Sikolia Kachu Boniface

Strategically mapped and cultivated vital links with stakeholders across Sierra Leone and regionally, enhancing program effectiveness and regional supply chain efficiency.

Collaborated with Customs and Importation offices to optimize international supply chain flows, ensuring on-time delivery and achieving significant cost efficiencies for the organization.

Developed, validated, and managed the annual supply budget for the Sierra Leone program in consultation with Medical and Logistics Coordinators, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource alignment.

Established and enforced up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and mission supply guidelines across all supply families, ensuring 100% compliance and operational consistency.

Identified supply chain human resource needs, then successfully recruited, onboarded, trained, and mentored supply functions within the mission, strengthening team capabilities.

Managed comprehensive stakeholder mapping and engagement, fostering vital links for program benefit across Sierra Leone and the wider region.

Oversaw international supply chain operations in collaboration with Customs and Importation, ensuring optimal timing and cost-effectiveness for all organizational imports.

Contributed to the development and validation of the annual supply budget for the Sierra Leone program, working closely with Medical and Logistics Coordinators.

Implemented and ensured strict adherence to Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for all supply families, developing mission-specific guidelines for enhanced compliance.

Led the identification, recruitment, onboarding, training, and mentorship of supply chain human resources, building a competent and resilient mission team.

Managed, onboarded, coached, and trained country supply chain teams, enhancing their skills and operational efficiency.

Collaborated with the Customs and Importation office to ensure seamless international supply chain flow, minimizing delays and costs.

Oversaw transit warehousing activities for medical and non-medical goods, ensuring efficient distribution to project locations.

Mapped regional supply partners, managed local procurement of non-medical requisitions, and conducted supplier contracting and appraisal.

Compiled routine procurement, transport, and stock reports for activity managers, directly informing strategic decision-making.

Supervised and coordinated supply staff and processes, ensuring efficient operational workflows and high team performance.

Standardized order, procurement, transportation, and delivery management for cold chain storage goods, enhancing product integrity and compliance.

Participated in defining the mission supply chain strategy, aligning it with operational needs and contextual challenges.

Managed, trained, and supervised field supply teams through capacity-building and performance evaluations, improving implementation and reporting of cold chain incidents.

Implemented Head Office-developed ERP systems, training and onboarding field staff to ensure seamless documentation and improved supply activity tracking.

Supported MSF Sections' supply teams in Kenya by sourcing locally manufactured COVID-19 PPEs and related materials, ensuring rapid availability during a critical period.

Collaborated with Medical Coordinators and the Intersectional Regional Pharmacist to validate material samples of locally manufactured PPEs, ensuring quality and safety standards.

Managed the entire supply chain for the project, including stock management, local/international procurement, and warehousing, ensuring timely delivery of essential supplies.

Established and managed supplier contracts with approved local manufacturers for PPEs, securing a reliable supply chain for MSF projects across Kenya.

Supervised and coordinated supply staff and processes, optimizing team performance and operational efficiency during emergency interventions.

Organized and standardized order, procurement, transportation, and delivery management of cold chain storage goods, ensuring product integrity and compliance.

Implemented HQ-developed technology for cold chain goods storage and transportation, enhancing tracking and management capabilities.

Contributed to defining the mission supply chain strategy, aligning it with contextual challenges and urgent operational needs.

Managed, trained, and supervised coordination and field-level teams, providing capacity-building and implementing corrective measures for cold chain incidents.

Defined and aligned supply section objectives with the global supply strategy, ensuring departmental goals supported overall mission aims.

Planned, coordinated, and supervised daily supply activities at the coordination level, prioritizing tasks to maximize operational impact.

Implemented and enforced supply chain tools and procedures defined by the Supply Chain Coordinator, enhancing efficiency and compliance.

Ensured the quality and timeliness of supply activities and reporting, improving transparency and accountability across operations.

Coordinated communication and functional links between the Supply department and other departments, fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration and problem resolution.

Defined supply section objectives in alignment with the global supply strategy, ensuring departmental goals supported mission-critical operations.

