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David Ochieng

@davidochieng

I build high-performing fulfilment, distribution, and infrastructure operations through data-driven continuous improvement.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for Nairobi-based operations, supply chain, distribution, or infrastructure leadership work where I can improve performance, build capable teams, automate manual processes, and deliver complex multi-site programmes.

I've led outbound operations and planning at Amazon UK, rebuilding a vacant site flow function from 27th to 7th in a 44-site network while reducing operational risk events by 98%.

I authored two approved Amazon EU Network Standards for real-time monitoring and automated alerting, including a solution that recovered 796 labour hours and $23,100 in annual entitlement per site. My operational tools have been adopted by 659 users across 243 buildings worldwide.

Before Amazon, I delivered a $14 million African Development Bank-funded rural electrification programme across four Kenyan counties, coordinating 724+ engineering projects, 30 subcontractors, and a 60-person multidisciplinary team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Area Manager, Outbound Operations (Interim)

Amazon UK Services Ltd

May 2025 - Sep 2026 (1 year 4 months)

Led and coached a team of over 30 associates, delivering consistent shift performance above productivity targets. Reduced shift support hours by 43% while absorbing higher volume, and restored workforce buy-in during a major transformation.

Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Performance Management Data Analysis Change Management Team Leadership Process Standardisation

Site Flow Ambassador, Outbound Planning and Control

Amazon UK Services Ltd

May 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Rebuilt the site outbound planning and control function, improving network performance scorecard ranking from 27th to 7th. Drove a 98% reduction in operational risk events and lifted network planning compliance to top rankings.

Supply Chain Operations Outbound Logistics Root Cause Analysis KPI Design Operational Dashboards Risk Management Process Improvement

Flow Lead (Step Up Assignment)

Amazon UK Services Ltd

Jul 2023 - May 2024 (10 months)

Managed outbound workflow at an average throughput of 15,000 customer orders per shift, contributing to the site being ranked the best performing fulfilment centre in the UK. Maintained 100% customer SLA adherence with zero missed shipment deadlines.

Order Fulfilment Capacity Planning Real time Monitoring SLA Management Shift Management Risk Management

Warehouse Associate and Shipment Troubleshooter

Amazon UK Services Ltd

Jul 2021 - Jun 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Reduced warehouse defect rates by up to 6% month on month through root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Supported new fulfilment centre launches with zero operational disruption and delivered quality training as a peer trainer.

Root Cause Analysis Continuous Improvement Quality Assurance Training Warehouse operations

Project Coordinator

Gateway Clean Energy Africa Ltd

Jan 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 5 months)

Delivered a $14 million donor-funded infrastructure project to milestone sign-off, directing a 60-person team and 30 subcontractors. Grew company revenue by 1,567% over three years and coordinated over 724 concurrent engineering projects.

Project Management Stakeholder Management Procurement Logistics Donor Compliance Budgeting Vendor Management

Finance and Operations Manager

Gateway Clean Energy Africa Ltd

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 (5 years 11 months)

Increased crew operational efficiency by 150% year on year by directing 60 employees and 30 subcontractors. Established full financial governance with zero compliance breaches and directed regulatory accreditation programmes.

Financial Management Budgeting Cost Control Operations Management Performance Management Regulatory Compliance Lean operations