Nancy Shikuku

I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with specialization in Purchasing and Supplies Management. I also have a professional diploma in Procurement and Supplies Management as well as a diploma in French language.

As a supply chain professional with three years of experience gained both in the private and public sector with effective foundation in administrative management and supply chain operations.

I possess core skills and competencies that include supply chain procedures, demand management, material and transportation management, legal operations, administrative operations, digitalization and information systems, data analysis and IT proficiencies.

Office Administrator: Kidiaval & Company Advocates Oct, 2019 to Dec, 2020

Key Responsibilities – my overall responsibility was to provide administrative and secretarial support to the legal firm. Other duties were:-

Serving as the main contact person for all visitors and handling all reception duties in a
professional manner.

Ensuring the reception area was kept clean and tidy at all times.
Handling inventory and record management for the organization.
Managing the team calendar, scheduling meetings; managing travel arrangements and expenses.
claims.

Key Achievements
Participated in establishing the office in Nairobi. This involved looking for an appropriate office,
handling the interior design and procurement of office furniture.
Spearheaded the sourcing and implementation of the customer management system (Wakili CMS) within the set deadline.

Procurement Assistant: Youth Enterprise Development Fund Oct, 2014 to Dec, 2015 Key

Responsibilities – my main role involved serving as the liaison person to customers and suppliers. Other
duties were:-

Verifying purchase orders, product information, shipping cost and delivery dates before
obtaining authorization to place an order.
Monitoring inventory levels and keeping records to prevent inventory gaps.
Handling the tracking of requisitions, contracts and orders with other user departments.
Preparing, maintaining and reviewing purchasing files, reports and price lists to determine the best.
bid among potential suppliers.
Collaborating with vendors to schedule shipping and delivery times to meet stipulated deadlines.
Conducting market research to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.

Key Achievement
Participated in the development of the organization’s website and SMS platform.

OTHER PAST WORK EXPERIENCE

Internsip: Central Farmers Garage Ltd Kitale (Procurement Department); Dec, 2013 – Mar, 2014: 

My main duties included: obtaining quotations from suppliers, maintaining the filling system, compiling data for the evaluation of quotations and proposals and participating in the evaluation of submitted proposals.

Qualification                                                              Institution
Certificate in supply chain and logistics   Chalmers University of Technology
(Ongoing – online)
Diploma (CIPS)    Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
Diploma in French (Basic level)         Alliance Francaise
Bachelor of Business Management (2nd class honours)       Moi University