Pray Gwatinyanya

Experience

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  World Food Programme

  Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

  Senior Logistics Assistant

  1. Build and maintain productive partnerships mostly at the operational level and collaborate with counterparts in the key supply chain functions contributing to an integrated supply chain approach to food assistance and cross-functional operational alignment.2. Build and maintain productive partnerships with supply chain counterparts amongst government and other national organizations, UN agencies, NGOs and private sector to share operational knowledge contributing to coordinated and cost-effective supply chain operations. 3. Provide technical contribution to market analysis and supply chain network mapping to inform the selection of an appropriate operation modalities to improve supply chain performance1. Support management of supply chain operations, or manage less complex supply chain operations, in compliance with the established supply chain strategies, policies, procedures and controls, and following corporate standards, with special emphasis on quality control, loss prevention, risk mitigation and cost effectiveness.4. Support the monitoring of supply chain activities to check that appropriate internal controls are followed to increase the day-to-day efficiencies and overall performance of supply chain operations.5. Support management of service providers/vendors, port, fleet and warehouse operations to promote safe, efficient planning and execution of WFP operations.6. Prepare accurate, comprehensive and timely reports, dashboards and other visual materials on supply chain activities including trends to support informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.7. Contribute to preparedness actions and support quick emergency response to deploy food and resources at the onset of the crisis. Show less

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  Colbro Transport (Pvt) Ltd

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

  Fleet Operations Manager

  1. Performed logistics and procurement duties for my fleet and the management of the Stores Department which houses the spare parts for the whole fleet.2. Ensured that the Fleet is managed in the most cost-efficient manner to achieve maximum vehicle availability and minimum downtime.3. Always ensuring fleet condition and driving hours conform to relevant regulations.4. Timely delivery of client’s cargo through close tracking of drivers.5. Calculating daily fuel utilization and take corrective action. 6. Reconciliation of fuel accessed by my fleet and make corrective decisions. 7. Direct responsibility for updating and follow up the: procurement planning’s, equipment list, vehicle fleet management8. Performed the duties of clearing and dispatch officer and handle the export and clearance procedures at the country borders.9. To make sure there is an effective and efficient system of tracking and booking (daily, weekly, late, individual vehicle) and usage of all vehicles as per Colbro standards, tools of vehicles booking and allocation.10. Implement and uphold preventative and curative maintenance of vehicles to maximize the fleet potential. Show less

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  World Food Programme

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  1. Management of WFP Rumbek, Kalthok and Minkaman logistics hubs with and their supply chain and warehouse operations.2. Coordinated the loading, offloading, storage and delivery of all humanitarian supplies by Air, Road and River transport.3. Plan and fulfil distribution targets including air drops in coordination with air traffic coordinators.4. Manage receipt, storage and dispatch of food and NFIs to meet urgent humanitarian needs.5. Produce accurate and timely reports and updates for better management and stakeholder’s decision making.6. Support and advise all WFP partners on all aspects of the supply chain for forward planning.7. Providing support and recommendations to counterparts on how to secure commodities and assure greater accountability as they flow through the supply chain8. Reviewing security procedures to ensure accountability of commodities during handling, storage and transit. Show less 1. Recruited and trained new and current staff on warehouse and supply chain systems and procedures.2. Reviewed security procedures in place to ensure accountability of commodities during storage and in transit.3. Responsible for local procurement of commodities and services, and monitoring of all upstream supply activities4. Managed the country distribution and transshipment warehouses review, improving efficiency and meeting demand. 5. Trained all logistics staff, Government staff and partners on the functions of logistics in relation to other departments.6. Coordinated with other WFP departments for sooth program implementation.7. Put in place standard operating procedures and reviewing them to meet changing needs.8. Ensured development of appropriate evaluation criteria, solicitation, evaluation of offers, negotiation and formulation of contracts and long-term arrangements (LTAs) with suppliers and contractors. Show less

  • Logistics Officer

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Logistics Officer

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
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  World Health Organization

