Supply Chain Management

EFISON MUNJANGANJA

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PHONE: +263-***-***-*** ~ Email: ******.*@*****.*** PROFILE

Analytical and team-focused professional with over twenty-three years of combined achievement in Supply Chain, Operations & Strategic Management. Natural relationship builder who knows how to propel the achievement of productivity, quality, and performance goals. Known as an analytical leader with exceptional skills in Purchasing, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning and Implementation. EXPERIENCE

Croco Holdings Finance Division – Group Supply Chain Zimbabwe Group General Manager Supply Chain (Part and Procurement) (2019 – Present) Croco Holdings is a leading Zimbabwean investment firm with a strong and diverse portfolio in Automotive, Mining, Agricultural, Hospitality and Property, just to name a few. Croco Motors being the flagship subsidiary of Croco Holdings and Zimbabwe’s leading automotive company.

Overall accountability for all Supply Chain management activities and to operationalise the strategy through the leadership of the Procurement, Warehouse & Logistics functions within the business through the external, internal operating and engagement models

• Developing short- and medium-term objectives, policies, processes, budgets and operating plans for the Supply Chain (Procurement, Logistics & multi-Warehousing locations) on both an in-sourced and out-sourced model managing the respective supplier service level agreements SLA’s

• Providing leadership, support and direction to the staff to ensure effective operation of the Purchasing Department, Warehouse Network and efficient use of human resources.

• Working closely with other managers in the organisation to ensure effective Supply Chain management practices throughout the business

• Providing guidance and support to the senior management to ensure that organisational goals and objectives remain in line with relevant legislation and industry’s best practices.

Hammer & Tongues Africa Holdings Executive Team – Strategic Planning & Operations Zimbabwe Group Strategy Implementation Executive (2018 – 2019) Zimbabwe's leading and fastest growing Auction House, Real Estate, Microfinance and Sports Betting Gaming Company with a growing presence in Advertising, Printing, IT Business Solutions and Beverage Distribution. Responsible for planning and directing HTAH’s strategic and long-range goals.

• Conducting organizational reviews to identify strengths and weaknesses and to evaluate operational effectiveness.

• Making recommendations based on emerging trends, expansion opportunities, competitive threats, viability of outside business partners, and internal business process improvement.

• Aligning with all holding companies to ensure engagement and full support of strategy is realised. Econet Wireless Finance Division – Supply Chain and Administration Zimbabwe Sourcing and Category Management (2013 – 2017)

Zimbabwe's leading Telecommunication Company with annual revenue of $1.1 billion Accountable for establishing and executing category strategies and managing a portfolio of spend categories while serving as a key link between internal stakeholders, and the external supplier base.

• Responsible for the end-to-end management of categories and ensuring stakeholder requirements are fulfilled.

• Ensuring best value for purchased goods and services for the business.

• Aligning with user departmental needs and ensuring that the user departments are engaged and fully support the category strategy.

• Developing subject matter expertise for assigned categories and in the process enhancing my ability to add value from a procurement perspective.

• Ensuring the timely execution and delivery of products and services in accordance with business timelines.

• Actively working with the business partners to source goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Driving value, service and cost savings through optimum supplier selection, effective negotiation and supplier relationship management.

• Accountable for the overall category savings targets and objectives.

• Accountable for sound contract management and driving continuous value out of the contract.

• Continuously improving contract T’s and C’s, pricing and strategic supplier relationships and monitoring key supplier service level agreements.

• Actively participate in Procurement Steering Committee meetings. Consultancy – Econet Cost Optimisation Project (2013 – 2014) Contracted (18 months) as part of Econet’s Procurement Transformation Program and carried out the following objectives:

• Worked on driving $5.4M in identified annual savings through a focused strategic sourcing.

• Identified and implemented additional savings opportunities beyond the initial targeted categories.

• Established new practice in the organization of driving savings and achieving the best value for purchased products and services. 32 DREW RD CHISIPITE HARARE, ZIMBABWE Phone: (0778) 658-678 Email: ******.*@*****.*** Gokun Hospitality Amenities Resource Operations - Supply Chain Audit Pittsburgh, PA - USA Supply Chain Manager (2010 – 2012)

Hospitality Amenities Resource company with sales of $97 million, servicing franchised hotels across North American Responsible for consulting and overseeing all aspects of the supply chain and ensuring that policies and practices are being implemented correctly. Focus primarily centered around identifying and implementing initiatives to reduce the overall supply chain cost base.

• Worked on implementing supply chain procedures that supported business strategies adapting to changing market conditions, new business opportunities and cost reduction strategies.

• Communicated supply chain needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics & distribution.

• Worked closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations and reduce cost.

• Worked with sales and purchasing to ensure maximum selling potential and inventory balance.

• Negotiated contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency.

• Collaborated with cross functional teams on accurately calculating total supply chain costs in relation to proposed new projects. Eaton Corporation Electrical Division - Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning Pittsburgh, PA - USA Supplier Resource Manager (2005 – 2009)

Power Management Business Unit with sales of $17.9 billion, operating out of 175 countries located on six continents. Responsible for all planning, procurement, logistics & warehousing operations affiliated with Eaton Electrical’s 3rd party purchase-for-resale

(i.e. “Direct Source”) vendors assigned to me

• Ensured suppliers met quality, availability, delivery, and other factors necessary to ensure the overall conformance of materials purchased to manufacturing specifications and overall company production / inventory objectives.

• Identified new suppliers, negotiated prices, analyzed trends, and expedited orders within my functional area of responsibilities.

• Performed project management related activities and successfully implemented special projects as assigned by the Direct Source Manager or Central Planning Manager.

• Monitored and communicated supplier delivery and quality performance and worked with suppliers and management on continuous improvement.

• Coordinated sales and marketing forecasts into a supplier factory production load that maximized growth opportunities, satisfied customer expectations, and minimized inventory investment.

• Responsible for the execution and improvement of the Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP) process for my designated plants.

• Arranged, managed and led monthly SIOP meetings with marketing, manufacturing locations, executive leadership and suppliers to review prior performance and set current month production expectations.

• Provided support to phase-in new products and the phase-out of obsolete, in order to control and minimize excess investment due to unbalanced inventory.

• Conducted Daily / Weekly communications with the distribution centers to provide shipment coordination, advanced knowledge of significant delivery activity, changes in SKU’s and project management.

• Partnered with varying cross functional teams to help develop & implement direct source standard operating procedures & processes to improve total fulfillment cycle efficiencies.

Eaton Corporation Automotive Division - Torque Control Products (Plant Location) Marshall, MI - USA Senior Buyer – Commodity, Maintenance, Repair & Operations Equipment (2003– 2005) Eaton Corporation Electrical Division - Global Transportation & Logistics Pittsburgh, PA - USA Logistics Analyst (2001 – 2003)

Eaton Corporation Electrical Division - Global Sales and Engineering Services Pittsburgh, PA - USA Supply Chain Associate (2000 – 2001)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) 2000 Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Major: Supply Chain Management

SKILLS SUMMARY

SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LEAN CONCEPTS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING VENDOR & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT MATERIALS MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES SALES & INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION

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