Okongo A.
Mid-Level Parts and Procurement Manager
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Okong’o M. serves as a Parts and Procurement Manager at Ryce East Africa Limited, leveraging an extensive background in procurement and inventory management to optimize parts forecasting and maintain inventory. Since May 2016, he has adeptly handled supplier performance appraisals and streamlined departmental reporting for top management. His expertise extends to efficient staff training and meticulous planning of annual stock takes. Previously, he was the Warehouse & HSE Manager at Basin Supply (EA) Ltd, where he excelled in warehouse budget management and health & safety protocol implementation. Earlier roles include Warehouse Supervisor positions at Frigoken Limited and Ufanisi Freighters (K) Limited, where he honed his skills in logistics coordination and report production. Okong’o's educational background includes a diploma in Business Administration/Management from Cambridge International College and Mombasa Polytechnic. His proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics AX and S.A.P Business One complements his strong organizational skills, making him a key contributor to his current industry.
Experience
Parts & Procurement Manager
Ryce East Africa Ltd · 2016 — PresentResponsible for forecasting parts requirements and ordering to maintain optimal inventory levels. Engaged in hiring, supervising, and training staff in the parts department. Prepared various departmental reports for top management. Conducted annual supplier performance evaluations. Maintained current parts manuals, catalogues, policies, and procedures. Planned monthly and annual stock takes of parts inventory and collaborated with the finance department for auditing and reconciliation.Warehouse & HSE Manager
Basin Supply (EA) Ltd · 2014 — 2015Established a new warehouse and inventory management systems. Managed the implementation of health and safety procedures, including the handling of hazardous materials. Prepared the warehouse budget while ensuring compliance with financial limits. Coordinated and conducted stock takes and cycle counts, inputting findings into the inventory system. Oversaw the warehouse budget and staff while organizing work schedules. Compiled departmental reports for the Managing Director.Warehouse Manager
BMG Holdings Limited · 2013 — 2013Set up the warehouse and stock management systems. Established procedures for the disposal of obsolete goods. Coordinated monthly stock takes and generated reports as needed. Produced weekly stock reports for the sales department to inform their planning. Created daily and monthly stores reports on demand.Branch Head (Stores & Procurement)
Nairobi Womens Children’s Hospital · 2011 — 2013Led procurement efforts for pharmacy drugs, assets, surgical, lab items, and consumables, as well as food and general stores items. Prepared monthly business volume reports regarding purchases from suppliers for management. Conducted supplier appraisals based on service performance within the financial period. Ensured safe storage and labeling of hazardous materials. Arranged training for stores staff on Hazmat and health and safety protocols. Planned annual inventory stock takes for all assets and consumables and generated monthly reports for finance and branch management.Warehouse Supervisor
Frigoken Limited · 2007 — 2011Scheduled employee shifts, truck drivers, and organized deliveries of export containers, managing the use of mechanized loading equipment. Conducted supplier appraisals to confirm product quality. Implemented health and safety procedures in compliance with the company’s guidelines. Planned and coordinated efficient inbound logistics for import and locally sourced packing materials, ensuring timely export consignments. Established efficiency monitoring systems within the warehouse and conducted cost analysis of activities to align with budgetary constraints. Produced weekly stock reports for the operations manager to assist with production planning.Warehouse Supervisor
Ufanisi Freighters (K) Limited · 2003 — 2007Generated shipment delivery and export notes for outbound goods. Prepared documentation such as packing lists, pro forma invoices, commercial invoices, and bill of lading instructions. Produced monthly analyses of shipments and volumes handled for the Managing Director. Tracked goods from auction through to shipment and managed inquiries related to shipment tracking. Coordinated with transport companies to determine truck availability for logistics. Prepared regular reports for both transit and bonded warehouses.Stocks Controller
Express (K) Limited · 1999 — 2002Managed the warehouse and inventory processing systems. Assisted the declaration department with entry processing. Supported the exports invoicing clerk with client invoicing tasks. Organized and conducted end-of-month stock takes, ensuring reconciliation between manual and computerized records. Prepared loading instructions for tea collection from other warehouses. Received shipping and blending instructions from clients and disseminated them to the appropriate personnel after verifying shipment schedules.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Diploma In Business Administration / ManagementCambridge International College · 2001 — 2002
- Diploma In Business Administration / ManagementBandari College · 2001 — 2002
- Diploma In Computer StudiesMombasa Polytechnic · 1995 — 1997
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