Hi, I’m
Fungai Sikireta
Supply Chain Professional
Mavuco, Moma District
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, construction, engineering, mining and manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive material supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 8 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
37
years of post-secondary education
Skills
Thorough knowledge of the supply chain process and its importance to the business of the company,
Excellent Strategic planner and organizer and can quickly adapt to difficult situations and can foresee potential problems within the supply chain and will quickly build long term, fruitful and positive relationships with internal departments, and external suppliers, contractors and distributors
Hyper-focus in continuous improvement expertise thorough knowledge of the supply chain process and its importance to the business of the company
Posesses a transformational style of management that ensures everything I do is geared towards your business objectives
Adaptable to conditions and Good at forward thinking
Adaptable, change-positive, reliable
Work History
Mozambique Gems ldaNampula, Mozambique
Director of Purchasing
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over US$50,000.00
- Developed and initiated incentive and recognition programs for suppliers.
- Decreased material expenses by 26% by managing tracking and supply.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
Macsteel Mozambique ldaMatola, Malhampsene, Mozambique
Costing Officer
10.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects costing on time.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Saved $36,000.00 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
Mecwide MozambiqueBeluluane, Matola
Supply Chain Coordinator
06.2020 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Maintained domestic and international supplies by coordinating with international contacts to source materials and manage distribution.
- Collaborated with production and finance departments to facilitate smooth accomplishment of deadlines.
- Displayed exemplary negotiation skills when communicating with suppliers and vendors regarding contracts, policies and deadlines.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing and logistics. Directed material flow through company
- Managed complex equipment storage operations while effectively partnering with intermediary departments to complete projects.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Removed bottlenecks to save $50,000.00 in delivery of supply cargo.
- Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
- Supervised 15 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing and customer service duties.
Cimentos da beira ldaBeira, Sofala Province, Mozambique
Procurement & Logistics Superintendent
06.2017 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Oversaw setup process for new item specifications and new vendor profiles in procurement system.
- Determined feasibility of proposed procurement actions by performing market research.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods, saving company $13,000.00 in one year.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting and supply reports.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Procured critical parts and assemblies to develop and coordinate sourcing requirements.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
SS Construcoes (Moc) ldaBeira, Sofala, Mozambique
Costing Clerk
04.2015 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Disbursed petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation.
- Trained and mentored new team members and managers on accounts payable systems and policies to build cohesive groups and promote operational performance.
- Created improved filing system to maintain secure client data.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
Steval MozambiqueBeira, Sofala
Senior Material Control Specialist
01.2012 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- Reviewed building plans and zoning permit applications to verify compliance with requirements such as bulk, placement and parking ratios.
- Scheduled deliveries of engineering materials by specified time to begin production on time.
- Met with property developers and other private clients to discuss how developments could be granted as well as required actions to serve community interest and remediate concerns.
- Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for production.
Education
Chartered Institute of Purchasing And SupplyUnited Kingdom
High School Diploma
04.2001
Mutare Polytechnic CollegeManicaland Province, Zimbabwe
High School Diploma
01.2007 - 12.2022
Chisuko Secondary SchoolManicaland Province, Zimbabwe
Certificate of Higher Eduction from General Secondary Education
01.2002 - 12.2022