CURRICULUM VITAE
FOR
CHINAKA IRVINE TAFARA
** ******* **** ********** ******, ZIMBABWE
Mobile: +263*********, +263*********
Email: ***************@*****.***
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 8 December 1990
Sex: Male
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Identity Number: 63-231****-**
Driver’s license: Class 4
Passport Number: EN 687877
Marital status: Single
Languages spoken: English and Shona
Religion: Christianity
Profile and Objectives
To obtain challenging, creative and responsible position that will enable me to capitalize on sound Procurement expertise, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. I am self-motivated individual who is a team leader and capable of handling challenging and demanding tasks. I have gained a great deal of experience and exposure in the fields of procurement, stores and inventory management, warehouse control and transport management, that is, I have an excellent appreciation of the supply chain as well as a strong acumen in strategic business operations. The experience and exposure was part of the inspiration that led me to continue in the field of Purchasing and Supply Management.
Academic Qualifications
(2021) CURRENTLY
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT- Chinhoyi University of Technology
2018-2020
Upper second class degree in Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree in Retail and Logistics Management - Midlands State University
Harare Polytechnic (Purchasing and Supply Management National Diploma)
National Certificate (2013)
National Diploma l (2014)
National Diploma II - Industrial attachment (2015)
National Diploma III (2016)
Ordinary Level
Obtained Ordinary level including English and Mathematics.
Complimentary Skills
Well versed with Microsoft Office packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Proficient in SAGE
Working knowledge of ISO 9001,
SAP
Professional Affiliations
A Member of (CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY) CIPS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: 5697883
Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Level 4)
Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Level 5) (Currently)
Work Experience
JulyMotion PVT LTD- Sales Executive July 2020 to current
Establishing new business
Maintaining accurate records for Solvent cement sales
Demonstrating and presenting products (solvent cement)
Reviewing sales performance
Negotiating contracts and packages
Attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings
Liquitec Water Solutions – Procurement and Logistics clerk 2020 to current (part time)
Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
Perform buying duties when necessary.
Locate suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered.
Monitor contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary.
Beryl24 Private Limited- PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS ASSISTANT 2017 TO 2020
Beryl24 is a firm that executes orders to buy or sell commodity contracts on behalf of clients and charges them a commission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifying Purchasing needs from companies
Negotiating with suppliers
Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, delivery)
Receiving orders from suppliers according to customer’s request
Ensuring suppliers lead time is met
Receiving and processing warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store)
EXPERIENCE ProPlastics Limited – Junior Buyer and Stores Administrator (Trainee) 2015
Proplastics is a leading pipe and fittings manufacturing company focusing on extrusion and injection molding processes.
Reviewing requisitions and developing specifications to permit competitive
procurement of non-complex items.
Ensuring appropriate tagging of office equipment, furniture and fittings.
Assisting in tendering, evaluation, and placement and monitoring of procurements.
Vehicle maintenance procedures
Ensuring that all products are ISO 9001 Certified
Manage, photocopying assignments and file all the documents for the office.
Planning routes and load scheduling in the organization
Ensuring correct quantities are delivered to the correct customer
Conducting periodic stock take and reconcile stock system accurately
Zimbabwe Cricket – Event Staff (Part-time: 2009-2015)
Change room attendant for international cricket teams.
Other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Responding to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
References
Mr. Anotida Chichaya
Manufacturing Manager
Proplastics Pvt. Ltd
5 Spurn Road
Waterfalls, Harare
Email: *********@***********.**.**
Contact: +263*********
Dr. KAVHUMBURA (HEAD OF DEPARTMENT)
P.O. Box CY 1199 Causeway, Harare
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
P.O Box CY 407, Causeway, Harare
Contact: +263-*********