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Supply Chain Logistics Executive

Location:
Harare, Zimbabwe
Posted:
April 24, 2024

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NYAMBUDU ALEC Lot Number**Rushpick Road, Waterfalls

+263********* Harare,

Zimbabwe.

ad48gx@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER AIM

To effectively contribute in the directional and re-positioning strategy for competitive advantage in supply chain. Deliver strategies that align to corporate strategies in attainment of corporate objective. Ensure smooth flow of information through timely communication that raise stakeholder confidence.

CAREER MIESTONE

Prudently demonstrated the stewardship mantle when left in charge of Medair School feeding project wind down in 2005 following the abrupt closure of business in Zimbabwe offices. Made sure the company obligations were successfully and diligently honoured.

As a purchasing and exports manager at Colcom Foods Limited I ensured less stock outs were reduced to 10% on technical commodity imports.

Good supplier relationship reduced the pipeline time by 50% at United Refineries when I was their Procurement and logistics Executive (raw material stock out 0.5% achievement).

An EXCO (Executive Committee Member) with URL taking part in the corporate directional and repositioning strategies in line with the prevailing environment)

SKILLS

Thorough understanding of supply chain strategies that suit different organisational objectives

Extensive knowledge of International logistics planning for: manufacturing, trading, International Non-Governmental and processing companies

Staff performance appraisals and development, Supplier appraisals and development

Sound knowledge of contracts negotiation, administration & operations management that contribute to healthy Return on Capital Employed.

Comprehensive know on international freight logistics, multimodal choice that meet different customer expectations

Warehouse Management and staff development (highly extrovert)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Executive Master’s in Business Administration (EMBA) Degree – Midlands State University Business School (2012) - Business Leadership

Dissertation details: “The sustainability of Water, sanitation and Hygiene projects in Zimbabwe post INGO withdrawal”

Diploma in Export Management - IMM Graduate school of Marketing (2005) (Synopsis - Inventory, logistics, procurement, supply chain analysis, distribution, transportation, customers services and business- to - business marketing management). Member Institute of Export

International Federation of Freight Forwarders Agents Association (FIATA) accredited (2015) - International Transport and Freight Forwarding.

Member Institute of Marketing Management

Participated in Three weeks International Procurement and Logistics workshop in Limuru (Kenya 2010)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Current employer: Premier Business School

Capacity / Title : Trainer

Course : International Freight Forwarding Diploma

Date of engagement: November 2013 to date

Duties :

PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS

1)Company : Ezekiel Guti University

Title : Lecturer

Period : 2018 – 2019

Faculty : Business Administration and Supply Chain

Duties : Lecture First and Second year student (supply chain management). Set examination papers and marking scripts as per Zimbabwe Council of Higher and Tertiary (ZIMCHAIR) guidelines / framework

2) MEDAIR Zimbabwe(2004 – 2005 & 2009 to 2012), an International Non-Governmental organisation in water and sanitation and school feeding projects in Zimbabwe

Title : Procurement and Logistics Co-ordinator

Duties : Project procurement and logistics management. Warehouses, project staff and facilities management.

3)Speciss College : 2012 to 2015

Title : Trainer

Duties : Trained the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply CIPS advanced Diploma modules

4)UNITED REFINERIES LIMITED : One of the leading manufacturers of edible oil, stock feed and detergent in Zimbabwe

Title Held : Procurement and Logistics Executive

Period : 2007 to 2009

Responsibilities :

Responsible for local and International procurement, supplier relationship management and development of procurement processes and procedures. Recommended directional strategies that augmented revenue from core business – related diversification (trading SBU), and re-positioning strategies (strategic partnership with coal, seed, chemicals suppliers, freight forwarders and rail operators). Responsible and accountable for procurement and logistics spent displaying high integrity and ethical standards. Practised procurement governance through committees (on high Spend).

Demonstrated high level of integrity that resulted in promotion to Procurement and Logistics Executive, becoming a member of Executive Committee participating corporate strategies formulation.

Supplier categorisation that ensured continuous flow of high quality inputs to the factory.

Managed and developed continuous improvement initiatives for the logistics operation and freight forwarding, focused on the optimal distribution of goods through the network and meeting service delivery targets.

5) COLCOM FOODS LTD: A meat processing company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Position Held : Purchasing and Exports Manager

Period : 2005 to 2007

Responsibilities

Ensured agreed procurement Standard Operating Procedures were observed all the time (Procurement governance). Managed inbound and outbound logistics (keeping abreast with International Trade requirements) and also working with material management and finished goods inventory management operations planning & inventory controls for continuous improvement on service.

Managed the overall customer order flow process through logistics operations, which includes order administration, expediting, delivery and acquittals of CD1s. Successfully coordinated the

“Export Risk Exposure Management” with less customer complaints.

6) ATTRAX COMMODITIES : A local grain trading and logistics Organization linked to overseas suppliers

Position Held : Operations & Logistics Co-ordinator

Period : 2002 to 2004

Responsibilities

Managed International and local contracts (logistics, relationships GMB and Millers in Zimbabwe). Warehouse and in transit cargo traffic management. Engagement of suppliers, management and millers / customers for continuous (Kaizen) improvement especially on rail transport bottlenecks.

7) EXPORT LEAF TOBACCO: A tobacco merchant and a member of the British American Tobacco group exporting unmanufactured flue cured tobacco to BAT companies’ world wide

Position Held : Export Sales Coordinator

Period : 1986 to 2002

Responsibilities

Facilitated the tobacco procurement, operations and inventory management in meeting customer orders. Export order expedition within customer agreed timeframes (communication with customers on order status). Co-ordinated the freight activities of Freight Forwarders, Clearing Houses and Export Exposure (Risk register on exports). Coordinated the procurement and sales, issued works orders to processing house and warehousing (IPRs), documentations and permits.

On Time in Full deliveries of tobacco purchases requirements as per overseas customer orders.

Ensured compliance with all regulations on imports and international trade (export/import document attesting and acquittals). Monitored the export risk exposure and timely communicating with the stakeholders for action.

Supervision of 3PL and updating management on exposure reports on weekly basis.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft office; advanced Excel Word and Power point.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth 14th July 1966

Nationality Zimbabwean

Passport Number EN145198

Driver’s License 64700H (class 4)

Marital Status Married

Number of Children Three

Interests Family Activities, Reading and Following EPL soccer.

REFERENCES

Mr. R.Mangenga Finance Director – Zimbabwe Fertiliser Company (Harare) Mobile Number: 077*******

Ms E.Chikwanda Former MD - United Refineries ( Bulawayo) Mobile Number: 077*******

Mr. Newell M. Gwariya - (Former Deputy Director of Studies at Speciss College) Retired Educationalist Mobile +263-***-******/733-70835



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