Dennis Macharia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Inventory Controller: Eastmat Supermaket; - 11/2021 – 01/2023

 Key Deliverables: 

❖ Completed scheduled inventory stock-takes, cyclic-counts and supply audits to track shrinkage and inform purchasing decisions .

 ❖ Drafted concise and accurate reports detailing inventory trends and sales for distribution to upper management and use in strategic planning. 

❖ Worked closely in addressing internal supply problems head-on and developed solutions to achieve targets and monitored purchasing, costing, reverse logistics and receiving departments to assure inventory cohesive procedures are carried out.

 ❖ Administered inventory network, controlled stockroom procedures and supervised warehouse administration exercises . 

❖ Suggested improvements to cut costs and improve supply chain process, incorporating asset utilization, performance measurement and outsourcing inventory man-power approaches .

 ❖ Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain Inventory key performance metrics . 

❖ Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and reduced workflow downtime to increase revenue. 

❖ Completed timeframe logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results helping management make accurate operational decisions . 

❖ Utilized ERP system to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments and expenditures . 

❖ Performed detailed inventory audit & reconciliation to monitor stocks level in relation to overstock, understock, slow moving and dead stocks 

❖ Reported against Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) thus strengthening inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations . 

❖ Monitored all inventory related transactions on the ERP to ensure proper recording, completion and clean-up of incomplete transactions i.e., transfer orders, purchase orders and sales orders/return orders. 

❖ Diagnosed and resolved causes of inventory variances/discrepancies. 

❖ Trained the warehouse team, logistics team and receiving clerks on the standard operation procedures to improve positive approach of inventory SOPs.

 Achievements As An Inventory Controller 

• Singlehandedly Implemented a solid inventory system. Decreased goods handling problems by 50%. 
• Achieved 35% reduction in delay time pertaining to counting items. 
• Eradicated process discrepancies through the implementation of well-placed counting and recounting systems. 
• Drove process improvements through exceptionally well-developed inventory procedures. 
• Successfully kept records current through the implementation of recorded information systems. 
• Suggested converting all records to electronic form, as a result, increased retrieval efficiency by 65% . 
• Reduced inventory issues pertaining to accuracy by 35% through the implementation of electronic inventory systems. 
• Responsible for introducing periodic report generation, resulting in making executive decisions easy.
•  Successfully tracked verified and reconciled use of stock through maintenance of supplies. Chosen to direct the maintenance and control of all inventories within the organization. 
• Achieved 1 0 0 % accuracy on vendor returns. 

Loss Control Manager: At Quickmart Supermarket 11/2020 - 10/2021 

Key Deliverables:

 ❖ Branch daily stock reconciliation (B.D.S.R) to improve system vs physical stocks accuracy 

❖ Monitored and reconciled Special production processes. (Bakery, Deli & Butchery) to determine daily shrinkage level. 

❖ Ensured all invoices are well posted & all item movement is well captured in the system. 

❖ Control stock outs and short expiries.

 ❖ Coordinated and prepared a weekly analysis on work plans and resources mobilization/requirements in liaison with the warehouse Manager including accomplished tasks, pending tasks, scheduled assignments. 

❖ Maintained safety and healthy work environment by enforcing standards that comply with legal regulations. 

Achievements As A Loss Control Manager

•  Introduced Project Blend, an action of mingling in with customers, which decreased shoplifting by 55%. 
• Implemented a constant monitoring system that incorporated CCTVs and vigilant staff to be deployed across all stores in a bit to reduce theft. 
• Led the planning, design, and implantation of loss prevention training for new hires. 
• Increased deterring of criminal activity by 40% by implementing training and thorough loss prevention procedures. 
• Successfully restrained a violent customer who was caught in the act of stealing a pair of gold earrings, until the authorities arrived. 
• Reduced hiring costs by suggesting revolving shifts for all loss prevention associates on board.
•  Merged multiple loss prevention teams within the area to successfully identify a shoplifter who had gone undetected for 3 years.
•  Improved ties with customers by providing them with constant instructions on staying vigilant during rush hours. 
• Implemented a system that automatically monitored large shrink areas in stores and identified areas most susceptible

EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) KASNEB  2022-DATE

High Bachelor in Education Arts(Maths/Busines ) Moi University High School ( K.C.S. E)   2015-2020

S.TMary’s Karumandi Boys High School   2009-201