Sociology

Activities and Societies: Economics Students Association Of Egerton University Sociology Students Association Of Egerton University