ELIZABETH WANJIKU GAKUO
Kiambu, Kiambu District,36
Summary
A highly motivated Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist with two years of experience in optimizing operations, inventory control, and ensuring on-time deliveries. Certified Procurement and Supply Professional (CPSP-K) and a full member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) with proven ability to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and track cost-saving initiatives. Skilled in import documentation, supply chain tools (Navision ERP), and data analysis using MS Office Suite. Seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Supply Chain team to leverage my skills and contribute to continued success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Wide-link Capital Enterprises
Kiambu, Kiambu District (Remote)
03.2024 - Current
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist Intern
FARMER’S CHOICE LIMITED
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Reduced stock-outs by 10% through improved forecasting, timely ordering and proper managing of the inventory levels
- Identified and eliminated obsolete and slow-moving inventory, leading to a 10% increase in shelf space utilization and easy arrangement of the received raw material in the shelfs
- Developed strong relationships with key local suppliers, ensuring reliable and timely deliveries
- Developed strong relationships with key overseas suppliers, leading to improved product quality and on-time deliveries
- Resolved groups’ and individual client’s complaints and intergroup conflict effectively and timely
- Negotiated more favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow
- Negotiated lower freight cost with the freight forwarders by 10% decrease and this favored our company
- Responsibilities: Receiving and stocking inventory accurately and efficiently
- Maintaining accurate inventory records and conducting stock counts regularly
- Identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies
- Participating in inventory forecasting and ordering processes
- Implementing strategies to minimize stock-outs and overstocking
- Identifying and researching both potential local suppliers and international suppliers
- Evaluating and selecting both local supplies and international suppliers
- Negotiating contracts with both local vendors and international vendors
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with both local vendors and international vendors
- Preparing and managing import documentation
- This involves accurately completing and managing documents like invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, certificates of origin, and any other documents required for customs clearance
- Ensuring compliance with import regulations and trade agreements
- Staying up-to-date on import regulations, trade agreements like the HS Tariff Classification, Incoterms, influencing purchases, and ensuring all import activities comply with relevant laws and guidelines.
Supply Chain Attaché
NAIROBI CITY WATER AND SEWERAGE COMPANY
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsibilities: Preparing payment vouchers for suppliers
- Receiving of goods from various suppliers in the correct procedures
- Issuing of raw materials to different user departments following the correct procedures
- Use of ERP software system to raise requisitions and the goods received note
- Proper recording and filling of LPO's, delivery notes, goods received notes invoices
- Assisting in developing and issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
- Assisting in evaluation and shortlisting potential vendors
- Facilitating communication with shortlisted vendors and other departments
- Negotiating contracts with shortlisted vendors
- Preparing and recommending contract awards.
Assistant Property Manager
Apple Realtors Management (REAL ESTATE)
Nairobi, Nairobi Province (Remote)
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Developing and implementing marketing strategies to attract new tenants for Lite Price Hardware building, resulting in a 5% increase in tenant occupancy rate
- Managing tenant relationships, addressing inquiries efficiently and ensuring timely rent collection
- Maintaining a positive and professional demeanor, fostering strong client relationships
- Created marketing materials (e.g., brochures, social media posts) to promote vacant properties
- Organizing open houses and property viewings, resulting in increased buyer interest
- Developing and implemented targeted marketing campaigns to attract potential buyers/tenants
- Negotiated and secured lease agreements with tenants
- Exhibited excellent customer service skills, building rapport with potential buyers/tenants.
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya12.2024
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA - CERTIFIED PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY PROFESSIONAL OF KENYA (CPSP-K) -
KENYA INSTITUTE OF SUPPLIES EXAMINATION BOARD (KISEB)
07.2019
High School Diploma -
NIBS TECHNICAL
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya09.2019
Skills
- Communication Skills: I have the ability to communicate with clients at all levels Effective interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, excellent sense of client orientation, and drive for results Providing communication support for internal business unit clients
- Analytical Skills: I can recognize areas of weaknesses requiring improvements and makes recommendations to the management for consideration, approval, and implementation
- Teamwork: Ability to work as a competent member of the team, willingly providing back-up support for coworkers when appropriate and actively supporting group goals
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: I can analyze and define a problem, evaluate alternatives, find a solution, and understand how and when to make a choice
- Time Management: I have the ability to manage competing priorities effectively, to be resourceful, and to use time as a resource
- Planning and Organizing: Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support, and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner
- Working knowledge of social media and other popular media technologies
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Navision ERP System, MS Office, Internet, MS Outlook
- Supplier Contracts
- Effective Communication
- Order Placement
- Purchasing Processes
- Price Negotiation
- Process Improvements
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Proficiency in [Software]
- Vendor Relationship Management
Certification
- Member No.85693 of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
- Member and Graduate of X-CULTURE 2023 AWARDS
Seminars And Conferences
- KENYA INSTITUTE OF SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT (KISM) SEMINARS
- KENYA INSTITUTE OF SUPPLIIES EXAMINATION BOARD (KISEB) Trainings.
Hobbies And Interests
Traveling, Socializing, Community Service.
References
- Mr. David Thiomi, Dry Goods Store Manager, Farmers Choice Limited, +254725375565, DThiomi@farmerschoice.co.ke
- Mr. Benson Maina, Purchasing Imports Coordinator, Farmers Choice Limited, +254786321903, BMaina@farmerschoice.co.ke
- Madam Dorothy Oballa, Senior Lecturer, Technical University of Kenya, +254716067224, Dorothy.oballa@tukenya.ac.ke
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Wide-link Capital Enterprises
03.2024 - Current
Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist Intern
FARMER’S CHOICE LIMITED
12.2023 - 02.2024
Supply Chain Attaché
NAIROBI CITY WATER AND SEWERAGE COMPANY
10.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Property Manager
Apple Realtors Management (REAL ESTATE)
02.2020 - 01.2023
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA - CERTIFIED PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY PROFESSIONAL OF KENYA (CPSP-K) -
KENYA INSTITUTE OF SUPPLIES EXAMINATION BOARD (KISEB)
High School Diploma -
NIBS TECHNICAL