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NestléSupply Chain Manager Greater Zambezi Cluster (Zimbabwe, Zambia,Malawi,Mozambique,Madagascar&Comoros)
Mar. 2015Harare, Zimbabwe𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• Led end-to-end supply chain operations for the region, encompassing procurement, demand and supply planning, customer service, logistics import / export, and supply chain quality.
• Led the deployment of supply chain best practices and operational optimization initiatives driving enhanced performance and efficiency in diverse regions including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar & Comoros and ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Led successful negotiations with service providers that achieved a 20% reduction in distribution costs in 2019, significantly enhancing the bottom line.
• Developed local supplier relationships that eliminated reliance on imported raw materials, achieving 100% sourcing of all packaging materials and reinforcing business continuity plans.
• Designed and executed a comprehensive risk mitigation strategy that reduced factory stoppages due to out-of-stock spares from over 20 per year to less than 5, ensuring uninterrupted production.
• Ensured a more resilient and agile supply chain, significantly improving visibility, operational efficiency, and driving sustainable practices by deploying supply chain automation and advanced digital technologies.
• Developed and implemented a resilient, agile, and customer-focused supply chain strategy to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 across the Zone, ensuring business continuity and customer satisfaction. • Introduced plastic crates for finished product handling during the global paper shortage in 2018/19, maintaining supply chain integrity and operational efficiency.
• Successfully led the distributor selection and development in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique, establishing a resilient market penetration strategy focused on active distribution.
• Earned accolades from the regional market head in 2021 for exemplary leadership during challenging external conditions.
NestléSupply Chain Coordinator & SAP Super User (Accounting Operations)
Jan. 2011 - Feb. 2015Harare, Zimbabwe𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• Propelled corporate profitability with deep supply chain expertise, commanding end-to-end (E2E) supply chain management, establishing strategies, supporting the global network of delivering products and services across the entire Supply Chain from raw materials to end customer.
• Spearheaded the design and implementation of comprehensive internal control systems within supply chain processes, resulting in a 25% reduction in operational discrepancies.
• Developed and managed robust accounting and internal controls that empowered cross-functional teams with precise data analytics, leading to a 30% improvement in decision-making efficiency for value-creating operations.
• Collaborated effectively with Sales Management and IS teams to streamline physical distribution processes, achieving a 15% increase in product availability and a 20% decrease in inventory spoilage.
• Analyzed supply chain KPIs and led the formulation and execution of continuous improvement strategies, resulting in a 40% increase in operational efficiency and a 10% reduction in supply chain costs.
• Prepared, monitored, and controlled the department’s CAPEX and operational budgets, achieving a 95% adherence rate to budgetary constraints and reallocating savings of over $2 million towards strategic initiatives.
• Fostered strong partnerships with key stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and IS, leading to the successful implementation of integrated supply chain solutions that improved responsiveness and reduced lead times by 25%.
• Served as the SAP Super User, leading training initiatives that improved system utilization across the department, resulting in a 50% reduction in processing times for supply chain transactions.
• Championed a culture of continuous improvement by implementing Lean methodologies, which led to a 20% decrease in waste and improved turnaround times in supply chain operations.
NestléHead of Accounts Financial Reporting
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• Spearheaded a comprehensive redesign of the Finance department, establishing specialized teams for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Management Accounting, and Financial Reporting, which improved operational efficiency by 30%.
• Successfully prepared and presented monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, driving informed decision-making at the executive level and enhancing financial transparency across the organization.
• Managed a diversified Investments and Loan Portfolio, optimizing asset allocation and risk management strategies that resulted in a 15% increase in returns over two years.
• Designed and implemented robust accounting and internal control frameworks, which enhanced compliance and reduced financial discrepancies by 25%, ensuring the integrity of the organization’s financial operations.
• Achieved "day zero" reporting for monthly P&L and quarterly financial statements, streamlining financial processes and improving the timeliness of key financial insights for stakeholders.
• Led the successful migration from Factory Management Systems One to SAP Business One and subsequently to Full SAP, serving as Super User and Trainer, resulting in a 40% increase in reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Honored with the Managing Director Worker of the Year Award for outstanding contributions to the Finance Department, reflecting a commitment to excellence and leadership in financial operations.
NestléAssistant Financial Accountant
Feb. 2006 - Dec. 2008Harare, Zimbabwe
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