PETER AURA MAKANDA
Nairobi
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional ERP Deployment Lead
International Rescue Committee
Kenya
04.2019
- Overseeing and coordinating the deployment and adoption of a new ERP (Microsoft D365) system across IRC offices.
ERP System Project Extended Core Team Member
International Rescue Committee HQ
New York
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Represented Supply Chain department on the ERP Solution project team and helped to lead business decision making on the ERP System development.
Supply Chain Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
Kenya
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Coordinated procurement, warehouse/storage, fleet and transport management, asset management, budget & finance, staff management, training & outreach, and other tasks.
Operations Specialist (Head of Common Services and General Administration)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
South Sudan
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Provided strategic oversight and direction on Administrative matters at the Country Office ensuring full compliance/alignment with UN/UNDP policies and operational strategies.
Operations Specialist (Head of Field Operations)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
South Sudan
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Provided strategic direction and oversight to field operations so as to effectively support implementation of programmes / projects.
Operations Manager
Centres For International Programs- Kenya (CIP-K)
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Managed procurement, warehouse/storage, fleet and transport management, asset management, budget & finance, staff management, training & outreach, and other tasks.
Logistics & Administrative Coordinator
VSO Jitolee
07.2007 - 09.2011
- Managed procurement, vehicle fleet and transport services, asset management, security and safety, and other tasks.
Procurement & Logistics Officer
GIZ International Services, South Sudan Roads & Dykes Rehabilitation Project
02.2004 - 06.2007
- Managed sourcing and procurement, freight and transportation, office equipment procurement and maintenance, and support to other GTZ-IS Projects on procurement matters.
Procurement & Stores Coordinator
Iberafrica Power (EA)Ltd
01.2002 - 02.2004
- Sourced and procured goods and services, managed stores and inventory, and oversaw disposal of scrap/obsolete stocks and other material.
Buyer (Non-Production Materials)
General Motors (EA) Ltd
04.2001 - 12.2001
- Procured non-production materials/services, implemented sourcing strategies, and provided good customer service.
Buyer (Production Materials)
General Motors (EA) Ltd
02.2000 - 03.2001
- Purchased locally sourced production materials, conducted market surveys, and built strong supplier relationships.
Purchasing Expeditor / Traffic Analyst
General Motors (EA) Ltd
08.1998 - 01.2000
- Expedited delivery of goods and services, assisted Buyers in procurement, participated in supplier development & evaluation, and oversaw import/export of vehicles and goods.
Summary
A career Supply Chain Management and Operations professional with:
- deep knowledge and wide practical experience in procurement and supply chain, fleet management, inventory management, asset and facilities management, transport and distribution logistics, import & export procedures, contract management and supplier relationship management gained from international commercial and non-governmental organizations, and the United Nations
- additional skills and experience in policy formulation and implementation; budgeting and control; use of automated management systems, including ERP systems; financial and human resource management, general administration and security & safety management
- extensive experience working with people of diverse nationalities and backgrounds, and in hardship and post-conflict environments.
- detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement And Logistics
Jomo Kenyatta Univ. of Agriculture & Technology
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Statistics And Computer Studies
Moi University, Maseno University Campus
Kisumu, Kenya 05.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
- Delivery Schedules
- Stakeholder Relations
- Professional Relationships
- Project Requirements
- Deployment Management
- Prioritizing Workflows
- User Experience
- Constructive Feedback
- Technology Integration
- Deployment Coordination
- Functional Requirement
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Operational Procedures
- Remote Support
- Presentations and Demonstrations
- Corrective Actions
- Risk Mitigation Planning
- Stakeholder Negotiations
- Web Applications
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeAccomplishments
*Successfully deployed the new IRC's ERP System (Microsoft D365) in 15 country programs and offices
*Oversaw User Acceptance Testing in all the countries/offices where I deployed the ERP
Certification
Graduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) hence qualified to be a Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS).
Affiliations
1. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
2. Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
3. International Association of Public Health Logisticians (IAPHL)
4. Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA)
Timeline
Regional ERP Deployment Lead
International Rescue Committee
04.2019
ERP System Project Extended Core Team Member
International Rescue Committee HQ
10.2017 - 07.2018
Supply Chain Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
08.2015 - 04.2019
Operations Specialist (Head of Common Services and General Administration)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
04.2014 - 10.2014
Operations Specialist (Head of Field Operations)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
10.2012 - 03.2014
Operations Manager
Centres For International Programs- Kenya (CIP-K)
09.2011 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Procurement And Logistics
Jomo Kenyatta Univ. of Agriculture & Technology
09.2009 - 07.2011
Logistics & Administrative Coordinator
VSO Jitolee
07.2007 - 09.2011
Procurement & Logistics Officer
GIZ International Services, South Sudan Roads & Dykes Rehabilitation Project
02.2004 - 06.2007
Procurement & Stores Coordinator
Iberafrica Power (EA)Ltd
01.2002 - 02.2004
Buyer (Non-Production Materials)
General Motors (EA) Ltd
04.2001 - 12.2001
Buyer (Production Materials)
General Motors (EA) Ltd
02.2000 - 03.2001
Purchasing Expeditor / Traffic Analyst
General Motors (EA) Ltd
08.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Statistics And Computer Studies
Moi University, Maseno University Campus
05.1993 - 05.1997
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