PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Phone: +263-*********/077*******
Address: ***** ******** **** ******
Zimbabwe
Passport: BN271216
Driver’s License: 75350LK
EDUCATION
MSC Supply Chain Management.
Grade 2.1
Chinhoyi University of Technology
January 2016 – August 2018
Bachelor of Technology in
International Marketing Hours Degree
2.1
Chinhoyi University of Technology
August 2004 – August 2008
Diploma In Marketing
Institute of Marketing Management
January- December 2011
Diploma in Customs Legislation and
procedures
Shipping Forwarding Association of
Zimbabwe
January- December 2011
SKILLS
• Supply Chain Management-Expert
• Logistics Management -Expert
• Inventory management – Experienced
• Project Management -Experienced
• Strategic planning -Experienced
• Negotiation Skills-Experienced
• Data analysis-Experienced
TAFADZWA MAKIWA
Supply Chain & Head of Parts Manager
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist offering 15+ years of solid global supply chain and entire international logistics exposure with greater success in inventory management and cost reduction. Vast knowledge in Customs and trade regulations. Proficiency in logistics tools and data software coupled with very strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management. WORK EXPERIENCE
William Bain & Company Holdings Pvt Ltd
Supply Chain & Head of Parts Manager
January 2015–current
• Successful created a lean and agile value chain which is the backbone of Bain’s success story.
• Plan and optimize vessel routing to ensure timely and cost- effective delivery of goods and raw materials.
• Ensure compliance with International trade requirements
• Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies to reduce supply chain costs by over 15%.
• Established and maintained strong business relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Successfully help our strategic suppliers to comply with BV requirements and help the graduate to route B.
• Successfully developed parts business from a turnover of
• USD 750 000 to above USD 2 100 000
• Identified, evaluated, and implemented new technologies for improved supply chain efficiency.
• Developed and implemented inventory management systems to maximize inventory accuracy.
• Managing the Company’s Customs bonded warehouse
• Developing and implementing an organization’s Supply Chain strategy.
• Conducting global supplier research to ascertain the best products and suppliers and crafting strategies for an efficient value chain.
• Demand forecasting for raw materials and new products to meet our diverse business needs.
William Bain & Company Holdings Pvt Ltd
Shipping and Logistics officer
January 2010–December 2014
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, and identifying the most appropriate and cost-effective mode of transport to import goods from Turkey, India, Brazil, Mexico, US, USA and South Africa including documentation, tracking and clearing for consumption.
• Consolidating orders from customers and organizing timeous delivery using the most cost-effective transport mode.
• Establish and monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
• Create policies or procedures for logistics activities and monitor compliance by all clearing agents and transporters
• Ensure import or export processes comply with regulatory or legal requirements
• Managing and coordinating the company’s fleet delivery vehicles.
• Negotiating on the best delivery terms with suppliers and planning on the best optimum combined mode of transport.
• Administration of exports in the region to South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania and DRC.
Bain Iveco Marketing Officer & Acting Parts Manager November 2008–Dec 2009
• Re-introducing the IVECO brand in Zimbabwean Market
• Public relations and brand management
• Devising marketing strategies to increase new vehicle sales and spares turnover.
• After sales service (Product demonstration, vehicle registration and VID certification)
• Market intelligence and market analysis reports compilation.
• Assisting the General Manager in coming up with
strategic marketing plan for the company
• Advisory to top management on marketing issues.
• Advertising
REFERENCE
Norman Gwangwadza
ZIFA CEO
Davison Karanja
Head of Investments
First Capital Bank
Henry Madovi
Sales Director
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