Reuben Gitonga
@reubengitonga
Experienced supply chain manager with a passion for logistics.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly skilled and motivated supply chain manager with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, planning, logistics, customer service, and project management. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a drive to boost company sales through effective supply chain strategies. I take great pride in my work and consider myself a logical thinker, always striving for efficiency and improvement.
Throughout my career, I have held various roles, including Project Manager at Penta Tatu Limited and Logistics Manager at Unilever Kenya. My achievements include optimizing material sourcing, managing logistics operations, and successfully leading projects that enhance supply chain efficiency. I have a proven track record of engaging with stakeholders, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of goods, which has significantly contributed to the success of the organizations I have worked with.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Penta Tatu Limited
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Ensured a safe and secure working environment by identifying and mitigating hazards such as height, moving equipment, electricity, petrol, and sharp objects. Managed material sourcing and scheduling, optimizing the balance between stockouts and overstocking.
Acting Logistics Manager
Unilever Uganda
Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)
Oversaw warehouse operations on short notice after a crisis, establishing and maintaining a distribution order. Coordinated and performed scheduled physical inventories, working with the supply chain management team to analyze outcomes and adjust inventory levels.
Regional Project Lead
Unilever South Africa
Nov 2015 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Seconded to a regional project team as the Kenyan lead for Silk-road, centralizing transport planning for Central Africa. Achieved paperless transfer of finished goods and automated transporter payments through a portal.
Logistics Manager/Assistant Customer Service Excellence Manager
Unilever Kenya
Apr 2013 - Present (12 years 3 months)
Managed wooden pallets and movement of finished goods between manufacturing sites and the central warehouse. Conducted physical stock counts, reconciliations, and system adjustments, while also performing stock aging analysis to flag risks.
Supply Planner
Unilever Dubai
Oct 2012 - Present (12 years 9 months)
Seconded to Unilever Gulf after successfully implementing SAP as a key user for the department. Trained planners on stock modeling for material purchasing, particularly for main raw materials.
Supply Planner
Unilever Kenya
Sep 2008 - Present (16 years 10 months)
Produced regular reports and statistics, communicating with various departments to resolve questions and coordinate activities. Responsible for production line loading and scheduling, and material planning including generating purchase requisitions.
Stores Controller
Unilever Kenya
Nov 2005 - Present (19 years 8 months)
Managed materials receiving, storage, and issuing to production plants, ensuring verification against purchase orders. Maintained systems such as ISO9001/2000, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, and TPM.
Production Controller
Unilever Kenya
Oct 2003 - Present (21 years 9 months)
Ensured efficient utilization of resources to deliver quality products at the lowest manufacturing cost on time. Represented the department in company planning meetings and ensured production plans, utilities, and wastage targets were met.
Shift Manager
Unilever Kenya
Jan 2000 - Present (25 years 6 months)
Ensured production plans were met for at least 95% of all store keeping units and maintained material usage variance within +0.5%. Achieved zero lost time accidents and fatalities, and implemented and sustained ISO and OSHAS systems.
Shift Manager
Kapa Oil Refineries
Jan 1998 - Present (27 years 6 months)
Managed refinery operations, focusing on the production of palm oil, edible oils, margarine, soap, and detergents. Oversaw shift activities to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing processes.
Production Foreman Leather Factory
Bata Shoe
Sep 1996 - Present (28 years 10 months)
Supervised production in the leather factory, focusing on the manufacture of leather, canvas, school, and military shoes. Managed the production team to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Shift Manager Soaps Factory
Bidco Oil Refineries
Apr 1995 - Present (30 years 3 months)
Managed the soaps factory, overseeing the production of palm oil, edible oil packing, and soap making. Ensured efficient operations and adherence to production targets within the allocated budget.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Diploma, Logistics and Transport
Completed a diploma program in logistics and transport. This program provided comprehensive knowledge in supply chain operations and transportation management.
US Body
Certification, Planning and Inventory Management
Attained certification in planning and inventory management from a US body. This certification enhanced skills in optimizing inventory levels and planning supply chain activities.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Planning
Diploma, Logistics and Planning
Grade: Level 6
Achieved certification in the foundation stage, professional stage, and final level 6. This comprehensive program covered advanced topics in logistics and planning.
Jomo Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Science, Science
Grade: Second-class upper division
Graduated with a second-class upper division in Science. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in scientific principles and analytical thinking.
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