Omollo Sam

Experienced supply chain officer. Leveraging technology to improve customer experience

ASHUT Engineers Ltd / Supply Chain and Logistics Analyst MARCH 2021 - TO Date 

Implementing SOPs to ensure smooth warehouse and logistics operations. Optimizing route plans for inbound and outbound logistics. Responsible for the daily activities of shipping, receiving, inventory and employee scheduling. Coordinating order processing. Maintaining general warehouse activities such as offloading, arrangement and loading to optimize space utilization. Collecting technical and non-technical data for in-depth analysis for business reporting to give exclusive challenges affecting the warehouse and logistics. Overseeing company-wide operations through implementation of strategic and ensuring compliance with set standards and all staff are supported to achieve set targets. Solving friction between functions and advising all departments on workable solutions for improving performance. Providing logistical support to the managing director including visa applications, flight and hotel bookings. 

Lynk Jobs Ltd / Supply Chain and Logistics Officer AUG 2019 - JAN 2021, NAIROBI 

Managed and optimized in-house and third-party logistics providers to realize organizational delivery capacity. Worked with cross-departmental heads to plan for the inventory demands and plan for achieving targets. Developed tactical and strategic procurement and logistics plans; Monitored and controlled supply and delivery of goods to promote seamless production continuity. Maintained vehicle logs to ensure all fleets are well maintained and serviced. Negotiated with third-party logistics providers to support the company deliver excellent customer service at the right cost. Appraised vendors through regular vendor analysis leading to the implementation of a program that led to 20% reduction on overall procurement spend within 8 months; Service level agreements and key performance indicators for suppliers 

Palladium International/ Research Assistant AUG 2020 

Qualitative data collection on preference for ARV refill points and willingness and ability to pay for the drugs; Determine willingness of the private pharmacies to embrace the decentralized distribution model, fee ranges to incentivize their willingness to participate as ARV refill centers; Data collection training and research tools pre-testing; Booking appointments and administering questionnaires to the key informants in the ART sites; Quantitative analysis and presentation of findings. 

Amref Health Africa / Warehouse Assistant AUG 2017 - APRIL 2019, NAIROBI 

Ensured safe and efficient movement, handling and storage of inventory in the store. Managed the flow of receipt, storage, warehousing and distribution of products for efficient warehouse operations. Supported setting up of space and efficient space utilization. Created tactical procurement plans, forecasting and demand planning. Inventory and project data reporting; activity and monthly project reports; 

Freight Forwarders Kenya Limited / Import - Export Assistant MAY 2015 - DEC 2016, MOMBASA 

Ensured smooth running of logistics and warehouse operations through adhering to the SOPs. Coordinated with clients and other stakeholders to facilitate speedy processing of imports/ export documents. Performed cost and vendor evaluation to continually identify and work with best service providers at least costs. Followed up with relevant government authorities in good time for the relevant import/export documentation; Helped to drive customer experience through enhancing product visibility; Introduced new initiatives to enhance vendor relationship management such as regular joint meetings and impromptu visits; Coordinate the physical movement of products across borders by ensuring proper customs documentation

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology/ Bachelor’s of Purchasing and Supplies Management SEP 2012 - AUG 2016, NAIROBI 

Demand planning & forecasting, Commercial negotiation & contracting, Warehouse and logistics management, Procurement and stores management 

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)/ Diploma in Purchasing and Supply NOV 2020 - DATE 

Commercial contracting, negotiation, economic analysis, costing and pricing, inventory and stores management, vendor relationship management; Project Development, BATNA, Networking, Sustainable Sourcing 

COURSERA/ Google Data Analytics AUG 2021-NOV 2021 

Spreadsheets,Excel,Pivot Tables,Vlookup,Formulas,Functions,Relational Databases & SQL,Data Visualization;