Benyam Tezera
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Jacob Otsyula
Having worked directly with Benyam for a number of years, i con confirm that he is a hands on procurement professional, exposed to cutting edge global sourcing approaches. Benyam is a master of category strategies, governance and stakeholder engagement. He breaks down complex concepts to easy to understand perspectives, that is useful for internal customers to understand. Benyam concludes tasks and would never shy away from positive escalation. He creates an ambient working environment that accelerates team work and good performance within the team. His leadership skills are exemplary. He comes out as highly recommended for a leadership role in procurement.
Axel G. Kristiansen
Benyam is an experienced and competent manager who has managed among other subjects a challenged Procurement Department for me while I was Supply Chain Director with Diageo: I could always rely on Benyam, as Benyam is committed to his tasks, he follows up and is accountable. Benyam's drive and dedication to his task and the company is remarkable.
Jacob Otsyula
Having worked directly with Benyam for a number of years, i con confirm that he is a hands on procurement professional, exposed to cutting edge global sourcing approaches. Benyam is a master of category strategies, governance and stakeholder engagement. He breaks down complex concepts to easy to understand perspectives, that is useful for internal customers to understand. Benyam concludes tasks and would never shy away from positive escalation. He creates an ambient working environment that accelerates team work and good performance within the team. His leadership skills are exemplary. He comes out as highly recommended for a leadership role in procurement.
Axel G. Kristiansen
Benyam is an experienced and competent manager who has managed among other subjects a challenged Procurement Department for me while I was Supply Chain Director with Diageo: I could always rely on Benyam, as Benyam is committed to his tasks, he follows up and is accountable. Benyam's drive and dedication to his task and the company is remarkable.
Jacob Otsyula
Having worked directly with Benyam for a number of years, i con confirm that he is a hands on procurement professional, exposed to cutting edge global sourcing approaches. Benyam is a master of category strategies, governance and stakeholder engagement. He breaks down complex concepts to easy to understand perspectives, that is useful for internal customers to understand. Benyam concludes tasks and would never shy away from positive escalation. He creates an ambient working environment that accelerates team work and good performance within the team. His leadership skills are exemplary. He comes out as highly recommended for a leadership role in procurement.
Axel G. Kristiansen
Benyam is an experienced and competent manager who has managed among other subjects a challenged Procurement Department for me while I was Supply Chain Director with Diageo: I could always rely on Benyam, as Benyam is committed to his tasks, he follows up and is accountable. Benyam's drive and dedication to his task and the company is remarkable.
Jacob Otsyula
Having worked directly with Benyam for a number of years, i con confirm that he is a hands on procurement professional, exposed to cutting edge global sourcing approaches. Benyam is a master of category strategies, governance and stakeholder engagement. He breaks down complex concepts to easy to understand perspectives, that is useful for internal customers to understand. Benyam concludes tasks and would never shy away from positive escalation. He creates an ambient working environment that accelerates team work and good performance within the team. His leadership skills are exemplary. He comes out as highly recommended for a leadership role in procurement.
Axel G. Kristiansen
Benyam is an experienced and competent manager who has managed among other subjects a challenged Procurement Department for me while I was Supply Chain Director with Diageo: I could always rely on Benyam, as Benyam is committed to his tasks, he follows up and is accountable. Benyam's drive and dedication to his task and the company is remarkable.