Implemented essential tools and procedures defined by the Supply Chain Manager, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

Ensured smooth supply administration and adherence to implemented supply procedures for cold chain goods storage and transportation, maintaining product integrity.

Managed rigorous monitoring and control of procurement processes, including RFQ/RFP organization, quotation analysis, and bid evaluations, optimizing resource allocation.

Ensured timely and error-free processing of TSR, MSR, and SMS reports, maintaining high data accuracy for supply chain oversight.

Supported MSF Holland missions in rolling out new supply tools across projects, enhancing operational efficiency and data management.

Defined, monitored, and evaluated supply strategies, ensuring their implementation aligned with MSF standards and protocols, adapting as needed.

Trained and coached staff on supply tools and standard operating procedures, improving adherence to best practices and overall supply chain performance.

Conducted auditing, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure compliance with supply requirements across MSF Holland Missions, mitigating risks.

Provided onboarding and integration support to new supply staff and roles, facilitating smooth transitions and effective team performance.

Prepared comprehensive procurement plans for projects, monitoring implementation and identifying optimal supply sources, methods, and materials.

Prepared and managed tax-related exemption documents, invoices, and MSF support letters, ensuring compliance with national regulations.

Managed tax exemption requests with authorities, including the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) of Pakistan, facilitating timely cargo release.

Maintained government liaison and in-office tax exemption files, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance.

Regularly assessed the market, companies, prices, services, and delays, prequalifying diverse providers to optimize supply chain resilience and cost-effectiveness.

Trained and coached field supply staff, enhancing their capabilities and adherence to best practices across multiple projects.

Developed and implemented robust supply procedures and policies within projects, ensuring standardization and efficiency.

Managed supply staff skills development and follow-up, fostering continuous professional growth and improved performance.

Ensured effective communication processes and satisfactory service levels with projects, enhancing collaboration and responsiveness.

Organized and standardized order, procurement, transportation, and delivery management of cold chain storage goods, maintaining product integrity.

Processed project purchase orders and quotations, ensuring timely and accurate procurement of necessary supplies.

Supervised daily purchases, optimizing procurement workflows and ensuring adherence to budget and quality standards.

Prepared weekly and monthly order request status reports, providing critical insights for activity managers and strategic decision-making.

Managed supplier pre-qualification, contracting, and evaluation processes, building a reliable network of vendors.

Ensured all logistics stocks were stored under appropriate conditions, maintaining optimal organization and accessibility within the warehouse.

Ensured stability of supply activities during regular and emergency interventions, proposing strategic adjustments and resource re-allocation as needed.

Organized and standardized order, procurement, transportation, and delivery management processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Developed and implemented appropriate supply chain SOPs and guidelines within the mission, improving operational consistency.

Assessed and created a comprehensive procurement strategy based on mission constraints, local market opportunities, and internal strengths, optimizing sourcing.

Ensured effective implementation and evaluation of stock integration phases, improving inventory management and visibility.

Defined and managed Warehouse Stock Management activities, optimizing inventory control and operational workflows.

Managed, trained, and supervised the cold chain team for stock items, ensuring adherence to strict temperature control protocols.

Monitored and enforced compliance with MSF standards, protocols, and procedures for medical and logistics stocks, maintaining high quality.

Ensured proper storage conditions for all equipment and premises in compliance with customer requirements and Good Distribution Practices.

Managed ERP inventories for all incoming and outgoing goods, maintaining accurate records and streamlined processes.

Managed the supply database and ensured correct filing and archiving of all supply documentation, maintaining comprehensive records.

Ensured all supplies were correctly stored, fully identified, and easily accessible, optimizing warehouse efficiency.

Defined Warehouse Stock Management activities and participated in regular stock inventories, contributing to accurate stock levels.

Monitored national importation regulations, shared updates, and anticipated impacts, ensuring compliance and smooth import operations.

Organized and standardized order, procurement, transportation, and delivery management of cold chain storage goods, upholding product integrity.