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Beatrice Karaba

@beatricekaraba

International supply chain and key account leader optimizing agri-commodity exports through trade, logistics, and finance.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own international export trade operations and key accounts, combining logistics excellence with financial discipline—using Incoterms, UCP 600, and ERP analytics—to drive service reliability, reduce risk, and improve cost-to-serve.

I bring 13+ years of experience leading international supply chain, trade operations, and key account management for an exporter where exports represent 86% of net sales. I own the full buyer relationship lifecycle—booking, dispute resolution, claims management, LC compliance (UCP 600), rate negotiation, invoicing, and payment collection—resolving client issues within 24–48 hours.

I’m known for disciplined execution and commercial risk prevention, including 99.9% OTIF performance, 12% annual freight/customs savings, and prevention of over US$2M in commercial risk exposure through proactive risk identification. As a CPA-K, I combine financial rigor with operational leadership, managing 20+ warehouse personnel and using ERP-driven reporting (SAP, Oracle, Power BI) to improve trade and logistics outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Manager, Shipping & Logistics

Current

Williamson Tea Kenya Plc

Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Own end-to-end relationships for 20+ buyer accounts, managing international export logistics, shipping documentation, disputes/claims, and payment execution. Lead warehouse and logistics teams and manage Letters of Credit under UCP 600, sustaining 99.9% OTIF and delivering annual freight/customs savings of 12%.

International Key Account Management International Logistics Shipping Documentation Dispute Resolution Claims Management Invoicing UCP 600 TEU Shipment Planning Warehouse Management Team Leadership SAP ERP Oracle ERP Power BI Trade Documentation

Logistics Coordinator & Credit Officer

Williamson Tea Kenya Plc

Oct 2015 - Aug 2020 (4 years 10 months)

Coordinate shipment planning and customer delivery timelines by linking demand with production and logistics execution. Manage receivables and resolve logistics disruptions within a 48-hour SLA.

Logistics Coordination Customer Delivery Receivables Management Account Reconciliation SLA Management Cross functional Coordination

Shipping Assistant

Williamson Tea Kenya Plc

Feb 2013 - Sep 2015 (2 years 7 months)

Execute end-to-end export documentation and coordinate container loading, consolidation, and dispatch schedules with warehouse and freight forwarders. Liaise with shipping lines and clearing agents to ensure timely export cargo movement.

Export Documentation Customs Compliance Bills Of Lading Certificates Of Origin Commercial Invoices Container Loading and Consolidation Freight Forwarder

Senior External Auditor

Crowe Erastus & Co.

Sep 2010 - Jan 2013 (2 years 4 months)

Conduct financial and operational audits across private sector, NGO, and donor-funded organizations. Evaluate procurement, logistics, warehouse, inventory, and ERP controls to identify operational and financial risk.

Financial Auditing ERP Controls and Risk Assessment Audit Reporting

Payables Accounts Assistant

The Nairobi Women's Hospital

May 2010 - Sep 2010 (4 months)

Manage accounts payable activities including invoice verification, supplier payments, and daily cash operations. Perform accounts reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records for timely reporting.

Accounts Payable Cash Operations Account Reconciliation Financial Record Keeping