Updated August **** CV for Obedience Chimombe

Stand 872/ Msholozi /Nelspruit / +278******** Email: ady91s@r.postjobfree.com

A qualified and experienced Logistician searching for a challenging position

EDUCATIONAL

Matric, 3 years Diploma in Road Transport Management, and an Academic Equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Transport September 2020 see attached.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Senior School Certificate : 1989 Matric

CILT (UK) Diploma : 1995

Jaggers Wholesalers. : 2004 Employee of the year

Toyota Cross-functional Committee member : 2013 Recognition Award of Achievement

Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport UK : 2015 Chartered Membership status

CILT UK level 6 Aspire Fund Scholarship : 2016 Awarded

Graduated September : 2020 Bachelor s Degree equivalent in Logistics and Transport

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND

Employer: ANB Operations T/A Twypack

Position: Maintenance /Inbound Administrator

Status : (Fixed term contract )

Period : March 2021 – to current

Job Purpose

Undertakes Administration and operational tasks as per operating procedures as instructed by management.

Key Accountability Area

Operations.

Key Performance Indicators

Administration accurately updated daily(Attention to details.

Responsible for the capturing and reconciling of accurate records on the Maintenance system, Job cards, Diesel recon, checklists, tools on a daily basis.

Ensuring all delivery notes are processed accordingly.

Responsible for making agenda for meetings and also taking minutes daily.

Doing stock take and ordering for all tools, parts or workshop consumables.

Doing quotations with all suppliers.

Ensuring spare parts system is being managed and updated daily, and purchased list is up to date.

Booking in and out of Equipment, signed off on time and record keeping.

QUALITY

Accuracy and timely capturing of data and maintaining smooth operations with adequate levels of stock available.

COMPLIANCE

Workplace Discipline - ensure reporting for duty on time and abiding by the Company's policies.

Health and Safety - always wear PPE as required and follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures and adhere to all signage.

Hygiene - Ensure that the area of responsibility is always clean and neat and that all hygiene protocols and rules are adhered to.

COMMUNICATION and REPORTING

Reporting of Compliance issues - always report compliance concerns such as suspicious behaviour, non-adherence to company policy and procedures and to ensure a safe working environment.

Ensure good communication on all levels (upwards and downwards) to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Employer: Indigo Farming Twypack Pack house

Position: Logistics Coordinator

Status : Seasonal (Temp Position)

Period : March 2021 – September 2022

Manage staff within the department, including maintaining discipline, efficient utilisation of resources and motivation.

Prepares and distributes Forklifts operator assignments based on daily production schedules.

Unloading delivery trucks and checking incoming shipments against product invoices, organizing and storing shipments including labelling.

Ensure efficient and effective operations.

Monitor and manage all stock related issues (stock take done every Friday or Saturday and on first of every month).

Ensure good communication on all levels (upwards and downwards) towards effective and efficient operation.

Report downtime and delays timeously to the department manager and related departments.

Ensure effective and accurate record keeping of all related operations.

Ability to train and supervise Chemical plant operators.

Proper procedure and standards to be adhered to the application of chemicals (Fungicide) (Citrocide plus) etc.

Manage all equipment including Drench and De Greening Chambers according to standards and procedures (hygiene, start-up, shutdown, and production.

Record keeping of Drench De greening and Cold Rooms and ensure these are checked and signed off by Intake Manager.

Maintain a high level of quality, safety, and hygiene standards throughout responsible areas.

Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

PERIOD July 2019 to July 2020 Completing CILT UK level 6 Advanced Diploma Project Assignments

NAME OF EMPLOYER 1 : Mr Delivery (Take a lot.com)

PLACE : Pretoria

TYPE OF BUSINESS : E-commerce Online Shopping

POSITION : Warehouse Administrator

PREVIOUSLY : Highly underutilised

PERIOD : Jan 2016/June 2019

REASO FOR LEAVING : Retrenched COVID-19

Duties & Responsibilities

Efficiency at logging data related to logistics administration in the Warehouse system.

