MARGARET WANJIRU WAWERU
Purchasing And Supply Chain
Nairobi
Summary
Efficient office professional organizes and prioritizes tasks, working independently with little supervision. Work well under pressure and with diverse personalities using tact and diplomacy. Very resourceful and highly adaptable to change, new environments and implementation of new systems. Eager to learn new and improved methods. Attentive administrative team member with people skills and clerical talents to serve staff . Reliable and self-motivated with judgment and knowledge to handle wide range of daily assignments. Professional and organized with good multitasking and time management abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Management(warehouse Inventory )
Polyflex Industries
09.2020 - Current
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Managed the return process for damaged or defective goods, ensuring prompt resolution for customers and minimizing financial loss for the company.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Maintained clear communication with fellow team members, ensuring smooth operations throughout each shift.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations regarding hazardous material handling and storage.
- Resolved any inventory discrepancies by conducting thorough investigations and adjusting records accordingly.
- Managed and maintained an efficient warehouse layout, maximizing storage space and facilitating easy access to materials.
- Increased order fulfillment speed by optimizing picking routes and organizing stock efficiently within the warehouse.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams during physical inventories, ensuring accurate counts while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Built strong vendor relationships for timely goods and materials deliveries.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by diligently monitoring inventory levels and collaborating with warehouse staff to address discrepancies.
Supply Chain Department( Procurement Officer)
Colorpackaging Limited
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Coordinated procurement activities to maintain supplies, equipment and services for efficient operations
- Assessed affordability and practicality of all purchase requisitions to make supplier recommendations
- Contacted vendors to solicit bids and obtain availability and product information
- Communicated with vendors to request quotations and discuss new products, delayed payments and damaged goods
- Compared prices to determine best bid among potential vendors
- Completed administrative and clerical tasks in support of procurement department
- Contacted identified vendors for quotes on specific parts and materials
- Followed up with suppliers for resolution regarding pricing discrepancies
- Researched each vendor's ability to provide services or products
- Liaised between internal departments and outside vendors to coordinate purchases and deliveries
- Verified accuracy of suppliers' bills against original purchase orders to avoid billing errors
- Assisted in preparations of all the necessary financial documents e.g
- Purchase requisitions and orders, payment requisition forms, delivery notes and invoices, and follow up to ensure suppliers payments are done in a timely manner.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
SECRETARY AND OFFICE ASSISTANT
Yuvi Construction
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Composed and proofread correspondence, reports and confidential documents
- Received and screened telephone calls, visitors and incoming correspondence
- Maintained office records detailing, employee time cards and purchase orders
- Performed basic administrative tasks to support office workflow
- Assisted visitors by answering questions or providing policy and procedure information
- Monitored communication in reception area to protect client and office confidentiality
- Ordered office supplies to meet functional needs
- Copied and distributed printed material to meet office needs
- Received and directed incoming calls to appropriate personnel
- Greeted visitors in clean, orderly and welcoming reception area
Education
Diploma - Purchasing and Supply Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya11-2026
Skills
Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Supply Chain Management(warehouse Inventory )
Polyflex Industries
09.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Department( Procurement Officer)
Colorpackaging Limited
01.2017 - 08.2020
SECRETARY AND OFFICE ASSISTANT
Yuvi Construction
04.2014 - 12.2016
Diploma - Purchasing and Supply Management
Kenya Institute of Management