Eliud Kariuki

Experience

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  CARE International in Kenya

  Feb 2000 - Mar 2004

  Program Officer -RAP Project

  -Represent company brand in industry conferences, meetings and workshops.-Manage and monitor grants and prepare funding reports.-Provide guidance and maintain frequent communications with program partners.-Analyze and troubleshoot program challenges.-Develop best practices to improve overall program performance-Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for programs.-Identify and contact new program partners for business expansion.-Plan and execute program activities in timely and accurate manner.-Conduct program reviews and prepare reports for management.-Prepare meeting agenda, organize meetings and distribute minutes Show less

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  Midwave Freighters Ltd – , Gas and oil, Power generation, Food and life distribution supplies.

  May 2004 - Dec 2013

  Procurement & Logistics Manager

  • Lead the process for Power Purchase agreements (PPAs) and utility renewable energy contracts.• Improved purchases and transportation of goods by 80% through effective plan scheduling.• Ensured delivery of goods and services within set standard in terms of cost and quality.• Set out call centres that reduced operational inefficiency by 70%.• Minimized frauds and resource wastes by 30% by setting pricings and agreements policies.• Managed planning of commodities procurement and supply chain activities.• Ensured transparent and competitive procurements are conducted and properly documented as required through bid solicitation processes.• Improved service delivery contracts, leases and purchase orders for all acquisitions needs and maintained procurement files including vendor tracking systems by 50%. Show less

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  Pisu & Co Ltd. Specialized in Energy /construction supplies, Government food supply

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Supply Chain Manager

  • Managed and collaborated with teams on end to end procurement processes / activities.• Ensured material safety as per set standards were maintained at all times.• Evaluated new energy markets and opportunities including utility tariffs, policies, power contracts and delivery performance.• Improved operations and reduced cost through working closely with suppliers, customers and managing labor cost, inventory levels, data accuracy and stocking strategies by 75%.• Actively monitored the purchasing process including overseeing local customs clearance of imports, until delivery of the goods is achieved.• Improved benefit costs by 80% through negotiating contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency through supplier evaluation and validation.• Accurately routed information on delivery times and locations in shipping, inventories and warehousing to achieve at least 80% efficiency.• Executed industry policies, standards related to quality, safety and process improvement.• Conducted monthly performance analyses to ensure forecasts and schedules are aligned and integrated wholly.• Ensured import and exports compliance procedures are followed by negotiating contracts and rates with shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs and other third parties.• Improved risk assessment and identified viable delivery procedures and by over 50%. Show less

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  Inchcape Shipping Services -United Nations Support office of Somalia Project (UNSOS)

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2017

  Senior Inventory and Warehouse Analyst

  Ensured compliant products and material inventory levels within distribution centers and warehouses are maintained in terms of set specifications by over 80%.• Ensured compliant food stocks deliveries in terms of Microbiological, Chemical or Physical parameters as per UNSTD 2016-2018.• Ensured all materials are well warehoused and distribution flow is accurately maintained.• Developed and implemented systems for accurately managing inventory through ordering, receiving, storing and distributing materials and other supplies (NFI).• Performed inventory analysis of products and materials frequently to achieve at least 75% of stock levels by avoidance of low and over stocks. • Increased process improvement to achieve company inventory goals by over 50%.• Maintained records regarding inventory control, intake and sales for both inbound and outbound shipments and investigated discrepancies of all company materials.• Reported to upper management regularly and provided recommendations for better inventory control by identifying issues in the warehouse or delivery processes.• Received and generated regular reports on inventory levels and recommended improvements Show less

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  Inchcape Shipping Services (UNSOS- Project)Construction and maintenances materials, and Energy use

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2019

  Procurement, Operations & Logistics Coordinator-

  • Procured equipment including solar PV modules, inverters, generators and storage equipment.• Managed all Request of Expression and purchase orders (POs) to comply with organization needs based on the suppliers’ level ranging from level 1-4 for over $5m combined value.• Provided technical advice and take final responsibility for all operational tasks of the programs both for food and non-food items (NFI) from purchase to delivery.• Coordinated the purchase and delivery of staffs’ clinical pharmacy supplies requests.• Ensured follow-up of all the logistics tools and maximum capitalization of resources at coordination level from inception to execution of all items purchased.• Built relationships and worked with industry stakeholders, such as utilities, regional power planning agencies, renewable project developers, project investors, and renewable Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)• Monitored the quality of food and other supplies by maintaining adequate records of products specifications to achieve at least 80% compliancy based on the standard specifications.• Located and reviewed international and local vendors of food and non-food (NFI) products in terms of the products availability and efficiency to supply competitively and consistently.• Improved service delivery performance by over 75% of suppliers by evaluating them.• Reduced administration costs by 30% by through contractual agreements, and negotiations.• Provided leadership on procurement operations which included daily, weekly and monthly meetings to achieve best performance and efficiency. Show less

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  Smoothline Freighters Ltd, - Freight forwarder, Energy and General Trading Co.-Nairobi.

