Candidate Profile

Benjamin Byaruhanga is a Supply Chain Professional with wide ranging skills in Procurement, Logistics, Contract Management, Vendor Management and Customer Services Management with 10 years working experience gained in diverse industries including Aquaculture, Veterinary and Transport. Has worked with several companies including DHL Global Forwarding Uganda, Yalelo Uganda Ltd, Jubaili Agrotec, Bollore Transport & Logistics and Spedag Interfreight Uganda Ltd.

Team Leader Operations & Projects • DHL Global Forwarding 2022-08-Current
o Improved client relationships through close stakeholder management.
o Achieved an 80% cost reduction by closing reconciliation gaps for over $515,213.17 UNBS outstanding 2017-2021.
o Voted best performing employee for both Q3 and 2022 overall.
o Documented QHSE procedures & work instructions for all operations under the company’s industrial projects.

Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer, Interim Procurement Manager • Yalelo Uganda Limited 2022-01-2022-08
o Coordinated logistics for $1.73m per month in operations.
o Developed & implemented strategies for procuring, strategic planning, storing and distributing through setting up SOPs.
o Negotiated key contracts with vendors, saving $218,000 in cost avoidance and securing credit of up to $1.4m from large spend vendors.
o Implemented an automated purchasing department through data analysis systems like Power BI.

Logistics Officer • Jubaili Agrotec Limited 2020-11-2021-12
o Improved the quality of existing items and services by onboarding reliable suppliers.
o Forged strong relationships between the company and key policy makers at MAAIF, URA and UNBS.
o Reduced agency fee costs by $120/ container through renegotiating existing contracts.

Principal Officer Customs Brokerage, Cargo Tracking Officer • Spedag Interfreight Uganda Ltd 2014-01-2019-08
o Improved customer service through engaging my teammates and mentorship.
o Improved data tracking through tracking productivity of the customs brokerage team which improved efficiency.
o Voted best performing employee, for February 2018.