Arnold Imbusi

Accomplished Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management professional with over 10 years of specialized experience in the beverage manufacturing and logistics industry, including extensive work with Kenya Breweries Limited (DIAGEO family). Proven expertise in managing dry goods inventory, conducting regular stock-takes, implementing FIFO/FEFO practices, and utilizing ERP systems (SAP, SPEED, SQUARE, RP) to optimize warehouse operations. Demonstrated track record of achieving 99% inventory accuracy, zero expiries through proper stock rotation, and maintaining excellent financial record-keeping.

Committed to continuous improvement, TPM principles, and customer-centric service delivery.

Order Dispatch/Posting Clerk - Africa Global Logistics - Kenya Breweries Limited (DIAGEO family) - Kenya

(2016-01)

• Receive and verify in-bound finished goods from multiple warehouses, confirming accuracy and condition of 200+ daily shipments with 99% accuracy rate
• Maintain and update ERP systems (SAP, SPEED, SQUARE, RP) in real-time, posting all stock movements to ensure accurate inventory records
• Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly stock-takes of all warehouse inventory, analyzing and accounting for stock variances within 24 hours as per company procedures
• Implement and enforce strict FIFO/FEFO stock rotation practices, achieving zero shelf-life expiries over 8-year tenure
• Optimize inventory turnover through strategic placement and rotation, reducing holding costs by 12%
• Manage inter-warehouse stock transfers, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless coordination between facilities
• Accurately dispatch out-bound finished goods to company depots, warehouses, client duty-free shops, and export trade destinations as per invoices, dispatch notes, and stock transfer orders
• Prepare and verify all shipping documentation including picking lists, bills of lading, dispatch copies, and transfer orders in compliance with international shipping regulations and export requirements
• Coordinate with customs and export teams to facilitate smooth duty-free and export operations
• Reduce lead times by 18% through implementation of enhanced dispatch tracking and reporting tools
• Maintain exceptional customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to delivery times, order accuracy, and shipment status
• Support TPM way of working by participating in daily equipment checks, 5S activities, and loss prevention initiatives
• Identify and implement improvement activities that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced processing errors by 15%
• Train and mentor 12+ team members on dispatch procedures, ERP systems, inventory management, and TPM principles
• Maintain accurate financial records of all inventory movements, ensuring 100% integrity of financial information
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, achieving zero lost-time injuries throughout tenure
• Collaborate with finance team to reconcile inventory discrepancies and maintain audit-ready documentation

Keg/Udv Confirmer/Loading Clerk - DHL - Kenya Breweries Limited (DIAGEO) - Kenya

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

• Verified accuracy of all out-bound shipments by cross-referencing load manifests with physical goods, ensuring correct loading and secure packaging for 150+ daily dispatches
• Conducted thorough inspections of loaded trucks to ensure compliance with weight limits, load distribution guidelines, and safety standards
• Implemented innovative loading confirmation procedures, reducing verification times by 15% and increasing throughput efficiency
• Maintained detailed records of each shipment including confirmation signatures, load conditions, stock variances, and discrepancies for audit and financial reconciliation purposes
• Coordinated with inventory teams to update system records immediately upon dispatch, ensuring real-time inventory accuracy
• Managed inter-warehouse transfer documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
• Served as primary liaison between warehouse and transportation teams, ensuring clear communication regarding loading priorities, special handling instructions, and delivery schedules
• Quickly identified and resolved loading issues, equipment malfunctions, and stock discrepancies, minimizing delays and ensuring 98% on-time departure rate
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and implementing process enhancements

Stocks Receiving Clerk - DHL - Kenya Breweries Limited (DIAGEO) - Kenya

(2010-01 - 2013-12)

• Accurately received and verified incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing lists, ensuring 100% accountability of all items
• Utilized inventory management systems (SAP and Oracle) to record and update stock levels in real-time, facilitating accurate inventory tracking and turnover optimization
• Conducted monthly stock-takes of received goods, reconciling system records with physical inventory and investigating variances
• Conducted thorough quality control inspections to detect damage or defects, coordinating returns or replacements with suppliers while maintaining detailed financial records
• Implemented FIFO storage practices in receiving area, ensuring proper stock rotation from point of entry
• Adhered to all safety protocols while handling and storing goods, contributing to a safe and organized work environment
• Implemented new receiving procedures that reduced processing time by 15% and increased overall operational efficiency
• Communicated effectively with suppliers and vendors to resolve shipment issues including delays, incorrect orders, and quality concerns
• Maintained detailed records of received goods including quantity, description, batch numbers, and discrepancies in compliance with audit requirements

Packaging Line Sorter - DHL - Kenya Breweries Limited (DIAGEO family) - Kenya

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

• Efficiently sorted and categorized 500+ products daily based on size, type, and destination with 99% accuracy rate
• Conducted quality checks on sorted and packaged items to verify compliance with company quality standards
• Collaborated with inventory teams to ensure sorted products were correctly recorded in system and stored in appropriate warehouse locations
• Applied FIFO principles during sorting to ensure proper stock rotation and minimize expiries
• Participated in continuous improvement activities and safety training sessions

Diploma - supply chain management - Uniathena (2024-01 - 2025-12)

Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) - Outer-ring high school (2004-01 - 2008-12)