Candidate Profile

GEOFFREY KANYALI

E-mail: kanyaligeoffrey@gmail.com| Mobile: +256779365868 +256704365868

PROFILE

An operations, procurement and supply chain specialist with over 12 years’ experience in managing commercial Value Chains for World Class Brands. He has proven experience in Administration, World Class General Manufacturing Operations Management, set up of systems, Process Sops, Business development, Customer Engagement &Distribution Management, Trade Finance, Capital raising through Equity& Debt and quality assurance driving both local and International engagements. In addition Geoffrey has led a number of social projects intended to add value and create impact in communities. He has skills in procurement, supply chain, logistics, finance, human resource management, Projects, Diplomatic &Government Stakeholder Management, development of seasonal Budgets, Internal Controls& Customer Services. He is a transformational leader that has led teams to produce outstanding results and realise significant business growth. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Governance –Uganda. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelors in Procurement and Supply chain. Geoffrey has the skills and experience to drive exponential business growth.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Sales/ Marketing & Business Development
• Government Relations &Stakeholder Engagement.
• Global Procurement, Supply Chain, warehousing and Logistics Management
• Trade Finance service Instruments and KYC Compliance
• Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership
• World Class Operations Management Experience .
• Organizational Development and Change Management.
• Work Plan Development, Projects planning and management
• Balanced scorecard based performance evaluation management
• Security &Facilities Management
• Finance and Budget management
• People Management and Leadership
• Use of Sales Force Application Tool.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

ATS: Growth, Funding and Procurement for Projects above USD 100 Million. (Consultants in project funding, Increasing Profits, Improving Capital and reducing Costs.)

Relationship Development Director (Freelance)-March 2023 – To date

Achievements:

• Offer Business Development services for the firm’s Service Offering.
• Offer first Class Client Service and Quality Professional Assistance to Prospective Clients.
• Guide clients through the Acquisition Process and KYC Requirements.

Euro Exim Bank Limited ( A specialised Trade finance Global Bank based in St. Lucia with an office in London and back Operations office in India)

Trade Finance Executive (Freelance ):-Empanelment No:  EEB/UG/22/30994 (June 2022 to Date )

Achievements.

• Arranging a good dosing deal between clients and the bank; specifically trade finance instruments like letters of credit, bank Quarantees, Performance bonds and investment banking Services through equity/Bond Financing.
• Coordinating Capital raising programes through Bond Financing, JV Equity and Pure Debt Financing for projects above USD 10 Million.
• Supporting the Customers through the know your Customer (KYC) Process.
• Supporting the Bank in conducting Due Diligence Process through collecting of vital Data from prospective Clients and explaining in detail to clients on the contents in the KYC Forms.
• Guiding companies on Key KYC requirements such as Board resolutions and documents notary requirements.

SSEKO DESIGNS LIMITED (An Apparel and Leather Products Manufacturer for Sole Export to the US AGOA Market)

Production Manager (October 2018 – June 2022)

Key Duties

• Managed the development of the Global Business Strategy to Sustain Growth, while mitigating the Risks
• Develop annual work plans based on the strategy and annual forecasts including the seasonal procurement plan, Production Plan, Equipment Mantainence Plan, Property Management Plan & Logistics Plan.
• Managed effective production practices to increase quality, reduce labor hours and lead time, and minimize waste so as to translate to better Gross Margin Performance.
• Managed the Financial performance of the firm and was accountable for Gross Margin Performance, Product Costing, statutory and regulatory Compliance.
• Managed product line leaders and team including Performance Evaluation, Promotion & development of capacity building programmes to drive change and improvement.
• Manage the solicitation and acquisition of Insurance policies relevant to mitigate Business risk including Bond insurance ,workman’s compensation, Professional Indemnity , Transit Insurance ,etc
• Managed the development & promotion of the company Culture & Core Values amongst the staff and leadership.
• Projects Management including management of Social Impact Programmes such as the 6 Month vacation Trainnees Mentorship programme, the fellows-sseko employee Communication programme& Impact tracking Activities.

Achievements

• Managed firm operations leading to the achievement of an annual revenue Target of USD 1.5Million.
• Contributed to the continual improvement of processes and systems leading to a 25% increase in gross profit margin
• Effectively set up an operational system based at the factory plant in Kampala that was able to achieve an on time US delivery rate of 99% and A US quality Pass rate of 99% consistently for a period of over 3 years.
• Established SOPs for the different product lines
• Improved the contribution value of production staff by USD 7 .
• Ensured regulatory compliance that supported the timely renewal of Annual Customs Bond Management License by Uganda Revenue Authority to facilitate production under Bond.
• Effective talent Management including succession planning, Promotion & Retention leading to improvement in gross Margin Performance by 25%.
• Effective Programmes management including social Impact tracking.
• Maintained sound Inventory system to sustain operations according to season.
• Was able to grow the operations of the company which led to the expansion of the infrastructure at the Uganda subsidiary.

STAR CAFÉ LIMITED (Uganda’s Leading Coffee Roaster and Packer)

Head of Operations and Projects (April 2012 – September 2018)

Key Accomplishments

• Managed daily factory operations to ensure achievement of revenue targets and customer satisfaction
• Ensured compliance to statutory requirements and timely renewal of licenses and permits
• Identified project opportunities in line with the business objectives and led business development initiatives
• Developed and managed project budgets for review and adoption by senior management
• Reviewed project financing agreements for completeness before organizational acceptance and assigning.
• Coordinated project implementation in compliance with the contract agreements
• Coordinated support logistics in accordance with the project activities
• Wrote project reports for partner review on the progress
• Coordinated with finance department on loan annual re-payments in accordance with the finance agreement schedule
• Billed project partners for project work implemented in accordance with the project agreement and agreed billing schedule
• Coordinated the close out meetings and events in liaison with project partners
• Managed the procurement and inventory management system including supervision of stores &Production Personel & overseeing of stock reconciliation.
• Managed the firm’s Supply chain and related import/Export Logistics .
• Set up and managed the firm’s ISO Quality Management system and certification Requirements.

Projects Coordinated under Star Café Limited

Coordinator –Star café Food Safety Capacity Building Project –supported by Abi –Trust  -2013 – USD 2.6Million

• Developed project proposal .
• Coordinated implementation of project in phases that included GAP Analysis, training of staff ,Quality Management system implementation and certification.

Projects Coordinator, Youth Barista Skills Development, Supported by USAID (June 2015- June 2016) UGX Total Fixed Price –UGX 103,255,569

• Developed project proposal for training of 40 Youths in barista Skills
• Coordinated project implementation including national recruitment of the 40 participants.
• Managed the Development of the Training Curricula.
• Negotiated with Coffee houses and other firms to offer permanent employment for the youth baristas

Coordinator Mt Elgon Ranges Specialty Coffee Project (January 2015)

Project Aim: Promoting improved livelihood amongst Kabeywa Coffee farming Community through Specialty coffee farming and Apiary farming with funding from the International Business fund (IBF) and its Implementing Partner agency-The  ICCO Cooperation.(Contract Price (USD 325,000)

• Developed initial project proposal for submission to project partners that was successfully approved.
• Coordinated the implementation of project activities aimed at promoting specialty coffee farming and export to the European Union.
• Promoted and commercialised apiary farming as a source of alternative income for the coffee farmers
• Managed relationship with the donors
• Coordinated the implementation of the organic certification programme along the commodity value chain.

Coordinator –PSFU –Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP Matching Grant Project) 2017 -Contract Price –USD 35,250

• Development project Proposal in response to call for Applications.
• Was successfully awarded Grant.

Project Coordinator –Vending Services (April 2014 -July 2018)

• Developed the Vending Services Food Safety Manual to guide vending services staff in implementing food safety programmes across the value chain.
• Developed and implemented a robust operational structure for vending services.
• Contributed towards business development through co-ordination of the recruitment of corporate and retail accounts realising a monthly turnover of approximately 100 million during the pilot phase
• Led the business development including identification of new markets both locally and internationally

STAR CAFÉ LIMITED (Uganda’s Leading Coffee Roaster and Packer)

Operations Supervisor (Jan 2009 – April 2012)

Key Accomplishments

• Coordinated the operations function by acting as an interlink between the functions of stores, sales & distribution, procurement, exports, logistics, production and quality control
• Demand forecasting to reduce product stock outs
• Production planning to ensure effective capacity utilization.
• Developed and implemented the firm’s integrated Quality Management systems based on the International Standards ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems, ISO 22000:2005(E) Food Safety Management Systems, OHAS18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety from Bean to Cup.
• Coordinated the firm’s value chain corporate social responsibility programme
• The firm was recognized and awarded a certificate by the International Fund for Agricultural Development for its creation of social Impact and protection of the rights of the marginalized Societies.

EDUCATION

2013-2016

Master’s in Business Administration (Accounting and finance), Makerere University Business School

2005-2009

Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management, Kyambogo University

ADDITIONAL TRAINING       

• Corporate social responsibility /shared value programme by the Bernard Van Leer Foundation (2012)
• Quality Management System Lead Auditor by International Institute of Registered Certified Auditors (2013)
• National Packaging Training programme by the International Trade Centre in Partnership with the Private Sector Foundation (2011)
• INCOTERMS 2011 by the Inter-governmental standing Committee on Shipping (ICOS) and Uganda Shippers Council (2011)
• Building and implementing the Balanced Scorecard, a performance measurement tool by Strategic Leadership Center International in Nairobi, Kenya ( 2010)

IT SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, Asana,  Google Sheets and PowerPoint)

LANGUAGES

English (fluent)

REFEREES

Ms. Agnes Netunze   –Managing Director, Sseko Designs Limited , agieneyo@gmail.com , +256788702358

Ms. Annet Namulondo, Finance Manager, Sseko Designs Limited, annartam2015@gmail.com  +256781246787

Mr.Elijah Kang’ara , Managing Director, Keystone agribusiness consultants  and former General manager Star café Limited,  elijah.kangara@keystone.co.ke, +254 733 461 060