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Edward Vyande

Grain Commodity Trader at Self-employed
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Edward Vyande is a seasoned finance and operations professional with extensive experience in logistics, supply chain management, and strategic planning, holding various leadership roles in Zambia.
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Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia, ZM
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  • Finance
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Management
  • Microsoft Excel
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My name is Edward Vyande, and I am currently based in Lusaka, Zambia. I am fluent in English and have a strong background in finance and accountancy, holding a Master of Business Administration in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Edinburgh Napier University. With over eight years of experience in warehouse management and materials handling, I have honed my skills in project management, strategic planning, and leadership. I have successfully managed teams and operations at renowned companies such as SeedCo Group and National Milling Corporation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing warehouse processes. My expertise in Microsoft Office and Excel complements my ability to analyze inventory and financial data effectively. I am passionate about driving efficiency and fostering teamwork within my workforce.

Experience

  • Self-employed
    • Grain Commodity Trader
      • Jun 2023 - Present

  • SeedCo Group
    • Lusaka, Zambia
    • Warehouse Manager
      • Sep 2021 - May 2023
      • Lusaka, Zambia

      Developing warehousing/procurement ISO procedures and implementation, Budgeting, Procurement Warehouse business planning and strategic management,Long term space planning and management,strategic Inventory management ,forecast and planning,stock variance analysis, bin management,efficient utilization of laborLogistics and freight management,contract management , monitoring and implementation,Departmental cost control( variable and fixed cost )people management and motivation

  • National Milling Corporation-Sea board
    • Lusaka
    • Materials Handling Manager
      • Sep 2017 - Sep 2021
      • Lusaka

      Material purchase control processes Manage warehouse space utilisation Implement Warehouse processes and controls Production planning based on raw Material's availabilityInventory system control and Variance analysis.Vendor management, communication and settlementInbound transport and logistics management Turn around time ManagementStock monitoring,reporting and lead time delivery managemnet and follow ups.Departmental supervision,discipline and conflict managementGood communication and enhanced leader member exchange promotion to the ingroup.

  • National Milling corporation(Sea board)
    • Lusaka, Zambia
    • Assistant Materials Handling Manager
      • Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
      • Lusaka, Zambia

      • Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.• Liaise with clients, the production, transport and logistics departments.• Adhere to all storage facilities, handling and dispatch requirements• Manage departmental raw materials stock position inventory, lab our and other operational processes to the corporation standards.• Ensure sufficient raw materials stocks at all warehouses are maintained at the required level.

  • National Milling corporation
    • Malambo Branch Lusaka
    • Raw Materials Warehouse supervisor.
      • Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
      • Malambo Branch Lusaka

      Managing all raw materials in the warehouse both for production through to finished product.

  • Zambian Breweries plc
    • lusaka
    • Warehouse Supervisor
      • Jan 2015 - Oct 2015
      • lusaka

      • INTERGRATED MANAGEMENT PROCESS (I.M.P)• OPERATIONAL DELIVERY• PEOPLE MANAGEMENT- Performance management, Safety and Health Management.• VARIABLE COST CONTROL• WAREHOUSE PROCESSESAND PROCEDURE ADHERANCE• WAREHOUSE FLEET MANAGEMENT• FLEET TURN AROUND TIME • STOCKS MANAGEMENT AND RECONCILIATION • PRODUCTION OUTPUT RECON AGAINST WAREHOUSE INPUT.• STOCK INVENTORY SYSTEM UPDATE• SAFETY TRAINING, IMPLEMETATION AND MEETINGS• SYSPRO AND FLOWCENTRIC

  • Zambian breweries(Sabmiller)
    • Lusaka
    • Stocks assistant
      • Jun 2011 - Jan 2015
      • Lusaka

      Variance analysis , investigation and stock management.

  • Zambian Breweries
    • Loss control Officer
      • Dec 2010 - Jun 2011

      Physical and electronic clearance of delivery vehicles carrying stocks.and reducing turn around time as per KPI

Education

  • 2021 - 2024
    Edinburgh Napier University
    Master of Business Administration, Logistics, project and Supply Chain Management
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    Business Development
  • Zambia Institute of chartered accountants
    CA Advanced diploma, Accounting
  • Edinburgh Napier University
    Postgraduate Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General
  • 2017 - 2019
    Zambia Institute of Chartered accountant
    Diploma in Accountancy, Accountancy
  • 2011 - 2013
    Zambia institute of Chartered accountant
    Accounting Technician Certificate(ZiCA), Accountancy
  • World Education Services
    International Academic Qualifications, Canadian Conversation(accountancy level 2)

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