MASINDE BARASA
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain & Logistics Professional with 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, warehousing, logistics, and inventory management across manufacturing, FMCG, and distribution industries. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, cost reduction, vendor management, and operational excellence. Adept at leading crossfunctional teams, improving stock accuracy, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Recognized for driving multi-million cost savings and streamlining supply chain operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Raw Material & Procurement Lead
Silentnight Bedding Ltd
Nairobi
01.2025 - Current
- Spearhead procurement of raw materials, ensuring cost efficiency and uninterrupted production.
- Negotiated with vendors, introduced KPIs, and improved supplier credit terms to reduce lead-time delays.
- Directed raw material warehouse operations, achieving zero stockouts and reducing shrinkage.
- Oversaw imports, customs clearance, and compliance with KEBS and KRA regulations.
- Championed 5S, safety programs, and team motivation, improving warehouse productivity.
- Conducted monthly stock takes and reporting, cutting variances significantly.
- Reduced stock variance from KES 4M to 81K in 3 months.
- Eliminated stockouts and overstocking across all raw materials.
- Reduced overtime costs to zero.
Senior Supply Chain Officer
MoKo Home + Living
Nairobi
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw procurement (local & international), logistics, customs clearance, and inventory.
- Managed supplier relationships across Asia, Europe, and China, ensuring quality compliance.
- Handled demand planning, inbound logistics, and cash flow by onboarding credit suppliers.
- Supported projects that unlocked KES 600M funding through efficient supply chain execution.
- Delivered KES 2M monthly cost savings via supplier diversification.
- Achieved 100% elimination of non-conforming raw materials.
- Reduced stockouts by 85% through accurate demand planning.
- Improved cash flow with 90% of suppliers offering credit terms.
Supply Chain Officer
MoKo Home + Living
Nairobi
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed demand planning, procurement documentation, and stock level optimization.
- Sourced and onboarded suppliers from China, Europe, and Asia, improving material quality and costs.
- Achieved KES 1.5M monthly savings through supplier diversification.
- 100% elimination of non-conforming raw materials.
- Reduced stockouts across 1,900+ SKUs.
Warehousing & Inventory Officer
MoKo Home + Living
Nairobi
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Led warehouse operations, inbound/outbound logistics, and staff supervision.
- Transitioned from manual stockkeeping to barcode/scanning systems.
- Implemented staging processes to improve stock traceability.
- Reduced stock variance from 10% to 2% (covering 5,600 SKUs).
- Improved traceability and eliminated stock discrepancies.
- Reduced overtime costs and optimized warehouse space.
Operations Associate
UI Architects
Nairobi
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Supported procurement, logistics coordination, and inventory management.
- Engaged vendors and generated operational performance reports.
Depot Fulfillment Officer
Twiga Foods
Nairobi
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Oversaw depot inventory, fleet management, and order processing.
- Planned delivery schedules, improved customer satisfaction, and enforced SOPs.
Warehouse Clerk
Baltic Textile Trading
Nairobi
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed stock monitoring, inventory counts, and warehouse documentation.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound deliveries.
Education
Bachelor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management -
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology
01.2017
Skills
- Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management
- Budget Control & Cost Reduction
- ERP & Inventory Systems (SAP, Oracle, Zoho)
- Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Customs Compliance (KEBS, KRA)
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Data Analysis & Reporting Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Fleet Management Platforms
Timeline
Raw Material & Procurement Lead
Silentnight Bedding Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Senior Supply Chain Officer
MoKo Home + Living
09.2023 - 01.2025
Supply Chain Officer
MoKo Home + Living
11.2022 - 09.2023
Warehousing & Inventory Officer
MoKo Home + Living
11.2021 - 11.2022
Operations Associate
UI Architects
10.2020 - 11.2021
Depot Fulfillment Officer
Twiga Foods
02.2020 - 11.2020
Warehouse Clerk
Baltic Textile Trading
04.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management -
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology