Samuel Gitau Resume

Logistics/Warehouse Professional
Home Cell Phone Number: +254 792 320 060
Work Cell Phone Number: +211 954 727 133
Email Address: gitausamuel67@gmail.com
Skype: samgita2012.blessed

APPLICANT PROFILE
I am a highly dedicated Professional in the field of Logistics/Warehouse management. With over 7 years of relevant
work experience, the scope of my specialization includes: inventory management, purchasing, performance
management, Fleet management and navigating site operations. My desire is to establish reliable, safe and cost-efficient
management structures for the clients. It is my primary goal to ensure smooth operations of Warehouse and Logistics,
inventories, dispatching and asset management in support of project team.

KEY SKILLS

Camp / Site Management Emergency humanitarian response

Inventory Control Processes Children rights and protection
Continuous Process Improvement Vendor and Staff Relations
Transportation / Materials Handling Training and Leadership/Team building

PERSONAL DETAILS
o Nationality: Kenyan
o Membership: Associate Member for Kenya Institute of Management
o Languages: Swahili *Home Language*, English *Second Language*, French * Beginner*, Arabic*
Beginner

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
o 2017: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration - Assam Don Bosco University (India)
o Current: Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management - Distance Learning & Training College (UK)
o 2015: Diploma in Management (Project Management option) - Kenya Institute of Management (Kenya)
o 2003: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production option) Thika Technical Training Institute
(Kenya)

COMPUTER LITERACY

o MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, IBM Lotus Notes & Outlook)

o ERP Systems: (IBM Maximo, Matman, Fastrax, HRAS, FIMS, TAMS)

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS:

o Provided back-up to team members and trained newly hired team members in a remarkable manner
o Skilfully managed incoming and outgoing shipments on regular basis decreased overall time by 40%
o Communicated effectively with sales representative in the field for 100% tracking of inventory
o Participated Voluntarily in Save a Life humanitarian mission under USAID in Liberia during Ebola outbreak.
o Adopted fleet safety and security while assessing security in collaboration with Site security Officer

CORE COMPETENCIES:
o Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including
stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient
manner
o Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: able to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to gender
and diversity. Experienced, able to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate
manner
o Comprehensive knowledge of providing customer service to assigned base of accounts and preparing
packing/shipping documents

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 o Work style: well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for
initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills
o Hands-on experience in identifying equipment deficiencies, coordinating requirements with the established
shippers and creating billing documents
o Knowledge and skills: knowledge of general finance, administration, information management and
telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills
o Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to core values and
humanitarian principles.
o Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly
and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Sept 2016 - Present- The AIM Group Inc. (Administrative Support services project)- Juba,South Sudan

Material and Property Control Specialist

o Applying and ensuring adherence to safety programs related to the safe operation of air-
conditioning,electrical systems,power tools and power generation points.
o Setting up new bases/camps to support new projects. My wide range of duties and responsibilities that
includes managing logistics, procurement, financial and administrative services and finding suitable office
and accommodation is commendable
o Removing materials from inventory and preparing them for shipment that includes proper blocking, bracing,
crating, and packing inside shipping containers and on pallets for truck and/or air movement.
o Maintaining records and providing traceability of Property/Asset books and documentation through required
inventory management accounting and making sure assets are properly accounted for.
o Verifying materials or merchandise received against shipping/invoicing documents and accurately recording
discrepancies and/or damage to materials and ensuring health products meet appropriate quality standards.
o Managing people and project site operations which includes; coordinating, designing, managing, improving
and reporting on technical operations.
o Providing regular status reports to field offices and coordinating with the Security personnel for flight
requests, flight notifications and security clearances.
o Maintaining contacts with local authorities, following-up official procedures relevant to the area of operation
and handling flight requests, notifications and security clearances.
o Utilizing ERP System to properly account for issues, returns, receipts of new materials and associated back
orders; inputs essential data on all materials handled; adheres to strict accounting procedures in this regard.
o Organizing and maintaining warehouse and inventory yard areas for efficient material storage and handling;
maintains labelling system on each stock item; manually stocks inventory shelving with stock items received
or returned.

Dec 2014 Jul 2016-USAID/PAE Inc. (Humanitarian Health response project)- Monrovia, Liberia.

