Peter Chapola
Lilongwe
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proven track record of maintaining efficient fleet and data. Expertise in implementing innovations and action plans, managing travel and expense reports, and timely submission of accurate FMS reports..
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Associate - Transport
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Malawi Country Office
01.2019 - Current
- Responsibilities include sustainable fleet management, fuel management and monitoring vehicle maintenance schedules.
- Implemented vehicle tracking system with constant monitoring in Telematrix Fleet Management System.
- Formulated and monitored contacts to ensure availability of funds and timely utilization and renewals.
- Identify and monitored service providers in line with the Sustainable Fleet Management Action Plan
- Review and update Standard Operating Procedures for Transport i.e. Fuel management, Car hire and vehicle maintenance.
- Facilitate procurement of transport related goods and services.
- Review and certify invoices for transport related services.
- Collect and analyze data for environmental foot print plan.
Logistics Assistant – Fleet Management
United Nations World Food Programme
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Responsibilities include fleet management, workshop development and management, vehicle tracking system management, vehicle maintenance, and fuel management.
- Reduced order fulfillment times with effective coordination of logistics processes and transportation schedules.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by establishing strong relationships with key suppliers and carriers.
- Assisted in the development of departmental budgets, monitoring expenses to ensure financial targets were met or exceeded.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Contributed to the planning and execution of successful company-wide inventory counts on an annual basis.
- Ensured accurate documentation, maintaining detailed records of shipments, invoices, and receipts for compliance purposes in FMS.
Business and Logistics Manager
Tobacco Association of Malawi
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Responsibilities include fuel management, managing lead time for acquisition of materials, supply chain management, tracking dispatched goods, and human resource management.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Reduced warehouse storage costs with effective space utilization strategies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Negotiated favorable terms with carriers, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization without compromising service quality.
- Efficiently managed budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards critical projects while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.
- Established contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Coordinated dispatching of 18 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
Education
Diploma in Business Administration And Management - Business Administration And Management
Continuing Education Centre (Malawi Polytechnic)
Blantyre, MalawiInternational Diploma in Logistics And Transport - Logistics And Transport
Malawi College of Accountancy
Lilongwe, Malawi12.2011
Certificate in Logistics And Transport - Logistics And Transport
Malawi College of Accountancy
Lilongwe, Malawi12.2009
Skills
- Report Preparation
- Verbal Communication
- Database Administration
- Fleet Management System
Accomplishments
- Achieved Sustainable Fleet Management by completing the course and implemented the action plan with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 19 staff members.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/27/79
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Malawian
References
- Ms Jacintha Kamponda, Administrative Officer, UNICEF Malawi, P.O. Box 30375, LILONGWE, +265 999 964 215, jkamponda@unicef.org
- Mrs. Irene Mlewa, Deputy Director of Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets, Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority, P/Bag 383, LILONGWE 3, +265 999 740 494, irenemlewa@yahoo.com, irene.mlewa@ppda.mw
- Mr. Nixon Lita, Chief Executive Officer, Tobacco Association of Malawi, P.O. Box 31360, LILONGWE 3, +265 (0) 1 773 099 / 999 246 116, nlita@tamalawi.com, litanik@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Reading Magazines
- Watching Football
Training
- Certificate in Transport and Distribution Management
- Certificate in Corporate Governance
- Certificate in Managing Human Resource
- Advanced Driver Training and Training of Trainers
Certification
- Certificate in Sustainable Fleet Management
- Certificate in Transport and Distribution Management
- Certificate in Managing Human Resource
- Advanced Driver Training and Training of Trainers - Attended
Languages
Chichewa
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Administrative Associate - Transport
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Malawi Country Office
01.2019 - Current
Logistics Assistant – Fleet Management
United Nations World Food Programme
09.2017 - 12.2018
Business and Logistics Manager
Tobacco Association of Malawi
01.2007 - 12.2011
Diploma in Business Administration And Management - Business Administration And Management
Continuing Education Centre (Malawi Polytechnic)
International Diploma in Logistics And Transport - Logistics And Transport
Malawi College of Accountancy
Certificate in Logistics And Transport - Logistics And Transport
Malawi College of Accountancy
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