Kevin Ochiel

Flower Export Operations | Africa - CIS, Middle East, Asia and Australia

About

I work in international flower export and supply chain operations with hands-on experience coordinating cross-border trade across Africa, the CIS, Middle East, Asia and Australia. My background includes hands-on experience inside commercial flower farms/growers, giving me strong understanding of grading, post-harvest handling, cold chain requirements and export standards. This allows me to align farm production with buyer/market specifications and reduce quality and documentation risks. I have as well, over the years, worked closely with Air Freight logistics companies and international buyers to streamline export operations, manage complex routes and navigate diverse market requirements. I currently coordinate supply from both established and upcoming growers, manage export documentation & phytosanitary compliance and work with air freight/logistic partners to support shipments. A one stop shop - you order - we source and deliver. I focus on long-term supply relationships built on consistent quality, clear communication and reliable execution rather than one-off transactions. I am open to connecting with flower importers, wholesales and distribution partners.

Country

Kenya

City

Nairobi County

Industry

Import & Export

Skill

International Flower Export, Supply Chain Operations, Export Logistics (Perishables), Market Expansion (Emerging Markets), Russian Language (Professional Working Proficiency), Russian, Statistics, International Sales & Marketing, Financial Analysis

Experience

Flower Export Operations | Africa - CIS, Middle East, Asia and Australia

Mevrose Exports LTD

2021-10 - Present · 5 yrs

Kenya

- Coordinating supply from commercial flower farms/certified growers. - Aligning quality and packaging with buyer specs. - Handling export documentation and phytosanitary compliance. - Working with Air Freight & logistic partners. - Supporting trial shipments and long term supply arrangements. - Maintaining clear communication with buyers throughout the shipment cycle.

Sales Manager

Sian Flowers™

2018-11 - 2021-6 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Nairobi, Kenya

- Market expansion - unlocking new markets and growing clientele. - Participating in local and international floriculture trade exhibitions to monitor market trends and buyer preferences.. - B2B client relationship management and contract negotiation. - Order coordination and demand planning. - Cross border client communication. - Commercial negotiations and pricing discussion. - Account management and follow ups. - Coordination with production/pack house managers on variety evaluation and selection prior to commercial release. - Assessing new varieties against market preferences, vase life, transport performanceS and buyer feedback. - Supporting product selection decisions based on export market trends and commercial/production viability.

Sales Manager

Subati Flowers Ltd

2016-1 - 2018-11 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Nairobi, Kenya

- B2B client relationship management and contract negotiation. - Order coordination and demand planning. - Cross border client communication. - Participating in local and international floriculture trade exhibitions to monitor market trends and buyer preferences.. - Account management and follow ups. - Market expansion and new client acquisition/Business development.