*Martin Mbiriri Curriculum Vitae*
*Contact Information:*
- Phone: 071*******
- Email: *************@*****.***
*Objective:*
Results-driven professional seeking a challenging role in supply chain, operations, or administration where I can utilize my skills and experience to drive business growth and efficiency.
*Summary:*
Highly experienced supply chain and operations professional with over 20 years of experience in managing procurement,operations, logistics, and production. Proven track record of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and driving business growth.
*Qualifications:*
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management Degree (Midlands State University) 2.1
- Higher Diploma Purchasing and Supply management (Zimbabwe Institute of Administration and Commerce)
- CIS Part C
- Class 4 Driver's license
*Work Experience:*
- *Operations Manager*, Maksilver Chemicals (2020 - present)
- Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient production and logistics
- Developed and implemented growth strategies and business process re-engineering models
- Successfully managed inventory levels, reducing excess stock by 20% through effective demand forecasting
- *Logistics and Procurement Manager*, Tuff Industrials (2014-2020)
- Managed procurement and logistics for water treatment chemicals tender and Industrial and mining supplies
- Developed and implemented supply chain management training program that enhanced operational skills and reduced onboarding time for new employees by 20%
- Reduced logistics costs by 15% through strategic vendor consolidation and improved negotiation processes
- *Buyer/Procurement Manager*, Prochem ( Varichem Group) 1995-2010
- Managed procurement and supply chain operations for cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Implemented ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems certification
- Trained and mentored new staff on supply chain procedures, enhancing team productivity and efficiency
*Achievements:*
- Improved supply chain efficiency by 30% through process optimization
- Reduced logistics costs by 15% through strategic vendor consolidation and improved negotiation processes
- Successfully managed inventory levels, reducing excess stock by 20% through effective demand forecasting
- Developed and implemented supply chain management training program that enhanced operational skills and reduced onboarding time for new employees by 20%
*Skills:*
- Supply chain management
- Procurement and logistics
- Operations management
- Business process re-engineering
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor management
- Inventory management
- Demand forecasting
*Christian Affiliation and Community Related Work:*
- Church Assembly Administrator, AFM in Zimbabwe Highfield (2001-2006)
- Church Assembly Administrator, AFM in Zimbabwe Shiloh Damofalls Ruwa (2007-2012)
- Assembly Secretary, AFM in Zimbabwe Shiloh Damofalls Ruwa (2016-2024)
*Referees:*
- Mr. E. Chima, Managing Director, Tuff Industrials +263*********, ******@****.**.**)
- Pastor Mhinda, AFM in Zimbabwe Shiloh Assembly +263*********)