Credentials
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Strategic Thinking
LinkedInJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certification on World Class Logistics Excellence
Coca-Cola SabcoJun, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Management Talent Development Program
Coca-Cola SabcoApr, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Power Negotiations
Henk Botha & Associates CCJul, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
MDRM 7
Coca-Cola SabcoMay, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
RAMIS II
Coca-Cola SabcoOct, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Operational Excellence (OE)
The Coca-Cola CompanySep, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Qualitative Research Method
Ethiopian Economics AssociationNov, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Cost & Budget Control
Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral AssociationsAug, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Bullet Proof Manager Certefication
Raiser Resource Group
Experience
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East African Lion Brands Manufacturing S.C
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Ethiopia
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supply Chain Director
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Jun 2022 - Present
Top Deliverables of the Role: 1) Lead the supply chain annual planning process across sourcing/procurement, warehouse & dispatching operations. 2) Development and execution of practical & effective sourcing strategies in line with the market dynamics. 3) Looking for options of generating FX requirement for import sourcing using various models. 4) Effective planning & generating of the required cashflow for sustainable local purchase. 5) Lead strategic negotiation with key business supplier & partners. 6) Implementation of effective suppliers performance management system and create strategic relationship/ partnership with suppliers. 7) Thrive to ensure an efficient cost to serve distribution & dispaching business models. 8) Ensure the adherance of all the compliance and control requirements in supply chain. 9) Ensure an efficient, safe & controlled warehouse operation. 10) Ensure a sustainable performance appraisal, coaching & mentorship programs in supply chain that can create a room for talent development and appropriate sucession plan. 11) Run productivity intiatives across the critical departments under supply chain inorder to improve operational excellence & support the company profitablity. Show less
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Diageo
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United Kingdom
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Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Of Procurement Operation
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Jun 2019 - Nov 2021
Top Deliverable of the Role:• Fully own and develop the procurement strategies across all the categories in Diageo Ethiopia taking into account the specific market dynamics and business requirements.• Lead the annual operational plan across all categories in Diageo Ethiopia business.• Delivering of maximum benefit and significant profit growth for Diageo Ethiopia market within supply, demand and indirect categories of spend (minimum 3% year-on-year cost savings), through leadership, design and implementation of innovative and forward thinking category strategies, whilst maintaining rigorous standards of risk management, ethics and compliance to all key Diageo policies at all times.• Contributing to the development of total business agenda for the various sub-markets in Africa CoE, global procurement function.• Continuously drive on the journey of step changing procurement activities from transactional to a strategic, category management-based function.• Develop and deliver procurement strategies for Diageo Ethiopian market, in line with business and African CoE Procurement strategies.• Protect Diageo brands and businesses through effective management of risk, compliance, sustainability and governance, and ensure all sourcing activities within Ethiopian market are consistent with Diageo Purchasing Standards, business strategies and related policies.• Deliver minimum savings of 3% per annum on total procurement controlled spend net of inflation.• Improve and maintain quality and service levels to all stakeholders within Diageo Ethiopia market.• Lead and embed supplier relationship management and performance management programs across all categories.• Manage, develop and coach all reports to build a high performing team recognized for their exceptional contribution to the overall business agenda within and outside of the markets. Show less
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Customer Service and Logistics Manager
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
