MARSHA RASOAH NEKESA
Supply Chain Officer
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Self-motivated, enthusiastic supply chain and procurement professional with 12 years experience in international non- governmental organization (NGO) sector that respond to the world's worst humanitarian crisis and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Work closely with all levels of management within the organization to ensure compliance with supply chain and procurement strategies, policies and procedures. Provides guidelines for daily operations of the unit to ensure that the material/program supplies and service requirements of the organization are met in a timely, efficient and effective manner
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Officer
International Committee Of The Red Cross- Somalia Delegation
12.2014 - Current
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 10 employees.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
Supply Chain Assistant
International Rescue Committee
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Analyzed customer requirements and provided customized logistics solutions.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration / Purchasing And Logistics
Daystar University
Nairobi06.2012
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Compuera College
Nairobi12.2007
Certificate - Humanitarian Logistics
Fritz International
Online09.2026
Skills
Supply Chain Distribution
JD Edwards ERP software Experience
Logistics Management
Warehouse Operations
Supply Chain Management
Negotiating
Expense Control
Accomplishments
- Being part of the staff representative committee global leadership team that successfully engages with different levels of Management within ICRC for 7 years in an attempt to bridge the communication gap between the employer and employee and overall improve the working environment of the organization
- Being part and parcel of the organization end of year staff party committee for 5 years that is aimed at bringing all employees of the Nairobi regional delegation for fun , teambuilding and overall networking
referees
Margaret Kinai
Logistician II
International Committee of the Red Cross
P.O Box 73226-00200, Nairobi
Tel: + 254 700 772 220
Email : Mkinai@icrc.org
Laetia Mbaya
Senior HR Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
P.O Box 62727-00200, Nairobi
Mobile: + 254 722 578 881
Email: laetia.mbaya@rescue.org
Harriet Oyombe
Gender and Protection Specialist
Blumont Global Development
Tel: +96 4750 8560 851
Mobile: + 254 720 132 844
Email: hoyombe@blumont.org
Timeline
Supply Chain Officer
International Committee Of The Red Cross- Somalia Delegation
12.2014 - Current
Supply Chain Assistant
International Rescue Committee
03.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration / Purchasing And Logistics
Daystar University
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Compuera College
Certificate - Humanitarian Logistics
Fritz International