Procurement and Logistics Executive with Strategic Leadership

NYAMBUDU ALEC

Lot Number ** Rushpick Road, Waterfalls

+263********* Harare,

Zimbabwe.

*************@*****.***

CAREER AIM

To effectively contribute in the directional and re-positioning strategy for competitive advantage in supply chain. Deliver strategies that align to corporate strategies in attainment of corporate objective. Ensure smooth flow of information through timely communication that raise stakeholder confidence. Stakeholder mapping, engagement and management.

CAREER MIESTONE

Prudently demonstrated the stewardship mantle when left in charge of Medair School feeding project wind down in 2005 following the abrupt closure of business in Zimbabwe offices. Made sure the company obligations were successfully and diligently honoured.

As a purchasing and exports manager at Colcom Foods Limited I ensured less stock outs were reduced to 10% on technical commodity imports.

Good supplier relationship reduced the pipeline time by 50% at United Refineries when I was their Procurement and logistics Executive (raw material stock out 0.5% achievement).

An EXCO (Executive Committee Member) with URL taking part in the corporate directional and repositioning strategies in line with the prevailing environment) SKILLS

Thorough understanding of supply chain strategies that suit different organisational objectives

Extensive knowledge of International logistics planning for: manufacturing, trading, International Non-Governmental and processing companies

Sound knowledge of contracts negotiation, administration & operations management that contribute to healthy Return On Capital Employed.

Comprehensive know on international freight logistics, multimodal choice that meet different customer expectations

Warehouse Management and staff development (highly extrovert) EDUCATION & TRAINING

Executive Master’s in Business Administration (EMBA) Degree – Midlands State University Business School (2012) - Business Leadership

Dissertation details: “The sustainability of Water, sanitation and Hygiene projects in Zimbabwe post INGO withdrawal”

Diploma in Export Management - IMM Graduate school of Marketing (2005) (Synopsis - Inventory, logistics, procurement, supply chain analysis, distribution, transportation, customers services and business- to - business marketing management). Member Institute of Export

International Federation of Freight Forwarders Agents Association (FIATA) accredited (2015) - International Transport and Freight Forwarding.

Member Institute of Marketing Management

Participated in Three weeks International Procurement and Logistics workshop in Limuru (Kenya 2010)

WORK EXPERIENCE

1) ZIMBABWE EZEKIEL GUTI UNIVERSITY (ZEGU) 2019 and SHIPPING AND FORWARDING AGENTS ASSOCIATION OF ZIMBABWE (SFAAZ)

Job Title Part-Time Supply Chain Lecturer - Oct 2012 to date Bachelor of Honours Degree Procurement and Supply Chain Management and Diploma in logistics Lecturer ZEGU and SFAAZ respectively.

A Professional member of the Shipping and Forwarding Agent's Association of Zimbabwe Training Committee responsible for course material validation.

Accredited International Transport and Freight Forwarding Lecturer since 2013.

Part-time CIPS/CILT Professional Diploma accredited Tutor 2) MEDAIR ZIMBABWE (INGO) - 2009 to Jan 2012

Medair Zimbabwe an International Non-Governmental organization in International Rehabilitation programmes. (School feeding, Water and Sanitation). Successfully provided the project inputs and distribution on time in full. Maintained the inventory at optimum levels and generation of reports to the donors that included UNWFP regional offices. Job Title Projects Logistician

Coordinated the supply chain function mainly responsible for identifying, selecting and negotiating contracts with both local and international suppliers/ transporters to achieve best value in meeting project timelines and donor expectations. Manage tender processes and facilities’ contracts ensuring the organisation spend was as per agreed trading Terms and Conditions 3) MEDAIR ZIMBABWE - 2004 to 2005

Job Title Project Purchasing & Logistics Co-ordinator Effectively coordinated project procurement (local and international procurement). Timely executing the inbound and outbound logistics (secondary distribution) on food and non-food items to two Districts in Zimbabwe meeting social obligation of the Donor. Collaborate with project team members in projects executions and stakeholder engagement & management. Motivated and developed warehouse and distribution staff in districts of operation, paying particular attention to Donor guidelines/ protocols. Met project reporting timelines (local UNWFP and Situation reports to Head Office) that ensured total accountability on food and non-food item distributions. 4) UNITED REFINERIES LIMITED - 2007 to 2009

The second largest manufacturer of edible oil, stock feed and detergent in Zimbabwe Job Title Procurement and Logistics Executive

Responsible for local and International procurement, supplier relationship management and development of procurement processes and procedures. Recommended directional strategies that augmented revenue from core business – related diversification (trading SBU), and re-positioning strategies (strategic partnership with coal, seed, chemicals suppliers, freight forwarders and rail operators). Responsible and accountable for procurement and logistics spent displaying high integrity and ethical standards. Practised procurement governance through committees (on high Spend).

Demonstrated high level of integrity that resulted in promotion to Procurement and Logistics Executive, becoming a member of Executive Committee participating corporate strategies formulation.

Supplier categorisation that ensured continuous flow of high quality inputs to the factory.

Managed and developed continuous improvement initiatives for the logistics operation and freight forwarding, focused on the optimal distribution of goods through the network and meeting service delivery targets.

5) COLCOM FOODS LTD - 2005 to 2007

A meat processing company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Job Title Purchasing and Exports Manager

Ensured agreed procurement Standard Operating Procedures were observed all the time

(Procurement governance). Managed inbound and outbound logistics (keeping abreast with International Trade requirements) and also working with material management and finished goods inventory management operations planning & inventory controls for continuous improvement on service.

Managed the overall customer order flow process through logistics operations, which includes order administration, expediting, delivery and acquittals of CD1s. Successfully coordinated the

“Export Risk Exposure Management” with less customer complaints. 6) ATTRAX COMMODITIES - 2002 to 2004

A grain trading and logistics Organization

Job Title Operations & Logistics Co-ordinator

Managed International and local contracts (logistics, relationships GMB and Millers in Zimbabwe). Warehouse and in transit cargo traffic management. Engagement of suppliers, management and millers

/ customers for continuous (Kaizen) improvement especially on rail transport bottlenecks. 7) EXPORT LEAF TOBACCO - 1986 to 2002

A tobacco merchant and a member of the British American Tobacco group Facilitated the tobacco procurement, operations and inventory management in meeting customer orders. Export order expedition within customer agreed timeframes (communication with customers on order status). Co-ordinated the freight activities of Freight Forwarders, Clearing Houses and Export Exposure

(Risk register on exports). Coordinated the procurement and sales, issued works orders to processing house and warehousing (IPRs), documentations and permits.

On Time in Full deliveries of tobacco purchases requirements as per overseas customer orders.

Ensured compliance with all regulations on imports and international trade (export/import document attesting and acquittals). Monitored the export risk exposure and timely communicating with the stakeholders for action.

Supervision of 3PL and updating management on exposure reports on weekly basis. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft office; advanced Excel Word and Power point. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth 14th July 1966

Nationality Zimbabwean

Passport Number EN145198

Driver’s License 64700H (class 4)

Marital Status Married

Number of Children Three

Interests Family Activities, Reading and Following EPL soccer. REFERENCES

Mr. R.Mangenga Finance Director – Zimbabwe Fertiliser Company (Harare) Mobile Number: 077*******

Ms E.Chikwanda Former MD - United Refineries ( Bulawayo) Mobile Number: 077*******

Mr. Newell M. Gwariya - (Former Deputy Director of Studies at Speciss College) Retired Educationalist Mobile +263-***-******/733-70835

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