Donna Wanjiru

Background

About Donna Wanjiru

I am a seasoned supply chain and procurement professional with over seven years of experience in e-commerce, retail, and FMCG across Kenya and Uganda. My journey from Procurement Intern to Senior Category Manager at Copia Global has equipped me with deep expertise in supply chain optimization, procurement strategy, vendor negotiations, logistics management, and operational excellence. Throughout my career, I have successfully led end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring seamless procurement, inventory management, and last-mile delivery in fast-paced, high-growth environments. I have managed multimillion-dollar procurement portfolios, established strong supplier partnerships, and driven cost-saving initiatives that enhanced profitability and operational efficiency. Key Achievements & Expertise: E-commerce Supply Chain Management – Spearheaded procurement and logistics strategies that optimized product availability, reduced stockouts, and improved fulfillment efficiency. Category Management & Strategic Sourcing – Led procurement strategies across multiple product categories, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and supplier reliability. 3PL & Logistics Optimization – Managed third-party logistics (3PL) providers, improving last-mile delivery performance and reducing turnaround times. Process Automation & Data-Driven Decision Making – Implemented data analytics and automation tools to enhance supply chain visibility, optimize demand forecasting, and streamline reporting. Regional Expansion & Market Growth – Played a key role in expanding supply chain operations across Kenya and Uganda, scaling procurement and logistics to meet growing demand. Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership – Built and led high-performing teams, fostering a culture of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration across procurement, fulfillment, and logistics. I am passionate about leveraging data, technology, and strategic partnerships to drive scalable, cost-effective, and customer-centric supply chain solutions. I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where operational excellence and continuous improvement are critical for success.