Supply Chain Logistics Specialist
Resume:
PHILEMON
STEVEN
LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
Profile
A result oriented upstream and
downstream logistics specialist with
over 22 years experience in managing
logistics, customs clearance,
warehousing, distribution, freight
forwarding and general supply chain
management operations.
Demonstrated ability to build
productive logistics teams with a vast
wealth of skills and experience in: -
-International and national Logistics
-Customs Clearance
-Warehousing & Inventory Control
-Distribution
-Import and Export Management
-Freight Forwarding
- Shipping Management
-Supply Chain Management
-Project Management
Contact
PHONE:
+263********* (Mercy)
Home Address
886 Southview Road,
Uplands, Waterfalls,
Harare
Zimbabwe
EMAIL:
********.******@*****.***
EDUCATION
-2021 -2023 - Master of Science in Supply Chain Management - University of Zimbabwe
-2020 – Diploma in Customs Procedures and Legislation
-2019 – FIATA – Diploma in Freight Forwarding Practice
-2004 - 2008 – Bachelor of Technology in International Marketing – - Chinhoyi University of Technology
-2003 – Advanced Diploma in Customs Clearing, Forwarding & Shipping Management (ABMA, UK)
-2002 – Diploma in Customs Clearing, Forwarding and Shipping Management (ABMA, UK)
- 1989 – 1992 – ‘O’ Level (Cambridge): Allan Wilson High, Harare Professional Certificates
- 2016 – ZAPS Logistics Course
- 2012 – Train the trainers Course
- 2011 – ZIP/PHCP Logistics Course
- 2010 – Delivery Team Topping Up (DTTU) Logistics Course
- 2010 – USAID Supply Chain Management Course
- 2000 – Customs Examining Officer course
- 1997 – Customs Officer Course
- 1995 – Customs Cadet Officer Course
WORK EXPERIENCE
Organization: UNICEF
Position: Logistics Associate
Date: 1June 2023 – 30 June 2024
• Coordinated the international logistics for vehicles and goods worth US$1,402,472.63 from June 2023 to June 2024.
• Successfully coordinated all supply chain operations including shipment tracking, customs clearance, warehousing, transportation, and last mile logistics (distribution) of UNICEF programming goods.
• Reduced demurrage charges from $23,500.00 in 2022 to
$3,500.00 in 2023 to 2024.
• I managed to build strong relationships with external stakeh olders such as Government (ZIMRA, MOFA),
Computer Proficiency
ERP Software - Vision
Databases
Ms Word
Ms Excel
Ms PowerPoint
Internet
Hobbies
Hobby #1 Reading
Hobby #2 Learning new things
Hobby #3 Soccer
Hobby #4 Travelling
Freight Forwarders and Customs Clearing Agents which I succ essfully utilized to resolve numerous issues thatresulted in the ex peditionof the clearance of UNICEF shipments.
Crown Agents Zimbabwe
Health Field Officer
1 February 2021 to 31 July 2022
• Managed the implementation of the Results Based Fund health program.
• Entered into results-based agreements with the Ministry of Health and Child Care provincial and district executives as well as health facility and community-based organisations.
• Monitored the utilization of RBF disbursements, including follow-up on acquittals and use of subsidy reports.
• Capacity building at the district level through formal training and mentoring of health facilities staff.
• prepared monthly and quarterly reports to UNICEF and Health Development Fund Steering Committee and other required reports.
Pharma Medica Global L0gistics
Operations Manager
1 September 2017 – 31 December 2020
• Registered and obtained licenses for the company from the ZIMRA, the Freight and Shipping Industry Associations and other national legal requirements compliance.
• Organized and managed the team in customs clearing, documentation and logistics for the smooth running of operations in the system.
• Prompt attention to all clients’ complaints within the stipulated time frame and with good feedback to
management.
• Design good implementable plans for client’s business in line with company policy.
Crown Agents/UNFPA
Provincial Logistics Officer
1 June 2010 – 31 July 2017
• In support of government public health initiative, partnered MoHCC, USAID Deliver project and UNICEF in ensuring regular and reliable delivery of contraceptives, HIV test kits, TB drugs, Malaria drugs, Essential Medicines and ARVs.
