Mercy Chepkogei

Negotiated prices with suppliers for imported items, resulting in cost reduction. Streamlined procurement processes to improve efficiency by 20% and reduce order fulfillment time by 2 days, while managing inventory levels effectively.

Generated demand forecasts for farm inputs based on the planting schedule and controlled inventory through regular stock takes with strict record keeping. Booked invoices into the ERP system for payment, created payment vouchers, handled petty cash, and negotiated with key suppliers to reduce costs by 15% while increasing the supplier pool by 30%.

Negotiated long-term contracts for seeds, fertilizers, and packaging material suppliers, reducing costs by 20% through quantity discounts and continuous business. Implemented demand planning and procurement planning to reduce stockouts by 15%, improve forecasting accuracy, reduce lead times by 20%, reduce sourcing cycle time by 30%, and improve on-time delivery performance.

Developed an Excel-based tracking system for assistive devices to achieve 100% real-time inventory visibility. Supported operations, logistics, training coordination, and data management for school programs, and streamlined office operations through scheduling, expense report processing, and document control.

Assisted with procurement planning, IFMIS updates, supplier management, and procurement documentation for water infrastructure projects.

Earned a Bachelor of Purchasing & Supplies Management with a focus on Supply Chain Management from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.

Completed CPA II (KASNEB) in 2016.

Completed a Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies through CIPS.