WYCLIFE AWITI
Site Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven procurement, supply operations, and logistics management professional with over 20 years of extensive experience in warehousing, camp management, materials management, supply chain, procurement, and logistics. Demonstrated success in managing complex operations within fast-paced international organizations, including the United Nations. Proven track record of optimizing supply chain processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving cost savings. Adept at strategic planning, vendor management, contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Possesses strong leadership skills with a focus on fostering collaboration and achieving organizational objectives. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
Work History
SITE MANAGER
Gulf Catering Company -United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission DRC (MONUSCO)
1 2023 - Current
- Maintaining the highest quality of services for clients
- Collaborating with warehouse and maintenance teams to address challenges and propose solutions
- Communicating regularly with management and administrative teams to optimize financial and administrative functions
- Evaluating operational site reports to identify areas for improvement
- Providing relevant training to staff
- Ensuring the company's security procedure and employee security guidelines are implemented and reviewed
- Ensuring compliance with security procedures and reporting requirements
- Providing required documents to the client mission before container arrival
- Comprehending and adhering to environmental, safety, quality, and operational standards
- Completing all administrative functions and reports in a timely and accurate manner
- Coordinating with the client management team to address project operations
- Ensuring timely and full delivery of rations food supply to over 3800 UN peacekeeping troops
- Implementing and adhering to company policies and procedures
- Working with different teams to ensure smooth site operations and meet expected outcomes/targets
- Proposing and coordinating solutions to resolve operational and contractual issues with the project manager.
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Gulf Catering Company -United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) DRC.
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensured compliance with the Food Safety Management System and Health and Safety procedures for all transactions
- Maintained accurate records of all products received and issued
- Evaluated and coordinated operational reports to identify areas for improvement
- Worked with the Project Manager to propose and implement solutions for operational issues
- Prioritized and facilitated customs clearance for time-sensitive shipments
- Prepared various Warehouse Activity Reports, including inventory and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Communicated with customs and other relevant authorities to resolve any clearance issues
- Maintained proper handling of issue vouchers and stock picking procedures to avoid errors
- Processed customs clearance documentation and delivered excellent customer service to all customers.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Gulf Catering Company -United Nations Interim Security Forces for Abyei (UNISFA) SUDAN.
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Conducted periodic checks on warehouse operations for material accountability
- Maintained correct storage temperatures for foods
- Observed health and safety regulations to keep the warehouse clean, safe, and orderly
- Managed warehouse workers for timely product reports and shipments to customers
- Maintained accurate inventory through weekly cycle counts and annual physical inventories
- Organized floor space and inspected inventory to recommend restocking
- Consistently deliver services that satisfy consumer expectations
- Coordinated workload assignments and personnel/equipment management to optimize resources
- Managed 52 warehouse personnel to achieve the activities target
- Constantly sought new ways to improve warehouse operations.
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Gulf Catering Company -United Nations Interim Security Forces for Abyei (UNISFA) SUDAN.
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Coordinated receiving, storage, and dispatch activities
- Ensured FIFOFE was enforced in issuing out stock
- Supervised inventory-control processes and stock checking
- Communicated with customers to resolve disputes and verify discrepancies
- Organized and conduct an inventory of the materials that have been stored
- Reported inventory discrepancies, damages, shortages, and excess turn-in
- Monitored warehouse assistants in line with KPIs, providing training and incentives where necessary
- Consistently cultivated and maintained a secure work environment
- Handled warehouse assistants’ questions, and concerns, and followed up on issues to maintain a positive work environment.
WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST
DynCorp Intl. (Logcap IV), AFGHANISTAN
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Maintained 99% authorized stock levels and adjusting stock levels as per orders
- Executed a variety of warehouse tasks for a distribution depot
- Adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures in daily activities
- Achieved 20% reduction in delay time through timely warehouse operations and deliveries
- Moved materials to prescribed storage locations, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods
- Monitored inventory of stored materials, examined store materials and reporting deterioration and damage for write offs
- Reported discrepancies and damages, and verify materials against receiving documents
- Ensured compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and procedures during daily activities
- Reported to Warehouse Officer on weekly analysis for short expiry dates, consolidated expiration report, and immediately followed the FEFO (First Expiry First Out) technique of stock movement
- Organized customer pick-ups and deliveries based on appointment dates
- Organized materials in accordance with the designated storage methods
- Operated forklift and other warehouse power trucks to lift and store warehouse objects and resources
- Inspected warehouse products for quality and condition, ensuring consistent quality assurance.
Education
MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics Management -
Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy
Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations - undefined
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Operations
01.2016 - 05.2016
Skills
Warehouse and Camp Management
Stock Control and Inventory Management
Inventory management
ERP, SAP IT skills
Technology and Computer proficiency
Forklift operator/Heavy vehicle driving skills
Fitness in lifting up to 100 pounds
Leadership and Management
Organizational and Planning skills
Flexibility and Adaptability with deadlines
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
OSHA Certification in General Industry Occupational Safety and Health
Accomplishments
- Gulf Catering Company (United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission DRC (MONUSCO)
- Implemented inventory control to minimize waste and spoilage.
- Achieved >98% on-time delivery for food orders.
- Optimized picking routes for faster order fulfillment.
- Reduced non-compliance penalty rate to 10% for UNSTD food ration quality standards.
- Reduced warehouse operating costs by 15% through process optimization.
- Maintained perfect safety record with zero accidents or injuries annually.
- Minimized food spoilage through stock rotation and temperature control measures.
- Gulf Catering Company (United Nations Interim Forces - Abyei) Sudan
- Reorganized warehouse inventory system, reducing the process by 97%.
- Managed to train 32 unskilled warehousemen into skilled workers during my years with GCC services.
- Successfully saved the company millions of dollars yearly through proper stock rotation and product quality maintenance.
- Trained warehouse staff in effective handling of food ration products and integrating best practices concerning safety and health at work, resulting in a significant reduction in accident-related cases.
- DynCorp Intl. (Logcap IV), Afghanistan
- Successfully led property and material transfers within timelines for the closure of four Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan - Lagman, Shoja, Zangabad, and Lindsey.
- Efficiently resolved, shipped, and closed Letters of Technical Direction (LOTDs) at the closing FOBs.
- Earned an excellent rating for completing each site's closure mission promptly and without additional costs.
- Provided high-level assistance in preparing return-to-store items from FOB tradesmen and returning excess materials to the inventory system's accountable record.
- Aided FOB site managers in turning over assets to various US military units.
- Received the DynCorp Certificate of Appreciation for displaying a high degree of personal commitment and strong work ethic.
Timeline
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Gulf Catering Company -United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) DRC.
08.2022 - 12.2022
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Gulf Catering Company -United Nations Interim Security Forces for Abyei (UNISFA) SUDAN.
03.2018 - 05.2022
Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations - undefined
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Operations
01.2016 - 05.2016
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Gulf Catering Company -United Nations Interim Security Forces for Abyei (UNISFA) SUDAN.
01.2015 - 02.2018
WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST
DynCorp Intl. (Logcap IV), AFGHANISTAN
09.2011 - 09.2014
SITE MANAGER
Gulf Catering Company -United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission DRC (MONUSCO)
1 2023 - Current
MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics Management -
Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy
OSHA Certification in General Industry Occupational Safety and Health
DYT ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor Training Course (FSMS)
U.S. Army Certificate in Logistics Support
Disaster ready organization Procurement and Logistics certification
High field Level 1 Food Safety and management certificate
Alison online Diploma Operations Management
Alison online Diploma in Project Management
John Academy Professional Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Certified Forklift Operator and driving license certificate
High field Level 2 Food Safety and management certificate
United Nations Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) certificate
Google Digital Garage Online Digital Marketing certificate
Fitness instructor certification
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