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KENNETH MWESIGWA
Kampala
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain and Inventory Management Professional with over 8 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics coordination, materials movement, and ERP-based stock management in highly regulated environments. Proven expertise in coordinating inventory operations, analyzing stock movement trends, conducting reconciliations, and enhancing process efficiency while ensuring compliance with audit standards. Skilled in supervising warehouse teams, monitoring inventory accuracy, and facilitating data-driven operational decision-making. Currently pursuing CIPS Level 4 with a strong focus on strategic inventory management, analytics, compliance oversight, and continuous process improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Officer
Joint Medical Store
Arua Branch
08.2025 - Current
- Supervise daily warehouse operations while ensuring compliance with warehouse SOPs, safety standards, and regulated storage requirements.
- Coordinate inventory movement, stock allocation, picking schedules, and dispatch operations to improve order turnaround time.
- Conduct routine cycle counts, stock verification exercises, and ERP reconciliation to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Monitor warehouse KPIs and operational performance, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions.
- Coordinate closely with transport and logistics teams to minimize dispatch delays and improve materials flow.
- Support inventory investigations and variance resolution through proactive reconciliation and transaction reviews.
- Coach and guide warehouse staff on operational procedures, inventory controls, and compliance requirements.
- Improved warehouse organization and storage utilization, increasing picking efficiency and reducing handling risks.
- Strengthened transactional accuracy through routine reconciliation and monitoring of ERP variances.
- Https://www.jms.co.ug
Senior Warehouse Assistant
Joint Medical Store
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Coordinated daily warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, loading, and dispatch operations.
- Supervised warehouse staff and monitored task execution to ensure operational efficiency and timely order fulfillment.
- Verified supplier deliveries, inspected incoming stock, and confirmed inventory transactions into the ERP system.
- Monitored stock availability and coordinated movement of goods across warehouses to avoid stockouts.
- Maintained inventory documentation and supported compliance with inventory management procedures.
- Assisted in stock reconciliations and variance investigations.
- Https://www.jms.co.ug
Inventory Assistant
Joint Medical Store
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Executed stock movement transactions including replenishments, returns, reservations, adjustments, and inter-warehouse transfers.
- Supported inventory planning activities by monitoring stock levels and coordinating stock requisitions.
- Conducted stock reconciliation activities and maintained inventory accuracy within ERP systems.
- Supported compliance with inventory management procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in monitoring non-stock consumables and coordinating procurement support activities.
- Https://www.jms.co.ug
Logistics Assistant – Outbound
Joint Medical Store
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Coordinated transportation and outbound logistics activities to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Tracked shipments and resolved transportation issues affecting delivery schedules.
- Maintained logistics documentation and monitored dispatch timelines.
- Coordinated with transporters and internal stakeholders to support seamless movement of goods.
- Supported performance monitoring through logistics reporting and tracking.
- Https://www.jms.co.ug
Logistics Assistant
Joint Medical Store
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Coordinated inbound logistics operations including receiving, shipment processing, and transport coordination.
- Supported operational efficiency initiatives aimed at improving logistics processes and reducing delays.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to improve inventory movement and materials handling.
- Https://www.jms.co.ug
Warehouse Assistant
Joint Medical Store
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed receiving, inspection, storage, picking, and dispatch of inventory items.
- Maintained organized warehouse storage systems and supported stock control activities.
- Ensured timely order preparation and distribution.
- Https://www.jms.co.ug
Education
Level 4 -
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Uganda Management Institute
East African Customs Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate - undefined
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
01-2023
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration (Accounting Option)
Makerere University
01-2017
Skills
- Inventory management
- Materials planning
- Warehouse operations management
- Inventory analysis and reporting
- ERP system proficiency
- Logistics coordination
- Efficiency optimization in operations
- Cycle Counts & Stock Takes
- Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel
- Operational Performance Monitoring & Analysis
Accomplishments
- Reduced average order processing time from 2 days to less than 24 hours through workflow coordination improvements.
- Led reconciliation exercises that corrected over 200 mismatched ERP entries.
- Maintained high inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and stock verification activities.
- Trained and mentored new warehouse staff on warehouse operations and inventory procedures.
- Maintained zero safety incidents over a 12-month operational period.
- Consistently achieved 100% dispatch timelines for customer orders.
Affiliations
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) – Level 4 Candidate
LANGUAGES
English
Runyoro/Rutooro
Luganda
Lugungu
Timeline
Warehouse Officer
Joint Medical Store
08.2025 - Current
Senior Warehouse Assistant
Joint Medical Store
02.2025 - 07.2025
Inventory Assistant
Joint Medical Store
01.2024 - 01.2025
Logistics Assistant – Outbound
Joint Medical Store
01.2021 - 12.2023
Logistics Assistant
Joint Medical Store
07.2019 - 12.2021
Warehouse Assistant
Joint Medical Store
08.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Uganda Management Institute
East African Customs Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate - undefined
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration (Accounting Option)
Makerere University
Level 4 -
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)