ONIAS FARANANDO
Summary
Professional Procurement, logistics and Supply Chain specialist with strong background in supply chain management, inventory control, and freight and distribution operations. Consistently drives efficiency and cost-effectiveness through strategic planning and effective resource management. Known for fostering teamwork, adapting to dynamic environments, and delivering reliable results. Skilled in utilizing logistics software, optimizing transportation routes, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement and Logistics Manager
Zimbabwe Republic Police Service
01.2018 - Current
- Optimized supply chain processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop checklists and guides to standardize processes and ensure quality
control for the management of commodities. - Reduced transportation costs by negotiating favorable contracts with carriers.
- Oversaw the procurement process, establishing strategic partnerships with suppliers to reduce lead times and minimize stockouts.
- Coordinated with suppliers to streamline procurement and reduce lead times.
- Managed warehouse operations, achieving improved order fulfillment rates.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas for process improvements.
- Managed logistics budget, achieving cost savings through efficient planning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Procurement and Logistics Officer
World Class Freight Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Optimized warehouse operations by implementing efficient storage solutions and streamlining order picking processes.
- Developed budgets for procurement activities, monitoring expenditures closely to maintain financial targets.
- Evaluated supplier performance on an ongoing basis, fostering continuous improvement in quality and service levels.
- Developed and executed sourcing strategies to identify new suppliers, increasing competition and driving down costs.
Logistics and Administration Assistant
Zimbabwe Republic Police
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Prepared reports tracking information such as purchase orders, inventory numbers, and invoicing activities.
- Managed purchase order processing from initiation to completion, verifying accuracy at each stage to prevent errors or delays in fulfillment.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Contributed to the planning and execution of successful company-wide inventory counts on an annual basis.
- Implemented Lean principles within warehousing activities, reducing waste and increasing overall operational efficiency.
Community Relations Liaison Officer
Zimbabwe
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Enhanced community relations by developing and implementing comprehensive outreach programs.
- Attended industry conferences or workshops to stay informed on emerging trends related to corporate-community collaborations.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures, fostering secure work environment.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive security policies for organization-wide implementation.
- Implemented safety enhancements to protect assets and personnel.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address gender issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Bindura University of Science
Bindura, Zimbabwe08-2022
No Degree - Project Management, Monitoring And Evaluation
The Catholic University of Zimbabwe
Haar02-2018
No Degree - Procurement And Supply Chain Management, (CIPS L6)
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
London, Uk08-2016
Skills
- Inventory management
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics coordination
- Freight management
- Quality assurance
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Performance monitoring
- Shipment tracking
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of disposal system.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved supply chain issues which led to improved logistical, safety and security, cost and quality issues.
references
Herbert Nyangani: Deputy Director Procurement Management Unit, Home Affairs
0788399455/0773584429, hnyangani@gmail.com
Mr. Ballot Gatsi: Procurement Manager at Zimbabwe Republic Police Service,
+263773862153, bgatsi49@gmail.com
Mr. Samson Napulu, Former Staff Officer Planning and Development Research at Zimbabwe Republic Police Service, Harare, Zimbabwe +263773020220, samnaps@gmail.com
Andrew Makurira: Business Development Manager, at World Class Freight Zimbabwe, +26377185730, makurira@worldclassfreight.co.zw
Timeline
Procurement and Logistics Manager
Zimbabwe Republic Police Service
01.2018 - Current
Procurement and Logistics Officer
World Class Freight Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 12.2017
Logistics and Administration Assistant
Zimbabwe Republic Police
01.2010 - 12.2016
Community Relations Liaison Officer
Zimbabwe
01.2008 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Bindura University of Science
No Degree - Project Management, Monitoring And Evaluation
The Catholic University of Zimbabwe
No Degree - Procurement And Supply Chain Management, (CIPS L6)
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
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