SHEDSON HLABATI

Logistics & Procurement Officer

Muthengo Travel & Tours

39 Tunsgate Rd

Mt Pleasant

Harare

ZIMBABWE

[email protected]

Mobile: +263 774 387 471 +263 772 964 518 +263 733 200 261

GENERAL PERSONA

I am a result oriented achiever, honest young man, who enjoys working in teams. I have the potential and zeal to continue learning. I am also a proactive solution – focused person, who interacts well with others, and quick to mesh with an organisation’s corporate culture.

summary of quAlifications

· Member of the NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association) – U.S.A (United States of America)

· Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport –  (MILT)

CHINHOYI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (Institute of Applied Logistics & Transport)

· Professional Certificate in Humanitarian Logistics (2020 – Pending)

1.     Humanitarian Logistics & the Supply chain 2. Disaster Response Management 3. Procurement for Humanitarian Organisations 4. Import and Export Management 5. Freight Transport Management 6. Vehicle Fleet Management 7.Warehouse & Inventory Management

CHARTERED INSTISTUTE OF LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT (CILT)

· Advanced International Diploma in Transport and Logistics (2020 – Pending)

1.     Delivering Strategic Performance 2. Leadership & Strategic Management 3. Research Methods & Professional Project 4. Strategic Contexts 5. Strategic Network Planning

CHARTERED INSTISTUTE OF LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT (CILT)

· International Diploma in Transport and Logistics (2018)

· Sage Evolution Advanced Procurement – Sage Pastel Accounting Training Certificate (CHIPS ENTERPRISE SOLUTION)

JAN2011-DEC2012 Kwe-Kwe Polytechnic, Kwe-Kwe, Zimbabwe

·  Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management:                  1 distinction and 6 credits

ZIMDEF AWARD & METROPOLITAN BANK AWARD (BEST STUDENT)

JAN2008-DEC2010 Kwekwe Polytechnic, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe

·  National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management:

5 distinctions and 11 credits

ZIMDEF AWARD (BEST STUDENT)

JAN2007-DEC2007 Kwekwe Polytechnic, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe

·  National Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Management:

5 distinctions and 3 credits

ZIMDEF AWARD (BEST STUDENT)

2005-2006  Nkululeko High School

·   Attained 3 – G.C.E.  ¢A¢ Level passes.

2001-2004  Pakame High School

·   8 G.C.E. ¢O¢ Level passes including Maths, English and Science.

WORK experience

February 2019 to date

1) Muthengo Travel & Tours

Logistics & Procurement Officer

Superb negotiating skill and negotiating the best deals from sub-contractors;
Understanding of revenue management and profit and loss analysis;
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of (PRAZ) Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe regulations
Conduct market survey, identify sources of supply
Procurement planning, market analysis, trends and maintaining supplier relations
Providing training for drivers in line with organization’s objectives and setting KPIs;
Sound knowledge of NGO polices & practices
Participating in promotional activities
Preparation of all bids, tender adjudications, openings and selection.
Fleet management – Vehicle Servicing and repairs.
Constant communication with the drivers and ensuring there is strict adherence to the company procedures.
Ensuring delivery times are met with ease to ensure customer satisfaction.
Managing training programs for the drivers and ensuring capacity building as well as team work.
Working with consultancy firms, NGOs etc. providing them with vehicles that best suits their needs and terrain.
Communicating with Team leaders, Supervisors and consultants with regard to all challenges that they face in the field of work and offering solutions.
Travelling to the field. Monitoring fuel receipts, issues and usage.
August 2016 to 31 August 2018

2)African Mining & Exploration

Group Buyer – (Group Procurement Officer)

Responsible for six different sites and ensuring that all their needs in terms of requirements and deliveries are met within stipulated times;

Ø  Freda Rebecca

Ø  Trojan Nickel Mine

Ø  RHA Tungsten – Hwange

Ø  Golden Quarry – Shurugwi

Ø  Drilling & Exploration – Ngezi Platinum

Ø  Turk Mine – Bulawayo

liaising with site personnel to ensure supply meets demand;
liaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed;
participating in promotional activities;
analysing buying patterns and predicting future trends;
getting feedback from customers;
Training and mentoring junior staff.
regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as inventory and discount levels;
tender management processes, tender drafting, advertising, tender opening, selection and awarding
managing plans for stock levels;
meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract;
maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products;
liaising with regional suppliers; Sandvik Botswana & South Africa, NET South Africa, HUD Mining SA etc
knowledge of Sandvik rigs, Atlas Copco rigs, Fermel Machines,TLBs, Volvo FMX, FM9 trucks, Hyundai Loaders etc
manage drivers from the Head Office to different sites;
managing the fleet on repairs and licensing;
Load Planning
work with end users and management to define their needs;
keep up to date with market trends in the industry in which we work
research and identify new suppliers
Procure goods and services that the business needs at the lowest cost commensurate to acceptable standards of quality and delivery
keep accurate records of payment and delivery of goods and services
great understanding of the PRAZ (Procurement Regulatory Authority Board) regulations..
Knowledge of Sage Evolution
3) Trojan Nickel Mine – Bindura Nickel Corporation – Alfrec Trading (Pvt) Ltd

