James Martin

                                        Purchasing, Supplies and Logistics Management Professional                                         
I am talented and enthusiastic procurement professional knowledgeable in sourcing management, supplier management and development, sales and marketing, logistics and shipments, production, quality and planning. I seek to secure a challenging position that strives for organizational and personal development. I am a team player with good interpersonal communication skills, focused and keen on details, a fast learner and willing to learn more in any environment, highly motivated with ability to work under minimum supervision. Also, I am an organized, flexible, energetic and ambitious person who has developed a mature personality to undertake any task with high degree of accuracy and integrity.

Dec 2018-Oct 2020
Tusker Mattresses Limited Company | Receiving Clerk
Key Responsibilities
Comparing purchase orders with invoices and packaging lists.
Inspecting deliveries to ensure they match order and invoice criteria.
Receiving and signing for deliveries.
Unloading deliveries from trucks.
Processing returns for incorrect or unsatisfactory items.
Organizing and storing received items in appropriate areas.
Updating inventory with received items.
Communicating with vendors regarding delays or problems.
Maintaining records of orders, delivery details, etc.

Oct 2018- Jan 2019
Easy Press and Design Ltd | Marketing Manager 
Key Responsibilities
Evaluating and optimizing marketing and pricing strategies.
Analyzing market trends and preparing forecasts.
Generating new business leads.
Increasing brand awareness and market share.
Coordinating marketing strategies with the sales, financial, public relations, and production departments.
Developing and managing the marketing department's budget.
Overseeing branding, advertising, and promotional campaigns.
Managing the marketing department's staff.

Jan 2018-June 2018       
Postbank |Attaché Procurement Department 
Key Responsibilities
Providing administrative support for staff
Maintaining good working relationships with suppliers and ensuring regular and effective communication to ensure that ordered goods are delivered within the agreed delivery time and specifications.
Implementing change and developing new processes to better procure goods and services.
Assist in Negotiating contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service.
Maintaining an efficient filling system for the company’s documents, vouchers, invoices and receipts.
Identifying cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
Analyzing market and delivery trends so as to acquire procurement technologies and processes that support those trends.
Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance for business results.

July 12/6/2016-19/ June 2016
KICC UNICTAD 14| Sales and Marketing Ambassador/ ICT support
Key Responsibilities
Creating sales strategies to promote advertising offerings and motivate large deals.
Creating awareness of products and product promotion
Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through direct selling, networking and social media.
Preparing and delivering presentations on company products and services.
Responding promptly to customer service.
Acknowledging and resolving customer complaints
 

EDUCATION & COURSEWORK
Diploma in Purchasing, Supplies and Logistics Management| September 2015 - May 2017
Zetech University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education |2010-2014
Matungulu Boy’s High School
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Sourcing Management
Supplier management and development

Sales and Marketing
Contract Management

Stock Management
Category management

Bookkeeping skills
Proficient in QuickBooks

Customer care 
Logistics coordination

Personal Attributes
Proven supervisory skills
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
Strong work ethic 
Problem solving skills.
Strong team player