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

  Consultant - Procurement, Shipping and Supply chain Management

  • Oversee and manage all aspects of Import/Export logistics, providing comprehensive support to the broader team.• Managed and prioritized multiple simultaneous projects with minimal direction.• Setting contract management practices in vendor evaluation, validation and selection for best business services in terms of professionalism. reliability, legalization, cost efficiency and lead-times to achieve at least 80% performance rate.• Developing key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business performance based on different levels and product safety compliancy.• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals /objectives to achieve profit margin of over $2m annually.• Determining and continually reviewing freight costs, transportation rates, customs clearance and warehouse facility fees to keep costs down where possible for profit optimization Show less

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  Reliable Food and Logistics–UN, Military rations, Energy and FMCG Service provider, Somalia / Kenya

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Operations Manager–Procurement, Logistics, and Supply chain Management

  • Develop, implement, and update work breakdown structures, SOPS, project schedules, and resource requirements to secure seamless operations and timely delivery of services.• Improve service delivery by over 50% by determining the transportation mode of materials and management processes for new and existing projects.• Implementation and control of the food safety system and follow up on all audit of nonconformance.• Effectively manage raw materials purchasing and storage to ensure no stock-outs through setting up reorder levels in ERP based on projected usage and anticipated lead times for various suppliers.• Oversees warehouse facilities to evaluate and ensure improvements in inventory processes such as receiving, storage, shipping, reporting stock levels and overall inventory integrity.• Provide technical advice and support with ongoing management and maintenance of the vehicle fleet for efficient and effective implementation of operational activities.• Develop the Health and Safety policies and procedures within the organization.• Manage the general warehousing system as per the policy and guidelines of the company.• Create and implement procurement strategies and processes that are innovative and cost- effective to gain maximum profitability by over 70%.• Manage all inbound logistics for materials, spares, parts and other incoming component.• Negotiate and develop contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers for deliveries. • Manage inventory levels based on customer demand and agreed min-max stock level.• Ensure proper records keeping of all related documents including duty remission, inbound items, clearing and Freight documentation are in place. Show less

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  Puratos Kenya Limited (Subsidiary of Puratos Belgium)- Food Innovation for Good

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Purchasing and Logistics manager

  • Logistics lead on all import and export processes which include tracking down orders with suppliers, processing of import and export documents.• Manages an effective procurement process, such as PR, PO, Tender/Bid, Contract process.• Stablish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support efficient management of supplies to the company.• Works with the project lead to ensure forecasted needs are timely and accurate and ensure compliance of goods.• • Develop and review the procurement plans for the project, including commodity quantification and distribution plans using correct assumptions and best practices.• Plan, source and manage the delivery of all commodities supplies and equipment.• Support project distribution planning and execution to ensure all stock are received on time at distribution points, and all stock is recorded during the distribution, and reconciled accordingly.• Regularly collect, collate and analyze value for money parameters and recommend areas of efficiency gains for company.• Taking lead on all procurement activities, giving suggestions and innovative practices to the company.• Work with the management and project teams to resolve relevant outstanding audit findings to improve overall compliance with organizational and company policies. Show less

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  GCC SERVICES -MONUSCO contractor

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2024

  Stock Controller

  • Performing stock control audits to ensure the company stock levels meet business needs.• Overseeing purchases and pricing controls to do replenishments when necessary.• Monitoring shipments or internal controls within departments.• Forecasting supply and demand to avoid overstocking or run out of stocks in the company.• Overseeing storage of products/commodities are in compliancy with the policies and procedure. • Evaluating suppliers and negotiating the best deals that are profitable to the company.• Liaising with warehousing team and other internal teams to ensure quality of products.• Performing regular inventory audits to ascertain accountability of the stocks.• Keeping clear inventory records to ensure purchases do not exceed the company budget. Show less

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  New Southern Energy - Subsidiary of New Southern Energy -South Africa

  Apr 2024 - now

  Procurement Manager

  • Key player in the supplier and subcontractor vetting procedures alongside the CFO in Africa.• Updating pricelist for the engineering and execution departments for use in detailed project costing.• Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance service delivery.• Drive and develop project BOQS in conjunction with the Engineering depart and handover to project execution team.• Budgeting for the project and performing reviews.• Driving and monitoring credit applications with suppliers.• Liaising with other team mates to determine product and service needs.• Monitoring business trends and products availability to pay the best prices for the goods and services without compromising quality and delivery times.• Nurturing relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best company prices.• Identify and source new suppliers.• Researching new products and services to meet company goals.• Assess total cost of company purchases.• Develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing and distributing products and monitoring inventory levels.• Managing the company stocks and inventories.• Perform both procurement and administration management in Requisitions, Pos, DNotes, PL, Invoices, COCS, etc.• Collaborating independently with all cross functional teams to align the strategies and goals of the company. Show less