James Kahiu

Procurement and Logistics professional with practical experience in procurement, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation coordination, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and logistics documentation. Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management and a Certificate in Procurement and Supply (CPSP) Level 1. Experienced in supplier sourcing, obtaining and processing procurement documents, stock tracking, storage organization, delivery coordination, and maintaining accurate operational records.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP, SAGE, and TETRA, with experience supporting cross-functional teams and project operations. Seeking to apply this practical foundation while developing further expertise in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management.

MRP & STORES OFFICER at H Young & Co. (E.A.) Ltd

• Supported Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of spare parts and materials for operational and project requirements.
• Prepared Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), and Goods Received Notes (GRNs) for required materials and spare parts.
• Coordinated supplier sourcing and followed up on orders and deliveries to support timely availability of materials.
• Supported receiving, labelling, storage and issuing of inventory while maintaining accurate ledgers and bin cards.
• Conducted regular stock taking and inventory reconciliation to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Coordinated with project managers and operational teams to identify material requirements and support timely supply.
• Monitored spare-parts requirements, fuel consumption and vehicle servicing schedules and maintained relevant operational records.
• Used SAP and Microsoft Excel to maintain procurement, inventory and operational information.
• Supported processes aimed at improving material availability, reducing lead times and improving operational efficiency.
• Worked collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams to support procurement, inventory and logistics activities.

PROCUREMENT INTERN at World Rally Championship (WRC)

• Assisted with supplier sourcing and site visits to assess supplier capability, quality and suitability.
• Supported supplier coordination, order tracking and follow-up of required goods and services.
• Prepared logistics plans and flight itineraries to support event operations and movement requirements.
• Maintained supplier information and prepared procurement and logistics reports.
• Supported procurement documentation and supplier negotiations.
• Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams to support timely delivery of goods and services.
• Analysed procurement trends to support cost-efficient purchasing decisions.
• Supported logistics coordination for event-related assignments and operational activities.

BENCHMARKING & INVENTORY SOLUTIONS COORDINATOR at Mantrac Kenya Ltd

Construction Equipment Supplier

• Conducted site visits to assess inventory storage, packing and material-handling processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Developed and maintained Excel-based inventory logs to improve stock visibility and record accuracy.
• Supported improved storage and packing organization systems for construction equipment and related materials.
• Gained practical experience in inventory and logistics operations within a construction equipment environment.
• Contributed to benchmarking activities focused on improving inventory organization, storage efficiency and operational processes.

Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management in Procurement and Logistics Management – KCA University (2022)

Certificate in Procurement and Supply (CPSP) Level 1 in Procurement and Supply – Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) (2024)