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cyrus mutuku

Logistics Assistant

Highest degree :

Bachelors

Field of study :

12th pass

Location :

Nairobi, Kenya

Citizenships :

Kenyan

Experience :

2 Year(s)

Countries :

Kenya

Gender :

Male

Sectors :

Banking operations, finance

Digital ICT Expert | Data Scientist (AI/ML) | Digital Healthcare Technologist | Cloud & Data Center Specialist

Accomplished Procurement and Logistics professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management and hands-on experience in warehouse operations, dispatch, tendering, entrepreneurship and supplier management. Proven ability to lead high-volume logistics environments, optimize processes, and achieve cost savings through effective supplier negotiations. Skilled in inventory control systems, cross-functional coordination, and ERP tools to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. Recognized for leadership, problem-solving, and commitment to integrity, compliance, and sustainable procurement practices.

Experience

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Nairobi

Codirect Courier and Order Fulfilment Company

September 2024

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August 2025

Spearheading warehouse operations in a high-volume e-commerce and logistics environment, ensuring timely dispatch, accurate stock management, efficient returns processing, and comprehensive reporting to support strategic decision-making. Key Achievements: • Supervised and mentored a team of 15+ warehouse staff with over 500+ SKU, improving accuracy and adherence to safety standards while reducing operational errors. • Led routine stock takes and reconciliations, maintaining 98% inventory accuracy between system records and physical counts. • Oversaw verification and dispatch of goods, achieving 95% on-time and error-free deliveries. • Managed reverse logistics and returns, reducing processing time by 25% through structured evaluation and reallocation. • Coordinated shipments with approved transport partners, ensuring uninterrupted supply and minimizing stockouts. • Maintained complete warehouse documentation and reporting systems, enabling efficient preparation of weekly and monthly performance reports. • Supported colleagues, including the Call Centre team, with product knowledge, enhancing service quality and response times. • Executed all warehouse system operations accurately, ensuring records were consistently up to date and audit ready. • Produced and analyzed stock reports, expiry tracking, and FSN classifications, recommending actions that reduced slow-moving stock by 15%. • Suggested process improvements that lowered holding costs and reduced waste, aligning with organizational cost-saving initiatives. • Ensured compliance with warehouse procedures and industry standards, strengthening audit readiness. • Collaborated with procurement, logistics, and customer service teams, optimizing fulfillment processes, and reducing order delays. • Designed and implemented improved warehouse layout plans, increasing picking efficiency and saving 20% in floor space utilization. • Conducted training and performance reviews for warehouse staff, which improved productivity and reduced delays by 15%. • Worked closely with finance and procurement to align stock purchases with forecasts, improving turnover rates and reducing excess stock by 10%. • Provided strategic input on warehouse optimization and cost control, contributing to measurable efficiency gains.

Intern

Nakuru

Ministry of Agriculture | National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB)

January 2024

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September 2024

Gained hands-on experience in cash office operations, Procurement Operations, inventory control, and financial reconciliations. Key Achievements: • Supported sales operations of cereals and fertilizer worth KES 10M+, maintaining accurate records and achieving zero stock variances during audits. • Facilitated voucher redemptions for 2,000+ farmers, improving service delivery efficiency and stakeholder trust. • Strengthened financial accuracy by performing Pesaflow and bank reconciliations, reducing discrepancies in cash flow management. • Enhanced procurement efficiency by preparing RFQs, analyzing vendor proposals, and supporting supplier negotiations, securing cost-effective contracts. • Improved compliance by assisting in tender openings, evaluations, and contract documentation, ensuring full adherence to PPADA regulations. • Drafted professional opinions, procurement reports, and presentations, contributing to transparent and well-informed decision-making. • Maintained procurement records, updated the PPIP portal, and ensured data integrity for audit readiness. • Conducted market research and supplier sourcing, expanding supplier pools and identifying more competitive pricing. • Participated in supplier performance reviews and prepared evaluation reports that informed management decisions. • Handled material inspections and delivery verifications, achieving 98% accuracy against purchase orders. • Reduced product wastage by 15% through close monitoring of expiry dates and enforcement of FIFO procedures. • Increased delivery reliability by coordinating depot dispatch schedules, achieving 95% on-time distribution of goods. • Monitored lease agreements and secured favorable contract terms, supporting organizational cost efficiency.

Procurement Attaché

Nairobi

Nairobi City County Government | Procurement Department

May 2023

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September 2023

Engaged in procurement processes, sourcing, tendering, and inventory management. Key Achievements: • Contributed to supplier pre-qualification, tender preparation, and quotation processes, enabling the county to attract more competitive bids and improve supplier selection. • Assisted in advertising tenders and processing quotations, helping expand supplier participation and transparency. • Participated in tender opening and evaluation (technical & financial), strengthening compliance with procurement procedures. • Supported preparation of procurement meeting agendas and minutes, ensuring accurate documentation for decision-making. • Processed Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) and Local Service Orders (LSOs), enhancing efficiency in service delivery. • Verified and endorsed supplier invoices for payment, reducing errors and improving payment turnaround time. • Conducted market research to inform procurement decisions, helping identify cost-effective sourcing options. • Assisted in inspection and receipt of goods, ensuring accurate documentation on Stores Receipt Sheets (SRS). • Maintained bin card stock records and supported inventory issuance, achieving improved stock accountability. • Participated in disposal procedures of obsolete and unserviceable items through public auction, improving store utilization. • Provided frontline procurement guidance at the customer care desk, addressing staff and public inquiries to improve transparency. • Supported dispatch of pre-qualification award letters, ensuring timely communication with suppliers. • Leveraged IT skills in procurement documentation and records management, improving accuracy and retrieval speed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management

Nakuru

Kabarak University

August 2020

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March 2024

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management

KCSE

Nairobi

St. Mary School

February 2016

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November 2019

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Awards & Certificates

Award of Excellence in Academics

Nakuru

Kabarak University

2023

Languages
English
Speak
Excellent
Read
Excellent
Write
Excellent
Swahili
Speak
Excellent
Read
Excellent
Write
Excellent
Skills

Procurement skill

Procurement

Problem solving

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills

Analytical Thinking

adaptability and flexibility

Logistics Management

emotional intelligence

Experience with financing agencies

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