Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

PERSONAL CURRICULUM VITAE - ****

Mr. Ben S. Simali / Principal Supply Chain Management Officer.

P.O Box 4350 30200,

Kitale – Kenya.

Tel lines; +254-***-****** or +254-***-******

Email – ***********@*****.***

CORE VALUES

A Procurement and operations professional who values Respect, Integrity, Professionalism and Diversity.

KEY EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Previous - Procurement / Stores Manager - Agribusiness for 7 Years.

(Multinational Firm)

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Job Title - PRINCIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Industry - PUBLIC SERVICE (COUNTY GOVERNMENT)

Period - MARCH 2014 – CURRENT

Organization - COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TRANS NZOIA (KENYA)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement;- Receive requisitions and specifications from users, preparation of tenders and acquisition of goods and services.

Storage;- commissioning of procured services, issuing of goods and provision of security to boarded stores.

Preparation of Procurement plans and strict adherence to their implementation.

Preparation of supplies estimates of expenditure and control of the vote book.

Ensure compliance with procurement laws and regulations issuing instructions to depots and other departmental units

Coordinate the prequalification of vendors for supply of goods and services.

Preparation of tender documents and control of the tendering process.

Disposal of unserviceable equipment on recommendation from the relevant committee.

Liaise with user departments on the management of contracts

Staff training and development.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS – SUMMARY.

2018 – Date - University of Nairobi

Degree - Bachelor of Project Planning & Management (On-going)

2012 – 2013 - Management University of Africa (MUA-KIM)

Degree - Executive Bachelor of Business Management

1999 – 2000 - Association of Business Managers & Administrators (ABMA - UK)

Diploma - Clearing, Forwarding & Shipping Management

Diploma - Stores Management & Stock Control

1991 – 1993 - Kitale Technical Training Institute

Diploma - Business Administration

SHORT COURSES TAKEN

2009 Fresh Produce Association of Kenya. - Certificate – ISO 22000 Auditors

2008 Data Line International Ltd. - Certificate – Health & Safety

2007 Real IPM. - Certificate – Chemicals Handling

2006 Bureau VERITAS -Certificate – ISO 9000 Auditor

1999 Ministry of Tourism, Trade - Certificate - WTO Customs

& Industry Valuations Procedures

1997 Beam Consultants - Certificate - Customer Care

OTHER WORKING EXPERIENCE.

1. Position : Procurement & Stores Manager.

Industry : Agri-business.

Company : Kakuzi PLC (Jan 2007-March 2014)

Tel Contacts : +254*********/11

Duties

Managing the Procurement & Stores function of the organization that consisted of Engineering, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Stores.

Sourcing for the most affordable and high quality materials for company operations.

Responsible for order placement timing, Supply / Demand alignment and material replenishment.

Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.

Determine the solicitation method to be used and prepare appropriate documents seeking quotations from prequalified suppliers.

Ensure daily running of the Warehouses adheres to universally accepted standards on receipts, stacking, order picking, dispatch and hygiene.

Ensure timely, efficient and cost effective purchasing of goods and services as per established company policy.

Processing of Local Purchase Orders, follow up, and Liaison with company Suppliers for timely delivery of Stores, and general Contract Administration.

Carry out monthly and annual stock takes and their reconciliations in the main Warehouse.

Ensure matters of Occupational Health and Safety are clearly articulated and adhered to by all.

Approve supplier Invoices and hand them to the Accounts Department for final payment.

A key member of the Annual Tendering Committee as well as prequalification of Suppliers.

Do budgeting for the department and occasionally participate in variance meetings with the CEO and Head of Finance.

Training and development of departmental employees and taking up the human resource function at that level.

Management of Stock and its general security.

2. Position : Logistics Assistant

Company : WOW Beverages Ltd - (Jan 2006 – Dec 2006)

Tel Contacts : +254*********

Major Duties

In charge of Bonded Warehouses activities namely clearing of Imports and Exports, Warehousing and Re-warehousing, Stock-taking and Control, Payment of Duties to Kenya Revenue Authority, and Liaising with Clearing Agents.

3. Position : Logistics Supervisor

Company : Tianshi Health International - (2003-2005)

Tel Contacts : +254*********

Major duties

Overseeing receipt of Drugs, Nutritional Products and General equipment for Inspection, Storage and transport to the final consumer.

4. Position : Customs Declaration clerk

Company : Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (1994 – 2000)

Tel Contacts : +254*********

Major Duties

Processing Customs Entries for Importation of Cargo, Warehousing and Export as well as

Duty-Free Sales and Stock Control.

MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS

Studying towards Advanced Diploma in Transport and Logistics – CILT UK

A member of the Association of Business Managers & Administrators (ABMA)

A member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM/M/69691)

REFEREES

1.Mr. Cletus Wamalwa

Chief Budget & Finance Officer,

United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)

Room # Admin 3 – UNAMI HQ

Mobile Tel;- +964-7901942429

Landline;- +1-212-***-****

Green Zone Baghdad.

Iraq.

Email;- *******@**.***

2.Major (Rtd) Peter Murunga,

Security Manager,

World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

P.O Box 306**-*****,

Cell; - +254-***-******

Nairobi. Kenya

*.*******@*****.***

3.Mr. Richard Collins,

Chief Executive, Operations

Kakuzi PLC,

P.O Box 24,

Thika. Kenya

Tel; - +254-**-*******

Mobile;- +254-***-******

********@******.**.**

4.Mr. Boniface Wanyonyi

County Executive Officer, Finance & Planning,

County Government of Transnzoia,

P.O Box 4222 30200,

Kitale. Kenya.

Cell; -+254-***-***-***.

************@*****.**.**

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