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Kevin Shiati

@kevinshiati

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Procurement and customer relations professional driving cost-effective operations.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role leveraging procurement, inventory and supplier management where I can drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and mentor teams.

I am a dynamic procurement and customer relations professional with extensive experience managing store operations, inventory control, and supplier negotiations. I deliver cost-effective procurement strategies and enforce strict inventory controls to prevent pilferage and optimize spending.

Throughout my career I have led routing and planning teams, supervised multi-unit daily operations, and implemented reporting systems that improved operational efficiency and informed management decisions. I have trained staff, facilitated large driver meetings, and improved customer satisfaction through hands-on service and issue resolution.

I am proficient in accounting software (Tally), MS Word and Excel, fluent in Kiswahili and English, and hold a valid Class E driving license. My achievements include implementing cost-control policies, maintaining outstanding inventory accuracy, and consistently ensuring timely procurement and financial processing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Store/Procurement Manager

Current

Master Fabricators Ltd

Aug 2012 - Present (13 years 1 month)

Oversee store assets and enforce strict inventory control measures to prevent pilferage, track functional metrics and report performance to optimize spending and departmental budgets.

Inventory Control Procurement Asset Management Reporting Supplier Management Cost Optimization Tally MS Excel

Customer Relations Officer

Master Fabricators Co. Ltd

Oct 2015 - Apr 2021 (5 years 6 months)

Engaged with clients to resolve concerns and implemented strategies that improved customer satisfaction and repeat business while training staff on industry standards.

Customer Service Client Relations Training Competitive Research Communication MS Word Kiswahili

Store/Procurement Manager

Master Fabricators Ltd

Aug 2012 - Sep 2015 (3 years 1 month)

Oversaw store assets and enforced inventory controls to prevent pilferage, tracked key metrics to optimize spending, and negotiated vendor contracts to achieve sustained cost savings.

Inventory Management Procurement Contract Management Risk Management Cost Control MS Excel Tally

Bursar Assistant / Stores Manager

Labh Singh Harnam Singh Co. Ltd

Aug 2008 - Aug 2012 (4 years)

Assisted the stores manager in maintaining accurate inventory, prepared monthly stock movement reports, and supervised a team of eight to ensure timely replenishment and compliance.

Inventory Control Team Supervision Goods Received Notes stock replenishment MS Excel

Accounts Clerk

Kinshiala Stationers Co. Ltd

Jan 2007 - Aug 2008 (1 year 7 months)

Managed daily inventory and cash control, maintained accounts receivable/payable, processed invoices and reconciled statements to improve financial reporting efficiency.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Tally