Booking in and out of drivers, tracking of orders to ensure timely deliveries to achieve targets.

Develop relations with customers to exceed their expectations including training and coaching of vehicle crews on customer services.

Ensure fleet is inspected and serviced to minimize breakdowns and compile both fail deliveries and cash on deliveries (COD) including proof of deliveries (POD).

Participate in accident / incident investigations and take disciplinary action to correct behaviour.

Effective control by keeping an eye constantly monitoring branch dashboard and driver dashboard and resolve any problems arising.

Report distribution and collection activities to Operations manager highlighting variances against set targets.

Provides prompt, efficient and effectively customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store. Smile and greet customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee's designated department or elsewhere in the store. Makes an effort to learn customers' names and to address them by name whenever possible.

NAME OF EMPLOYER NO. 2 Toyota Assembly Plant (CAT-WWL Logistics)

PLACE : Durban KZN

TYPE OF BUSINESS : OEM {Distribution of New vehicles}

POSITION : Senior Shift Logistics Supervisor

DATE : July 2011 to Oct 2015

REASONS FOR LEAVING : Contract expired

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the Logistics budget from initial costing to post event and developing Logistics Strategy for the company KPIs improved by25%.

Carry out pre-delivery inspection and briefings communicating Shift Plan to motivate staff to take ownership of target.

Responsible for ensuring that goods reach their destination on time and for being the main point of contact for all logistics related matters on Shift.

Developing and implementing continuous improvement in all logistics processes KAIZEN (Quality defects reduced by 10% and productivity increased by 25%).

Ensuring that the logistics department complies with all legal and SOPs company requirements including SHEQ policies to minimise risks.

Building up relationships with Clients as a point of contact.

Striking the balance between COSTS/CUSTOMER SERVICES for profitability.

Ability to work under deadlines pressure.

Accurately and timeously scanning new vehicles into WMS, SAP and ERP (Visibility).

Ability to Lead, Train, Motivate and Manage staff as well as chairing hearings: misbehaving decreased by 20%.

Monitor and Evaluate KPIs, SLA, FIFO and fulfilment of Key Results Areas.

Responsible for communicating expectation, managing accountability and delivery of required operational results by ensuring Shift meet targets of the day.

With the above exposure of extensive years of management of Resources, Processes, Systems, Structures and People this has sharpened my skills in identifying Pain-Points in the operational system to enable me to propose to Senior Management or rather to implement a cost effective program to improve profitability at minimum cost without losing focus on superior customer services.

NAME OF EMPLOYER NO. 3 : Durban Bay Ship Chandlers

PLACE : Durban

TYPE OF BUSINESS : Warehousing

POSITION : Storeman /Cold Room Supervisor

DATE : March 2009 – June 2011

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Inbound, Storage and Outbound operations

Supervision of Freezer team.

Receiving all incoming and dispatch using principles of FIFO and LIFO

Management of stock rotation, handling, stocking, and merchandising

Receive inbound fresh products according to laid down procedure.

Mark and label all products for clear identification; package and repackage products as needed.

Organize stock and maintain all products according to FIFO system to ensure proper product rotation.

Pick and stage outbound products for customer order.

Prepare all area for physical stock-taking and reconcile inventory on an on-going basis.

Complete responsibility for the quality of freezer goods by monitoring temperature.

Quality checks, forklift driver and SHEQ.

REASONS FOR LEAVING: Greener Pastures

NAME OF EMPLOYER NO. 4 : Jaggers Wholesalers

PLACE : Harare Zimbabwe

TYPE OF BUSINESS : FMCG

POSITION : Regional Retail Development Manager

DATE : Jan 2004 – Dec 2008

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Increased Standards/Staff training & Development/

: Quality Consistency/Communication at all level/

: Maximise Sales and Profitability/Set Targets for locations

To plan, lead, organize, co-ordinate and control Regional Retail Development Division

Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.

Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.

Create ideas and evaluate processes to negotiate contracts, manage leads from generation to closure.

Achievement of financial objectives by taking ownership of budget, analysing variances and initiating corrective action.

Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers as well as developing entry level staff into valuable sales people.

Plan and attend business regional meetings with clients and national trade shows

Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.

Ensuring KPIs are achieved and Customer Relationship Management meet Client satisfaction.

Submit accurately monthly activity reports to Head Office.

Liaison with operations and marketing department to maintain a good relationship.

Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.

Budget Control – Submit P&L and variances report for the region.

Enforcement of standards ensuring 85%-member retention is achieved.

Give trustworthy feedback and after-sales support from the market of the brand performance to the Operations Director.

Carry out appropriate franchise members training and updated them with new trends in retail techniques.

Motivate attendance of the annual convention and select Retailer of the Year.

REASONS FOR LEAVING : Zimbabwe National Economic Meltdown

NAME OF EMPLOYER NO. 5 : Jaggers Wholesalers

PLACE : Midlands

TYPE OF BUSINESS : FMCG

POSITION : Warehouse Receiving Manager

DATE : July 1997 – Dec 2003

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Off- load safely, palletize, receive and label/price goods.

Ensuring that there are no losses and that the correct goods are received in an orderly, organized and controlled manner.

Complete all receiving documentations accurately and timeously.

Send goods back to supplier or other branches according to laid down procedures.

Input data into the computer system and generate reports.

Follow correct procedures to combat shrinkages.

Supervision of subordinates, housekeeping, SHEQ and branch stocktaking every 3 months.

Responsible of raising purchase orders and submit them to vendors, track orders, and arrange for the shipment of these items.

Receive incoming shipments and oversee incoming items that arrive at their facility.

Review purchase orders and match shipped items to those that were ordered, any discrepancies to be investigated damages are recorded and update inventory databases.

Maintaining accurate staff attendance records and capture their time sheets.

Organize and maintain stock ensure shipments have been received and logged, and ensure that all items are properly tagged, labelled, and stored safely within the warehouse.

Supervise receiving teams to operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to move supplies and place them on shelving or stack them properly as required.

Review receiving processes periodically review warehouse processes to make sure that operations are running smoothly and efficiently.

Develop and implement SOPs and update any changes to receiving processes and retrain warehouse personnel as needed.

Ensure Safe warehouse operations : Safety is the main priority for the business and it is compulsory to oversee the implementation of safety practices and processes within a warehouse.

Ensure that all safety procedures comply with SHEQ regulations, post safety information on employee information board to review, train employees in safety methods, and maintain a neat and orderly environment.

REASONS FOR LEAVING : Promoted to Regional Retail Development Manager

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS : “O” Levels equivalent to Matric

SCHOOL : Rapid Results College

YEAR : Jan 1989

SUBJECTS : English

: Mathematics

: Physics

: Biology

: Commerce

TERTIARY EDUCATION NO. 1

QUALIFICATIONS : Five Part Diploma in Road Transport Management

INSTITUTION : The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport CILT (UK)

YEAR : May 1995

SUBJECTS : Human Resources Management

: Management Accounting & Finance

: Corporate Strategy and Policy in Transport

: Road Freight Transport Management

: Supply Chain Management

TERTIARY EDUCATION NO. 2 (Completed September 2020)

QUALIFICATIONS : Advanced Diploma in Logistics equivalent to Bachelor s degree

INSTITUTION : The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport CILT (UK)

SUBJECTS PASSED : Logistics and Transport-Strategic Context

: Leadership and Strategic Management in Logistics and Transport

: Strategic Network Planning in Logistics & Transport

: Delivering Strategic Performance in Logistics &Transport

: Research Methods and Professional Project in Logistics &Transport

REFERENCES:

Company

Person

Contact Number

CILTUK level 6 Snr Lecturer

Kieran Goddard

+447*********

Chandling International

George Mouzouris

+273*-***-****

Jaggers/Metcash

Gert Myburgh

+27(0)83 645 8044

ANB Operations T/A Twypack

Pieter Huysamen

076-***-****

Coffee Junction

A G Duncan

Mr Delivery

Isaiah Chimusoro

+27(0)79 457 0908

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