Supply Chain Management
Resume:
Michael Matsengarwodzi
LOGISTICIAN & SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL
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Gauteng,South Africa
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SUMMARY Seasoned logistician & Supply Chain Professional and talented leader with 17 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
My experience in Supply chain & Logistics cuts across oil, energy, Distribution, Import & Export logistics industry. I am highly skilled in business advisory, work systems automation, change management, negotiations, operations management, Fleet Management, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Key Account Management & business analysis.
SKILLS Advanced Logistics
systems
Advanced Microsoft
package 365 system
Logistics Phone app
designing
Warehouse
Management systems
(WMS)
Operations
Manegement
Bulk Fuel Management
Information systems
(BFMIS)
Global Tracking
systems/Reports
Fleet Management
systems
Business Advisory skill
Business analytical
EXPERIENCE
Trans - Tech Shipping & Logistics South Africa Pty Ltd May 2024 - Present Logistics Operations Manager
Retaining and acquiring business through exceptional service delivery and relationship building and assisting in commercial and contractual negotiations; Effectively managing and liaising with stakeholders, both internal and external; Establishing and maintaining standardized policies and procedures of operations across the entire department;
Performing regular operational audits to ensure compliance and providing month- end/quarterly reports, and as when required;
Liaise with representatives in Malawi, Zimbabwe, DRC and Mozambique to ensure that all issues are dealt with, response times remain quick and that border clearances and turnaround of trucks remain high priority;
Liaise and coordinate at all times with the Legal department on customs and/or road authorities' procedures as relates to the company and the movement of its trucks; Ensure cargo is allocated to trucks with due consideration to customer requirements, and the nature of the cargo and that required arrangements are in place at all times for timely loading and offloading of cargo;
In liaison with the Finance department, ensure adequate funds available for the entire Fleet movement;
Developing and leading a cohesive team capable of planning and executing day-to-day activities in a safe, professional, efficient and cost-effective manner; Managing human resources performance (Fleet staff) and development to optimize utilization;
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including HR requirements and internal policies and liaise and coordinate with the HR Department in regard with staff grievances and concerns with adherence to statutory requirements; Liaise with the Documentation Department and/or legal Department and ensure that the entire Fleet has got valid documents, insurances, licenses and inspections; Contribute to the continuous development of business operational systems to benefit and reduce wasted time and ensure the same are used to their full functionality; Ensure that information related to the interests of the Company and or the markets within which it operates are communicated to appropriately; Contribute with any innovative ideas or ways that may improve the business operations and/or efficiency of the company and share/communicate it in a proper manner; Ensure that all company risks are insured in line with company policy. Transtech Logistics South Africa Pty Ltd Aug 2020 - May 2024 General Operations Manager
Main duties
Manage and over see entire operations that generate R168 million per year Strategic planning for the business
Drafting company anual budgets/targets
Manage fleet of over 120 trucks that service South Africa - DRC Route, South Africa - Zambia route,South Africa - Zimbabwe route,South Africa – North Mozambique route and South Africa - Malawi route
Manage and direct Import and Export operation
Establish and maintain nurturing relationship with clients to ensure customer satisfaction Key account management & business development
Managing & training of Operations staff
Oversee HSE systems & policies of the company and ensure compliance to Gvt Road Transport regulation
Manging automation of company systems and safe keeping of data Responsible for growing the company's cargo consolidation LTL & Full truck load (FTL) business in accordance with corporate objectives (i.e. revenue & profit targets). Oversee the entire supply chain life cycle including but not limited to: Acquisition, Cargo Consolidation and Delivery
Generator & Plant Hire South Africa Pty Ltd Nov 2019 - Jul 2020 Logistics Manager
Generator & Plant Hire South Africa Pty Ltd Apr 2016 - Oct 2019 National Stock Controller
Supreme Fuels (UAE & Afghanistan) Feb 2009 - Dec 2015 Inventory Manager
Metropolitan Bank of Zimbabwe Jan 2008 - Feb 2009
Assistant Manager- Business Development
Amalgamated Motor Technology (Amtec) Zimbabwe Apr 2007 - Dec 2007 Management Graduate Trainee (Marketing Officer)
National Foods Limited Zimbabwe Jun 2004 - Aug 2006 Work Related Learning (Finance Assistant)
PROJECTS
Project Manager May 2017 - Jul 2020
System Automation at Generator & Plant Hire
My main function was to act as the main Project administrator of the automation of National Operation Centre (NOC) systems from manual to automated systems of handling client calls
(Requests for generator deployment.Gnerator collection,Generator refuelling & Invoicing). This was a sucessful project as the company managed to reduce costs,call turnaround time and also assets utilisation improved
Project Manager
Automation of Logistics Operations at Transtech Logistics Pty Ltd South Africa This is work in progress .I am currently managing the automation of logistics operation from manual system to automated systems.
This involves automation of workshop job cards,automation of diesel issuing,automation of tyre bay,automation of the warehouse systems,automation of Manifest generation system,automation of POD submission by driver phone app & Invoicing EDUCATION
Midlands State University - Zimbabwe Jan 2025 - Present Masters of Commerce in Supply Chain Management
Studies in progress . Final exam is in June 2026
Midlands State University - Zimbabwe Aug 2002 - Jul 2006 Honours Degree in Business Management major with Finance I graduated with 2.1 grade .The degree was a 4 year programme with electives in Finance modules
Chartered Member (CILT)
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Membership # 5576 Institute of Business Advisor South Africa (IBASA) Business Advisor (BA)
Institute of Business Advisor South Africa (IBASA) – Membership # M4408 Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East - United States Army (2014) Certificate
British Safety Council (BSC) (UK) (2011)
Health & Safety certificate
Southern Africa Institute of Marketing (SAIM) Mar 2008 - Jan 2009 Diploma in Marketing
Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) (2021) Certificate
Freight & Logistics Training
Certificate in Road Freight Logistics – Cross Border - Import & Export British Council Jul 2008 - Jul 2008
InterAction Leadership Programme
LANGUAGES English
AWARDS
Generator & Plant Hire Pty Ltd South Africa 2017-05-11 Certificate of Excellence in NOC Operations
Awarded certificate for improving the operation of National Operations Centre for the Comapny Generator & Plant Hire Pty Ltd South Africa 2017-12-08 Certificate of Excellence
Awarded certificate for outstanding contribution to the business REFERRAL Available upon request
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