Joseph Kimanzi

A highly motivated, industrious, reliable, confident man who is committed to professional standards with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Aiming to constantly learn and upgrade my skills. Seeking to work in a busy and challenging environment under minimum supervision while targeting efficiency. I will use my qualification and my skills to support the organization so that to achieve its objectives.

Operations/Logistics Officer at Kalemu Freighters Limited (2025-01 – 2026-04)

• Data records and management. Maintaining accurate records of purchases and supplier information
• Physical verification of shipped products from the Kenya Ports Authority or the specified CFS
• Communication and documentation I.e. drafting and editing mails, reports and memos
• Managing inventory of office supplies
• Documentation: Preparing and verifying essential documents like commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading, and Certificates of Origin
• Regulatory Compliance: Securing necessary permits from bodies like the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and coordinating cargo inspections

Procurement/Inventory Officer at Arcade Savers Mini Market Nyali (2023-07 – 2024-12)

• Enter purchase invoice of purchased products to the company POS purchases record system
• Apply FIFO/FEFO stock rotation methods where applicable and maintain orderly storage practices
• Monitoring stock levels and reorder points, and conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts
• Evaluating and selecting suppliers and overseeing the ordering process
• Assisting in accounts and balancing of costs
• Preparing and issuing order proposals
• Physical verification and receiving of ordered products and quantities against delivery notes, purchase orders and invoices

Procurement/Inventory Officer at Trade Biz Africa Nyali Branch (2022-12 – 2023-07)

• Keeping track of inventory levels
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely replenishment of stock, preventing shortages or overstocking
• Maintain positive relations with existing suppliers and identify potential new suppliers
• Assist in resolving any issues or discrepancies with suppliers such as delivery delays or incorrect orders
• Arrange and store raw materials systematically to ensure easy identification, proper labeling and suitable storage conditions

Industrial Attachment - Procurement and Supplies Department at Trade Biz Africa (2022-02 – 2022-04)

I gained experience in the following areas:

• Stock control
• Receiving Goods
• Customer Care and Procurement Ethics
• Stores
• Purchasing and contract

Diploma in Supply Chain Management – KENYA COAST NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC (2019-01 – 2022-01)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – SIAKAGO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL (2015-01 – 2018-01)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – GERAR SPRINGS ACADEMY (2006-01 – 2014-01)