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1. Procurement and Inventory Management: •Proficient in inventory optimization, demand forecasting, and implementing policies that streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve stock accuracy. 2. Demand Planning: •Experienced in forecasting demand to ensure optimal stock levels and meet sales objectives. 3. Sales and Business Development: •Expertise in creating and executing distribution models that drive business growth and expand market reach. 4. Donor-Funded Project Experience: •Successfully led and supported projects funded by USAID, EU, and UNDP, including the production & dissemination of clean energy and cookstove solutions to underserved communities. 5. Supply Chain Management and Planning: •Skilled in coordinating supply chains end-to-end, from procurement to last-mile delivery, ensuring product traceability and efficient distribution. 6. Inventory Management Expert •Specialized in managing complex inventory systems, optimizing stock flow, and maintaining high levels of stock accuracy. 7. Business Development and Strategic Partnerships •Develop and implement revenue-generating business models and built strong relationships with stakeholders to support organizational goals.

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  Regional Stock Controller

  D.Light

  2019 - Present

  1.Regional Strategic Planning and Stock Management:•Spearhead regional distribution and marketing strategies, optimizing supply chain efficiency and developingtailored logistical solutions that align inventory with demand forecasts and enhance revenue growth.•Manage over $2 million in regional stock, implementing stringent protocols to achieve 100% accountability, optimize stock levels, and minimize discrepancies.2. Support for Sales and Customer Engagement:•Coordinate with the sales and logistics teams to ensure timely execution of customer deployments, enhancingoverall client satisfaction.3. Inventory Control and Stock Verification:•Conduct physical verifications, routine reconciliations, and ongoing monitoring of stock activity to maintain accuracy and accountability.•Track and manage consignments, achieving set delivery benchmarks.•Maintain inventory accuracy through rigorous variance tracking and targeted recovery strategies.4. Data Analysis:•Analyze daily sales vs. current stock holdings to project demand and ensure optimal stock levels, supporting revenue targets and enhancing regional performance.5. Timely & Exceptional Task delivery and Reporting:•Prepare and distribute detailed daily, weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports on inventory to key stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making.6. Inventory Policy Development and Optimization:•Assist in creating and implementing inventory management policies to enhance efficiency and control reducing inventory obsolescence.•Achieve optimal inventory-to-sales ratios, maintaining days stock cover across product categories.7. Stock Aging and Recovery Efforts:•Actively manage stock aging, ensuring minimal hold time•Lead recovery initiatives, achieving targeted recovery rates8.Warehouse Coordination and Compliance:•Collaborate closely with warehouse teams to establish robust inventory controls, ensuring that stock levels align with operational demands and minimizing obsolescence risks.