Emma Ojwang

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em***43@gmail.com

About

I am a Humanitarian Supply Chain professional with over 18 years of progressive experience in Logistics planning, Procurement and Contract negotiation, vendor sourcing and management, Operations management, warehouse/ inventory management, sun systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Dynamics--Navision and prologs.

Skills

Supply Chain Management Systems
10
Fluent English and Kiswahili
10

Recommendations

ISHMAEL ORIA

1/31/2025

"Very hard working woman and self driven "

ISHMAEL ORIA
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Experience

Emma Ojwang

Education

Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain management at Maseno university, kenya

September, 2018 - December, 2022
Fulltime

Emma Ojwang

Work experience

Procurement and Logistics Manager at Elizabeth Glaser paediatric Aids foundation

February, 2016 - September, 2024
Fulltime

Streamlined the logistics processes and systems by setting up adequate and effective structures, systems, and appropriate staffing.
 Transitioned the logistics framework from a decentralized system where logistics were performed by end users to a centralized structure, resulting in better planning, management, and control.
 Transformed the logistics processes from a reactive and transactional oriented operation to a proactive, strategic, innovative approach which promoted better integration with programmes and stronger partnership with stakeholders.
 Facilitated fact-based decision-making by establishing regular reporting of the logistics performance and trends, enhanced detection of
inconsistencies or anomalies and providing valuable insights such as economic and market conditions, total spending, demand forecasts, and opportunities for improvements.
 Induced project/programme management to think systematically about future endeavours; instilled a sense of urgency and time consciousness by introducing procurement/logistics planning and preparedness; and consolidated different sourcing approaches that displayed an aggregated strategy.
 Established effective sourcing strategies through framework
agreements for major and frequent spend product categories, market research and assessment to secure market capacity for goods and services at the best value.
 Created and implemented lean logistics concepts that streamlined processes through effective planning and forecasting, redundancy and waste elimination strategies, continuous process improvements and increased use of technology.
 Involved in the implementation of the security procedures and policies in coordination with the team on Standard security policies and
procedures, duty care service to ensure regular safety training and
maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations
 Increased the use and effectiveness of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) which created administrative efficiencies for recurrent logistics needs, offered greater volume leverage, economies of scale and optimal use of resources through demand aggregation.
 Strengthened the capacity of the logistics review committee by
establishing guidelines for its composition, and eligibility criteria and providing ongoing guidance as well as regular training to enhance their competencies.
 Developed in collaboration with users, technical specifications for requests for proposals and open tendering, including terms and conditions and evaluation criteria especially for complex and specialized needs.
 Directed all logistics aspects to ensure logistics reports quality and timely elaboration and submission including warehouse, assets and fleet
 Created a reliable product catalogue/price list, and authorized, and contracted vendor database and ensured that applicable policies, procedures, and contractual commitments were strictly adhered to.
 Established effective working relations with internal stakeholders through service level agreements, thereby promoting understanding of roles among departments and ensure efficient service delivery.
 Created positive supplier relationships, regularly monitored supplier performance, and associated opportunities for volume
leverage/economies of scale.
 Successfully supported the implementation of multi-donor funded programs concurrently from start-up to closure in a fast-paced and
complex operating environment without losing sight of the details.
 Established performance metrics to measure output and efficiency of logistics processes which led to a significant reduction in order and delivery lead time and cost reduction.
 Contributed to the risk management process through regular
identification, and assessment of risks, and developed mitigation
measures to minimize potential procurement risks.
 Improved contract management by creating a log for all agreements and established mechanisms for renegotiating price decreases such as smart articulation of provisions in the contract like “Tier Pricing” or Price Revision Clauses” where possible, when market conditions change favourably, and opportunities arise to reduce costs.
 Harmonized the administration of logistics activities through the development of specific in-country logistics policies and guidelines, including addendums to align the global policies to the local operating environment.
 Promoted reasonable understanding of logistics policies and processes by all staff through continuous staff training, guidance, and advice on procurement matters, debriefs, and comprehensive orientation to newly recruited staff.
 Led and coordinated the performance of logistics staff through
coaching, mentoring, and managerial shadowing, guided staff in
understanding operational priorities and provided regular, constructive feedback on performance.
 Successfully ensured that all logistics operations documents were well archived and organized with both hard and soft copy format and up to date to facilitate audit and information research

Emma Ojwang

Education

Foundation Diploma in Purchasing & Supply at Chartered institute of purchasing and supply (CIPS)

January, 2011 - December, 2011
Fulltime

Emma Ojwang

Work experience

Supply Chain Manager at International Rescue Committee

August, 2010 - December, 2015
Fulltime

Oversaw the supply logistics activities through sourcing for transportation
service providers, developing delivery timetables, and supervising fleet
systems and operations.
 Spearheaded the implementation and enforcement of IRC supply chain
management policies and guidelines and adopted the best practices and
tools.
 Led a high-performing supply chain management team, ensured clear
objectives were developed and provided constructive feedback.
 Conducted market surveys and research to obtain information regarding
the availability of goods and services, market reality and conditions.
 Maintained a positive relationship with suppliers, led negotiations on
pricing, deliveries, and appropriate commercial terms.
 Vetted potential vendors, assessing stock availability, pricing, and delivery
schedules concerning organizational needs to ensure timely purchasing of
goods and accessing quality and cost-effective products.
 Enforced ethical and legal trade practices and purchasing policies
throughout the supply chain and resolved problems impacting purchasing
reliability, cost, or quality with proactive approaches.
 Ran successful purchasing departments by developing procedures,
training personnel, and proactively correcting problems.
 Developed and implemented organization’s purchasing and contract
management instructions, policies, and procedures, to streamline
purchasing and inventory management operations.

Emma Ojwang

Work experience

Logistics Officer at Goal Ireland-Torit, South Sudan

April, 2008 - July, 2010
Fulltime

Managed the warehousing, transportation, and logistics functions and ensured timely coordination and delivery of supplies.
Provided overviews of logistics requirements for development of project proposals and subsequent projects in collaboration with key staff to ensure project planning and budgeting.
Controlled fleet management, including appropriate vehicle allocation and safe use, servicing and maintenance, and fuel logging and recording.
Managed staff including performance appraisal, objective setting, and mentoring of subordinates to help them acquire the appropriate skillset.
Engaged suppliers, partners, local authorities, other stakeholders to plan, organize, and schedule distribution of goods and materials and ensure adequate information sharing, address emerging concerns.
Determined schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities based on internal procedures, work priority, quantity of materials or goods, and skill of personnel.