Samuel Imeleny
Supply Chain Management
Nairobi,P. O Box 213, Kamuriai
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by over 23 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Supply Chain Manager
International Medical Corps East
01.2003 - 11.2018
- Asia and Europe
- Rief description of the position
- Eployed to Ethiopia for the Tigray Response, South Sudan as Logistics coordinator, Democratic Republic of Congo for Ebola Response, Mozambique for Cyclone Idai Emergency Response and Iraq for MRP Role out
- Responsibilities:
- Led regional Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
- Carried Supply Chain Leadership & Management Support
- Deployed to countries to provide surge capacity in supply chain management
- Led, coached, and facilitated short and long-range objectives related to the overall supply chain function in country programs
- Supervised and worked in a hands-on role that included planning/scheduling, procurement, and logistics management activities including tendering, contract management, market assessment and capacity building and review of logistics department HR structure
- Strong awareness of competition and impact of strategies and tactics in the marketplace
- Leveraged internal/external expert network to accomplish goals
- Responsible for clear, focused leadership to further reduce the barriers to delivering competitive advantage via global size and scale.
Deputy Director
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Procurement & Logistics Marie Stope Kenya Nairobi
- Eployed to Ethiopia for the Tigray Response, South Sudan as Logistics coordinator, Democratic Republic of Congo for Ebola Response, Mozambique for Cyclone Idai Emergency Response and Iraq for MRP Role out
- Responsibilities:
- Led regional Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
- Carried Supply Chain Leadership & Management Support
- Deployed to countries to provide surge capacity in supply chain management
- Led, coached, and facilitated short and long-range objectives related to the overall supply chain function in country programs
- Supervised and worked in a hands-on role that included planning/scheduling, procurement, and logistics management activities including tendering, contract management, market assessment and capacity building and review of logistics department HR structure
- Strong awareness of competition and impact of strategies and tactics in the marketplace
- Leveraged internal/external expert network to accomplish goals
- Responsible for clear, focused leadership to further reduce the barriers to delivering competitive advantage via global size and scale
- Pursued improvement and alignment between Programs and procurement function by organizing cross functional review meetings.
Procurement & Logistics Coordinator
Danish Refugee Council
Addis, Ethiopia, Djibouti
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Responsible for managing and coordinating all procurement and logistics activities in all offices in Ethiopia and Djibouti
- Established accountable and functional in-bound and out-bound logistics and warehousing systems and procedures
- Identified logistic needs and established logistics structure, functions and systems in locations which are responsive to program needs
- Responsible for fleet and warehouse management and ensured all records of stock reports and fleet management are updated for all offices and warehouses
- Organized training sessions to improve understanding of policies to pave for the implementation of clear procurement and logistic activities in accordance with the policies
- Oversaw production of the procurement & logistics report
- I ensured appropriate logistical support is provided to all field-offices
- Responsible for reviewing and updating all contracts and management and payment verification of these contracts is critically reviewed and approved
- Ensured all procurement is carried out in accordance with the procurement manual and donor requirements, and procurement related files are kept with a clear audit trail.
Logistics Manager
Oxfam GB
Addis, Ethiopia
07.2016 - 03.2016
- Managed procurement, inventory as well as warehouse, transportation, and other logistics processes
- Developed new strategies to streamline processes to reduce cost
- Ensured quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met in the sourcing
- Performed metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements
- Partnered and communicated with suppliers, and other partner organizations through cluster approach
- Managed and developed logistics staff capacity in supply chain management
- Helped create and manage budgets for both supply chain department and program
Logistics Manager
Oxfam GB
Monrovia, Liberia
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Processed purchase orders for materials and subcontract labor, monitor procurement, shipping, and delivery of materials for all projects
- Carried out market assessment and price surveys to establish product availability and get assurance of competitive pricing
- Communicated current pricing and availability to project managers and other users
- Proactively managed project material cost against estimated project costs to ensure objectives are met or exceeded
- Tracked material deliveries, collection and storing of all shipping documents in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Assisted program in budgeting to apply accurate and current materials costs to estimate and change orders
- Assisted to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and monitor procurement of materials for all programs
- Responsible of Shipping, Tracking and Receiving of all project related materials
- Kept the project team well informed of any changes and updates in material availability
Ag Supply Chain Manager/Procurement Officer
World Vision International Somalia
05.2009 - 05.2014
- Planned and implemented the overall supply chain strategy
- Collaborated with program, operations, and finance teams to ensure supply chain activities are run smoothly
- Determined key supply chain KPIs
- Identified process bottleneck and Suggested solutions for process improvement
- Trained staff and carried out performance management of supply chain management staff
- Provided constructive feedback
- Worked with finance, program, and internal audits team to determine best vendors and distributors
- Built and maintained good relationships with vendors
Supplies Assistant Supplies Assistant
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Under close supervision of the office in charge, I was tasked with stock management, supply management, and inventory management functions.
Purchasing Assistant
Corn Products International
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Maintained stocks and ensured inventory is kept at required level required for effective company operation
- Conducting regular price comparison to ensure that the company always is getting the best price for each product
Higher Clerical Officer
Supplies Kenya Trypanosomiasis Research Institute
05.1995 - 08.2003
- Led supply chain Warehouse management and stock control
Education
Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
03.2012 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Procurement & Logistics
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technolog
05.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor's degree - Supply Chain management, Purchasing & Supplies Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
05.2007 - 07.2010
Skills
Strategic ManagementProject ManagementRelationship ManagementNegotiation Skills Financial AcumenAnalytical Skills
undefinedTimeline
Deputy Director
03.2017 - 01.2018
Logistics Manager
Oxfam GB
07.2016 - 03.2016
Procurement & Logistics Coordinator
Danish Refugee Council
10.2015 - 09.2016
Logistics Manager
Oxfam GB
07.2014 - 01.2015
Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
03.2012 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Procurement & Logistics
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technolog
05.2011 - 06.2014
Ag Supply Chain Manager/Procurement Officer
World Vision International Somalia
05.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor's degree - Supply Chain management, Purchasing & Supplies Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
05.2007 - 07.2010
Supplies Assistant Supplies Assistant
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
01.2005 - 02.2007
Purchasing Assistant
Corn Products International
01.2004 - 01.2004
Regional Supply Chain Manager
International Medical Corps East
01.2003 - 11.2018
Higher Clerical Officer
Supplies Kenya Trypanosomiasis Research Institute
05.1995 - 08.2003
Links
My Publication:
An Empirical Study On The Effect Of Buyer- Supplier Partnership On Better Service Delivery Within Non-Governmental Organizations: A Case of World Vision International http://www.ejbss.com/recent.aspx
My LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-imeleny-23127131/
Links
My Publication:
An Empirical Study On The Effect Of Buyer- Supplier Partnership On Better Service Delivery Within Non-Governmental Organizations: A Case of World Vision International http://www.ejbss.com/recent.aspx
My LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-imeleny-23127131/
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