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Emmanuel Ellu Ilomo

Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in supplier relationship management and inventory optimisation, leveraging strategic thinking and analytical skills to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrates leadership and effective communication in managing service level commitments and issue resolution, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems. Committed to driving resourceful solutions in inventory management, aiming to optimise SKU transfers and system support for improved business outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Fulfillment Center Lead

Sokowatch Company Limited
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Responsible for inventory integrity and accuracy through daily audits and cycle count programs.
  • Enforced OSHA and regulatory standards, ensuring a clean and organized warehouse.
  • Perform quality checks on the inventory from the point of Inbound receiving, putting away, picking, and loading into the truck, and also the reverse logistics for undelivered items or Customer requests for returns.
  • Ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and organizational purchasing policies.
  • Ensure lean operations by complying with the 5`s (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) principles.
  • Develop continuous improvement initiatives for efficient inbound tasks.
  • Coordinate with legal and finance departments as necessary to finalize the documents.
  • Investigate shrinkage, theft, and lost items, making corrections in the WMS.
  • Coordinate end-to-end inventory management tasks within the fulfillment center.
  • Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs) to potential suppliers based on identified needs.
  • Ensure that all RFQs include detailed specifications and timelines for delivery.
  • Consolidate inventory snapshots and provide up-to-date views of inventory levels.
  • Deliver savings through inventory optimization and cost avoidance.

Warehouse Lead

Keds Tanzania Company Limited
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Organized and maintained inventory and storage areas, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
  • Planned staffing needs and enforced compliance with safety and operational procedures.
  • Led procedural improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency.
  • Determined staffing levels, maintained compliance with safety regulations, and led improvements in warehouse procedures.

Head of Stores

Ako Group Ltd, Headquarters
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Motivated sales teams, developed business strategies, and ensured store compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Managed store budgets, monitored inventory levels, and ensured health and safety regulations compliance.
  • Led procurement procedures and contributed to the organization's aims and objectives.
  • Supervised warehouse maintenance, budget management, and implemented continuous improvement practices.

Stores Manager

Ako Group Ltd, Barrick Gold Mine
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed large-scale inventory operations and warehouse supervision.
  • Led staff, ensured compliance, and implemented efficiency improvements.
  • Varied responsibilities including inventory management, warehouse supervision, staff management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Procurement and Logistics

National Institute of Transport (NIT)
11.2014 - 07.2017

Diploma - Procurement and Supply Management

College of Business Education (CBE)
08.2012 - 07.2014

Skills

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Negotiation
  • Warehouse Management System (WMS)
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Inventory Optimization
  • SKU Transfer
  • Service Level Commitments
  • System Support
  • Issue Resolution
  • Inventory management
  • Resourcefulness

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Swahili
Native

Affiliations

  • gym

Custom

I Ilomo Emmanuel declare that the information given correctly describes my qualifications, experience, and capabilities.

Timeline

Fulfillment Center Lead

Sokowatch Company Limited
11.2023 - 05.2025

Warehouse Lead

Keds Tanzania Company Limited
08.2022 - 10.2023

Head of Stores

Ako Group Ltd, Headquarters
08.2020 - 07.2022

Stores Manager

Ako Group Ltd, Barrick Gold Mine
08.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor's Degree - Procurement and Logistics

National Institute of Transport (NIT)
11.2014 - 07.2017

Diploma - Procurement and Supply Management

College of Business Education (CBE)
08.2012 - 07.2014

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