Logistics, procurement, Supply Chain and administration.

CURRICULUM VITAE (RESUME).

NAME: NGWA MARTIN CHE

EMAIL: ad5xol@r.postjobfree.com; ad5xol@r.postjobfree.com

PHONE contact: +237-***-**-****/ 691682717

Objective/Headline: Passionate about making a difference in your organization and the world.

SUMMARY:

Primary Competencies: Logistics, procurement, operations, administration, management of contracts & relationships, management, inventory and supply chain management, human resources, and accounting.

Other Competencies: Education and training in secondary, professional and higher education, examiner for GCE Ordinary levels Commerce for over seven (7) years. Lecturer in Logistics, risks, health & safety.

Dependable, adaptable and multi-disciplinary with abilities such as fast learner and multi-tasking.

Major skills: leadership, negotiation, creativity, communication, analytical and bilingualism.

Core work values: team spirit, flexibility, accountability, devotion, integrity, diversity and respect.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Jan 23, 2017 till date –Administration & Finance Officer (Also head of logistics & procurement)

Essoka Corporation (Essoka Security),Yaoundé Operations-Bastos (made up of six-6 regions).

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Coordinating procurement &logistics activities, manage procurement requests, suppliers, contracts, review invoices and update vendor list, organize for reception, control and distribution of items to users and projects.

Overseeing a fleet of 10 Vehicles, 04 Bikes and a garage- update documents, design drivers’ work plans, ensure fleet maintenance, keep statistics of fuel consumption, spare parts and maintenance costs per vehicle for analysis, ensure incident/accident reporting and investigation including police report, and ensure drivers comply with safety standards and vehicles are road worthy.

Assets/equipment management- ensuring maintenance of office premises, facilities and utility systems.

Overseeing administrative & HR functions (staff strength of about 465 & payroll of 43 million FCFA)

Coordinating sales & finance functions- billing, recovery, budget, banks, petty cash, financial reports.

Managing a monthly petty cash budget and actual expenditure of about 11.5 million Fcfa.

Monitoring and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, internal controls, contracts and regulations

Supervising company civil liability and accident policy, tenancy contracts for offices and Dog base.

Customer service management: visit clients/suppliers, carry out service quality evaluation, respond to concerns/complaints/correspondences and ensure stakeholders’ satisfaction and good relationship. Carry out business development/sales opportunities, market analysis and represent company; supervising a team of six.

Achievements:

Reduced logistics and procurement costs by 40%, payroll/benefit administration costs 30%, sustained contracts & relationships 70%, improved sales/revenue 40% and correctly acquired materials/services 80%, analyzing and negotiating better terms, win-win, while monitoring and controlling the continuation and enhancements of activities and collection/recovery with excellent results- over 90 %; Significant reduction in incidents/accidents by over 50 %; No serious accident in Yaounde area in 2022 that caused hospitalization of any driver; Insurance compensated/replaced our windscreen SUSUKI Vehicle; Bad and doubtful debt in 2022-5 %; effective coordination of staff meetings- 90 %; Held 9 disciplinary council meetings out of 12 in 2022; Successful representation of company- 93 %. Initiated disciplinary council and designed KPIs for staff assessment-results include a disciplined and performant workforce, high retention rate, reduction in labour and court cases; Sourced new supplier of uniform materials for security officers; Sourced the pioneer company labour doctor; Organized the elections and installation of staff delegates with supervision by the Regional Delegate of labour; Successful organization of labor medal ceremony in2023; Received many awards-cash prizes and letters.

Jan 2014-Dec 2016: Administrative & Finance Manager (DAF) & DGA (11/2015-04/2016),

Protec Security Co. LTD, head office- Yaoundé Cameroon:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Coordinated finance functions-billing, payroll, budget, bank transactions, treasury master

Supervised sales & recovery from clients (100% success-zero bad debts 2014 & 80% success 2015)

Managed logistics &procurement activities, assets management, suppliers’ contracts, fleet-3 vehicles, 2 bikes.

Worked as Internal Controller, ensuring compliance with regulations/requirements and efficient use of resources.

Managed administrative & human resources operations, recruitment, training, deployment etc (staff strength of 322 and payroll of 14.6 million in 2016 and staff strength of 259 and payroll of 12.3 million CFA F by Dec 2015.

Relationship management: visit clients and suppliers, carry out quality evaluation, managed contracts and concerns of key stakeholders, and maintained trusting and win-win relationships.

As direct Assistant to GM, represent him/company in internal and external matters. Supervised a team of twelve.

