Curriculum Vitae
John Maina Gathiti
P.O Box **1 Karatina, Kenya
Telephone no: +254-***-***-*** Email: ***********@*****.***
Personal Profile
A result-driven professional with aspiring progressive career. I am self-driven, ambitious, innovative, analytical, a fast learner, and pride myself as a true team player with excellent interpersonal skills. I possess a great desire and drive to prosper in all work that I venture into. I have also acquired relevant working experience; I also have experience in performing various procurement tasks in support of an operating unit. I desire to obtain a meaningful and challenging position that will enable me to learn and gain practical knowledge and skills for the benefit of the organization and me.
Education
2011 - 2013
Diploma in Management, Purchase and Supplies Option
The Kenya Institute of Management
Jan - June 2011
Certificate in Business Management
The Kenya Institute of Management
2005 - 2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Kiangai Secondary School
1995 - 2004
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Gathaithi Primary School
Skills
Work Experience
Procurement : Extensive knowledge of purchase order systems; Deep understanding of the principles of purchasing management; Strong knowledge of cash management principles and procedures; Exceptional ability to prepare financial reports.
Category Management : Ability to arrange or categorize the spending according to specific goods or services (direct & indirect); and keeping in mind quality, service, risk and cost.
Strategic Industry Management: I am able to establish long range business plans which can anticipate the global market changes, important for commodity procurement and offer competitive advantage.
Analytical and Problem solving: I have the ability to visualize, solve complicate problems in the best way and make accurate and informed decisions. I am able to combine patience, determination, and persistence to troubleshoot client issues.
Interpersonal and communication skills: I am able to build an understanding of the client needs and concerns, and express these to other members of my team.
Planning and Organizing: Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
ICT Competence: Good command of Microsoft Office tools, word processing, data handling and processing, presentation, operating systems and internet.
Sep 2020 to Date : Joarth Enterprises ltd
Position : Distribution and warehousing supervisor
Responsibilities
Set distribution goals and manage distribution operations to achieve the set goals
Identify resources, perform work load assignment and provide assistant when provided
Monitor team performance and provide feedback for improvements.
Oversee dairy routes and improve routes plans to ensure timely deliveries
Follow and enforce company policies and procedures
Address customer queries and ensure customer satisfaction
Develop distribution budgets and manage expenses within the budgets
Work with warehouse and transportation staffs to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
Ensure the company transport vehicles are maintained in good condition
Develop cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity and quality
Plan and schedule deliveries to meet customer needs
Assist inventory management activities including receiving, storing rotating and handling supplies in distribution center
AUG 2015-2020 :Aquawetts enterprises ltd
position; procurement assistant
Responsibilities:
Preparing local purchase order for the goods for goods
Receiving goods from suppliers while ensuring they are to the standard required through the company procedures
Prepare tender documents as per the requirement
Attend tender opening meetings to witness the tender opening
Issuing of goods to the user department as per their requirements
Review prices product and specifications from various suppliers to determine which would provide best deal
Create and maintain purchasing files and price list as well as determining if their companies have enough inventories on hand
Track deliveries and ensure the organization receive exactly what was ordered from suppliers
Conducting marketing research and establishing reliable and credible sources of goods and services
Responsible for keeping record of all the products concerning the quantity types and price.
Maintaining store cleanliness all the time
Arranging the store in alphabetical order
Perform any other duties as require
Aug 2013 - June 2015 The Nairobi Hospital
Position: Procurement and Stores Assistant
Responsibilities:
Receive and inspect all incoming materials and reconciles with the purchase order and parking list.
Responsible for all stocks activities including, receiving deliveries coordinating stocks and maintaining records.
Monitoring the quantity available in stocks.
Attending tender meetings from time to time.
Filling effect fully, manage various documents as per ISO requirements.
Managing pharmacy store and sorting out short dated drugs and expiries.
Issuing dispatching of goods to user department.
Processing invoice for payment.
Expediting of orders and the purchase order contain all conditions that bid the hospital and the organization including the lead time and payment time.
Making records and identifying of orders as per user specifications.
Performs other related work as required.
Trainings
Customer relations and customer care.
BCE driving license.
Hobbies and Interests
Watching documentaries, Reading, Playing badminton, Listening to music, Singing, Debating
Referees
Mr. Ndiho Njuguna Public Health Coordinator Oxfam GB
P.O Box 232**-*****, Lower Kabete
Telephone no: +254-***-***-***/ +251-***-***-***
E-mail: **********@*****.**.**
Eng. James Maina Murimi
Department of Civil and Structural Engineering University of Nairobi
P.O Box 30197, Nairobi Telephone no: +254-********* Email: ******@*****.**.**
Mr. David Karangi Thuguri Managing Director Aquawetts Enterprises limited
P.O Box 1210-00300, Nairobi Telephone no: +254-*********
Email: info @aquawettssenterprises.com
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