JOHN KAMAU KARIUKI
Nakuru
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Manager with a proven track record at I-Procure Limited, excelling in process optimization and safety compliance. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced inventory accuracy by 90% and reduced fulfillment costs by 20%. Adept in SAP and skilled in team collaboration, driving operational excellence and efficiency in high-volume environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
I-Procure Limited
Sagana
11.2019 - Current
- Developed long-range warehouse operational plans by integrating sales forecasts and management directives, enhancing inventory management and overall operational readiness.
- Optimized warehouse operations by overseeing accurate receiving and dispatch of goods, enhancing inventory management efficiency and reducing fulfillment costs by 20%.
- Optimized warehouse workflow and resource allocation to exceed daily high-volume targets, resulting in a 15% increase in overall productivity and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Orchestrated weekly team meetings, enhancing communication and driving continuous improvement across all warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, inventory management, and shipping.
- Directed warehouse team members in performance management, achieving a 25% reduction in operational issues and enhancing overall warehouse efficiency.
- Implemented standardized operating procedures for warehouse equipment, enhancing employee safety and preventing machine breakdowns, which directly supported on-time delivery performance.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a warehouse management system, enhancing inventory accuracy by 90% and reducing order processing time by 16% to optimize overall warehouse operations.
- Orchestrated comprehensive warehouse safety and operational training programs, including hazardous material handling and forklift operation, enhancing overall efficiency and contributing to a 10% productivity increase and significant accident reduction.
- Spearheaded a team of 35 in optimizing warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, and packing, to ensure high performance and accountability.
- Spearheaded proactive monitoring of warehouse operations, identifying and resolving safety concerns to enhance overall workplace safety and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Spearheaded the development of continuous improvement methodologies, enhancing efficiency across service, profit, and growth areas to support optimized warehouse operations.
- Optimized warehouse operations by analyzing KPIs like order cycle times and inventory accuracy, leading to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed daily inventory accounting and reconciliation, optimizing order management and reducing stockouts by 30% to enhance warehouse operations.
- Established a risk tolerance framework and ensured adherence to operational policies, enhancing warehouse efficiency and compliance across all operations.
- Orchestrated the efficient movement of goods, ensuring timely delivery to meet customer requirements and enhancing overall warehouse service levels.
- Optimized warehouse inventory management processes to meet internal, customer, and audit standards, significantly improving compliance rates and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Optimized warehouse operations by implementing new procedures that enhanced operational efficiency and ensured proper equipment usage, contributing to smoother inventory management and shipping processes.
- Streamlined warehouse operations by implementing a robust documentation system, enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring accurate inventory management for seamless receiving and shipping processes.
Warehouse and Logistic Assistant
Unga Farm Care (EA) Limited
Nakuru
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Ensured 100% compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines for safety, quality, and sanitation across all warehouse operations, minimizing risks and maintaining operational integrity.
- Optimized warehouse loading processes by analyzing truck turn-around time and loading rates, resulting in a 100% increase in daily truck throughput and enhanced service delivery efficiency.
- Streamlined warehouse operations by efficiently managing inventory receiving from trucks and directing it to appropriate staging or storage locations, enhancing overall operational flow.
- Contributed to a divisional championship win in First Aid for Unga Farm Care (EA) Feeds Plant by ensuring operational safety and compliance, directly supporting efficient warehouse operations.
- Achieved zero finished goods variance by implementing efficient inventory reports and total reconciliation, directly supporting optimized inventory management within warehouse operations.
- Streamlined invoicing processes, enhancing customer service delivery and contributing to efficient warehouse operations.
- Optimized warehouse operations by championing logistics improvements, reducing customer order delivery Turn Around Time and enhancing company-customer relationships.
- Optimized loading conveyor operations through regular audits and maintenance, enhancing warehouse efficiency and ensuring user safety in compliance with company policies.
- Managed waste streams, including debris and recyclables, to enhance warehouse safety and reduce workplace hazards, contributing to overall operational compliance.
- Optimized order fulfillment processes by accurately picking inventory from the warehouse management system, directly contributing to enhanced order accuracy.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining precise records of storage space, directly supporting effective warehouse capacity planning and operational efficiency.
- Optimized SAP Material Management system by updating records for finished products, tools, and equipment, enhancing inventory management efficiency and reducing retrieval times within warehouse operations.
- Optimized inventory management by preparing weekly and monthly stock reports, directly contributing to timely order fulfillment and efficient warehouse operations.
- Implemented robust internal controls for inventory management, eliminating stock variance from 76% to zero and ensuring accurate book balances aligned with physical warehouse stock.
- Assessed warehouse operations through ISO compliance audits, identifying critical areas for improvement in safety and efficiency to strengthen operational compliance.
- Implemented comprehensive safety training programs for warehouse staff, ensuring strict adherence to PPE protocols and significantly reducing employee illness cases, thereby enhancing overall operational safety and compliance.
- Streamlined material handling by expertly operating forklifts and pallet jacks, contributing to efficient warehouse operations and timely order fulfillment.
- Optimized inventory management by reviewing sales and dispatch records, reducing stock loss and customer complaints to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management - Nyeri, Kenya
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Nyeri, Kenya04.2017
Certificate in Computer Packages - English Advanced, Swahili Advanced
Achievers School of Professionals
Nakuru, Kenya05.2013
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Nakuru, Kenya
Anestar Boys High School
Nakuru, Kenya12.2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Nakuru, Kenya
Baraka Primary School
Nakuru, Kenya12.2008
Skills
- Warehouse operations and logistics
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Supply chain management
- Inventory and order management
- Workforce planning
- SAP proficiency
- Problem solving and communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Driving (light truck and vehicle)
- Excel and Visual Basic skills
- Basic computer proficiency
Languages
- English advanced
- Swahili advanced
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
I-Procure Limited
11.2019 - Current
Warehouse and Logistic Assistant
Unga Farm Care (EA) Limited
01.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management - Nyeri, Kenya
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Certificate in Computer Packages - English Advanced, Swahili Advanced
Achievers School of Professionals
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Nakuru, Kenya
Anestar Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Nakuru, Kenya
Baraka Primary School