Reuben GitongaRG
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Reuben Gitonga

@reubengitonga

Experienced supply chain manager with a passion for logistics.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and challenges that leverage my extensive supply chain expertise.

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

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Current

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.

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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.

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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.

UK

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.

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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.

UK

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.

UK

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.

UK

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.

UK

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.

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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.

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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

CT

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.

UB

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.

CP

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 logoJU

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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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