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Elizabeth Wambui Kamau

Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

An Adept and highly dedicated procurement and logistics professional, proficient in providing supply chain solutions coupled with knowledge and hands on experience in international and local logistics, sourcing, product optimization, cost savings, demand planning, shipment costing, customer service and supplier contract management.

I am a great team player with a strong blend of strategic planning, problem solving and strong decision making skills for a productive working environment.

I am known for rigorous execution coupled with a proven track record of strong work ethic and ability to master complex customer, supplier and operations initiatives with proficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Supply Chain Lead

Tropikal Brands Afrika Ltd
Nairobi
06.2021 - Current
  • Managing relationships with key local and foreign suppliers
  • Leading procurement issues/questions relating to the procurement of raw and packaging materials and business services
  • Providing key materials through the development of contingency plans and alternative materials and suppliers
  • Working closely with suppliers, clearing agents, and transport companies to import materials and finished products
  • Preparing the monthly demand planning data for all RM &PM.
  • Ensuring that the necessary capacity and capability exist in the supply base to deliver upon the customer demands
  • Ensuring that the forecasted demand is communicated to all the relevant parties internal and external
  • Managing key suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of goods and services
  • Working closely with the respective brand teams to ensure sound planning and sourcing of the required finished goods
  • Communicating with internal customers on timelines, in a systematic and scalable manner
  • Conducting business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities
  • Negotiating with all vendors in the supply chain to get the best rates.

Senior Sales Coordinator

Tropical Heat Limited
Nairobi
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Set up and enforced the right systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all functions across the sales, distribution, and marketing teams
  • Facilitated External Communication with all customers and stakeholders and educated customers regarding new systems developed
  • Handled internal communication with the different related teams; sales, logistics, marketing & production regarding various items such as stock levels, sales forecasts, promotions, etc
  • Drafted Joint Business plans with customers, set sales targets, and feasibility study of what discount structure to give our customers
  • Executed team management through coordinating route plans that would assist the enforcement and performance management of the sales and merchandising team
  • Created budgets for the sales, distribution, and marketing departments
  • Handled forecasting, and production plan coordination
  • Oversaw management of filing systems; hard and soft that is by maintaining a file for all customers and ensuring correspondence is filed for future reference.

Assistant Procurement Manager

Tropical Heat Limited
Nairobi
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Setting up and implementing purchasing systems and procedures
  • Developing procurement strategies that were inventive and cost-effective
  • Suppliers selection, supplier due diligence and periodic supplier performance reviews
  • Preparing and issuing trade contracts where required
  • Maintaining a database of vendors with ratings and performance indicators
  • Negotiating terms of contract with suppliers
  • Materials planning - both Raw materials and Packaging materials
  • Stock management - Using the ERP system to monitor stock movement and ensure no over/ under stocking of materials
  • Preparing and approving local purchase orders
  • Ensuring that all orders are delivered within the stipulated time line.

Purchasing Assistant Manager

Beth International Limited
Nairobi
01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Product Optimization, analyzed customer buying patterns and predicted future trends for the franchise
  • Brand management, pitched ideas for new products and reviewed products performance in the market
  • Managed stock levels, ensuring that right quantities were always met at the shops and the warehouse
  • Met suppliers and negotiated terms of contract as per the company policy
  • Maintained relationships with existing suppliers and sourced for new suppliers and new products
  • Created Purchasing Orders and followed up to ensure timely deliveries on time and in full.

Procurement and Logistics Assistant (ESA Regions)

Diversey Eastern and Central Africa Ltd.
Nairobi
12.2014 - 12.2015
  • Controlled the order cycle from purchase requisition to delivery to ensure timely and safe delivery of goods and services
  • Contract management and supplier evaluations for new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance
  • Implemented sourcing strategies, communication plans and supplier management plans for the buthe business
  • Conducted weekly review of reports on Logistic and Purchase to identify cost saving opportunities
  • Conducted monthly review of maverick spending to ensure compliance as per company policy
  • Worked out monthly demand planning for both raw materials and finished goods as per the approved sales forecast and followed up with order requirements on weekly basis
  • Prepared and sustained all the necessary documentation for logistics, procurement of goods and services in accordance to the company policy
  • Processed required documentation to facilitate imports and exports for the allocated countries.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Management

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, UK
03.2024 -

Bachelors - Purchasing and Supplies Management -

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2010 - 11.2014

Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply - CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Nairobi, Kenya

Skills

  • Relationship management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Negotiation
  • Material requirements planning
  • Teamwork
  • Strategy development
  • Inventory management
  • Logistics management
  • Contract Management
  • Communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for cost savings initiatives 2023&2024 at Tropikal Brands - Renegotiated all contracts for imported packaging materials with supplier resulting to a 25M KSH saving.
  • Awarded a certificate of Merit: For creating an ordering schedule for the packaging materials at Tropical Heat and eliminating Stock outs.
  • Awarded a Certificate of recognition as the STAR Employee Tropikal Heat Ltd.
  • Awarded a Certificate in international purchasing, E-procurement, procurement audit, and documentation on tendering

Referees

Linda Micheni,
Procurement Manager,
Chrolide Exide - Kenya Limited.
Tel: + 254 722 653147
Email: Lindamicheni@gmail.com


Jackline Munyiri,
Procurement Manager,
Nairobi Bottlers Limited.
Tel: + 254 721 946977
Email: jmunyiri@ke.ccsabco.com


Josephat Kinyua
Production Manager
Tropikal Brands Afrika Ltd
Tel: + 254 726 626402
Email: josiekinyua@yahoo.com

Timeline

Master of Business Administration - Management

Liverpool John Moores University
03.2024 -

Supply Chain Lead

Tropikal Brands Afrika Ltd
06.2021 - Current

Senior Sales Coordinator

Tropical Heat Limited
06.2020 - 05.2021

Assistant Procurement Manager

Tropical Heat Limited
05.2019 - 06.2020

Purchasing Assistant Manager

Beth International Limited
01.2016 - 05.2019

Procurement and Logistics Assistant (ESA Regions)

Diversey Eastern and Central Africa Ltd.
12.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelors - Purchasing and Supplies Management -

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
05.2010 - 11.2014

Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply - CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

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