Bernice George
About Bernice George
Bernice George is a Demand and Supply Planning Manager at M-KOPA, with a background in demand planning and inventory management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of Nairobi and has completed multiple courses in Data Science.
Current Role at M-KOPA
Bernice George currently serves as the Demand and Supply Planning Manager at M-KOPA, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing demand and supply planning strategies, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective data utilization. Her leadership in this capacity has contributed to significant improvements in stock management and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at M-KOPA
Prior to her current role, Bernice worked at M-KOPA in two capacities: as an Inventory Planner from 2019 to 2020 and as a Demand Planning Analyst from 2020 to 2021. In these positions, she focused on inventory management and demand forecasting, which enabled the sales force to increase their targets by 30%. Her efforts in optimizing stock replenishment during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a service level agreement of 98% Days of Stock availability.
Professional Background
Bernice George has a diverse professional background that includes roles at Nation Media Group as a Demand Planner from 2018 to 2019 and as an ICT Solutions Programme Coordinator at Nobeah Technologies Foundation from 2015 to 2017. She also gained experience as an intern at the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics in 2014. Her work has often involved collaborating with teams to enhance inventory planning processes and reporting metrics.
Education and Expertise
Bernice holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of Nairobi, which she completed from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she has pursued further education in Data Science at Jenga School, achieving both a Foundation in Data Science in 2020 and a Data Science Core Course from 2021 to 2023. Her educational background equips her with the analytical skills necessary for effective demand and supply planning.
Contributions to Inventory Planning
Throughout her career, Bernice has supported emerging markets in establishing their inventory planning teams. She has coordinated with business intelligence teams to create simplified stock reporting metrics, demonstrating her commitment to using data for process improvement. Her passion for driving impactful solutions is evident in her strategic approach to demand and supply planning.