JOHN WALUSIMBI
P.O.BOX# KAMPALA-UGANDA
TEL: +256*********, +256*********, Email: **************@*****.***
An experienced manager with logistics, operations and administration skills with several years of a consistent delivery history and successful management in operational surrounding complex and internationally recognized projects.
I am a highly creative innovator and problem solver who is able to see issues rapidly and produce effective options for resolution. Proven to achieve administrational, operational and strategic outcomes and create innovative and self-supporting cultures within politically sensitive and pressurized areas.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Training:
Fire Warden and Fire extinguisher course ( certificate)
May 2018
Practical manual handling training ( Certificate)
February 2018
Behaviour- Based Competence training (Certificate)
February 2018
New Forest Training UK LTD
Certified Forklift Truck Rough Terrain Operator
July 2018
Makerere University, Kampala Uganda Bachelors in Business Computing.
2007, 2010
NAMIREMBE HILLSIDE HIGH SCHOOL.
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.
2005, 2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Ajuna Tours and Travel Limited January 2019– Till date
Operations Manager.
We are defined in car rental servicing for tours, corporate getaways like team-build, research, ticketing for travelers as well as courier services.
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for 15 supervising personals inclusive of support staff in charge of servicing the tools of trade like the cars, generator etc.
•Coordinate with procurement department for planning, vetting of vendors, and management of all transport related services.
•Reviewing submitted quotations from approved garages for repairs and services works against a mechanical background.
•Coordinating of transport and fleet functions through the implementation of transport and fleet procedures using fleet management approval form.
•Capturing vehicle information into the system, reviewing log sheets and reconciling fuel usage
•Coordination of airport pick-ups and drop by managing external transfers as per received travel requests.
•I have increased customer base of approximately UGX 100million annually, and reduced the company cost on assets due to better supervision of mainly the drivers.
Over Seas Supply Services, Kandahar Air Field. September2017, December 2018 Warehouseman/Logistics Officer:
This is a logistics dealership supporting the US Air force Army with essentials. My role was to ensure all required standard operating procedures are followed at all times as well as verification, distribution and accountability of supplies at the base.
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for warehouse layout planning, establishment of document files, preparation of required documents and reports.
•Ensured strict compliance to safety practices and supported KBR safety policies and procedures.
•Completed and reviewed records, maintained tools and equipment, and performed various cleanup activities.
•Prepared all consignment and shipping documents to be transported to various supported facilities.
•Carried out the function of receiving, verifying and dispatching of goods to supported sites and timely reporting.
•Ensured proper planning, receipt, storage, and issue of all project material and controlled project furnished small tools and third party rentals increasing efficiency by 90%.
•Ensured safety procedures are well developed and implemented throughout the organization quarterly refresher trainings.
•Conducted stocking at every end of the month and provided comprehensive monthly stock status report.
DHL- Supply Chain Uganda. August 2016, August 2017
Ware House Controller: Responsibilities:
Responsible for making shipment arrangement as per customer's requirements.
•Assigned the tasks of handling customer complaint and implementing corrective action.
•Prepared orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
•Stored, stacked or palatalized materials in preparation for storage and/or shipment
•Maintained records and filed paperwork per standard procedures and maintained automated and manual accounting records.
•Routed incoming items within the area of operations as directed.
•Noted and reported discrepancies and obvious damages upon inspection of material.
•Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards.
•Sustained inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing request, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer. Also participated in counting of physical inventory.
•Provided safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat; Organized warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
American Boys Construction Company, (NKC, ISAF and BAF) Afghanistan July2015, July2016
Inventory Technician.
Responsibilities:
•Implemented first-in first-out inventory system, reducing shelf-time from months to days, a reduction of over 90%
•Scheduled incoming and outgoing deliveries while reconciling against purchase orders
•Checked the consignments or supplies against invoices, packing slips, and purchase orders to accuracy and completeness
•Demonstrated strong customer service skills in a professional and courteous manner through oral communication with both internal/external customers
•Received and shipped inventory and entered inventory counts on inventory management system
•Maintained inventory control and insured delivery of materials to the proper department
•Instilled a safety first mentality within respective work areas and a culture that achieved low accident rates and minimal lost-time injuries
Always Best Logistics Services Company (ABLS), Camp Leatherneck-Afghanistan
May 2014, May 2015
Ware houseman/ Forklift Operator
Responsibilities:
•Performed physical inventories and keep perpetual inventory records of the quantities of stock on hand by preparing mail room for receiving and delivery of mail packages, furniture and equipment as well as receipting and dispatch.
•Verified quantities and items being shipped.
•Stacked and stored merchandise in appropriate places.
•Organized and staged skids for outbound shipments.
•Assisted with cardboard boxes and pallet stacking.
•Forklift Operator: Operating: 5k, 10k, 35k all terrain, front loader
NAD Transport Company Ltd, Kampala Uganda June 2011, March 2014
Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for communicating with customers on daily requirement and orders
•Prioritized items for dispatch as well as prepared distribution plans
•Supervised rivers, scheduled services and maintenance of vehicles
•Reviewed all vehicle log sheets/reports and reconciled fuel usage as per company standards operating procedures
•Coordinated transport and fleet functions through the implementation of transport and fleet procedures
•Handled the responsibilities of receiving goods, processing documentation, storing deliveries at warehouse, tracking as well as distributing materials
•Assigned the tasks of maintaining proper record of inventory of items in warehouse and order as required
COMPETENCES:
•Fluent in reading, writing, comprehending and spoken English.
•Strong knowledge of inventory control, accountability, and warehousing.
•Trained/certified Fork lift truck rough terrain operator.
•Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft outlook, PowerPoint, word and excel.
•Readiness to work under flexible circumstances with minimum supervision.
•Licensed operator of sedan, SUV, light and heavy truck, buses with valid license.
Referees;
1.CHRISTIAN UGOCHUKWU,
PURCHASING LEAD-ES and S (AFRICA PROGRAMS),
PAE, KAMPALA, UGANDA
Email: *********.*********@***.*** **************@*****.***
TEL: +256*********, +1-276-***-****
2.DENNIS MUGABE
HUMAN RESOURCE, HUMAN CAPITAL
STANBIC BANK UGANDA.
********@*****.***
3.MS. JANE NABALONZI KISITU
PROGRAM OFFICER
STD/AIDS CONTROL PROGRAM
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, KAMPALA UGANDA
TEL: +256*********/+256*********
EMAIL: **********@*****.***
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the above statements are true and correct to the best of my Knowledge and belief.