Top Deliverable of the Role:• Lead the annual operation planning and distribution footprint strategy development process in collaboration with various stakeholders.• Lead the safety & occupational health standards across the function.• Leading the productivity & cost saving projects under logistics & CS operations.• Safe and effective management of all materials and finished products across various sites & warehouse facilities.• Efficient turn round of all inbound and out bound deliveries at across all operational sites ensuring 100% customer fulfillment level.• Delivering an efficient logistics planning process which bridge the gap between supply and demand harmoniously.• Own end to end customer service and logistics processes of the business. This should cover raw materials acquisition through to deliver of customers. • Driving continuous improvement of all plant to customer processes transforming the capability of both the distribution partners and own network to ensure that the logistics infrastructure successfully supports Diageo’s growth agenda.• Manage the 3PL partners according to the contractual agreement.• Compilation of accurate, coherent, accessible and timely management information relating to the performance of our operations and distribution activity.• Accountable for customer /consumer complaints and covering the fleet management for the entire company. • Effectively manage the company fleet and logistics resources in an optimized way.• Own and ensure the lean logistics program adherence in Customer Services. • Own and drive EISC standards and SAP process adherence within customer services.• Manage, develop and coach all reports to build a high performing team recognized for their exceptional contribution to the overall business agenda within and outside of the markets. Show less
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Route to Consumer-Supply Lead
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Top Deliverables of the Role• Lead RTC work streams for Supply across the market, prior and during the implementation of RTC changes.• Define KPIs for the 3rd party distribution activities (in line with the Global SC KPI Blue Print) and develop an ongoing results tracker. • Co-Define the logistics trade terms for Distributors and 3rd party customers with Route to Consumer Commercial lead and Finance lead. • Implement the tailored Cost-to serve model. • Define the optimal Primary Logistics flows from Plants to DC to Customer. • Define performance metrics for Logistics Service Providers. • Define the optimal stock holding points in-market & replenishment policies to DC’s and to customers. • Define Optimal Stock levels in DC’s and at major Customer/Distributors (SKU level) • Define Tracking & Tracing standards of Finished Goods. • Implement Supply Chain collaboration Program with strategic customers across market focused on improving overall customer experience.• Active participation in the in-market governance as well as Africa Regional governance (to include members. Show less
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54 Capital
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United Arab Emirates
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Head of Logistics
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Sep 2015 - May 2017
54 Capital invested on variety of FMCG's sectors in Ethiopia by the name of Bluebird Holdings Ltd. by acquiring major shares in companies such as Aqua Safe mineral water, Ada food complex, ASTCO food complex, Health Care foods, Gulele soap & detergent, Green candy & Etete Milk. Key Responsibilities and Expectations -Design an effective & efficient finished products distribution models which 100% secures OTIFNE. -Support the route to market strategy by ensuring accurate route mapping & territory demarcation. -Install a strategic warehouse setups across the country for inbound & outbound warehouse operations. -Design an effective transport & fleet management systems. -Ensure an effective inventory management system. -Managing the 3PL’s agreements. --Effectively managing of the logistics competency budget & COE. -Coaching & mentoring of the logistics team on world class logistics SOP and standards. www.bluebirdholding.com Show less
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Distribution Manager
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
→Potential Translation of Business Strategies-Develop business plan for distribution in alignment of the group, functional & country plan & strategies.-Develop annual budget for distribution.→Potentially Managing Trucks Delivery Planning & its excution (A total of 35 HDV's & 55 MDV's) -Ensuring accurate planning of sales orders in terms of number of orders, trucks availability, volume & traveling distance.-Ensuring efficient & effective delivery execution strictly based on the sales orders.-Managing the turnaround times of trucks through an effective fleet tracking using GPS system.-Ensuring a 95% plus On time In Full (OTIF)-Ensure optimum fleet availability>95%.-Effectively manage the return logistics process.-Manage outsourced agreements especially rental fleets.-Strategically analyse the distribution systems including direct, indirect & cross docking delivery tactics by closely analysing the delivery volume per distance travelled, number of drops per shipment, truck capacity utilization.-Manage the customer service index (CSI)→Potentially Managing of Distribution Costs (>48 million ETB annual distribution costs)-Manage fuel consumption of trucks by setting aggressive but realistic targets.-Managing tyre usage of trucks.-Managing of outsourced activities including fleet rentals, tyre rethreading services & also outsourced manpower.-Managing of labour cost by using a smart shift patterns.-Ensuring very low product damage up on delivery.→Potential Enforcing of SHEQ & GMP compliances-Compliance of all TCCM’s, 5’s & SAP requirements.-Ensure compliance of local legislation.-Keep the track crushing rate to its lowest acceptable level.→Potentially Managing People (Leading atleast 190 distribution staffs)-On-going, informal performance monitoring, feedback and coaching provided daily or as required. -Ensuring leave schedules conducted according to the company policy. -Ensure good employee relation.-Develop competent successors to the role. Show less