Achievements:

Coordinated the elections and installation of pioneer staff delegates, supervised by the Regional Delegate of labour; Developed the administrative, finance, human resources and procurement processes and reporting structure and ensured implementation; Increased monthly sales/income from 7.2 million in 2014 to 27.6 million in 2016, average monthly increase of 11.6 million FCFA; Slashed payroll and administration costs by 44 %; Expanded activities and client base by opening new offices (from the lone head office) in Buea, Limbe, Kumba, Bertoua, Bamenda, Bafoussam, Ebolowa and Douala; Collection/Recovery from clients 100% in 2014 (Zero bad debt), 87 % in 2015 and 93 % in 2016; Initiated disciplinary council and coordinated meetings; Effectively represented company and sustained contracts and relationships with key stakeholders-93 % ; Successful acquisition of Materials and services ( procurement & supply) 85% in 2014, 90 % in 2015 and 94 % in 2016,thus average procurement & supply performance stood at 89.66%; No serious work incident/accident caused the death of any staff, or to be admitted in hospital between 2014 to 2016, but we lost a motor bike by theft in 2015; Received letter of excellent performance with key performance indicators outlined.

Sept 2013-Jan 2014: Accounts Officer, LLOYDS PHARMACY LTD, Douala –Cameroon

Major functions and responsibilities:

Managed procurement & logistics activities: purchases (achats), maintenance/repairs, utility systems etc;

Supervised and controlled pioneer inventories (stocks) of over 4500 pharmaceutical and related items with a commencement stock value of over 14 million FCFA; Coordinated and built constructive relationships with key stakeholders, managed contracts, sales and represented company; Accounting and finance functions- prepared monthly financial statements, daily cash flow, petty cash- daily cash count and reporting; Ensured implementation/compliance requirements such as taxation, CNPS, labour and other government agencies.

Direct Assistant to Pharmacist/Manager. Supervised four staffs directly (shareholders and manager living abroad).

Achievements:

Procured pharmacy cross and electronic messages by open competitive tender; Obtained final approval of pharmacy; Received approval inspection missions/officials and held meetings with them; Coordinated the recruitment and training of pioneer sales staff; Purchased and controlled pioneer sales stock worth over 14 million Fcfa and composed of over 4500 items. Followed up Electricity and CAMTEL utility installations for pharmacy and registered tenancy as part of approval requirements; negotiated first drug contract with an enterprise for its health coverage. Effectively represented manager and pharmacy, and achieved compliance and final approval.

Mar. 05, 2012-Sept.28, 2012: Logistics & Operations Supervisor-GMAF TRANS-LOGISTIQUE

Key Roles:

Reviewed & controlled documents, billing, contracts, procedures, warehouse operations, shipping &transit operations, imports/exports, customs clearance, performance review,

Achievements:

improved processes, quality of services and customer service by 20 %; Enhanced warehouse operational efficiency by 15% ( reduced stock losses and turnaround time); cut contracts, shipping and transit costs by 12 % ( damages and delays) ; Developed the capacity of team members-identifying skill-gaps and provided training,.

Oct 11, 2010- July31, 2011: DESA Vocational Institute Buea

Position: Executive Consultant & Program Manager for Studies and Cooperation

Provided professional advice to BOD on strategic management issues, designed and managed training and cooperation programs with the overall goal of developing quality human capital.

Oct 5, 2009- July22, 2011: HND Program Coordinator/Instructor-University College of Technology Buea

Coordinated/managed HND program implementation from registration to writing, planned training programs-field assignments, evaluations, and project defenses within deadlines; deposited candidates’ registration files at higher education Ministry; provided lectures: Business Organizations, Logistics, Accounts, Marketing and Management.

Jan7-July 5, 2008: Human Resources (HR) Officer- Unity Cooperative Society (UNICS) Head Office.

HR/Administration- HR policy implementation: manpower planning, recruitment, induction, HR projects- compliance audit, staff training/capacity building, welfare; HR administration- missions, leave, discipline, staff records/reports management, ensured compliance with governmental /institutional requirements-COBAC/BEAC; acted as liaison in the absence of GM for internal/external matters; business development/sales opportunities.

Procurement/logistics (managed by HR department)- Implemented procurement policy; obtained quotations, purchase requisition, placed orders, received items, dispatched items to users; managed discrepancies, kept records of items/suppliers, maintained good relations with suppliers/partners. Ensured procurement/logistics objectives aligned with operation`s needs. Ensured maintenance/repairs of assets, office, car fleet, utility systems.

