George Onsongo

Experience

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  Mechanised Cargo Systems Ltd

  May 1998 - Nov 2003

  Cargo Logistics and operations officer
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  Kenafric Industries Ltd

  Dec 2003 - Sept 2013

  Import/Export Manager

  •Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of Procurement, Supply/Logistic and administration policies and procedures•Directing and organizing all purchase-related activities for inventory, Commercial & General purchases; to minimize total costs and maximize levels of service•Responsible for maintaining relationships with external suppliers •Coordinates activities with general management level and managers from other departments.•Responsible for resource allocation, including preparation and management of budget•Highly results oriented person who consistently meets and exceeds targets and expectations•Has high integrity and effective at building and maintaining positive relationships that cut across organizational hierarchies particularly in effecting change management•With good ability to communicate openly and honestly in order to inspire trust particularly when in team leadership positions.•Flexible and therefore capable of various team roles more so in a multi-cultural setting.•With Solid Supply chain and procurement background; sound knowledge and application of category and contract management.•An astute negotiator, with focus on win-win outcomesAchievements•Made of reduction of about 48% of inbound/outbound clearance rates of the total spend•Reduction of demurrage costs by 30% of the amount spent in Logistics•Was in the core team that implemented SAP from the start to go live•Reduced security bonds exposure to Kenya Revenue Authority from 4.3 Billion to 1.5 Billion for the year 2012-2013•Negotiated for better rates with the shipping lines and Freight forwarding firms as well as extended free period from an average of 15 to 25 days Show less

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  Nestlé

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2015

  Supply Chain Manager

  •In charge of the entire supply chain end to end for the business in demand &supply planning, procurement, customer service, distribution and Logistics management.•Formulation, execution and reviewing supply chain management plans, systems and procedures so as to ensure the achievement of corporate strategic objectives.•Coordination of budgetary planning, forecasting and monitoring in relation to material supply and logistics and negotiate improved pricing, product quality and delivery times.•Development and implementation of an annual procurement plan based on budgets, previous year’s spend and stocking levels.•Management of the demand and supply planning, procurement, customer service, distribution and logistics teams through effective performance management, including the setting up of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), training and mentoring.•Development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures including effective vendor performance management processes and inventory management systems.•Liaise closely with Shipping /Freight Forwarding agents for timely export delivery & receipt of imported materials and minimized shipping and clearance charges.•Provision of timely and accurate flow of supplies, ensuring optimal storage of materials, and overseeing distribution and dispatching functions by ensuring satisfactory customer experience.•Management and controlling internal and external customer relationship through the implementation of best practices in distribution planning and communications. Achievements•Reduction of operational costs. (Inbound Clearance and Freight forwarding Costs by 78%)•Achieved high customer service level of 98.7% for the full year 2014•Reduction in distribution costs by between 10-15% full year 2014•Effective vendor management which has reduced costs by about 25% due to vigorous interrogation of cost allocations when quoting prices to us.•Improved delivery window for customer orders from 85% to 96% Show less

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  Bolloré Transport & Logistics

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

  Operations Manager
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  Bollore Transport and Logistics Kenya Limited-Unilever Warehousing Project

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  Operations Manager

  Duties and Responsibilities:PlanningPrepare a daily planning schedule to ensure sufficient storage space; personnel and equipment are available to meet daily operational requirements.OperationsMonitoring and approval of receipt of clients stock into the WarehouseEnsuring safe custody of stocks in the warehouse.Ensuring that physical stock movements are correctly managed in SAP Execution of physical and system movement of stocks are correctly managed in the warehouseFollow up of the orders and ensuring that they are executed accurately on time.Overseeing the coordination of all inbound, outbound and trade returns activitiesReportingEnsuring that daily reports on client volumes and warehouse capacities are done and shared with the top management.Measure warehouse activities with accurate KPI's and share with customers, regional team and top managementNotify management of any irregularities and issuesSafetyFollow-up on the development of company safety policies on the shop floorManagement of staff in line with Health and safety regulations and group policySupervisionConsistently analyse productivity and efficiency of the warehouse staff and equipmentMonitor staff to ensure that job activities are carried properly based on agreed job descriptions and set objectives.Other DutiesEnsure that the Key Performance Indicators are achieved as per the contractPerform daily spot checks to ensure SOPs and Quality, Health and Safety compliance on the shop floor.Develop staff skills and provide sufficient training to the team members.Evaluate complaints received on shipment, receipts, stocks and take appropriate actions Show less

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  Osho Chemical Industries Ltd

  Nov 2019 - Feb 2024

  Head of Supply Chain
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  Weetabix East Africa

  Mar 2024 - now

  Head of Procurement & Logistics