ERASTUS SAFARI

Commercial Manager at Habo Group of Companies
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Kenya, KE

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Experience

    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Commercial Manager
      • Jan 2018 - Present

      1) Planning and managing port operations task force team by overseeing day-to- day operations and focusing on the long term interests of company business 2) Managing clients requests and demands 3) Negotiating and signing new business contracts 4) In liaison with marketing team in resolving client dispute 5) Responsible for the financial management projects by putting together all operational cost for evaluation purposes 6) Asses risks involved with new initiatives, ensure deadlines are met within stipulated period 7) Analyze sales reports, marketing, finance and operations reports to gain insights on how to improve performance and maximize growth 8) Recommend optimal logistics solutions and monitoring high levels of quality, quantity and service efficiency Show less

    • LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
      • Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

      1) Managing logistical functions by analyzing and sustain customer demands by making sure all operations stay on schedule to minimize time and cost of current flow of goods and services 2) Monitoring and coordinating with suppliers, and other service providers to make sure they are keeping up with the current demands 3) Managing and controlling cargo contents against the applicable purchase order, and updates the company’s inventory system when new orders are placed. 4) Planning and evaluating available packaging options 5) Coordinating and developing appropriate safety procedures for the warehouse / pack house, and train employees on their usage 6) Managing all documentation related procedures to the procurement process including collating all required for processing payments and shipments Show less

    • Uganda
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • FLEET MANAGER
      • Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

      1) Organizing for Company Vehicles Licenses as per the company policies and procedures 2) Purchasing spare parts and Inspecting the condition of all vehicles to ensure that they are in good working condition 3) Organizing for vehicle fueling and monitoring there consumption 4) Supervising and appraising staff and also identifying staff training needs 5) Attending to traffic matters/accidents and ensuring proper reporting to police and insurance 6) Observing and complying with environmental, health safety measures and regulations. 7) Liaising with Human Resource Department in personnel resourcing and in allocation of vehicles for users. Show less

    • SHIPPING MANAGER
      • May 2014 - Jun 2015

      1) coordinating /communicating all shipment particulars as per CLP(container load plan) activities from factory to both ports, for smooth operation and efficiency 2) Ensure proper documentation for all transactions and checking the condition of the containers before stuffing 3) Advise, planning for shipping department for placement of containers/ trucks, repatriation prior to the actually date of shipment according to vessel schedule 4) managing transporters and timely payments 1) coordinating /communicating all shipment particulars as per CLP(container load plan) activities from factory to both ports, for smooth operation and efficiency 2) Ensure proper documentation for all transactions and checking the condition of the containers before stuffing 3) Advise, planning for shipping department for placement of containers/ trucks, repatriation prior to the actually date of shipment according to vessel schedule 4) managing transporters and timely payments

    • OPERATIONS MANAGER
      • Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

      1) Managing port operations 2) Managing ware-houses and go-downs operations 3) In charge of terminal operations, health and safety maters 4) Preparing monthly departmental budgets 5) Managing administration for proper use of office equipment’s 1) Managing port operations 2) Managing ware-houses and go-downs operations 3) In charge of terminal operations, health and safety maters 4) Preparing monthly departmental budgets 5) Managing administration for proper use of office equipment’s

    • LOGISTICS OFFICER
      • Feb 2006 - Jan 2010

      1) Lias with clearing agents and other stake holders I.e. KRA, KEBS, to ensure efficient movement of services 2) Supervising data capturing of all cargo transferred from port to the container freight station (CFS) 3) organizing and keeping inventory records on renewal of licenses and other relevant statutory documents e.g. speed governor insurance, and annual inspection report 4) checking and controlling gate passes for deliveries 1) Lias with clearing agents and other stake holders I.e. KRA, KEBS, to ensure efficient movement of services 2) Supervising data capturing of all cargo transferred from port to the container freight station (CFS) 3) organizing and keeping inventory records on renewal of licenses and other relevant statutory documents e.g. speed governor insurance, and annual inspection report 4) checking and controlling gate passes for deliveries

    • PORT LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR
      • Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

      1) Documentation for loading trucks at the port 2) Making sure cargo tallying is done correctly 3) Supervise port operations staff, both permanent and temporary. 4) Updating client on cargo status and position 1) Documentation for loading trucks at the port 2) Making sure cargo tallying is done correctly 3) Supervise port operations staff, both permanent and temporary. 4) Updating client on cargo status and position

Education

  • KENYA INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY
    Diploma in Logistics, Clearing and Forwarding
    2002 - 2003

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