Supply Chain Rio Tinto

S u n g a y i S i m o n T a k a w i r a

S U P P L Y C H A I N P R O F E S S I O N A L

Address: ***** *********, ******, ********

Cell: +263*********/078*******

I.D No: 29-250274 E58

D.O.B: 17 May 1972

P.O.B: Bulawayo

Languages: English, Shona & Ndebele

Marital Status: Married

Email: ***********@*****.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sungayi-simon-takawira Driver’s License: Clean class 4

Defensive Driving Certificate

Salary Expectation: $2000 combined US$ and Zig

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Takawira is a logistics expert with over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry, specialising in matching demand with supply in the value chain. Skilled at developing supply chain strategies that significantly impact on profitability, he has distinguished himself in the logistics field with a proven history of driving growth whilst reducing costs. As a skilled logistician with a clear understanding of an effective logistics chain, he can be relied upon to add value to any project he is involved in. His early experience in the technical fields, allows him an appreciation of the technical aspects of any business and enables him easy access to the invaluable technical support workforce of any operation. Has a very hands on approach to his duties and is able to take on roles with continuously growing complexity and varying levels of responsibility. Takawira is a well-presented, articulate and diplomatic individual capable of building, nurturing networks at mid to senior management levels and is a very capable cross functional communicator.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Logistics and Transport Management ● Stock and Inventory management ● Sourcing and Procurement

Supplier relationship management ● Warehouse management ● Fleet & Facilities Management

Team leadership ● Vehicle routing and scheduling ● Freight Management

Marketing and Selling ● Operations management ● Customer Relationship Management

Project Management ● Expediting / Process Improvement ● Human Resources Management KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced across network not to hand on consignments by 44% from December 2020 to March 2022.

Increased driver weekend/holidays availability from 88% to 98% through introduction of incentive scheme and operating roasters

Decreased vehicle abuse by 13000 km a month by subletting staff transportation to a third party.

Improved freight deliveries and reduced customer complaints from 35 per month average to 3 per month

Successfully trained 22 graduate management trainees, 5 of whom are progressing in the company functional structures.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Job Related Skills: In-depth knowledge of standard management methods, policies, procedures, and logistics readiness. Able to operate effectively in a high-volume, fast paced, service driven operation. Possesses a good understanding of all relevant legal compliance and fleet management regulations. Comprehensive understanding of all areas of the supply chain. Full understanding of transport operational systems. Client service orientation with a critical understanding of the marketing and costing functions.

Personal Skills: Leadership Skills (Decision Making, Strategic Thinking and Acting), Ideation, Administrative Skill, Time Management; Problem solving skills, Planning and organisation, Relationship building. Possesses a down-to-earth, hands-on the deck approach to getting things done.

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Language: English, Shona and Ndebele (spoken)

Systems Utilization and Technology Skill: Proficient use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Freightware, Track IT.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Hub Operations Manager : Harare Region May 2017 – April 2024 The Unifreight Group

Reason for leaving : Mutual contract termination

Responsibilities:

Made consistent acceptable progress towards specific transport strategic goals as laid down in the company strategic objectives.

Was responsible for the achievement of monthly tonnage, kilometers, and labour hours as outlined in the monthly regional targets allocated each month by Swift Operations Director.

Monitored and managed standard fuel consumption on all classes of vehicles to ensure there was no leakages in the system.

Managed other critical transport and warehouse costs such as repairs and overtime and ensured that these operational costs stayed within budget.

Managed departmental heads to ensure main personnel such as warehouse controllers, fleet controllers, yard supervisors, drivers and clerks were motivated to ensure their duties were done in accordance with the company’s standard operating procedures.

Managed a 3000 metric tonne warehouse, ensuring goods in transit were stacked, loaded and offloaded with minimal losses.

Managed key warehouse metrics such as floor days, offloading times, casual standard hours and freight separation standards to ensure compliance to company warehouse standard operating procedures.

Managed region’s fleet disposals and made recommendations on region’s fleet procurement.

Ensured that the Harare Region was adhering to best practice vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance programs.

Maintained relationships with key external suppliers to ensure expected vehicle availability standards as well as manage costs.

Managed both freight discrepancy and vehicle accident claims

Ensured effective control, co-ordination and management of vehicle allocation, fleet and route management, vehicle “track it” as well as service scheduling.

Ensured that the company’s graduate management trainees were mentored to acceptable levels of proficiency that enabled them to take up challenging management posts in the organization.

Promoted good working relationship with engineering management and staff.

Presented revenue performance. Vehicle utilization, operational strategy reports as well as risk assessment and mitigation reports on vehicle and warehouse accidents to Executive Directors. ADMINISTRATION MANAGER December 2012 - April 2017

The Unifreight Group

Responsibilities:

Ensured proper and on time consignment sales capturing to acquit all company revenues.

Crafted company standard operating procedures on operational and administrative processes.

Inducted Harare region staff and managed staff on-job training.

Regional petty cash management of float of USD $50 000 per month.

Ensured security of Depots, company cash, receipt books, seals, assets, vehicles and other valuables.

Ensured all regional vehicles were licensed and had valid C.O.Fs.

Communicated and monitored operational performance against budgets as well as Interpreted regional performance data and gave recommendations for improvement.

Ensured compliance to company policies on all procurement.

Ensured that full P.O.Ds were availed on all deliveries to enable on time payments.

Ensured compliance to statutory requirements on relevant personnel and company assets.

Maintained asset registers as well as repaired and maintained depot assets.

Chaired disciplinary hearings

DEPOT MANAGER – Harare Town /Kadoma/Byo Town. Nov 2008 to November 2012 Responsibilities:

Managed depot personnel and fleet to render effective freight collections and deliveries thus ensuring entire depot geographic area was covered to retain company competitive advantage.

Monitored depot key performance indicators to achieve depot operational goals.

Ensured quick customer turnaround times on walk in service customers.

Handled customer complaints

Gathered market intelligence to feed into company strategic/ tactical plans.

Presented performance and marketing activity reports. OTHER POSITIONS

WAREHOUSE MANAGER-Bulawayo (2005-2008)

FLEET CONTROLLER –Masvingo (2003-2005)

GRADUATE MANAGEMENT TRAINEE-Gweru (2002-2003)

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Master of Commerce in Strategic Management – Great Zimbabwe University. - 2018

Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport (equivalent of BSc Honours in Supply Chain Management)

- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International (U.K) - 2021

Diploma in Logistics and Transport - Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International (U.K) - 2019

Executive Diploma in Business Leadership –Zimbabwe Institute of Management - 2009

Higher National Diploma in Marketing Management- Higher Education Examinations Council-2002

Diploma in Marketing Management- Higher Education Examinations Council -2001

Certificate in Salesmanship- Higher Education Examinations Council-1998

Class One Journeyman Certificate in Electrical Engineering –Higher Education Examinations Council-1994

National Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering- Higher Education Examinations Council-1994

Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering- City and Guilds London 1995

Membership to Professional Board - CMILT -The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International REFEREES

1. Obert Mutonhori – Director of Transport, Harare City Council – Cell: +263********* – email: **********@***.**.**

2. Joshua Biri - National Sales Manager, Innscor Distribution - Cell: 077******* - Email: *****@**********.**.**

3. Michael Mnemo – Group Human Resources Executive, Unifreight Africa Limited - Cell: +263*********- email: ******@*****.**.**

Contact this candidate