March 2013 to July 2016

Procurement Planner / Local Buyer

§  Planning basing on monthly consumption of goods needed for the Nickel Concentrator Plant (Crushing Plant, Milling Plant, Flotation Plant and Filter Plant)

§  Sound knowledge of the MRP system – (Materials Requirements Planning) with a cover of 1-2 months and running schedules for all HPPS (High Potential Plant Stoppers) critical items.

§  Overseeing inspections on all bought-in goods and plant services ensuring there is adherence to set standards.

§  Ensuring vendor-vendee relations are well above board and maintaining the supplier database.

§  Reporting on plant downtimes on all areas linking procurement and ensuring that all stocks are available to cover for bottlenecks.

§  Monitoring monthly usages, equipment life tracing and advice the general management on any anomalies that may affect future procurement plans and how best procurement efficiencies can be fostered with speed and accuracy.

§  Supplier engagement where necessary in order to ensure conformance to specifications

§  Buying at the lowest cost commensurate to acceptable standards of quality and delivery

§  Records filing and maintenance

§  Strict adherence to Purchasing Ethics & code of conduct

§  Load Planning

§  Order tracking and confirmation of orders.

§  Business planning team with various forecasting and analysis as needed as well as budgets.

§  Great interpersonal skills.

§  Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Internet & Outlook

§  Sound knowledge of Ellipse system

§  Safety management System (EMS 14001) & OSHAS.

4)ziscosteel-(ZIMBABWE IRON &STEEL COMPANY) EXPERIENCE

February 2012 to December 2012

Junior Buyer

§  Supplier database maintenance

§  Supplier sourcing and selection through inquiries and receiving of quotations.

§  Conducting pre-post negotiations on bought-in operational components.

§  Negotiation

§  Processing of Purchase Orders and expediting of Orders.

§  Facilitating the tendering process.

§  Preparation of documents for payments

§  Report writing

5 ) ATTACHEMENT –  EXPERIENCE

Ø BIMCO (Buchwa Iron Mining Company (Pvt) Ltd.)

Ø STEELMAKERS (Pvt) Ltd.

February 2009-December 2009

§   Receiving and Issuing inventory both physically and into the system.

§   Ensuring adherence to safety and formal stores management standards.

§   Daily processing of stores transactions into the system.

§  Conducting statistical analysis and presentation of monthly stock trends including running the stocks min -max reports.

§  Stock takes preparation, data capturing, running of variance reports and clearance of variances.

§  Assist/Support Purchasing department on a daily basis.

§  Participate in weekly supply planning meetings.

§  Generate process and procedure documents for critical supply chain functions.

§  Assist Procurement officers with reporting of departmental objectives to foster cost minimization.

§  Interface with the suppliers on delivery and pricing targets.

§  Perform data collection, spreadsheet creation, and data analysis of fuel issues and receipts including other stock items.
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REFEREES

Nationality:                   Zimbabwean

Passport number:       DN 823122

ID number:                    29-2018944 V 66

Date of birth:                16 February 1988

Ethnicity:                      Christian (Methodist Church)

Marital status:              Married

Driver’s Licence:         Clean Class Four (4)

Languages:                  English, Shona

Address:                  4260 Gunhill, Dzivarasekwa, Harare, ZIMBABWE

Mr E. Chakamba

Senior Buyer

BIMCO

[email protected]

Tel: +263 55-23646

Cell: +263 733 421 805

Mr. A. Meki

Purchasing Manager

ZISCOSTEEL

[email protected]

Tel: +263 55-62401-37 Ext: 219

Cell: +263 772 736 024

Mr B. Stopforth

Group Procurement Manager

[email protected]

AFRICAN MINING & EXPLORATION

Tel: +234 4 708036

Cell: +263 777499875
Mr A. Leveni

Alfrec – Materials Manager

ALFREC TRADING – TROJAN NICKEL MINE

[email protected]

Cell: +263 772 411 261

+263 772 155 416