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BURNGlobal Head of Factory Warehousing
Jan. 2023 - Jul. 2025● Oversaw warehouse operations in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Malawi, ensuring that all run using the same standards and processes. ● Provided strategic guidance to management regarding cost-saving measures by leveraging advancements in technology and mechanization within warehouse operations. ● Was responsible for building functional teams in the five countries mentioned. Instrumental in establishing new factory warehouses during company expansions. ● Worked with global senior warehouse management teams in evaluating and boosting warehouse performance. ● Collaborated with other members of the operations management team in formulating broader organizational Policies. 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ● Led warehouse layout design initiatives across all countries where BURN Manufacturing had a presence, reducing warehouse rent costs by 33% through cubic space optimization. ● Successfully guided all global teams in consistently upholding an inventory accuracy rate exceeding 99.9%. ● Oversaw a 20.44% improvement in staff utilization in 2024
BURNWarehouse Manager
Apr. 2020 - Dec. 2022Ruiru, Kenya• Oversaw receiving, warehousing, and dispatch operations.
• Defined, monitored and evaluated the efficiencies of inventory management systems deployed in 3PL warehouses in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Ivory Coast.
• Oversaw transaction management within the Microsoft NAV framework.
• Coordinated cross-warehouse initiatives to ensure adherence to new and existing protocols.
• Oversaw adherence to existing and new legislation in warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.
• Implemented security procedures for warehouse operations.
• Maintained accurate inventory records through regular ERP system updates.
• Partnered with stakeholders to enhance reliability in inventory forecasting.
• Structured and executed new warehouse design layouts.
• Executed variance analysis and corrective initiatives to enable top management in achieving minimized financial discrepancies.
• Defined and monitored key performance indicators for warehouse staff. 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ● Named manager of the year in 2021 for innovativeness towards Warehouse process automation that improved offloading time and cut offloading Labour cost by over 70%. ● Successfully guided the Kenya warehouse team through a period where the organization’s operations scaled up by 150% in 2022. This included managing inventory worth over $5,000,000.00 as well as over 200 Staff.
BURN ManufacturingWarehouse Manager
Apr. 2020 - Dec. 2022Ruiru, Kenya• Oversaw receiving, warehousing, and dispatch operations. • Defined, monitored and evaluated the efficiencies of inventory management systems deployed in 3PL warehouses in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Ivory Coast. • Oversaw transaction management within the Microsoft NAV framework. • Coordinated cross-warehouse initiatives to ensure adherence to new and existing protocols. • Oversaw adherence to existing and new legislation in warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements. • Implemented security procedures for warehouse operations. • Maintained accurate inventory records through regular ERP system updates. • Partnered with stakeholders to enhance reliability in inventory forecasting. • Structured and executed new warehouse design layouts. • Executed variance analysis and corrective initiatives to enable top management in achieving minimized financial discrepancies. • Defined and monitored key performance indicators for warehouse staff. 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ● Named manager of the year in 2021 for innovativeness towards Warehouse process automation that improved offloading time and cut offloading Labour cost by over 70%. ● Successfully guided the Kenya warehouse team through a period where the organization’s operations scaled up by 150% in 2022. This included managing inventory worth over $5,000,000.00 as well as over 200 Staff.
BURNMaterials Controller
Jul. 2014 - Apr. 2020Ruiru● Oversaw, regulated, and arranged stock for production. ● Managed material requirements planning (MRP) for local raw materials and consumables. ● Conducted physical inventory counts with inventory assistants and did monthly analysis of inventory variations. ● Oversaw and supervised the 'scan out' system for stoves departing the factory. ● Directed material flow within the manufacturing process. ● Ensured a safe and organized shop workspace. ● Conducted training sessions for inventory assistants on manufacturing processes and systems. 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ● Named employee of the year for two consecutive years. (2016 and 2017) for making significant contributions towards dispatch efficiency and count accuracy.
● Maintained raw material inventory variances at less than 1% at a challenging time when the organization had no ERP system.
BURN Manufacturing Co.Materials Controller
Jul. 2014 - Apr. 2020Ruiru● Oversaw, regulated, and arranged stock for production. ● Managed material requirements planning (MRP) for local raw materials and consumables. ● Conducted physical inventory counts with inventory assistants and did monthly analysis of inventory variations. ● Oversaw and supervised the 'scan out' system for stoves departing the factory. ● Directed material flow within the manufacturing process. ● Ensured a safe and organized shop workspace. ● Conducted training sessions for inventory assistants on manufacturing processes and systems. 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ● Named employee of the year for two consecutive years. (2016 and 2017) for making significant contributions towards dispatch efficiency and count accuracy. ● Maintained raw material inventory variances at less than 1% at a challenging time when the organization had no ERP system.
Burn Manufacturing (K) LTDProcess Engineer
Jul. 2013 - Jun. 2014• Assisted in the start-up of the company. Was part of the engineering team tasked with coming up with the floor layout and putting up shop floor infrastructure e.g. Air, Electrical installation, mounting of equipment etc.
• Managed three distinct production assembly lines to ensure efficiency in processes.
• Developed work instructions and SOPs for assemblies.
• Set up cycle times for the stove manufacturing process to identify and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Managed maintenance and repair of assembly line machines.
• Was responsible for inventory management including raw material receipts, storage, issuance to the line, and record keeping.
D.K Engineering Co. LTDLead designer and engineering supervisor
Nov. 2010 - Jun. 2013Nairobi• Established production standards of efficiency and maximum utilization of resources with minimum wastage.
• Created detailed working drawings to aid the fabrication of diverse production floor items such as baking racks, tins, and cooking ranges.
• Managed operational activities efficiently for smooth production and distribution.
• Developed safe working procedures for all operational areas in collaboration with the safety department.
• Utilized TQM methodologies for strategic company improvements.
• Assessed materials for compliance with company standards, allowing procurement of acceptable goods.
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