VICTOR CHEGE KIHARA
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Dynamic professional specializing in Strategic Project Management, Commodity Trading, and Systems Management. Proven track record in data-driven decision-making and leading sustainability initiatives. Three years of experience in executive support, data analysis, and finance, delivering impactful results with adaptability and autonomy. Currently enhancing skills in technical and fundamental analysis within commodity markets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Manager
COTACOF
Dar es Salaam
07.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Sucafina Subsidiary
- Spearheaded coffee procurement and sales operations while managing risk with futures trading and hedging.
- Led sustainability initiatives and formed key partnerships, enhancing supply chain sustainability.
- Directed data-driven projects, achieving measurable growth through non-coffee business expansion.
- Improved interdepartmental communication, increasing operational & interdepartmental efficiency by 70%.
- Sucafina Subsidiary
Trading Support Officer
Sucafina SA
Geneva
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: HQ
- Executed coffee hedges for global subsidiaries, optimizing pricing and maintaining profitable positions.
- Compiled and analyzed daily P&L reports, delivering insights that clarified market fluctuations for management.
- Collaborated with middle-office teams to maintain data accuracy and facilitate seamless position transfers.
- HQ
Systems and Data Consultant
Advic Consultancy
Kigali
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: Contract Based: Rwacof Exports Ltd (Sucafina Subsidiary)
- Managed the company's purchase, production, sales, and inventory data systems, ensuring traceability.
- Supervised and mentored interns, leading to their full-time employment and increased team efficiency.
- Developed data dashboards for top management, significantly enhancing commodity trading and risk management practices.
- Contract Based: Rwacof Exports Ltd (Sucafina Subsidiary)
Finance Support
Rwacof Exports Ltd
Kigali
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Sucafina Subsidiary
- Collaborated with a team to ensure timely transaction postings, aiding in monthly closures.
- Supported financial reconciliations and cash requisitions, improving operational efficiency.
- Partnered with the Finance Manager to optimize procurement, resulting in cost savings of over $10,000.
- Sucafina Subsidiary
Executive Assistant
Rwacof Exports Ltd
Kigali
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Sucafina Subsidiary
- Partnered with the Managing Director and Head of Strategic Projects to execute strategic initiatives for client and stakeholder engagement.
- Spearheaded the Farmer Hub project, providing retail products to over 22,000 coffee farmers at below-market prices.
- Conducted a comprehensive digitalization strategy, reducing office paper usage and enhancing process adaptability.
- Sucafina Subsidiary
Business Analyst Intern
Rwacof Exports Ltd
Kigali
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Sucafina Subsidiary
- Improved process efficiency with logistics and operations teams by streamlining data recording and optimizing sourcing strategies.
- Developed a product diversification plan, conducting feasibility assessments for new product lines.
- Sucafina Subsidiary
Student Life Intern
African Leadership University
Kigali
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Designed and implemented operational, logistical, and financial systems to streamline event planning for the Student Life team.
- Collaborated with a team of 15-20 peers to plan and execute monthly campus assemblies, fostering community engagement, showcasing talents, and sharing institutional updates.
- Conceptualized, coordinated, and led the first African Leadership University Awards Gala, attended by 300 students and staff, establishing a new tradition for recognizing achievements.
- Created and managed a bi-weekly newsletter distributed to 282 students, effectively communicating updates and opportunities across the student body.
- Trained and supervised two interns in logistics and budget forecasting, enhancing their coordination skills.
Education
BA - International Business and Trade
African Leadership University
Kigali, Rwanda02.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kanunga High School
Nairobi, Kenya12.2016
Skills
- Operations management
- Commodity trading
- Strategic planning
- Relationship management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Data analysis
- Coffee procurement
- Risk management
- Supply chain management
- Project management
- Sustainability initiatives
- Customer portfolio management
Extracurricular Activities
Operations Consultant, ValleyHub Ltd, 06/01/21, 10/31/22, Assisted a Rwandan SaaS/E-commerce startup in optimizing operations and business development strategies for market entry and expansion within East Africa. Peer Tutoring, Forex & Stock Trading, 09/01/19, Present, Engaged in mutual learning and tutoring sessions on Forex and stock trading. Participated in the 2019 CMA competition in Rwanda, placing among the top six finalists.
Hobbies and Interests
- Commodity Trading
- Sports & Gaming
- Software engineering
- Data Science
- Travelling
- Regional development
- Startup investment
- Agricultural Innovations
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Manager
COTACOF
07.2024 - Current
Trading Support Officer
Sucafina SA
11.2022 - 01.2024
Systems and Data Consultant
Advic Consultancy
06.2021 - 10.2022
Finance Support
Rwacof Exports Ltd
11.2020 - 05.2021
Executive Assistant
Rwacof Exports Ltd
07.2019 - 05.2021
Business Analyst Intern
Rwacof Exports Ltd
05.2018 - 06.2019
Student Life Intern
African Leadership University
10.2017 - 08.2018
BA - International Business and Trade
African Leadership University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kanunga High School
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