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David Hillary Onditi
Supply Chain Strategist
Nairobi,KENYA
Summary
Innovative Supply Chain and Operations professional with experiential know-how in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by over three years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Supply Chain Team Lead
Glogistics International Ltd
Nairobi, Nairobi County
01.2020 - Current
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to roll out and implement global pricing strategies and channels.
- Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery.
- Managed distribution networks, including logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
- Achieved 60% inventory reduction by developing and implementing optimization methodologies for accounting processes.
- Optimized supply chain infrastructure by assessing and initiating targeted changes to reduce operating costs of companies by 66%.
- Led change management initiatives and designed functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply strategy.
- Spearheaded the management of large, digital transformation and change, and of new ways of working as result of global pandemic.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors about contracts, policies and deadlines.
- Oversaw S&OP process, including demand planning, purchasing and logistics.
- Challenged teams to improve performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets.
- Oversaw supply chain and supported tech transfer projects, batch release testing, change management and resolution of customer complaints.
- Ensured the timely surcing and delivery of PPE and other medical devices to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Studied technical aspects of managed category to identify key quality attributes and cost containment levels.
Procurement Officer
Nairobi Baptist Church
Nairobi, Nairobi County
11.2018 - Current
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services and purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Oversaw a $200,000.00 budget and all purchasing needs for the non-profit company(Church)
- Reduced costs by $30,000.00 by performing competitive negotiations and strategic procurement planning.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department and adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
- Received inbound phone calls from store managers and facility management associates, creating work orders and purchase orders to replace faulty or unsafe equipment or conditions.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts, including contingencies and supplementary plans.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry through e-procure to pay and Sage software.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 80%.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste as we used e-procure to pay system to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $50,000.00 annually.
- Generated monthly reports, documents and analysis in e-procurement software for senior management review and approval.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Organized importation of building construction, machineries and PPE items via air and ocean freights.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Delivered substantial cost savings by securing discounts from third-party logistics services providers.
- Visited supplier offices and plants to investigate facilities and capacity and ability to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.
Supply Chain Management Intern
County Assembly Of Homabay
Homabay, Homabay County
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers and maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers.
- Collected and analyzed current market information to procure inputs and supplies from variety of sources.
- Organized distribution plans, delivery locations, and technical specifications for office consumables and production stationery.
- Assisted with preparation of purchase orders including local, field, and letters of agreement (LOA).
Education
Master of Business Administration - Management
UNICAF UNIVERSITY
Larnaca, Cyprus 11.2020 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Supply Chain Management - Procurement,Transport And Logistics
Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Techno
Nairobi-Kenya 09.2014 - 11.2018
Global Project Management - Best Practices in Global Project Management
College Of St. Scholastica
Duluth-MN 02.2020 - 04.2020
Diploma In Legal Studies - Legal Studies
ALISON ONLINE LEARNING
USA 01.2020 - 04.2020
Skills
Contracts negotiating
Supply Chain Distribution Management
Supplier and Customer relationship building
Project Management
Teamwork
SAGE, SAP and IFMIS Software proficiency
E-Procurement Software and analytics
Critical thinking
ERP
International purchasing
Supplier Performance
Cost Reduction Initiatives
Trend Analysis and Market research
Supply chain consulting
Supplier relationships
Vendor sourcing
Project coordination
Bid process management
Policy implementation
Procurement expertise
Profit and loss understanding
Data analysis understanding
Financial administration
Operations management
Process Development
Contract Negotiation
Business administration
Excellent verbal/written communication
Budget Management
Advertising knowledge
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
- APMP- Project Management Institute
- MKISM- Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
- CPSP- Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional-Kenya
Quote
Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.
Rene Descartes
Software
Additional Information
I am also available for short term, freelance and pro bono Consulting in Supply Chain Management.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Management
UNICAF UNIVERSITY
11.2020 - Current
Global Project Management - Best Practices in Global Project Management
College Of St. Scholastica
02.2020 - 04.2020
Global Supply Chain Team Lead
Glogistics International Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Diploma In Legal Studies - Legal Studies
ALISON ONLINE LEARNING
01.2020 - 04.2020
Procurement Officer
Nairobi Baptist Church
11.2018 - Current
Supply Chain Management Intern
County Assembly Of Homabay
10.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor Of Science In Supply Chain Management - Procurement,Transport And Logistics
Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Techno
09.2014 - 11.2018