Peris Kabora

Results-driven Operations and Business Execution Executive with over 12 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing multi-country operations, supply chain, administration, and organisational performance across Kenya and Tanzania. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline complex operational ecosystems, and drive efficiency, profitability, and service excellence in project-based, technology-driven environments. Proven track record in enterprise operations management, including budget ownership, financial discipline, vendor and contract governance, logistics optimisation, warehousing, and administrative oversight.

Adept at building and scaling high-performance teams, strengthening organisational culture, and embedding compliance, governance, and risk-management frameworks that support sustainable growth. Highly experienced in partnering with Finance, HR, Commercial, Technical, and Executive Leadership to translate strategy into operational reality, enhance customer experience, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, cost control, and business continuity. Recognised for aligning people, processes, and systems to support long-term organisational objectives, operational resilience, and customer satisfaction.

General Manager – Operations, Supply Chain and Administration - Sybyl Kenya and Tanzania - Kenya and Tanzania

(2025-01)

End-to-End Operations Leadership | Multi-Country Supply Chain Oversight | Logistics and Fleet Management | Budget Ownership and Cost Optimisation | Vendor and Contract Governance | Inventory and Warehouse Control | Service Delivery and Billing Enablement | Cross-Functional Collaboration with Finance, HR and Technical Teams | People Leadership and Culture Building | Operational Risk, Compliance & Governance | Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency. Direct end-to-end operations across Kenya and Tanzania, overseeing supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and administrative functions supporting enterprise and public-sector clients.

• Manage annual operational budgets of USD 500,000, ensuring financial discipline through requisition verification, spend governance, cost controls, and accurate allocation of expenditures to analytic accounts.
• Drive profitability and operational efficiency through workflow redesign, process optimisation, and expenditure controls, achieving a 15% reduction in operational costs while maintaining service quality.
• Oversee fleet and asset performance for 18 vehicles, including utilisation tracking, fuel and maintenance monitoring, and optimisation of transport resources to reduce costs and improve reliability.
• Strengthen inventory and warehouse governance through monthly physical verifications, reconciliations, and accurate reporting to Finance, ensuring data integrity and supporting informed decision-making.
• Lead vendor and contract management, including supplier prequalification, sourcing, negotiation of commercial terms, and enforcement of quality, compliance, and performance standards.
• Enhance service delivery and revenue enablement by coordinating receipt and dispatch of goods, supervising GRN processing, verifying delivery documentation, and resolving invoice discrepancies to accelerate billing cycles.
• Provide people leadership to a cross-functional team of 18 staff, driving performance coaching, capability development, accountability, and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Technical, and Commercial teams to align operations with organisational strategy, customer expectations, and business growth objectives.

Supply Chain Manager - Sybyl Kenya Ltd - Kenya

(2017 - 2024)

Inventory and Warehouse Governance | Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management | Process Optimisation and Operational Efficiency | Fulfilment and Customer Delivery Excellence | Quality Assurance and Compliance | Reporting, Analytics and Financial Alignment | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Risk Mitigation and Operational Control

• Provided inventory leadership as custodian of stock valued at approximately KES 50,000,000, maintaining high inventory accuracy and reducing stock losses through strengthened warehouse security, enhanced tracking mechanisms, and optimised storage layouts.
• Drove process and efficiency improvements by reorganising warehouse workflows to accelerate item retrieval, improve productivity, and support faster order fulfilment and internal service levels.
• Led strategic purchasing and supplier engagement, simplifying the purchase order process to reduce turnaround times, negotiating improved commercial terms, and monitoring stock levels to prevent stock-outs and project delays.
• Oversaw quality and compliance in receiving, inspecting all incoming shipments to reduce vendor-billing errors, ensuring only compliant deliveries were accepted, and maintaining accurate, real-time system updates.
• Strengthened fulfilment and customer satisfaction by coordinating delivery schedules to maintain high on-time delivery performance, reducing packing and shipping errors, and serving as the escalation point for urgent delivery or transport bottlenecks.
• Delivered reporting and financial alignment through accurate, timely stock reports, collaboration with Finance to reconcile physical stock with accounting records, and identification of slow-moving items to support purchasing decisions and working-capital optimisation.
• Maintained a consistently high inventory accuracy rate for stock valued at KES 50,000,000 and provided reliable operational reporting that enabled faster, data-driven management decisions.

Logistics Officer - Gestalt Gild Ltd - Kenya

(2013-05 - 2017-07)

Inventory and Warehouse Support | Order and Vendor Coordination | Receiving and Quality Assurance | Fulfilment and Dispatch Operations | Documentation, Admin and Finance Support | Process Accuracy and Operational Reliability

• Provided inventory and warehouse support through daily cycle counts, shelf organisation, and real-time system updates, ensuring accurate stock records and strengthening operational reliability.
• Coordinated order processing and vendor engagement, drafting purchase orders, tracking supplier delivery timelines, and proactively flagging potential delays to protect project schedules.
• Conducted receiving and quality checks by inspecting all incoming shipments against documentation, identifying damages or shortages, and ensuring only compliant items were entered into the system.
• Supported fulfilment and dispatch operations by preparing items for delivery, verifying packing lists, generating shipping labels, and minimising dispatch errors to maintain timely customer deliveries.
• Strengthened administrative and finance processes by collecting delivery notes, organising receipts, and compiling data for financial reports, improving documentation accuracy and audit readiness.

Stores Supervisor - Kenya Fresh Produce Exporters LTD - Nairobi, Kenya

(2012-02 - 2013-03)

Cold-Chain Warehouse Operations | Export Logistics and Dispatch | Inventory Accuracy and Space Optimisation | Supplier Engagement and Cost Management | Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction | Team Leadership, Health and Safety Compliance

• Directed cold-chain warehouse operations for export-bound fresh produce destined for European and Middle Eastern markets, ensuring product integrity, temperature compliance, and timely dispatch in line with international export requirements.
• Strengthened inventory accuracy and operational efficiency through monthly physical counts, variance reconciliation, and optimisation of storage layouts to improve space utilisation and reduce handling time.
• Led supplier and cost management, negotiating favourable rates with local farmers, resolving supply bottlenecks, and maintaining consistent quality and cost-effective sourcing for export operations.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction and quality assurance by implementing precise receiving, tracking, and quality-control protocols aligned with stringent export standards.
• Provided team leadership and compliance oversight, coaching warehouse staff, enforcing rigorous health, safety, and hygiene standards, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational requirements.

Bachelor of Commerce - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Technical University of Kenya (2013-09 - 2015-04)

Diploma - Business Administration - The Kenya Polytechnic University College (2009-01 - 2011-11)