Ann Murithi

CAREER SUMMARY

A supply chain professional working with MNC with over 11 years cumulative experience in local and international trade. A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Sociology and a Post graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management. Flexible, open to learn, objective, pro-active and upholds integrity. Given an opportunity, I do not disappoint. My weakness is an eye for detail.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

 Over 11 years cumulative experience in supply chain management specifically; purchasing & supplies, logistics, warehousing and distribution
 Experienced in invoicing
 Exposure in supply chain management software tools e.g. demand planning system
 Exposure of working with integrated ERP system e.g. Sage pastel
 Experienced in Human resource administration

QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Sociology from the University of Nairobi
 Post graduate diploma in Purchasing and supplies management from Kenya Institute of Management
 Proficient in Computer skills - Microsoft office and statistical software packages

WORK EXPERIENCE

Presently working as Administration & Logistics Supervisor with Frigoglass East Africa Limited having the following responsibilities:

 Managing logistics for the Ice Cold Merchandise from the various Frigoglass Plants to the respective customers across East and Central Africa, countries of origin being Greece, Indonesia, China, India, Romania, Turkey, South Africa, Dubai, Slovakia and the countries of destination being Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo( DRC), Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan, Seychelles, Mauritius and Mayotte, mode of transport being sea, air and road
 Preparation of the logistics tender documents
 Vetting of the best shipping lines/ forwarders and clearing agents
 Preparation of Logistics reports to management
 Handling of logistics related projects
 Sales Administration based on the demand versus the capacities of the various Ice Cold Merchandise production plants through the Demand Planning System
 Coordination and alignment within sales teams the volumes for budget, forecast and monthly outlooks
 Demand management and coordination from sales side
 Developing and implementing FG inventory management processes and tools to optimize inventory levels
 Liaison between sales and central planning and SOP owner from the commercial side
 Definition of priorities when there are gaps between requested and confirmed demand
 Definition of stock building requirements in the low season and when needed
 Following up deliveries and having the overview how the company runs versus the commitments to customers
 Liaison between Product Development, Marketing, Planning, Manufacturing for new product introductions
 Coordinating with all departments for product discontinuation; secure smooth transition and minimize inventory impact
 Coordination with all departments for major product changes; secure smooth transition and minimize inventory impact
 Keeping abreast of developments and implementing best practices; building upon existing knowledge, methods and systems
 Invoicing all sales accurately and on time using Sage Pastel
 Managing systems to support process optimization and functional enhancements to continuously improve warehousing and Distribution performance indicators
 Serves as a functional expert in warehousing and distribution, develops policies and SOP's in storage, delivery, distribution and customer service
 Ensuring adequate space is available in time based on the inventory forecast
 Timely sending of Inventory Reports to Management
 Ensuring the timely delivery of office supplies as well as spare parts to Customer Service department and any other supplies to user departments
 Supervision of the Administration team to ensure that they work efficiently to enable the office to run smoothly with timely provision of office supplies

Achievements

 Vetting of the best shipping lines/ forwarders and clearing agents hence ensuring timely delivery of goods at effective cost
 Successfully reducing clearance costs (storage and demurrage) by 90% thereby increasing the company’s profit margin
 Sales administration through demand planning hence integrating the sales forecast/demand with the production of Ice Cold Merchandise at the plants
 Brand Ambassador for Frigoglass East Africa Ltd
 Safety and Health committee member at Frigoglass East Africa Ltd


Earlier worked as Sales Administration & Logistics Coordinator with Frigorex East Africa Limited (Frigoglass) since June’ 2010 having the following responsibilities:

 Sales administration - Updating of the DPS (Demand Planning System) in connection with the demands from the sales department versus the capacities of the various Ice Cold Merchandise production plants
 Logistics - Ensuring that the merchandise leaves the plants and reaches the customers at various parts of the globe in time within the shortest time possible with minimum delay and at effective cost by use of sea and air freight as well as road transport, countries of origin being; Greece, Indonesia, China, India, Romania, Turkey, South Africa, Dubai, Slovakia and the countries of destination being ; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo( DRC), Ethiopia, South Sudan
 Purchasing - Timely delivery of office supplies as well as supplies to user departments within the stipulated time, at the right price, with the right quality, in the right quantity with the best service levels
 Invoicing - Ensuring that all sales are invoiced accurately and on time using Sage Pastel
 Human Resource administration – Led with strength and energy a team of 24 employees on all matters relating to human resource management

Achievements

 Sales administration through demand planning hence integrating the sales forecast/demand with the production of Ice Cold Merchandise at the plants
 The ability to handle human resource with on job training besides my sales admin and logistics role

Earlier worked as Supply Chain Manager with Kevian Kenya Limited, from June’08 – October’08 and had the following responsibilities:

 Management of the warehouses/Cold rooms
 Inventory management
 Timely delivery of orders
 Enhancing safety and security measures in the warehouses
 Supervision of the ordering processes
 Supervision of receiving and issuance of goods from the warehouses
 Co-ordination of tasks within the supply chain

Achievements

 Management of stock levels resulting to NO stock-outs
 Played a major role in team building
 Managed timely deliveries to customers hence reduced complaints

From April’05 to Dec’06 worked as a Store Keeper, Jan’07 to Sep’07 as Procurement Manager with Stantech Motors Limited and had the following responsibilities:

 In charge of the stores/ In charge of procurement

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS


 Member-Kenya institute of Supplies Management (KISM)


PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• Taxation Seminar with Ernst & Young - 26th June, 2012
• Customs and Excise Duties Seminar with Ernst & Young - 22nd June, 2012
• HR Workshop by Frigoglass in Jakarta Indonesia – 11th to 18th February, 2012
• Supply Chain Management workshop by KISM - 17th to 19th August, 2011
• Leadership workshop by Shape Africa Limited - 8th to 10th June, 2011
• Demand Planning training by Frigoglass in New Delhi India – 30th November to 6th December, 2010
• Commercial Refrigeration training by Frigoglass in Jakarta Indonesia – 11th to 19th August 2010
• Strategic Warehousing Management Seminar by Namanco Exim - 14th & 21st June, 2008
• Quality Customer Focus by CET - 14th July & 28th August, 2005


ACCOLADE


Employee of the year – 2015

“In recognition of your exceptional performance”

Frigoglass East Africa Ltd