• Assisted the Natpharm Branch Manager, ZNFPC Provincial Manager and the Provincial Pharmacist to implement the national health commodities distribution programmes such as DTTU, ZIP/PHCP, ZADS and ZAPS in the Midlands province.
• One of the Logistics Coordinators who successfully harmonized the many logistics systems the Zimbabwean government was using into the current logistics system being used, the Zimbabwe Assisted Push System (ZAPS).
• Due to good performance in the distribution of health commodities in my province, I was chosen to train a Nigerian delegation on how the DTTU system works.
Crown Agents Zimbabwe
Logistics Executive
1 July 2008 – 31 May 2010
• Logistics - Coordinated shipment of goods in compliance with company procedures and end user guidelines.
• Arranged Customs Clearance of goods at Airports, Border posts and Container Depots.
• Managed and entered into contracts with Clearing Agents and Transporters.
• Liaised with government departments, ZIMRA, airlines and shipping lines to clear imported goods into Zimbabwe.
• Warehousing - arranged receipt of goods and where necessary storage of the goods timeously to avoid demurrage charges.
• Distribution - Organized distribution mostly through freight forwarders and in some instances through client collection.
• Payment – Confirmation of delivery, checking invoices and authorizing payments relating to shipping and logistics. Reckitt Benckiser
Logistics Officer
1 August 2006 – 31 August 2007
• Tracked and coordinated clearance of all imports and exports by road, air, rail and sea.
• Processed Export Order, applied for CD1s and arranged acquittals with banks and RBZ.
• Processed quotations, pro-forma invoices, commercial invoices and followed up order payments.
• Supervised and managed clearing agents and transporters. Speedlink Cargo
Air/Sea Freight Coordinator
1 December 2002 – 31 August 2004
• Tracked all sea and air freight shipments and arranged customs clearance.
• Import and Export Documentation and obtained permits and licenses.
• Liaised with shipping lines, container depots, airlines, railways, and road transporters.
• Classified goods, calculated Customs Duty for payments to ZIMRA.
• Trained new air and sea-freight staff.
Allan Wack and Shepherd
Import and Export Clerk
28 September 2001 – 30 November 2002
• Customs Clearance of imports and exports by air, road and sea.
• Tracking all sea, air and road freight shipments.
• Effecting Customs Duty payments to ZIMRA.
• Import and Export Documentation including obtaining permits and licences.
• Liaising with shipping lines and all modes of transporters.
• Delivery of shipments to clients.
Ministry of Finance - Dept. of Customs and Excise
Examining Officer 1
07 February 1995 – 31 August 2001
• Enforced import and export customs and excise legislation and procedures.
• Calculation and collection of customs and excise duties.
• Classification of goods (Tariff), verifying value, description, exchange rates, and origin of imported goods.
• Clearance of cargo at Airports, Border posts, Container Depots, and Railways stations.
• Carrying out physical examinations and inspection of goods.
• Clearance of shipments by air, road, rail, sea, and post under computer and manual environment.
• Storage of goods in State warehouses, preparing rummage sale schedules, enforcing Rebates, Temporary Import permits, Report Orders, applications for temporary importation Privileges, Temporary import permits for aircraft, enforcing Drawback of Duty, Transit Cargo Rebate, Bonds and
Guarantees.
Referees
1.Mr. Tendai Murevanhema 2. Mr. Ali Imedi
UNICEF Crown Agents Zimbabwe
6 Fairbridge Avenue, 2 Northend Close,
Belgravia SAZ Building, Northridge Park,
Harare Borrowdale,
Cell: 077******* Harare
E-mail : ************@******.*** Tel : 024*-******/7 Cell: 071*******
E-mail : ****@**.***********.***
3. Mr. Aleck Nyambudu
SFAAZ FIATA Trainer
Long Cheng Complex
Belvedere
Cell: +263*********
E-mail : *************@*****.***
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