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Warehouse Manager
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Nov 2012 - Feb 2015
→Potential Translation of Business Strategies -Develop business plan for warehouse in alignment of the group, functional & country plan & strategies.-Develop annual budget for warehouse.→Potentially Managing of Inventory (Manage up to 1million cases of stock) -Ensuring all stock can be accounted for. -Manage incoming material (glass, crates, outside manufactured goods, etc.) and ensure it is captured accurately in the SAP system in real time and supplying all production lines consistently with the required glass demand.-Ensures efficient and accurate load making.-Ensures daily cycle counts are done.-Manage breaks & shorts mainly warehouse breakages, truck breakages, stock destroyed, stock adjustments, trade returns and trade replacements.→Potentially Managing of Warehouse Costs (Up to 60 million ETB annual warehouse costs)-Enforcing optimum running distances and times for forklifts.-Managing labor cost.-Managing of rentals such as warehouse, trucks and forklifts.→Potential Optimization of Warehouse Layout (A minimum of 9,500 sq.meter warehouse capacity)-Enforcing optimum warehouse layout to reduce double handling, unnecessary forklift movement & maximize space utilization.-Generate operation plan for future operation related man power demand and also equipment requirements.→Potentially Managing People (A total of atleast 95 permanent warehouse staffs)-Emphasizing on people development, managing labor deployment and engaged on continuous performance management.-On-going, informal performance monitoring, feedback and coaching provided daily or as required. -Ensuring leave schedules and processes conducted according to the company policy. →Potentially Enforcing SHEQ & GMP Compliance-Ensuring the compliance of TCCMS requirements.-Ensuring the compliance of 5’s requirements.-Ensuring the compliance of SAP system requirements. Show less
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Depot Supervisor
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Jul 2011 - Oct 2012
→Managing of both petty cash and main cash by preventing shortages and making sure that the company’s financial resources are allocated through economically efficient ways.→Managing the ware house, stock movement and non-conformance effectively as per the CCSABCO standards.→Managing trucks turnaround time by making effective use of the GPS data.→Managing drivers and driver helper’s commission and overtimes timely.→Managing the Delivery Plan (DP) by communicating with the area District Sales Manager (DSM).→Managing fleet through an advanced maintenance schedule to delivery trucks in collaboration with the company main fleet and workshop manager.→Managing people attendance, discipline, performance, incentive package as per the CCSABCO human resource working procedures.→Managing the timely KPI of the depot, settlement sheet summary reports and other timely analysis concerning the depot operation. Show less
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Planning Expert
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Mar 2010 - Dec 2010
→Plan, organize, coordinate and monitor the planning and budgeting activities of the company. →Prepare the strategic plan of the company in collaboration with other departments and divisions. →Prepares the annual budget and work program of the company. →Facilitates the approval of budget requested from each department. →Analyze performance data of departments and produce monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports of the company to the Deputy Managing Director. →Involve in the setting of company standards by different departments. →Design appropriate planning and reporting formats for departments and divisions. →Communicate annual budget schedule for departments. →Provide advice for Deputy Managing Director on planning issues and propose ideas which develop reporting culture of the company. →Apply the quality management principles of the company in everyday activities. →Making sure that the methods that are required to gather data needed for the company plan and control are designed, and provides help to other sections for improved and strengthened system, control and follow up. →Taking a minute of the management team. Show less
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Dashen Brewery Share Company Ltd
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Ethiopia
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Plan, Follow Up & Control Expert
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Oct 2007 - Oct 2009
→Coordinating division’s short, medium and long term plan preparation, compiling the plan and get approved by the department. →Engaged on budget preparation of the department. →Monitoring and evaluating implementation of planned activities. →Initiating daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual production, material consumption, work in process movement, productivity & efficiency and overall performance reports of the department and compiling the reports. →Involving in departmental standards and performance indicator preparation. →Generating system improvement ideas and follow their implementation when approved. Show less
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Education
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2018 - 2021
Addis Ababa University
Master of Arts - MA, Business Leadership -
2005 - 2007
Haramaya University
BA Degree, Economics
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