Gerard Tshibumbu Kapuya

GERARD KAPUYA Strategic Supply Chain Manager --Dakar, Senegal WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Procurement Delegate, Morocco Earthquake Operations March 2024-March 2025 Internation Federation of Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies-IFRC Procurement planning coordination and execution for both national and international procurements together with IFRC technical staff. I am a seasoned supply chain and procurement expert with Ensuring compliance with IFRC procedures and standards, and national regulations, in all 18+ years of experience, specializing in logistics management, matters related to in country procurement. warehouse operations, transportation optimization and Close collaboration with IFRC global logistics structure to ensure that the best sourcing emergency procurement. Throughout my career, I have strategy is used. cultivated effective relationships and collaborations with Support a review MRC’s procurement policies and procedures and develop procedures government agencies, private sector and key stakeholders. I applicable to sudden onset disaster response when timing is critical. thrive in dynamic and unpredictable environments and have Emergency Mission Supply Chain Nov. 2023-Feb 2024 Medecins Sans Frontieres Spain (MSF) navigated complex emergency situations with creativity and speed, consistently exceeding expectations. I am committed to N´Djamena, Republic of Chad streamlining supply chain operations from sourcing to delivery. Spearhead the procurement and logistics of medical supplies and equipment for EDUCATION MSc. Strategic Management-July 2025 Heriot-Watt University/ Edinburgh Business School Bachelor of Business Administration -2010 University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania TRAINING IBM Program manager Professional Certificate IFRC Basic Delegates training HELP Logistics / Kühne Foundation - CHPP/CIPS and Import and Custom Clearance Edinburgh Business School - Project Management and Strategic Risk Management ERP & SAP with the United Nations Training Program SKILLS SUMMARY Analytical skills Demand forecasting and sustainability conciousness Leading multicultural teams Ethics, transparency and accountability Communication skills Strategic thinking and problem-solving Adaptability and agility LANGUAGE English / French / Swahili ACHIEVEMENTS Developed supply chain and procurement SOP in the earthquake emergency and monitored its implementation throughout the operation for efficient response when timing is critical. Developed and implemented Supply chain strategic plan related to emergency. The implemented supply chain strategies resulted in a 15% cost-savings in-. Implemented lean procurement management techniques, reducing maverick procurement by 20%, enhanced supplier relationship and reduced lag time. Champion green response in supply chain and procurement. Led a cross-functional team to streamline the supply chain, resulting in 25% improvement on delivery times. emergency response operations in conflict-ridden regions. Conduct Local Capacity Assessment for potential service provers and suppliers in the West Africa Region. Implement strategic sourcing plans and forecasts to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement. Local/international order management. Calculate and manage orders and budgets for mission acquisitions, ensuring financial accountability and adherence to MSF's budget guidelines. Draft and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for supply chain management. Recruitment of 10 national staff and supervise a team of 4 international staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management to foster a cohesive and highperforming team. Procurement and Supply Chain Manager Aug. 2022 - Aug.2023 Medecins Sans Frontieres Spain (MSF) Bangui, Central African Republic, Design and implement a yearly supply chain strategy based on demand management. Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers to optimize cost savings, in line with market assessment. Manage the operations of 4 warehouses, including inventory accuracy, cycle counting and space optimization. Collaborate with customs brokers to manage international shipments and ensure compliance with import and export regulations. Lead a team of 12 logistics professionals, delegating tasks and monitoring performance. Supply Officer 2018 - 2021 Mama IMARA NFPO Kampala, Uganda, Yearly inventory planning and design of management tool. Cold chain verification and coaching of clinic staff. Supply Chain Assistant- United Nations Mission in South Soudan (UNMISS) Juba, South Sudan Develop strategic sourcing plan to optimize cost, quality, and overall best value for money. Developing, resourcing and managing the bid program for all bids, ensuring that all inputs and outputs are complete. Conduct evaluations and formulate recommendations of pre-qualified suppliers to maintain an up-to-date supplier’s roster. Regularly assess the value of assets on the balance sheet, taking into account depreciation and impairment. Supply Chain Assistant- United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Kinshasa-DRC Maintain an accurate assets inventory and documentation. Evaluate the need for asset acquisition and disposal. Routing and scheduling shipments for maximum efficiency.