John Kimani

Experience

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  Safaricom Limited

  May 2004 - Aug 2005

  Inventory and Logistics Accountant

  -Requisitioning, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and dispatching inventory to various destinations -Reconciling delivery notes with requisitions and ensuring that serial numbers on delivery notes match those on the physical items to prevent fraud -Maintaining optimum stock levels with periodic review of inventory re-order levels -Maintaining proper records of stock items sold on credit for follow up on payment by the Inventory manager -Organizing, labeling and maintaining store cleanliness whilst ensuring a secure store at all times -Isolating & managing obsolete/damaged stock and initiating reverse logistics to the warehouse -Conducting monthly stock takes, submitting status reports and accounting for any variances -Filing stock take reports in an easily retrievable format & advising management on slow moving items -Reporting any suspicious activity or loopholes that might embezzle the company’s stocks and or revenue -Management and Coaching of ten stock controllers in the warehouse-Representing the Inventory team in inventory training workshops & seminars -Cooperating with auditors and taking them through the stock management process during audits -Ensuring continuous interface of both front and back-end inventory management systems -Advising internal and external users on the available stock items and alternatives. -Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely warranty processing and following up on delayed deliveries -Preparation of pick lists, honoring LPOs and preparing quotations and invoices Show less

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  Safaricom

  Aug 2006 - now

  Strategic Buyer

  Strategic BuyerSafaricomJanuary 2012 – Present (4 years 10 months)Nairobi-Procurement of goods and services as well as negotiating directly with Suppliers for best value-Managing the purchasing process including tendering, Sourcing, choosing, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring supplier deliveries meet agreed requirements/ specification, time and cost targets. -Revising on a continuous basis existing product/service specifications and market proposals and advising on alternative sourcing through carrying out market survey to identify changing technologies, prices and ensure value for money at all time-Raising and processing orders in line with the agreed Contractual terms and in support of established contracts to ensure/enhance value adding and achieve cost benefits-Building effective and mutual relationships with suppliers to minimize risk to the company in terms of stock outs and quality of goods and services. -Working closely with internal customers to establish the best method to meet their requirements and providing feedback as may be required from time to time and Maintain purchase records and reports for future reference and audit purposes-Providing purchasing reports for planning purposes and Issuing “flash reports” at the appropriate times as a part of reporting process.-Undertaking supplier pre-qualification and selection process, ensuring that the company has reliable and efficient suppliers with documented quality systems and sound financial base.-Implementation of procurement systems and procedures at all levels; ensuring that due diligence is followed at all times in regards to all purchases.-Drive procurement best practice through adherence and review of documented procurement procedures to ensure compliance with quality Procurement standards. -Enforcing the terms and conditions on LPOs, contracts and review of SLA and /KPI where necessary Show less