Brian Muendo Mutinda
@brianmuendomutinda
Freight forwarding and logistics specialist experienced in ocean freight and customs clearance.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a freight forwarding and logistics specialist with extensive experience in ocean freight, customs brokerage, and TMS management. I have led the setup of operations functions, developed SOPs, optimized pricing models, and managed international shipments across Sub-Saharan Africa while overseeing operational accounting and client-specific reporting.
My background includes roles at global and regional logistics providers where I improved account profitability, negotiated vendor rates, onboarded service providers, and ensured compliance with international and local regulations. I hold a Bachelor of Economics and Finance and bring strong analytical, project management, and customer-service skills to operational leadership roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
Wefreight Shipping and Logistics
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Established and led the Kenyan operations department for ocean freight and customs clearance, developed SOPs and pricing models to improve margins, and managed shipments across Sub-Saharan Africa while overseeing operational accounting and vendor onboarding.
Operations / Customer Service Executive
DB Schenker
Feb 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 6 months)
Managed logistics accounts for MNCs, SMEs and humanitarian organizations, drove account profitability through cost management and vendor negotiations, and led export operations ensuring international compliance.
Operations Assistant
DB Schenker
Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Coordinated customs clearance and shipment tracking, produced daily status reports, and reduced storage and demurrage charges through proactive logistics coordination.
Project Assistant
Black Panther Safaris EA
May 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Supported marketing strategy design and budgeting, and maintained partner and client communications to support project delivery for the tourism operator.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saylor Academy
Course: BUS402 Project Management, Project Management
2019 - 2019
Completed BUS402: Project Management online course covering fundamentals of project planning and execution.
Kenyatta University
Certificate in Leadership Development and Mentorship, Leadership Development
2019 - 2019
Completed a Certificate in Leadership Development and Mentorship at Kenyatta University to enhance leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance
2015 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor of Economics and Finance at Kenyatta University, focusing on economic analysis and financial management.
Kagumo High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kagumo High School.
SLEC-Kyalavo
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2002 - 2010
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at SLEC-Kyalavo.
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