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Caleb Burugu

@calebburugu

Supply-chain and procurement leader driving cold-chain logistics, inventory governance, and compliant regional distribution.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations—especially cold chain—partnering with finance and operations to deliver compliant import/export execution, ERP-driven traceability, and measurable cost and service improvements.

I’m a procurement, supply chain, and operations leader with 9+ years of progressive experience managing end-to-end agri-supply chain, cold chain logistics, procurement, warehousing, and regional distribution across East Africa, UAE, Asia, and Europe. I build reliable supply through strategic relationships with growers, aggregators, processors, freight forwarders, and logistics providers, while protecting product integrity with traceability and compliance from sourcing through export and delivery.

In my roles, I’ve implemented ERP-driven procurement and inventory systems to improve reporting accuracy, operational visibility, and shipment governance—using tools like SAP and dashboards for tracking and planning. I also lead import/export regulatory work (including KEPHIS and export documentation), optimize logistics and route performance, and strengthen order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles through SAP and PRIME, including contract negotiation and warehouse/3PL governance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Regional Supply-Chain Lead

Current

Convex Commodity Merchants

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Led end-to-end agribusiness supply chain operations across East Africa for sourcing, procurement, transportation, warehousing, and regional distribution. Implemented ERP-driven procurement and inventory systems to enhance traceability, reporting accuracy, and operational visibility.

Cold Chain Logistics Procurement Warehousing SAP ERP Systems Traceability demand planning Regulatory Compliance Export Documentation Contract Negotiation

Cluster Manager

Red Cross - The Boma

Jan 2022 - Feb 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Managed regional incoming shipments by overseeing freight forwarders and 3PLs, ensuring timely delivery to market warehouses. Owned the sales order lifecycle via SAP & PRIME and led import compliance to prevent customs and port-delays.

Freight Forwarder 3PL Management SAP PRIME Shipping Documentation Returns Management Credit Notes Customs Compliance Audit Ready Inventory Controls SAP ERP Implementation Procure To Pay (P2P)Incoterms

Supply Chain Lead, Logistics Planning

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) - CFAO

Sep 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Directed end-to-end containerized cargo operations across multimodal sea and land transport networks to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency. Led warehouse operations, inventory governance (FIFO/FEFO, cycle counting), port/terminal logistics coordination, and ERP-based supply chain visibility.

Fleet Operations Warehouse operations Inventory Management Cycle Counts Port Operations Contract Negotiation Carrier Contracting Third Party Logistics (3PL)Fleet Management Regulatory Compliance Data Driven Decision Making

Purchasing Manager

Four Points by Sheraton - Hurlingham

Jun 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 2 months)

Directed regional inventory optimization and stock valuation to eliminate shortages and maximize working capital. Managed warehouse and distribution operations and the end-to-end procure-to-pay lifecycle to reduce logistics bottlenecks and delays.

Inventory Optimization Valuation Working Capital Management Warehouse operations Procure To Pay (P2P)GRN Processing