Patrick Kavuu

Experience

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  Modern Lithographic (K) Ltd

  May 2005 - Apr 2015

  Purchasing and inventory Controll

  Purchasing• Received purchasing requests, source supply and process orders to meet requirements / demand by users.• Negotiated best price to ensure organization gets value for money.• Conducted Market Price surveys for comparison to ensure quality and competitive goods & services are purchased at all times.• Monitored and appraised suppliers to ensure on time in full (OTIF) delivery and compliance to agreed specifications and quality standards.• Implemented and maintained effective relationships with customers, regulatory Authorities and Suppliers to ensure effective and timely service delivery.• Maintained & updated Supplier details on System to ensure data accuracy• Fostered cordial partnership with Vendors and ensured Supplier rationalization and development in line with organization vision.• Timely communication of materials availability to management and Production.• Prepared monthly consumption and valuation reports for accounts and management decision i.e. insurance and journal entriesAdditional Detail• Follow ups with Clearing agents, payments of IDF and customs • Costing of both local and imported consignments• Timely placement and receipt of orders• Savings – Obtain Best Prices from suppliers• Products and services supplied are to agreed specs and of good quality with zero complaints (customer satisfaction).• On-time In-full (OTIF) delivery = 0 stock outs and complaints• Reduced and quality suppliers• Expediting Overdue Orders• Timely and accurate reports as frequently askedInventory Control• Managed team of 150 staffs.• Reduced and controlled expenses by enforcing company policies and procedures• Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.• Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.• Reported inventory balances and cycle counts in ERP systems. Show less

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  Printwell INdustries

  Apr 2014 - now

  1. ProductionContract Review / Capacity Planning• Ensure production departments have sufficient time to manufactureand deliver on time according to the customer’s request. Planning & Scheduling of Workload• Manage customer order / schedule requirements.• Pre-plan production and deploy a daily prioritised work schedule tothe shop floor with appropriate time deadline targets.• Set, monitor & review work load scheduleProduction Control• Monitor & review production progress against deadline targets toensure on time delivery.• Adjust the production schedule as required and communicate anychange to delivery date with the customer accordingly.• Monitor & review manufacturing operations to ensure correct qualitystandards.• Ensure that all production related activity is time and cost efficient /effective.• Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained & repaired.Quality Control• Ensure production/quality processes, equipment being used and theworking environments are all conducive to producing a high qualityproduct / service.• Monitor production activity to ensure that the appropriatemanufacturing methods are employed and that sufficient due care istaken in order to meet the customer’s build and quality specifications.• Ensure rejected product / non conformance is rectified as high priorityand that customers are kept informed accordingly.• Ensure the correct non conformance paperwork is raised andprocessed with every reject.2. Purchasing & Inventory ManagementPurchasing• Sourcing, negotiating and managing the purchase of all materials andservices for production. Inventory Management• Organising, planning and co-ordinating all inventory managementactivities Show less 1. ProductionContract Review / Capacity Planning• Ensure production departments have sufficient time to manufactureand deliver on time according to the customer’s request. Planning & Scheduling of Workload• Manage customer order / schedule requirements.• Pre-plan production and deploy a daily prioritised work schedule tothe shop floor with appropriate time deadline targets.• Set, monitor & review work load scheduleProduction Control• Monitor & review production progress against deadline targets toensure on time delivery.• Adjust the production schedule as required and communicate anychange to delivery date with the customer accordingly.• Monitor & review manufacturing operations to ensure correct qualitystandards.• Ensure that all production related activity is time and cost efficient /effective.• Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained & repaired.Quality Control• Ensure production/quality processes, equipment being used and theworking environments are all conducive to producing a high qualityproduct / service.• Monitor production activity to ensure that the appropriatemanufacturing methods are employed and that sufficient due care istaken in order to meet the customer’s build and quality specifications.• Ensure rejected product / non conformance is rectified as high priorityand that customers are kept informed accordingly.• Ensure the correct non conformance paperwork is raised andprocessed with every reject. Show less

  • Print Estimator / Planner / Inventory Controller / Costings / Purchasing

    May 2014 - now

  • Print Estimator / Planner / Inventory Controller / Costings / Purchasing

    May 2014 - now

  • Inventory & Logistics, Quality Assuarance Manager

    Apr 2014 - now
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  Modern Lithographic (K) Ltd

  Feb 2021 - now

  Printing Estimator / Cost Planner