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prudence awinja

@prudenceawinja

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Logistics Operations Manager improving fleet, warehousing, and distribution performance across FMCG and energy.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead logistics operations end-to-end—fleet, warehouse, and distribution—using ERP/TMS/WMS and KPI discipline to cut costs, improve utilization, and grow high-performing teams.

I’m a Logistics Operations Manager with 8+ years directing end-to-end fleet, warehousing, and distribution across FMCG, energy, and manufacturing. I’m hands-on with ERP (SAP), TMS, and WMS, and I focus on route planning, inventory control, and KPI-driven performance improvement to reduce distribution costs and raise utilization.

Across roles from Logistics Coordinator to National Transport Manager and Logistics and Operations Team Lead, I’ve led large operational teams and improved service outcomes—such as raising fulfillment accuracy from 85% to 92% and improving profit margins per trip from 5% to 7%. I bring practical people leadership, vendor relationship management, and strict risk and compliance discipline to help teams deliver reliable, safe operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Logistics and Operations Team Lead

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Cossim Limited

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Lead end-to-end logistics across riders, fleet, warehousing, and staffing, managing 6 department heads and 10 account managers. Improved fulfillment accuracy from 85% to 92% and oversee warehouse inventory and service delivery for key accounts.

Fleet Management Warehouse Management Inventory Control People Management Fulfillment Operations Customer Service Operational Controls

National Transport Manager

Gilanis Distributors Limited

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)

Oversaw a fleet of 250 trucks across first-mile and mid-mile operations and 50 tuk-tuks in last-mile delivery, managing route planning, driver scheduling, and vehicle maintenance. Improved profit margins per trip from 5% to 7% using KPI analysis while ensuring adherence to transportation laws, safety regulations, and internal policies.

Fleet Management Route Planning Driver Schedule Vehicle maintenance Transportation Compliance Safety Compliance KPI Analysis On Time Delivery Budget Management

Logistics Coordinator, Deputy Warehouse

Grain Industries Limited (Ajab FMCG)

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Led distribution and warehouse operations as a Logistics Coordinator and Deputy Warehouse Manager. Achieved a distribution cost of 3.5 Ksh per kg, improved fuel efficiency in Toyota FM500/FC500 trucks, increased warehouse efficiency by 30%, and improved fleet utilization by 26% through structured planning and coaching.

Distribution Operations Warehouse Management Workforce Coaching Regulatory Compliance Stock Management

Logistics Coordinator

Dakawou Transport Limited

Jan 2021 - Jan 2021 (0 months)

Managed logistics accounts for clients including VIVO Energy, Rubis, OLA, and Bamburi Cement across Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia. Maintained 95% adherence to D.O.T schedule and OTIF, improved truck utilization, and reduced transit losses by 50% through rigorous recording and follow-up.

Account Management DOT Compliance OTIF In Transit Damage Control Logistics Operations Record keeping Follow up

Logistics Coordinator and Administrator

Proto Energy Limited

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)

Coordinated primary cylinder distribution operations, growing volumes from 4,000 to 28,000 cylinders daily. Contributed to development of the PROTO App, supported ISO 9001:2015 certification, and helped develop supply chain operations SOPs while achieving a cylinder distribution cost of Ksh 3/kg within Nairobi.

Cylinder Distribution Operations ISO 9001 Process Support Cost Management