Logistics and Operations Supervisor

o Coordinated and managed shelter project implementation (activities,budget & project documentation) in line
with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.
o Recruited, trained ,oriented and managed local hires which included preparation of attendance sheet and
payroll to support doctors without border in the mission.
o Analysed on-ground site situations and identified/quantified shelter needs and recommended possible
interventions
o Worked across programme management and logistics functions to ensure that construction/procurement
plans are robust and deliverable to enable appropriate,timely and high quality outcomes.
o Received, stored, recorded and issued Ebola medical supplies to doctors without borders for treating EVD
(Ebola Virus Disease)
o Represented USAID/PAE in logistics coordination meeting and ensured coordination with partners, local
authorities, ASPEN Medicals and UN/INGOs.
o Provided strategic programme management support to Liberia Health facilities establishing effective ways of
providing value for the delivery of a wide range of basic public buildings through strategic standards and
informatics we created for the mission.
o Provided scheduling and supervision of construction repair, maintenance and installation of conventional
buildings, temporary building infrastructure and sites and premises in the mission area.
o Managed security officers to ensure logistics infrastructure security including, selection, training and
management of security staff and delegation of responsibilities for locking and material releases.

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 o Followed -up on rental payments, fuel invoices, site purchases and ensured that all purchases were properly
accounted for before payment was made.
o Oversaw and directed work flow, independently responded to inquiries, complaints, and concerns from other
donor agencies.
o Processed necessary documentation for field trips checked working advance, perdiem and overtime.
o Monitored, checked and reported all aspects of the use of the vehicles, activities of drivers to the supervisor,
followed-up processing of insurance and accident files.
o Supervised the drivers (L/C and Truck) including licenses, planning of duties and scheduled attendance
record.
o Participated and got involved in Logistics cluster activities and coordination whenever there was a cluster
activation.
o Provided input on specifications for supply and logistics arrangements, facilitated cost-effective efficient
procurement, clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment to project sites, in support of the
project mission.

Apr 2012 - Dec 2014-Automotive Management Services (Management support project)- Kabul, Afghanistan

Operations and Parts Manager

o Ensured all QC, Parts and Admin concerns were well-addressed to keep a harmonious working relationship
both with the employees and immediate superiors.
o Conducted inventory of the sites stationary, office supplies and warehouse to ensure authorized stock level
was stocked. Updated and kept company vehicle (Fleet) records and repair history in the company database
systems, tagged company Asset and issued them out to the assigned user.
o Handled daily financial transactions for the company Daily Cash Position using Finance Integrated
Management system (FIMS) and ensured that all purchases were properly accounted for before payment
was made to the supplier. In addition prepared and disbursed Monthly payslips for local employees.
o Monitored company fleet, fuel and liaised with workshop supervisor in organizing minor and major fleet
repairs, services and maintenance.
o Ensured that all paper-based and computerized system information processes were setup and maintained to
provide the most efficient and effective administrative system possible
o Provided and optimized human resources through the design and implementation of necessary processes
and procedures while hiring and training of local staffs to enhance site operations efficiency.
o Acted as relief for QC, Parts and Admin Managers and was therefore responsible to all tasks and
responsibilities normally associated with these positions.
o Processed documentation, stored deliveries at warehouse, tracked and distributed materials to the end user.
o Coordinated and monitored the effective supply, consumption and delivery of parts to (contact teams)
o Recorded all returned or warranty parts to ensure full credit from suppliers if required.
o Maintained clean and orderly receiving ground areas to promote a safe and professional working
environment.

October 2008 to March 2012-Fresh Delmonte Produce (Food and Beverages)-Nairobi,Kenya

Total Production Maintenance Coordinator

o Made spare parts requisitions from stores department.

o Controlled and made custody of high valued parts and equipment under lock and key.
o Created work orders and assigned tools to the maintenance team.
o Handled procurement of materials used for equipment repairs and maintenance.
o Analyzing KPIs (Key performing Indicators) and recommending areas of improvement.

HOBBIES:

Playing indoor games, Watching TV Wildlife documentaries, Watching Soccer and visiting needy people.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Jude Nabe_ Project Coordinator, The Aim Group Inc, Mobile: +256778718044; Email: jnabe@theaimgroup.net

Charles Mwaniki_ Regional QC Manager, USAID/PAE Inc, Mobile: +9647823286477; Email: kahiro2000@gmail.com

Rogers Maina_ Finance& Administration Professional, International Committee of the Red Cross-ICRC, Mobile:
+254726986255; Email: rojasmaina@gmail.com

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