Angela Njuguna
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Procurement and Logistics Coordinator with over 10 years of experience in aviation supply chain management. Proficient in optimizing procurement processes, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining compliance with aviation regulations. Seeking an opportunity to contribute my expertise to an organization's success. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Everett Aviation Ltd
- Plan and executed efficient transportation routes for aviation components, reducing shipping costs
- Monitor shipment progress and resolve any delays or issues to ensure timely delivery to maintenance teams
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure the availability of critical components and minimize aircraft downtime
- Maintain compliance with aviation regulations, including FAA and EASA requirements, and ensure all shipments meet safety standards
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and improve communication channels
- Manage aircraft spares inventory, ordering and supply logistics
- Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements
- Maintain and proactively develop strong local and international supplier base for repair/overhaul services, spares and other requirements
- Improve service quality and efficiency through best practices and technology
- Manage logistics personnel (stores, purchasing, logistics)
- Planning, strategies and options on re-stocking policies, quarantine items, repairs, calibrations, timed- component exchanges, overhauls, disposals and other activities
- Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
- Developing activities for assigned sites to best support operations and/or maintenance requirements
- Manage import/export, AOG responses and other complex logistical challenges
- Ensure all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and other visitors.
Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator
Everett Aviation Ltd
01.2015
- Spearhead procurement activities for critical aviation components and materials, ensuring on-time delivery while reducing costs by Collaborated with suppliers to establish long-term partnerships, resulting in improved lead times and quality control
- Implement a streamlined inventory management system, reducing excess inventory levels
- Coordinate the shipment of aviation parts, managing customs clearance and documentation for international shipments
- Lead cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain disruptions and implement proactive measures to minimize risks
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and driving supplier quality enhancements.
Material Planner
Everett Aviation Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Request for quotes, placing orders and issuing Purchase orders, follow-up on requested parts and their availability
- Purchases goods and services within established limits as provided by the division of Purchasing
- Conduct market price surveys for comparison to ensure quality and competitive goods & services are purchased at all times
- Maintain records of goods ordered and goods received and accurate suppliers register
- Lodge claim with suppliers for any difference in quantity between received and invoiced quantity
- Liaise with warehousing to ensure proper materials management and effective requisitioning to assist in replenishment
- Manage and appraise supplier ensuring KPI are adhered to and maintain supplier contracts
- Manage, review and respond to the internal and external communication flow – drafting correspondence and responding to queries
- Coordinate with international vendors from sourcing to final delivery of goods
- Responsible to complete all document requirements for imports and coordinate with clearing agent for timely clearance and delivery of goods
- Following up the payment of the suppliers/subcontractors to ensure they are paid on time
- Effective logistical coordination both locally and internationally with different designate freight handlers to ensure on-time delivery of materials
- Move inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouse; coordinating inventory transfers with related outstations and departments
- Monitors the status of incoming and outgoing supplies.
Purchasing / stores Assistant
Phoenix Aviation Ltd
09.2005 - 02.2012
- Placing orders and issuing Purchase orders for parts requested for, follow-up on their availability
- Updating stock and conducting physical verification on items received against Orders raised and Conduct stock take
- Monitors the status of incoming international supplies, status monitoring
- Recording of all items received in stores keeping through manual system as well as through the computerized inventory system
- Issue and receipt of spares at the stores main counter and documenting transaction
- Draft letters of duty exemption and reconcile Suppliers VAT Exemption Accounts
- Producing periodic reports on Work in Progress and Compiling monthly reports on stocks level (Inventory valuation) for accounts department
- Labeling and creation of location for items not yet stocked
- Monitoring the safety, security and being accountable of stock on hand in the bonded store, goods in the inspection bay and consumables
- Organizing and maintaining the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials
- Invoicing of customers using Quick books, and generating stores spares requisitions.
Administrative Assistant
Phoenix Aviation Ltd
05.2004 - 08.2005
- Handling the office daily operation which include secretarial duties
- Manage the stationery supplies and placing orders for items out of stock
- Accounting for all used up supplies
- Manning the switchboard, Screening of phone calls, making calls on behalf of various departments, compiling weekly call reports, updating client’s telephone contacts for the organizations
- Receiving Visitors
- Filtered mail and incoming calls to prioritize activity and reduce interruptions
- Making travel arrangements.
Education
Diploma in Procurement and Supply -
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply –UK
05.2014
Bachelor of Commerce- Management -
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
10.2012
Higher Diploma in HRM -
Institute of Human Resource Management
07.2009
Diploma1 & 2 in Business Management -
Kenya Institute of Management
12.2006
Certificate in Computers – Desktop Publishing -
Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute
04.2003
High School Diploma -
Uthiru High School
12.1998
Primary School Certificate -
Moi Avenue Primary School
12.1994
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Logistics Analysis
- Customer Service
Membership
- Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
- Diploma Member of Chartered Institute of purchasing and Supply UK
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1980
References
- Joseph Muchiri Nderitu, Base Maintenance Manager, Phoenix Aviation Limited, P.O. BOX 49493, Nairobi, -00100, 254-020-6005416 /6006425, jmuchiri@phoenixaviation.co.ke
- Grace W. Ndegwa, Internal auditor, Tourism, Finance Corporation, P.O BOX 511 33-00200, Nairobi, 254-020-340551 /340920/2
Timeline
Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator
Everett Aviation Ltd
01.2015
Material Planner
Everett Aviation Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2014
Purchasing / stores Assistant
Phoenix Aviation Ltd
09.2005 - 02.2012
Administrative Assistant
Phoenix Aviation Ltd
05.2004 - 08.2005
Logistics Coordinator
Everett Aviation Ltd
Diploma in Procurement and Supply -
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply –UK
Bachelor of Commerce- Management -
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Higher Diploma in HRM -
Institute of Human Resource Management
Diploma1 & 2 in Business Management -
Kenya Institute of Management
Certificate in Computers – Desktop Publishing -
Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Uthiru High School
Primary School Certificate -
Moi Avenue Primary School