Nuru Hamad Mbena
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain Professional experienced in leading warehouse operations and managing inventory assets valued at approximately USD 43 million. Achieved operational efficiencies by coordinating procurement activities with over 70 local and international suppliers and validating inventory-related purchasing decisions through comprehensive analysis and forecasting. Focused on fostering strong interdepartmental relationships to optimise inventory investment, service levels, and procurement efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Warehouse Manager
Superdoll Trailer Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
01.2013 - 06.2026
- As Warehouse Manager, I lead warehouse operations while serving as a key operational stakeholder within the centralized procurement process, ensuring purchasing decisions are supported by accurate inventory intelligence, demand planning and operational requirements.
- Led a team of 35 employees consisting of Warehouse Officers, Helpers and Equipment Operators
- Safeguard inventory valued at approximately USD 43 million through effective inventory control and governance.
- Define procurement and inventory management responsibilities to enhance operational clarity.
- Monitor inventory performance using demand forecasting, reorder reports, stock movement analysis and consumption trends.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock verification and continuous monitoring.
- Improve inventory investment by rationalizing SKU requirements and prioritizing procurement of fast-moving items.
- Delivered data-driven insights to sales and finance teams, facilitating liquidation of slow-moving stock and improving inventory turnover.
- Collaborate with Production and Sales to balance inventory availability with operational demand.
- Lead inventory planning activities supporting manufacturing, sales and corporate operations.
- Manage the end-to-end purchasing process by generating and analyzing replenishment reports.
- Oversee procurement processes to align purchasing strategies with operational needs.
- Evaluate new purchase requisitions to ensure alignment with current inventory, historical usage, and operational needs.
- Coordinate with more than 100 local and international suppliers
- Procurement activities involving 20+ local purchasing requests and 5 international procurement cycles each month
- Participate in purchasing decisions by ensuring procurement aligns with operational requirements, inventory policies and business priorities.
- Support supplier evaluation by providing operational input regarding stock movement, consumption trends, product quality, delivery performance and inventory requirements.
- Provide inventory intelligence, historical pricing information and demand analysis to support purchasing decisions and inventory optimization.
- Coordinate supplier communications relating to inventory requirements, delivery schedules, technical clarifications and procurement documentation.
- Partner with the Procurement Department throughout sourcing activities by reviewing supplier quotations, technical specifications, historical pricing and inventory requirements.
- Superdoll Trailer Manufacturing Co. Ltd. operates a centralized procurement and supply chain model supporting trailer manufacturing, automotive products, engineering equipment, industrial solutions, infrastructure projects and corporate operations.
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory Management
- International Procurement & Regulatory Compliance
- Coordinate international procurement logistics from supplier confirmation through shipment tracking, customs clearance, bonded warehouse processing and final receipt.
- Work with suppliers across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and The United states of America.
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and bonded warehouse requirements.
- Support freight coordination and import documentation to facilitate timely delivery of materials.
- Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Lead, coach and supervise a team of 35 warehouse employees across multiple warehouse facilities.
- Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Production, Sales, Engineering, Projects and Executive Management to support organizational objectives.
- Provide operational reports and procurement intelligence supporting management decision-making.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen principles to improve warehouse efficiency and customer service.
- Provide operational reports and procurement intelligence supporting management decision-making.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen principles to improve warehouse efficiency and customer service.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Mzumbe University
Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaBachelor - Procurement and Logistics Management
National Institute of Transport
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 09.2014 - 07.2017
Diploma - Logistics and Transport Management
National Institute of Transport
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 09.2010 - 07.2012
Advance Certificate of Secondary Education - Business Studies
Midlands High School
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 06.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Oracle ERP
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Inventory Analysis
- Procurement Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Power BI
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certification
- Advanced Operations Analytics and Supply Chain Management Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK)
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People FranklinCovey
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent (Speaking, Reading & Writing)
Kiswahili – Fluent (Speaking, Reading & Writing)
Accomplishments
- Managed inventory assets valued at approximately USD 43 million, ensuring high levels of inventory availability while supporting effective inventory investment.
- Reduced slow-moving and obsolete inventory through collaboration with Sales and Management, resulting in improved inventory utilization and stock turnover.
- Improved material availability through stronger demand forecasting and inventory planning, reducing stock-out risks.
- Optimized SKU management by prioritizing fast-moving inventory and minimizing unnecessary purchasing.
- Partnered with the Information Technology team in developing Power BI dashboards that improved visibility of inventory, procurement activities and international shipment tracking.
- Strengthened procurement decision-making by providing inventory intelligence, pricing history and operational analysis before purchases progressed for approval.
- Applied Kaizen principles to improve operational efficiency, warehouse responsiveness and internal customer service.
Affiliations
Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board (PSPTB)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Procurement Planning & Purchasing Support
- Supplier Evaluation & Relationship Management
- Purchase Requisition Validation
- Pricing Analysis & Historical Cost Evaluation
- Inventory Planning & Demand Forecasting
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- International Procurement & Logistics
- Customs Clearance & Bonded Warehouse Compliance
- Supply Chain Analysis
- ERP Systems (Oracle & Microsoft Dynamics)
- Power BI & Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Process Improvement (Kaizen)
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
- Leadership & Team Development
Timeline
Bachelor - Procurement and Logistics Management
National Institute of Transport
09.2014 - 07.2017
Warehouse Manager
Superdoll Trailer Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
01.2013 - 06.2026
Diploma - Logistics and Transport Management
National Institute of Transport
09.2010 - 07.2012
Advance Certificate of Secondary Education - Business Studies
Midlands High School
06.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Mzumbe University