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  Supply Chain Specialist

  1. Monitoring and maintaining temperature-controlled environments: responsible for ensuring that temperature-controlled environments, such as refrigerated trucks, warehouses, and containers, are maintained at the correct temperature to ensure the safety and quality of the products.2. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements: ensure that operations all comply with local and international regulations, such as the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines.3. Implementing cold chain solutions: work with stakeholders to design and implement effective cold chain solutions, such as temperature-controlled packaging, transportation, and storage methods.4. Managing inventory: responsible for managing inventory levels, tracking product expiry dates, and ensuring timely delivery of products.5. Conducting risk assessments: identify potential risks to the cold chain, such as equipment failures or power outages, and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.6. Collaborating with stakeholders: work closely with other stakeholders, such as suppliers, logistics providers, and regulatory authorities, to ensure effective collaboration and communication throughout the cold chain process.7. Providing training and support: provide training and support to team members, suppliers, and customers to ensure that everyone involved in the cold chain process understands the importance of maintaining product quality and safety.8. Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider WHO policies & standards.9. Responsible for the management of the country supply chain of Cold chain (Vaccines), health products and equipment. 10. Conduct in country supply and logistics capacity assessments to identify bottlenecks and gaps. 11. Together with the Logistics Cluster, mapped and identified suitable regions to establish Forward Logistics Bases (FLBs) for Ebola supplies. Show less

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  World Food Programme

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2022

  Logistics Officer

  1. Contribute to the development and implementation of supply chain plans and procedures, in line with the global WFP supply chain strategy and regional/functional strategies, policies and plans, to achieve operational cost efficiency, agility, reliability, quality and to support national capacity strengthening.2. Provide substantive contributions to regional/country context analyses and to the management of end-to-end operational supply chain and retail networks, in support of operational supply chain challenges and operational optimization.3. Contribute to planning and implementation of supply chain operations, initiatives and services to ensure a timely, cost-effective and integrated approach and in close cooperation with key supply chain stakeholders.4. Perform analyses and detailed conceptual work putting together comprehensive reports identifying opportunities for improvement and effective operationalization of supply chain within the area of responsibility.5. Build and maintain productive partnerships mostly at the operational level and collaborate with counterparts in the key supply chain functions contributing to an integrated supply chain approach to food assistance and cross-functional operational alignment.6. Build and maintain productive partnerships with supply chain counterparts amongst government and other national organizations, UN agencies, NGOs and private sector to share operational knowledge contributing to coordinated and cost-effective supply chain operations. 7. Provide technical contribution to market analysis and supply chain network mapping to inform the selection of an appropriate operation modalities to improve supply chain performance. Show less

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  World Food Programme

  Mar 2023 - now

  1. Coordinate the activation of new corridors across all twenty (20) West & Central African region and the setting up of new logistics hubs/ transshipment points, in line with the regional and functional strategies, policies and plans, to achieve operational cost efficiency, agility, reliability and quality. 2. Analyze context of country or region and lead the design and management of supply chain network, to proactively mitigate and/or address dynamic supply chain challenges, to ensure operational optimization. 3. Design and manage the full lifecycle of project management, including planning, engaging with partners and key stakeholders, budgeting, strategically allocating material and human resources, and ensure implementation and reporting. 4. Supervise transport arrangements and contracting of all associated services on the new corridors in accordance with established guidelines. 5. Coordinate and manage service providers, port, fleet, superintendent, and warehouse operations to promote safe, efficient planning and execution of WFP operations. 6. Gather market intelligence through research and networking, thus improving the knowledge basis available to Country Offices and Regional Bureau, and use market analysis and research to recommend actions to Management to improve supply chain performance 7. Lead and motivate a large and highly specialized logistics team providing coaching, training and guidance as required and ensure appropriate development and enable high performance. 8. Oversee and prepare accurate and timely accounting, data collection and reporting, to inform supply planning and contribute to a WFP wide view of logistics activities, enabling informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. 9. Provide expert advice and guidance to WFP staff at all levels, partners, and governments, building capacity to effectively run corridors and hubs. Show less

  • Supply Chain Officer

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Roving Regional Supply Chain Officer

    Mar 2023 - Mar 2024