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modix
Joined 2016
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From the war deserts of Afghanistan and Iraq to rejection in my mother land!

8 years ago

At 24years, I had just completed my studies, an undergraduate degree and also a diploma in procurement and supplies. Unlike other young men and women with similar qualifications who normally find themselves in white collar jobs, I found myself in the deserts of Afghanistan and Iraq. In a war I only saw glimpses of on CNN and BBC news. How this happened, I really don’t know. Maybe I was too naïve at the time or I was too excited at my first job being a dollar paying job. I took the risk to go and provide logistics and life support services to the NATO forces as a subcontractor under NATO support and procurement agency to cater for my extended family back at home in Kenya. It was not a normal white collar job for me even though I spend most of my time behind a computer working as an admin and inventory coordinator. From time to time the rocket siren would go off and all would be required to go to the bankers until the all clear was given by the military. From time to time the Taliban would conduct ground attacks on our camps disrupting the normal activities of an office job. These kind of scenarios happened on a daily basis for the 9 plus years I worked for NATO as a subcontractor (under Supreme group – Dutch owned and Sodexo – French owned) and a US owned company Schwob in Afghanistan and Iraq respectively.
Many soldiers and civilians were killed by the Taliban’s during this time but for unknown reasons I still choose to remain there and support the fight against global terrorism and at the same time gain valuable experience in my field of expertise which is inventory and logistics. Little did I know that this experience would mean nothing to employers in my native Kenya. With the war in Afghanistan coming to an end and subcontractors losing contracts and global oil prices hitting record low prices companies were forced to reduced significantly their staff numbers and I had to eventually come back home and with the experience I had gained working for international companies I expected to slot in easily in the Kenyan job market.
To my surprise this has not been the case, every CV I have sent out has received a consistent response from recruiters that I do not meet the “Kenyan market standards”. Sarcastically enough, my immediate boss Martin Bellis-Jones is surprised that I am yet to find a job in Kenya considering how good I was in things logistics and inventory. And this is also my personal view and the view of many other expats I worked under going by the numerous awards in terms of certificates of exemplary work I received from military commanders and my employers.
All that said, I am pleading with expats living in Kenya whose nations I risked my life to serve and help achieve the mission of fighting global terrorism to please review my CV below and consider me for employment in whatever organizations they run in Kenya and I will be forever grateful as I will be able to cater for my young family.
Many thanks and kind regards,
Modix.

Curriculum Vitae

Modix Arito Wanyanga
P.O. Box 50924-00200 Nairobi, Kenya
(Mobile: Kenya) +254 716506650/+254706232313
Email: - [email protected]
Skype: modix.arito

Profile
An enthusiastic stores and logistics coordinator with drive, determination and over 8 years of proven ability in overseeing the same. Having the necessary skills required to administer, improve and develop processes to achieve maximum efficiency, effectiveness and quality service in the supply chain field.
Education
University of Nairobi, 2003-2006
Bachelor of Arts
(Second class honors – Upper Division)

Kenya Institute of Management 2006-2008
Diploma Purchase & Supplies

St. Mary’s School Yala, 1998-2001
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Ndere Boys Boarding Primary School 1990-1997
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Summary of Experience

• Over 8 years in administration, inventory and logistics management.
Work Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts
• Diploma in Management (Purchase & Supplies)
• Certificate (Fire warden, First Aid)
• Food safety certificate
• Driving License (7 years)
Employment History

January 2013- To April 2016 Al-Mi-Schwob International, Iraq (BIC)

Logistics and stores coordinator

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, office and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded;
• Producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis;
• Maintaining standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment, for example, ensuring that stock such as chemicals and food are stored safely;
• Completes special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules; monitoring results: Preparing timesheets.
• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems.
• Improves program and service quality by devising new applications; updating procedures; evaluating system results with users.
• Achieves financial objectives by anticipating requirements; submitting information for budget preparation; scheduling expenditures; monitoring costs; analyzing variances.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
• Producing accurate invoices for clients
• Coordinate company fleets.

Jan 2011 – Dec 2012 Sodexo Kandahar Afghanistan

Unit Administrator/Stock controller

• Coordinate with management in periodic audits within area of responsibility.
• Plan, organize and control stores to ensure that the storage areas, facilities, equipment and deliveries-to locations meet the requirements and standards
• Prepare delivery orders based on the approved requisitions received from various locations and departments.
• Check delivery vehicle ensuring goods are transported in proper hygiene conditions and temperature.
• Control incoming supplies by checking brand, quality, expiry date and quantity of good received against delivery orders.
• Maintain and update daily stock records of receipt and issue on Computer Location Management System while ensuring accuracy of data input.
• Take physical inventory of stock to monitor shortages and excess, storage conditions, expiry dates and shelving discrepancies.
• Follow up orders to ensure timely delivery of materials requested to the locations and other departments
• Responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Supervise office staff, assign & monitor clerical & secretarial functions.
• Provide guidance and expertise to staff in resolving care receiver problems or concerns.
• Responsible for encouraging the growth & assisting in the evaluation process of the staff & efficient use of manpower.
• Responsible for the scheduling of Supervisors in a timely manner to ensure appropriate coverage to assist staff and daily operation of organization.
• Design & ensure filing systems are maintained & up to date. Ensure protection & security of files & records.
• Performing day to day tasks including all the administrative and other operational duties as assigned.
• Ensure operations of housekeeping are done effectively.
January 2008 – December 2010 Supreme Global - Afghanistan

Unit Administrator/Inventory controller

• Makes travel arrangements for mobilizing employees and all other personnel. Processes travel request through approval process. Assisting LOGCAP employees with travel arrangements & flights.
• Handled timesheets, making invoices & billing. (Bi-Weekly Timesheets as per the company’s policy). Hard copies are verified against manually kept files & are corrected if needed.
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate account of hours worked by the employees. Review accuracy of all approved timesheets & ensures that hours are coded as per policy. Creating & Maintaining Timesheet files.
• Coordinating for the flow of operations to maximize customer satisfaction & minimizing the cost.
• Instructs warehouse personnel in loading, unloading, segregation, palletizing & selection of stock & storage areas.
• Assists in vendor selection and pricing in order to optimize routes. Coordinates with operational team.
• Ensures that the inventories are performed in accordance with established procedures & quality checks are maintained
• Responsible for communicating the shipment status with business units. Research & respond to customer problems.
• Worked on stock sheets, stock control & co-ordinates subsistence supply activity.
• Receiving, issuing, monitoring & auditing the materials. Prepares & checks documents & delivering materials.
• Notes & reports discrepancies against received documents & update status to site or project managers.
• Overseeing transportation related operations & work closely with the project.
• Performing day to day tasks including all the administrative and other operational duties as assigned.
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 4th Aug 1982
Marital Status : Married
Gender : Male
Nationality : Kenyan
I.D/Passport Number : 22879401/B062999
Languages : English, Swahili , (Spoken & Written)

Referees
Paul Wickens
Facilities Manager
Schwob, Iraq
Tel: +44 7591143489
Email: - [email protected]

Martin Bellis-Jones
Camp Manager
Schwob International
Basrah, Iraq
Tel: +27825371725
Email: [email protected]

David Hammett
Operations Manager
RPSG
Basrah, Iraq
Tel: +964 7813869554
Email: [email protected]

Robert Taylor
Country manager
Schwob International
Tel: +1 214 918 2958
Email: [email protected]

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