Edward W

Freight Manager

Afristar Railways•  May 2018 - Present

 Create and optimize train and shunting routes in the Nairobi terminal area, ensure smooth and timely operations, and adhere to safety.  Champion safety - one of the select few with a spotless safety, integrity, and work ethic record.  Create systems/controls to find and implement operational efficiencies and innovations to upgrade existing manual processes through a data-driven approach.  Drive SGR cargo transport operations to almost 80% efficiency via processing the waybill, freight invoices, and cross-checking company data against data from business partners.  Supervise KPA and KRA cargo loading/ offloading operations and enforced loading/ offloading requirements as per MNSGR quality standards.  Forge crucial relationships with logistics vendors and acquire knowledge of the entire consignment process- from maritime shipping, transportation, depot operations, clearing, and delivery.

University of Nairobi

Mathematics, BS•  September 2008 - August 2012

Majored in Operations Research and minored in Chemistry