benjamin eshitera
Stock Controller at Crown Beverages Limited- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Swahili Full professional proficiency
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Experience
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Crown Beverages Limited
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Biotechnology Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Stock Controller
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Aug 2022 - Present
Forecast and analyze inventory needs based on demand patterns and sales data to prevent overstocking and stock-outs.Manage purchase details, vendors, and pricing using Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Cloud, ensuring optimal procurement practices.Efficiently replenish merchandise, particularly packaging materials, through accurate and timely order placement (PRQs).Promote and enforce a robust food safety culture in compliance with guidelines and regulations to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.Track shipments of materials, such as resins, and proactively address delays to maintain smooth supply chain operations.Oversee storage of products, implementing proper handling procedures to minimize damage, especially for fragile items.Evaluate suppliers' offers and negotiate profitable deals, optimizing procurement costs and fostering strong vendor relationships.Coordinate regular inventory audits and stock counts, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.Collaborate closely with warehouse staff and internal teams, including raw material analysts, to conduct quality testing and maintain product standards.Maintain up-to-date inventory records, including daily shipments, using advanced inventory management systems for precise tracking and reporting.Monitor and manage the budget, leveraging financial acumen to ensure purchases and expenses align with allocated limits and organizational goals. Show less
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C.I.P controller/Sanitation controller
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May 2015 - Jul 2022
Supervised all aspects of the soft drinks production line, ensuring adherence to quality standards and efficient operations.Conducted thorough inspections after CIP processes, closely monitoring trials and evaluating the product defect rate to maintain high-quality output.Implemented a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on process details and specifications through organized activities to enhance product quality.Carried out operational and pre-operational sanitation inspections, including sampling, to verify the effectiveness of sanitation activities and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.Regularly completed food safety documentation, critical control points (CCP), and sanitation paperwork, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.Oversaw the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the food safety and quality management systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.Investigated, resolved, and followed up on customer complaints, utilizing Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) procedures.Conducted training sessions for production personnel and stakeholders on good manufacturing practices (GMP) and hygiene practices, fostering continuous quality improvement.Led internal and external food safety audits, assessing processes, products, and systems for the processing plant, suppliers, and products. Show less
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Line controller
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Mar 2007 - May 2015
Conducted thorough inspections of soda bottles on the production line, promptly identifying and removing any rejected or defective bottles to maintain product quality.Observed machine operations to ensure the soda production process adhered to quality standards and specifications.Counted and recorded the finished soda products as they were taken to the warehouse, maintaining accurate inventory records.Monitored the production line closely, proactively watching for soda pileups and bottle jams along the bottling line to prevent disruptions and maintain smooth operations.Enabled and implemented good manufacturing practices (GMP) in the production hall, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.Achievements:Successfully identified and removed rejected soda bottles, minimizing product defects by 10% and improving customer satisfaction.Maintained a high level of conformity to standards by closely observing machine operations and promptly addressing any deviations or issues.Accurately counted and recorded finished soda products, contributing to efficient inventory management and minimizing discrepancies.Proactively monitored the production line, preventing soda pileups and bottle jams, resulting in a 15% increase in production efficiency.Played a key role in implementing good manufacturing practices (GMP) in the production hall, ensuring product safety and conformity to regulatory requirements. Show less
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Education
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Uganda Christian University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting and Finance -
Uganda Christian University
Diploma of social work and social Administration, Social Sciences