Supply Chain Logistics Management
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SHINGIRAYI
RIMAYI CV
CONTACT
Warren Park 1
Harare
Zimbabwe
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www.linkedin.com/in/shingirayi-
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LANGUAGES
English
Shona
SKILLS
SAP
SAGE
Microsoft Office
People Management
Cost Reduction
Process Optimization
PROFILE
Experienced supply chain specialist with over 10 years of proficiency in optimizing supply chains, projects & logistics management. I have vast experience in the Mining, FMCG, Manufacturing and Hospitality fraternity with positive record in cost reduction through implementing efficient & effective processes by leveraging data analytics. I am passionate about enhancing supply chains & business management. I have an extensive understanding of ESG & sustainability concepts & practices. EDUCATION HISTORY
Master’s in Business Administration MBA, July 2019 - Dec 2022 University of Zimbabwe
Master’s in Supply Chain Management, Jan 2023 - Nov 2024 Midlands State University
Bachelor of Commerce, Retail & Logistics, Feb 2013 - Nov 2016 Midlands State University
WORK EXPERIENCE
Buyer - National Foods Limited Sept 2024 – Present
• Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and products
• Evaluating products and suppliers according to ESGs, making sure that stakeholders are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Processing and expediting purchase orders in SAP ensuring timeously deliveries, aligning procurement goals with the company objectives.
• Analyzing the supplier existing pricing and delivery terms as well as negotiating contracts rates and the consignment stocks.
• Identifying areas for cost savings and implementing cost saving strategies initiatives, making sure quality is not compromised. INTERESTS
Traveling & Socializing
Basketball
REFERENCES
Maxwell Chidari
Engineering Manager
National Foods Limited
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Weston Mutongoreya
Procurement Manager
Zimasco Mining Division
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Ashish Thakre
Procurement Manager
Steelmakers Pvt Ltd
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Laszlo Takacs
Administration Manager
African Chrome Fields (ACF Mine)
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Andre Weyers
Group Projects Engineer
African Chrome Fields (ACF Mine)
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Beaulah Farirai
HR Manager African Sun Hotels
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Donald Sabeta
Procurement Manager
African Sun Hotels
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Buyer – Zimasco Mining Division April 2022 – July 2024
• Responsible for the central procurement (imports and local) for the mining division Shurugwi, Mutorashanga, Lalapanzi and Ngezi.
• Strategizing and negotiating with vendors to acquire the most cost- effective deals and building long term relationships
• Performing risk assessments on all activities and adhering to the NOSA Safety, Environmental & Health Standards (SHE).
• Ensuring orders are delivered on time to prevent stock outs.
• Expediting Purchase Requisitions to place purchase orders and scheduling delivery of goods and services through SAP.
• Developing procurement strategies that are cost effective & efficient. Procurement & Logistics Officer – Steelmakers Oct 2021 – April 2022
• Responsible for central procurement of group capital goods and liaising with the clearing agents to avoid demurrage charges and costs.
• Supervising employees & activities in stores & purchasing department.
• Budgeting & forecasting organizational cash inflows to plan & prioritize important projects. Negotiating favorable rates with transporters.
• Part of the team for the expansion projects for example Simbi Masvingo
• Reviewing & approving orders & overall inventory management.
• Ensuring spares & consumables are available in liaison with end-users. Logistics Superintendent – ACF Mine July 2017–Oct 2021
• In charge of all the mining logistics operations, managing the imports
(machinery, raw materials) and exports (chrome and magnetite).
• Drafting sales contracts & negotiating prices basing on the world market prices making sure profit margins are realized.
• Reconciling loads & invoicing making sure that payments are settled.
• Procurement of diesel and ensuring that the plants do not starve out.
• Ensuring trucks are loaded and dispatched timeously before TIPs expire
• Liaising with ZIMRA on the manifest documents & negotiating with clearing agents making sure that orders are cleared at the boarders.
• Allocating resources, scheduling delivery & controlling dispatches. Projects Procurement Admin – ACF Mine June 2017 – Nov 2019
• Scheduling all projects and preparing BOQs, budgeting cash flows for construction and maintenance works.
• Responsible for all the projects procurement activities & negotiating with vendors on the payment term & better lead times
• Contractor Management (overseeing contractors against set timelines).
• Supplier accreditation, acting in the best interest of the company.
• Responsible for road construction & maintenance, ensuring that machinery is in order, leading the projects team to achieve zero harm.
• Following up on rebates for the capital goods for the mine.
• Optimized utilization of labor, materials to forecast on project schedules
• Compiling daily and weekly progress reports for the ongoing projects Stores Admin (Inventory System) – ACF Mine Jan 2017 – June 2017
• In charge of all the Stores Inventory System and managing minimum and maximum levels LIFO and FIFO
• Processing the inventory reports (issues & goods receipt) for the monthly business review.
• In charge of ensuring that stock is being issued through the system to enhance efficient stock control and movement.
• Training staff on necessary skills (utilizing the ERP). Group Procurement Intern – African Sun Nov 2014 – Dec 2015
• In-charge of the Group’s cost reduction initiatives, imports, logistics, refurbishments, contracts and expansion projects.
• Responsible for the procurement activities of the Mono’s refurbishment.
• Worked with the projects team, working on the Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
• Negotiated with vendors on pricing and payment terms.
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