Sept 8, 2001-Dec 20, 2007- Position- Cumulative: Finance officer, Canteen Manager, Labour Master & HOD -Christian Comprehensive Secondary School (CCSS) Yaoundé.Full boarding institution with over 570 students.

Key responsibilities: Finance & Administration; Procurement & Logistics; Canteen Manager; Head of Department (HOD), including teaching and GCE Examiner for O/L Commerce.

DIPLOMAS/ CERTIFICATES & EDUCATION (Achievements):

Master’s degree in the Marketing and Management of organizations, specialization in Logistics and Transport. Defense score: 15/20.Master 2 (GPA: 2.76/4), Master 1 (GPA: 2.3/4).University of Yaounde II. Excellence award by the university. Project Title: Procurement logistics Management and Enterprise Efficiency.

Certificate in Procurement & Logistics accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics &Transport (CILT) UK, with overall score of 87%. Scores by courses: Procurement 80% (20 questions passed out of 25); Warehousing 93% (14 questions passed out of 15); Fleet Management 90% (9 out of 10); Asset Management 90% (9 out of 10).

Certificate in Public Procurement by the World Bank Group. Score:76.67 %, Passing Grade: Distinction.

Professional Executive Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Institution: CELBMD-Africa and accredited by the International Youth Federation, and provided in over 12 countries.

Certificate in Grant Seeking Essentials, overall score- 96.87%, awarded by Conerstone OnDemand Foundation.

Certificate in the financial management of Nonprofits, awarded by Conerstone OnDemand Foundation.

Certificate of completion of Senior Entrepreneurship Training (GET2019) for the Central African Sub Region.

Diploma in Project Planning, Management & Evaluation; PAID-WA, Cameroon (GPA 2.5/4).

MBA: University College of Technology Buea-Management Engineering,option Ports& Maritime Transport Mgt.

Bachelor`s degree English Private Law: University of Yaoundé II-Cameroon

The Royal Society of Arts (RSA) stage III (Advanced), Uk Exams-Business studies-Accounting

The London Chamber of Commerce& Industry (LCCI), Uk Exams-Business studies including Logistics.

The GCE ordinary level and RSA stage II, Commercial/Business studies.

Trainer with Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation, and Network member of SBEC.

Received cash prizes, letters of excellent performance, commitment to service and other performance motivations.

KNOWLEDGE BACKGROUND-EDUCATION AND SCOPE:

Pursuing professional training in program/project management in the context of NGOs, including protection-GBV

Strong knowledge of education in emergencies; grants and financial management of nonprofit organizations.

Competence in Procurement management including control mechanisms, planning, supplier and category mgt

Excellent knowledge and experience in supply chain management- logistics, warehousing, inventory transport.

Strong knowledge in Entrepreneurship includes start-up, develop business vision, plan and manage the business.

Specialized Development studies with option in Project Planning, Management and Evaluation.

Broad based and solid commercial/business management acumen and operations management.

Excellent education and knowledge in Management/Administration and Human resources.

Solid education, knowledge and experience in Accounting and Finance, professional training-ACCA part 1.

Excellent education and knowledge in private Law/Legal studies, law of contracts, human rights, labor law.

Good knowledge in project and grant management, donor regulations/ requirements and procurement manuals of the UN, CRS and IRC acquired from different trainings including research.

Excellent knowledge and experience in contracts and compliance management, policies and procedures, ethics.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Cameroon

Volunteer Peer educator in HIV/AIDs prevention, family planning and reproductive health, and economic empowerment programs- Cameroon National Association for Family Welfare (CAMNAFAW), 1995-1999.

GCE Examiner for Commerce Ordinary level (2001- 2008) A seasoned teacher and Invigilator with over 12 years of experience in both the GCE and professional exams; Two (2) market survey projects and three (3) Academic research projects/ reports. Training, Seminars & workshops in conflict resolution, Human Rights, First Aid and Environment protection. Children/Youths volunteer trainer on Christian values, civic & welfare for sustainable growth since 1987-PCC. Community & Church leader in many projects/programs and activities (Have many projects in stock).Writing a book titled ‘The secrets of humanitarian logistics management and response to emergencies’. Case of refugees, internal displacements, people with disabilities and children of 0 to 12 years.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Language mastery: - Excellent in English -Written and verbal communication skills. Fairly good in French- Written and verbal communication skills. *Computer knowledge/social media: (Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point); Internet, whatsapp, facebook. Author of a book titled “Entrepreneurship & Business Ethics”.

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