Patrick Mussumba

Supply Chain Management specialist with 15+ years of experience in Warehousing, Distribution and End-to-End Logistics - (In/Outbound logistics; general operations management, Procurement management, Inventory, asset / Fleet management and 3PL Contracting. Currently seeking a new challenge and managerial position that will grow & ultimately utilize warehouse operations, procurement, logistics & overall supply chain skills, experience, and accomplishments to transform operations, increase profitability and make meaningful impact to enhance growth to the organization at both national and international level.

Program Logistics and Warehouse Operations Manager - World Bicycle Relief (WBR) - East Africa

(2016-05)

Currently leading and managing warehouse, inventory, logistics & distribution operations and supply chain at World Bicycle Relief (WBR)-Buffalo Bicycles EA. The work covers end to end supply chain processes covering - Production & assembly of Buffalo bicycle, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, assets/fleet and distribution for the WBR East African program. As the logistics operations lead, providing logistics, inventory & warehousing support for health, education and livelihoods programs in partnership with World Vision & Plan International to over 500,000 beneficiaries in East Africa.

• Reduced logistics and transportation costs by 35% through route optimization, improved load planning, and strategic courier negotiations while maintaining service levels
• Improved On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance from 79% to over 98%, enhancing customer satisfaction and strengthening key partners, retail and distributor relationships
• Increased warehouse productivity by 30% through process redesign, warehouse layout optimization, and implementation of Lean and 5S methodologies
• Achieved 98% inventory accuracy by strengthening inventory control processes, conducting regular cycle counts, and improving warehouse management practices
• Reduced order picking and dispatch turnaround time by 40%, enabling faster order fulfillment during peak demand periods
• Successfully managed warehousing and distribution operations supporting annual product volumes exceeding 20,000 metric tonnes/10,000 bikes across multiple distribution centers
• Led the implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) improving inventory visibility, traceability, and operational efficiency
• Reduced stock losses, damages, and shrinkage by 35% through improved storage practices, tighter security controls, and enhanced stock accountability
• Optimized warehouse space utilization by 25%, delaying the need for additional storage facilities and reducing operating costs
• Delivered annual logistics cost savings exceeding +30M (or local currency equivalent) through process improvements, supplier rationalization, and operational efficiencies
• Developed and monitored logistics KPIs, including OTIF, inventory accuracy, vehicle utilization, warehouse productivity, and order cycle time, driving continuous operational improvements
• Maintained 100% compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, achieving zero lost time accident/incident major audit findings over multiple years
• Managed stock controls while optimizing end to end warehouse, inventory, logistics & distribution operations - Attained overall OEE warehouse and logistics efficiency level at 97%
• Ensured compliance to stock/Inventory management procedures and regulatory requirements - SOP compliance level 98.5%
• Led warehouse project resulting in ksh3M warehouse annual rental cost savings, Saving ksh 25m inventory holding cost and ksh 18M cost of obsolescence & write-offs; distribution costs saving by 35%
• Supported performance management review for the operations and logistics team personnel against set objectives and KPI-key performance indicators and set targets
• Collected and compiled data - Daily, weekly & monthly reports for operations, logistics - warehouse, fleet, asset inventory, logistics & distribution to support informed and timely management decision-making
• Formulated & enforced SOPs/policies and guidelines to guide operation logistics
• Organized and managed security and safety of warehouse and inventory, staff, fleet of vehicles with commodities and personnel to remote insecure field sites with 98% compliance
• Supported in preparation of operation and capex budget for operations & logistics team and ensured monitoring of expenses & costs within the budget at 99%
• Coordinated day to day operations activities at the country and regional program offices ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of services with operation efficiency level at 98%
• Supervised 52 employees with 4 direct reports, set KPI and objectives, managed activities as per the SOPs, maintain communications, supervise employees & consistently achieved goals

MBA - Supply Chain, Logistics Operation Management - University of Nairobi (2017)

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business & Management - Kenya Methodist University (2011)

Diploma - Pharmaceutical Technology - Kenya Medical Training College

Professional Internal Certificate - Supply & Logistics - Kenafric College of Professional Studies

KCSE - St. Paul's Amukura High School