Supply Chain Inventory Control

Helper Ncube

Contact Information

- Mobile: +263-***-***-***, +263-***-***-***

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

- Address: 27690 Jongwe Street, Target Kopje, Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Summary

Results-driven procurement professional with over 20 years of experience in analyzing business potential, planning, sourcing, procurement transformation, and supplier management. Proven track record of driving planning, sourcing, and procurement transformation, inventory optimization, and supplier management.

Professional Experience

- Group Procurement Administrator, Falcon Signage Supplies Pvt. Ltd (2022-2024)

- Managed procurement planning, import purchases, and local purchases

- Developed and executed purchasing strategies, reducing expenses and improving effectiveness

- Optimized inventory control procedures and identified supply shortages

- Procurement and Warehouse Administration Manager, Multi-Plant Nurseries (Pvt) Ltd (2016-2020)

- Formulated, developed, and executed supply chain management policies, procedures, and internal control systems

- Managed local and international procurement processes, vendor management, contract negotiations, and expediting outstanding orders

- Supervised warehouse management functions, including receiving, binning, despatch, inventory control, demand forecasting, and stock takes

- Procurement Administrator/Stores Controller, City of Masvingo (2003-2016)

- Developed cost-effective supply chain strategies for City Council

- Managed a US$15 million procurement budget and US$8 million inventory with 10,000 stock lines

- Conducted regular vendor risk assessments, performance evaluations, and supply chain effectiveness analyses

Education

- Graduate Higher Diploma in Purchasing and Materials Management, Institute of Administration and Commerce of Southern Africa (IAC), 2008

- Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management, Harare Polytechnic, 1998

Skills

- Global Supply Chain Management (Imports/Exports)

- Strategic Procurement

- Demand Planning

- Contract Management and Negotiations

- Stakeholder Relationships Management

- Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics Management

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Syspro, Sage Pastel, and Promun

Professional Memberships

- Graduate Member of the Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC, Zimbabwe)

- Individual Member of the South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA)

- Professional Administrator, South African Council of Administrators (SACA)

References

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