Olivia Lamenya

Strategic Leadership:

• ·Collaborate with the Chairperson and board members to develop and execute the strategic vision and goals of EMAK.
• Provide guidance and support in the formulation of policies, programs, and initiatives related to electric mobility in Kenya.
• Contribute to the development of long-term plans to drive the adoption of electric vehicles and infrastructure.

Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent EMAK in various forums, conferences, and industry events to advocate for sustainable transportation policies and initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry associations, NGOs, and private sector organisations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of the benefits of electric mobility and advocate for supportive regulatory frameworks.

Partnership Development:

• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with local and international organizations to advance the goals and objectives of EMAK.
• Engage with potential sponsors, donors, and funding agencies to secure financial support for EMAK's activities and projects.
• Collaborate with partner organisations to develop joint initiatives, research projects, and capacity-building programs.

Operational Support:

• Provide guidance and support to EMAK's operational activities, including managing committees, coordinating events, and overseeing administrative functions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of EMAK's annual budget, ensuring transparent and efficient financial management.

Collaboration with Board Members:

• Collaborate effectively with the Chairperson and other board members, providing input and insights to inform decision-making processes.
• Contribute to board meetings, providing updates on EMAK's progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Participate in committee meetings and working groups, actively contributing to the development and execution of specific projects or initiatives.

Reporting to Country Manager Kenya, the role is entrusted with several key areas, including operations setup, compliance and control, advocacy, strategic partnerships, and policy development.

1. Operations Setup: This involves designing and implementing operational processes, workflows, and supply chain logistics to ensure seamless production, distribution, and after-sales services. The aim is to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver high-quality products to customers.

2. Compliance and Control: Maintaining compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and legal requirements is paramount in the electric bicycle sector. assumes the responsibility of ensuring that all operations adhere to relevant laws and regulations. This includes product safety standards, environmental regulations, data privacy, and other industry-specific requirements.

3. Advocacy: Promoting the benefits of electric bicycles and advocating for favorable industry conditions is another significant aspect of the role. collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness about the advantages of electric bicycles, such as environmental sustainability, health benefits, and reduced congestion. This involves engaging with government bodies, industry associations, and community organizations.

4. Strategic Partnerships: Creating and nurturing strategic partnerships is crucial for the growth of the electric bicycle operations. Identifying potential partners, negotiates collaborations, and manages ongoing relationships to leverage resources, technology, and expertise. Partnerships can span from suppliers and manufacturers to distribution channels and service providers.

5. Policy Development: In the rapidly evolving landscape of electric bicycles, policies and regulations can significantly impact business operations. Actively engaging in policy development discussions at both the industry and regulatory levels. This involves providing input on issues related to infrastructure development, incentives for electric mobility, and other relevant policies.

Reporting to the Director of SOURCE and MOVE, the position entails:

1. Delivery of Supply metrics; OTFINE, Volume, CFR, CRR, Distribution cost Per 9L in line with F25 ambition

2. Effective management, measurement, evaluation and optimization of 3PL services with an annual spend of £21.36M over 5-year period as defined in Warehouse and Yard and Transport management contract.

3. Owning the Diageo Growth Model [DGM] and embedding the 4 pillars – Net Revenue Management, Supply Chain Planning, Every Day Great Execution [EDGE] and Performance Management. Developing and implementing Supply strategies, processes and tools.

4. Responsible for Performance Excellence MOVE; Run The Business- Daily, weekly Functional Review Meetings with 3PLs structured to identifying and analyze trends that help for direct problem solving; Improve The Business – BPM, SPMs and ITFs that provide a codified approach to manage Strategic improvements, Providing a service that is “Fit for Purpose” to both MAKE and Commercial sections of the business and monitoring 3PL activities and responding to needs of the site.

5. Leading a tribe of 15 high performing Logistics subject matter expects and 7 Business partners 3rd party logistics partners to deliver scalable Logistics operations programs, Meet a continuous growing demand on a finite operation Site.

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Reporting to the Head of MOVE, the position entailed:

• 1. Delivery of the Annual Business Plan – Move Warehouse, Transport, Customer service metrics for Kenya, Nairobi and Kisumu depot [Volume, CRR, OTIFNE, CFR, Distribution per 9l cost]
• 2. Provided leadership in the Delivery of daily SICs for MOVE through 3rd party Business partners to meet Ambition Numbers and execution excellence KPIs
• 3. Spearheaded Strategic projects for MOVE Warehouse, Transport and Customer Service with support from the 3PL, Finance and Diageo Enterprise Operations

Outstanding Achievements:

§ Systems Installation

• i. Installation of WMS, QMS, TMS, Colos and Calibra to SAP. Improving and Automation of Warehouse, Yard, Weight Bridge and onsite Truck onsite Operation Through use of RFID transmission.
• ii. Team Lead Kenya on Installation and training of MicroStrategy a Business Intelligence system designed by Diageo for MOVE and COUPA a Purchasing tool for Diageo.

Reporting to Head of Compliance and Control KBL, The Position Entailed:

1. Delivery Of logistics Metrics: POD, Distribution cost, QHSE, Inventory Management, Warehouse Utilization; Transport Management; Customer Order management,

• Produced written documentation,and visual presentations to report data to influence key stakeholders.
• Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
• Located deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes and preventing reoccurrence.
• Highlighted undetected organisational needs to improve business performance.
• Scrutinised existing and proposed methods and procedures.

2. Champion all In house and external Audits for Logistics

• Unified efforts from multiple departments towards business developments.
• Applied data toward developing optimum objectives, strategies and plans for MOVE.
• Conducted studies focused on analysing current strategies and evaluating feasibility and potential results of proposals.