Fredrick Arnold Odegi

Experience

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  Postal Corporation of Kenya

  Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

  Procurement and Logistic Assistant ( GPO)

  • Maintaining the suppliers register and participating in month end inventories.• Maintaining close relationship and communication with major postal corporation suppliers.• Preparation and sending out procurement related matters communication to suppliers.• Receiving goods from suppliers and dispatching them to the relevant departments.• Processing orders for goods and services. • Non-technical pre-evaluation of tender documents.• Broadcasting to various departments approved and shortlisted service providers.• Liaising with internal customers with regard to their requisitions for supply of goods and services. • Tracking orders made to ensure timely receipt of the same.• Recording all purchases transactions and updating purchase records on the online system.• Compiling support documents necessary for payment for goods and services.• Making quotations and dispatching them to suppliers.• Assisting in the disposal of idle assets.• Carry out evaluation and appraisal of existing as well as potential suppliers.• Update supplier database. Show less

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  DAEWOO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Logistics Support Officer

  • Collection and tabulations of clients’ Industrial Chemicals, Steel and non-ferrous steel orders for Proforma Invoice Issuance.• Keeping and maintaining relationship with customers logistical teams for a cordial relationship and communication.• Coordination with Daewoo HQ in Korea, on processing of Client’s orders and updating the clients on the same.• Tracking of customers shipment schedules, and communicating the same to the partners with expected shipment ETDs and ETAs.• Following up with clients on LC issuance after order placements, to kick start production.• Supporting HQ on any necessary LC amendment requests accordingly and in line with the relevant incoterms.• Sharing with HQ relevant laws and regulations on import and export for the region.• Supporting HQ teams with local tender preparations, submissions and follow up. Show less

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  Multimedia University of Kenya

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  Procurement, Logistics and Supplies Officer

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIESa) Participating in periodic stock checks/takingb) Receiving and issuing of goods and services.c) Order expeditingd) Raising of GRNse) Stock analysis(Reconciliation of stocks-computer records against physical stock balances)f) Processing and placing of local purchase orders.g) Analyzing purchase quotations/suppliers responses in respect to invitation to quote.h) Raising stores requisition.i) Processing purchase requisition from our internal clientele(User departments)j) Receive,store,tag and track surplus materials.k) Deliver and set up products as requested.l) Receive and store documents as well as maintain records of approved documents.m) Maintain the record area and store area in a neat and orderly manner.n) Answer questions regarding procedures and resolve discrepancies regarding receipts, deliveries, warranties and surplus property.o) Maintain accurate manual and computer records.p) Receive and inspect(together with user & inspection team) all incoming materials and reconcile with purchase orders;process and dispatch documentation to finance;report,document and track damages and discrepancies on orders received. Show less

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  Tuskys Chain of Supermarkets

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2020

  Procurement and Supply Chain Officer

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES•Accept and sign for deliveries from suppliers. • Inspect contents, quantity and quality of delivery.•Process returns for any defective or incorrect items.•Check invoice to ensure all items are accounted for.•Contact seller or distributor to resolve delivery discrepancies.•Process transfers for items moving on to another location (branch).•Manage and maintain all billing records.•Maintain records of all received items.•Contact distributor to inquire about delays or problems in deliveries.•Report any major or unresolved delivery delays or problems to branch manager.•Address and answers customer inquiries about pending orders. Show less

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  Prudential Life Assurance Kenya

  May 2020 - Apr 2022

  Team Leader

  • Training of Sales teams on Customer selling solutions, Commercial Procedures and various financial models and solutions for our market offering.• Reinforce team spirit and high-performance culture and support among the team members. • Select, recruit and train sales force on products, prospecting, closing and underwriting.• Recruit, train and mentor sales force and appraise their daily activity levels.• Inspire and motivate the sales team to a sales career and a high-performance culture.• Conduct weekly sales meeting to train and motivate the sales force in providing appropriate financial solutions to prospective clients.• Protect and safeguard company against reputational and financial risks.• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly production performance reports Show less

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  Advatech Office Supplies Limited

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  Procurement Officer

  1. Intense Research and development of the products and services that can be offered for all the companies in liaison withthe research and development committee.2. Sourcing for suppliers and as well products both in the local and global market3. Evaluation, selection and negotiation with suppliers and vendors to get the most advantageous prices4. Opening of accounts with the suppliers to secure the company a better position5. Reviewing of the existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure that there is on-going feasibility6. Approval of the generated LPOs7. In charge of the logistics department by ensuring that orders raised are picked up from the suppliers and delivered toclients on time8. Tracking the orders that have been done until they arrive at the store9. Confirming that the goods conform to the requirement of both requesting departments and Clients.10. Overseeing Inventory management and stock analysis both in the store and all the outlets to ensure that the store and theoutlets have the items that are needed to sell to avoid any stock out11. Carrying out an analysis of the purchases done Vs. the sales to ensure that all the purchases lead to an invoice and thatthere are no losses experienced or any dead stock12. Creation and updating the company pricelist13. Updating the team of changes in products, prices and any other relevant information that is deemed necessary.14. Coordination with the warehouse department to ensure that goods that are purchased are dispensed as required, reorderlevels are maintained, there is proper storage of the goods, proper documentation kept, records well maintained and no loses areexperienced at any one time.15. Develop procurement strategies that are innovative and cost - effective16. Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving17. Preparing the procurement report and overseeing the procurement team Show less

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  CIC Insurance Company

  Aug 2024 - now

  Business Development Executive