Thomas Otieno Onyango

Professional in Supply chain & Inventory management

With my 20+ years of combined
experience in inventory and supply
chain management and F&B
management, and a career
punctuated with quantitative
results that have consistently met
outstanding quality control and
quality assurance
Established in operational
procedures for activities such as
verification of incoming and
outgoing shipments, handling and
disposition of materials and
keeping warehouse inventory
current
Planning, supply chain
management, distribution and
logistics are just some of the areas
I excel in. Skilled in overseeing all
inventory receipt and stocking,
communicating between
suppliers, and utilizing inventory
software system to mitigate errors
and discrepancies.
Skills and Competencies
Strong in development and
implementation of policies and
rules and regulations in line with
general company Standard
Operating Policies and procedures
Teamwork & collaboration: Ability
to work as part of a
multifunctional team to meet
desired business goals

FOOD & BEVERAGE STORES CONTROLLER
Racecourse Restaurant (Jan 2003 – April 2004)
 Established and negotiated appropriate pricing for the department
 Ensured full inventory was maintained and ordered supply as required
 Performed cycle counts of inventory and based store orders on outcome to
ensure minimum waste and spoilage of products
 Guaranteed execution of established safety, security, quality, and store
operations policies, procedures, and practices
GROUP INVENTORY SUPERVISOR
STEERS Group of Restaurants (Aug 2001 – Dec 2002)
 Monitor daily cycle counts to verify proper inventory levels. Trace possible
stocking or receipt errors and reconcile
 Analyzed operations, business and staff KPI performance matrix, and
workflow processes; conceived and initiated improved communication
through Kaizen
 Coordinated operational activities to obtain optimum production and
utilization of work force resources, material and equipment.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR
Young Men Christian Association (Feb 1999 – June2000)
 Ensured proper preparation with existing items on menu and created new
items for menus.
 Directed operations in both the front and back of the house
 Increased revenue over budget by anticipating and prioritizing customer
needs while presenting quality service
 Maintained and obtained profitable operations and high quality products
and service levels
ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
Tradewinds Hotel (Feb 1993 – June 1998)
 Forecasted sales, placed product orders, and monitored inventory control
in accordance with budget constraints
 Re-organized and designed entire beverage inventory system including
creation of daily inventory and requisition of all beverage products
Education:
Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
Universal College (Jan 1990)

Bachelor in Business Administration - Supply chain & Logistics management
Universal College (March 2015)
Diploma in Stores Management & Stock Control
Universal College (July 1997)

Comprehensive knowledge of
supply chain and warehouse
inventory control systems
Skilled in analyzing inventory
processes and trends and
recommending improvements
Very strong in optimizing
inventories and removing
defective products to managing
quality assurance and generating
detailed reports
Planning and organization:
Effectively plan what is to be
achieved and properly coordinate
and involve all relevant
stakeholders.
Teamwork & collaboration: Ability
to work as part of a multifunctional
team to meet desired business
goals
Detail oriented: Meticulous in
accuracy and ensure every duty
undertaken captures all the
valuable data in terms of cost
monitoring and compilation of
detailed financial reports
Proven Ability to optimize
warehouse operations and team
success, along with my solid skills
in communication and leadership

1Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
Universal College (Jan 1990)

Bachelor in Business Administration - Supply chain & Logistics management
Universal College (March 2015)
Diploma in Stores Management & Stock Control
Universal College (July 1997).