ROBERT MKANDAWIRE
Blantyre
Summary
15 years of experience in Supply chain. Consistent performer with a strong track record, positive attitude, with ability to handle assignments under high pressure. Responsibilities of Fully Computerized & ERP Procurement. Supplier approval, Screening of Requisitions Prior to Forwarding for Procurement In-charge. Contract Management and compliance in Ariba and Sievo, perfect supply, Maintaining All Procurement Documents. Warehouse and Stores Management. Managing people, processes and systems, in order to ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately and productivity targets are met and also managing workplace health and safety standards and for the security of the building and stock. Transport and Distribution. Organizing safe and efficient storage and distribution of goods, and to ensure that orders are satisfied correctly. Effective at sourcing products, vetting vendors and managing bid process. Good relationship-builder and problem-solver with methodical approach and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Well-versed in Type procurement needs and processes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Man
Innscor Malawi Limited
01.2021 - Current
- Present, promote and sell products to existing and prospective customers
- Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
- Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes
- Coordinate Sales effort with team members and other departments
- Analyze the territory/Market Potential, track sales and status report
- Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, inte
- Balancing stocks in Van and cash.
Category Buyer
Castel Malawi Limited
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Sourcing
- Support category strategies
- Market Research
- Provide category mappings
- Challenge specifications
- Complete tenders
- Conduct supplier negotiations
- Ensure contract terms are agreed to (Delivery agreements, GTC, SLCC, SLA etc.)
- Support supplier implementation
- Supplier approval
- Support supplier approval
- Manage third party screening procedure and generate new vendor creation form
- Contract Management
- Provide contract data and follow up and secure on contract implementation
- Maintain contract database/archive (sourcing)
- Transactional purchase
- Resolve supplier non-conformance claims
- Resolve invoice price queries
- Perfect supply
- Support perfect supply initiatives (VMI/EDI)
- Follow up on supplier performance with focus on poor performing suppliers
- Ensure elements of perfect supply are mirrored in the delivery agreements (i.e
- On time delivery, in full delivery, right quality, right place)
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Support Supplier integration
- Drive local supplier expansion
- Support supplier exit strategies
- Support supplier audits
- Contract Compliance
- Create, Update and manage projects in sievo
- Upload all projects above given threshold into Ariba
- NPD project support
- Manage supplier relations
- Provide market and category specific insights
- Legal
- Secure legal terms
- Support dispute resolution
- Risk management
- Provide input to risk assessment and management
- Communication and cooperation
- Support cross-functional best practice knowledge sharing
- Actively participate in appropriate business meetings
- Share list of ongoing activities to create transparency
- Generate and present reports to stakeholders for respective categories.
Stores Controller
Carlsberg Malawi Limited
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Managing of the Enterprise Resource System (Microsoft Navision) in Stores section for the effective operations
- Managing Spares replenishment by monitoring current stock status of fast moving Spares on daily basis
- Liasing with call of inventory manager to determine appropriate maximum/minimum levels of stock and standardization of packages and units of measure
- Managing Receiving and issuing of spares
- Monitoring of Materials and spares age analysis
- Managing Spares layout and set up in Stores
- Liasing with Finance department (Procurement and Accounts ) to address any issues discrepancies on Supplier invoices and Purchase order.
Warehouse Supervisor
Telkom Networks Malawi
02.2008 - 09.2011
- Ensuring the correctness of technical data of inventory items and the relevance as to the application in the general transmition equipment/ projects and maintenance department
- Ensuring availability of spare parts based on network criticality
- Ensure the correct storing and safety precautions of spares and consumables
- Liaising with clearing agents on clearance of equipment
- Managing reverse logistics of all faulty equipment and spares
- Ensuring that healthy and safety of warehouse and warehouse staff is maintained at all times
- Determining work sequence and equipment needed according to work order, shipping records and experience
- Recording all project equipment movement
- Train and monitor staff in standard operating procedures (SOPs) relating to warehouse management
- Manage inventory accuracy through monitoring of daily warehouse activities, cycle counts, stock takes and audit of same to verify results.
Logistics Officer
Cold Chain Limited
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Processing of Purchase orders to replenish stocks
- Planning daily operations and supervise Warehouse staff
- Liasing with clearing agents on timely clearance of shipments
- Coordinating drivers, vehicles, loads and journeys
- Training Warehouse staff on operating procedures
- Ensure that vehicles are properly serviced and maintained
- Monitor expenditure on transport services against budget estimates.
Storekeeper
World Food Programme
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Receiving and Issuing commodities in and out of Warehouse
- Maintain safety and cleanliness of warehouse all the times
- Managing Casual workers in day to day warehouse operation
- Preparing and submitting different report in the Warehouse to warehouse Manager
- Supervise reconstitution and rebbaging of all damaged commodities
- Maintain proper Warehouse accounting records
- Preparing Waybill for all commodity movement.
Education
Malawi School Certificate of Education -
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of financial instruments and analytical tools
- Extensive usage of Microsoft Power Point, Word, Outlook and Excel
- Fluent in local and English language (spoken and written)
- Ability to work in virtual teams
- Efficient Stores layout
- Good overall understanding of health and safety at work
- Good overall business understanding, knowledge in procurement and supply chain management
- Thorough knowledge about governance/policies and procedures
- Stock Control
- Supervisory Skill
- Structured
- Results / Execution Focused
- Ability to apply structured approach to planning and organizing
- High level of energy and drive, proactive, ambitious and dynamic
- Microsoft Office Packages
- Microsoft Outlook
- Internet
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Product and Service Sales
- Negotiation Tactics
- Stock management
- Contract Negotiation
- Process Improvement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Contract Negotiations
- Performance Improvement
- Supplier relationships
- Vendor Sourcing
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cost Analysis
- Policy Implementation
- Bid process management
- Spend Analysis
- Price Negotiation
- Supply chain planning
- Price dispute resolution
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
Personal Qualifications
Purchasing and Supply – Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Shipping and Customs Clearing, Negotiation and Project Management, Warehouse Management, Malawi School Certificate of Education
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/15/83
- Nationality: Malawian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Ms Naomi Nyirenda, Human Resource Director, Castel Malawi Limited, P.O. Box 406, Blantyre, 0994272555, naomi.nyirenda@castelmalawi.com
- Mr. Gersom Nyalapa, Sales Manager, Innscor Malawi, P.O Box 32142, Blantyre, 0991000003, gersom.phiri@clover.co.za
- Mr. Mpezenji A.B Gonani, Head of Division, Human Resources, TNM Limited, P.O Box 3039, Blantyre, 0888 244 555, mpezenji.gonani@tnm.co.mw
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Playing and Watching Soccer
Timeline
Sales Man
Innscor Malawi Limited
01.2021 - Current
Category Buyer
Castel Malawi Limited
01.2014 - 02.2018
Stores Controller
Carlsberg Malawi Limited
10.2011 - 12.2013
Warehouse Supervisor
Telkom Networks Malawi
02.2008 - 09.2011
Logistics Officer
Cold Chain Limited
01.2006 - 01.2008
Storekeeper
World Food Programme
01.2004 - 01.2006
Malawi School Certificate of Education -
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