JOHN KAMAU KARIUKI
Nakuru
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven Warehouse Management Professional with extensive experience in optimizing operations, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency in warehouse and distribution environments. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and implement best practices to streamline supply chain processes. Proficient in SAP operations, inventory control, health and safety protocols, and logistics management, ensuring seamless inventory movement and customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
I-Procure Limited
Sagana, Kirinyaga
11.2019 - Current
- Led the planning of long-range warehousing needs based on sales forecasts and management input, resulting in improved operational readiness.
- Oversaw the accurate receiving and dispatch of goods, enhancing inventory management efficiency and reducing fulfillment costs by 20%.
- Determined warehouse workflow and allocated resources effectively to meet daily high-volume targets, achieving a 15% increase in productivity.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to communicate updates and foster continuous improvement in warehouse operations.
- Coached and held team members accountable for performance, leading to a 25% reduction in operational issues.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for warehouse equipment use, ensuring employee safety and achieving zero machine breakdowns, which helped meet delivery deadlines.
- Implemented a warehouse management system that improved inventory accuracy by 90% and reduced order processing time by 16%.
- Scheduled and coordinated training on warehouse safety, hazardous material handling, and forklift operation, resulting in a 10% increase in productivity and a significant reduction in accidents.
- Managed a team of 35 employees responsible for receiving, put-away, picking, and packing, ensuring high performance and accountability.
- Monitored employee practices and addressed safety concerns proactively, enhancing overall workplace safety.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop continuous improvement methodologies in service, profit, and growth areas.
- Analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order cycle times and inventory accuracy, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conducted daily inventory accounting and reconciliation, optimizing order management and reducing stockouts by 30%.
- Ensured adherence to operational policies and procedures, establishing a risk tolerance framework that promoted smooth operations and compliance.
- Coordinated the movement of goods to meet customer delivery requirements, enhancing service levels.
- Addressed warehouse inventory management processes to meet internal, customer, and audit standards, improving compliance rates.
- Implemented procedures to enhance operational efficiency and proper warehouse equipment usage.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of all warehouse activities, facilitating better workflow and effective retrieval of documents.
Warehouse and Logistic Assistant
Unga Farm Care (EA) Limited
Nakuru
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Adhered to company policies and regulatory guidelines for safety, quality, and sanitation, ensuring compliance across operations.
- Computed the Turn-around Time (TAT) for customer trucks and evaluated loading rates, effectively doubling the number of trucks loaded daily and improving service delivery.
- Managed the removal of inventory from trucks and transportation to staging or inventory locations, streamlining operations.
- Part of the team that aided Unga Farm Care (EA) Feeds Plant in winning the Divisional Champions in First Aid.
- Reduced finished goods variance to zero through efficient inventory reports and total reconciliation at Unga Farm Care.
- Trained on invoicing roles, achieving excellence in customer service delivery.
- Championed logistics improvements by reducing Turn Around Time on customer order delivery, enhancing company-customer relationships.
- Conducted periodic audits and maintenance on loading conveyors, maximizing loading efficiency while ensuring user safety.
- Properly disposed of debris and recyclable materials, reducing workplace hazards and improving safety.
- Picked orders accurately from warehouse inventory based on the warehouse management system's pick list, enhancing order fulfillment accuracy.
- Maintained accurate records of available storage space, supporting effective capacity planning.
- Updated records on finished products, tools, and equipment in the SAP Material Management system, reducing retrieval time and improving system efficiency.
- Prepared weekly and monthly stock reports for production planning, facilitating timely order fulfillment.
- Ensured book balances matched actual physical stock through regular internal controls, reducing stock variance from 76% to zero.
- Conducted feed safety audits for ISO compliance, providing insights into operational strengths and weaknesses.
- Trained staff on safety standards and ensured adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols, reducing employee illness cases.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport warehouse materials efficiently.
- Reviewed reports to ensure accuracy between system sales and dispatch records, minimizing stock loss and customer complaints.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Purchasing and Supplies Management
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
04.2017
Certificate - Computer Packages
Achievers School of Professionals
05.2013
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Anestar Boys High School
12.2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Baraka Primary School
12.2008
Skills
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Logistics Management
- Workforce Management
- Basic Computer Skills
- Excel
- Visual Basic Programming
- Warehouse Operations
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Management
- Driving (Light Truck and Light Vehicle)
- SAP Proficiency
- Order Acknowledgements
- Invoicing
Languages
English
Swahili
Interests
Reading
Volunteering
Software
SAP
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Warehouse Manager
I-Procure Limited
11.2019 - Current
Warehouse and Logistic Assistant
Unga Farm Care (EA) Limited
01.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor Degree - Purchasing and Supplies Management
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Certificate - Computer Packages
Achievers School of Professionals
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Anestar Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Baraka Primary School