VP - Materials

• Aug 2021 - Present

Business Development Manager

• Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

Trader

• Oct 2014 - Jul 2020

Responsibilities: · Sourcing, negotiating & procuring various raw & semi-finished packaging items from global network of suppliers & to ensure timely delivery to factories in various geographies. · Packaging category includes Polymer Resin, Plastic Preforms, Tinplate, Tin Free Steel, Lacquer, Components, Aluminium Foil, Aluminium Slugs, & Paper with a team turnover of $100 million · Regular visits to customer & supplier factories to learn on new developments and build relationships · Contract execution on SAP ERP System & to monitor them through shipment & final out-turn to ensure all obligations are completed · Arrange regular monthly video conferences with global offices to share and resolve issues faced by colleagues in their respective markets. Monthly and quarterly budgets for each geography is discussed during this video conference & reported to management · Acquiring knowledge & market intelligence from global supplier portfolio · Actively engage in the Risk Analysis & selection of Key Suppliers which has resulted in no defaults whilst working with difficult countries. · Preparing the necessary financial statements on a monthly basis & authorising payments to suppliers · Implemented sourcing of alternative materials which resulted in increasing profit margins & having new suppliers on the portfolio · Attended seminars organised by ICIS & trade fairs on Packaging industry globally Achievements: · Developed new business in the West Africa in the last 2 years increasing the turnover and margins · Establishing new business relationships in the UK, Europe, Malaysia & South Korea increasing supplier portfolio and products · Manage warehousing operation in Mozambique which started in early 2015. This has helped to grow business in landlocked countries such as Malawi, Zambia & Zimbabwe · Overlooking the business operations from start to finish (documentation, logistics, accounts, etc.) ensuring contract management and customer liaison including after sales services Show less

Assistant Export/ Procurement Manager

• Jul 2010 - Sep 2014

Purchasing of aluminium sheets for construction industry & IT components for banking predominately for companies in Africa Responsibilities: · Working closely with suppliers & managing the procurement activities for the company. Managing the sourcing, purchasing, transport & warehousing functions of the business on a daily basis. · Ensuring that required goods are procured at the most competitive prices within deadlines · Generating quotations, obtaining feedback & resolving queries from Clients · Placing orders & transmitting necessary documentary instructions to suppliers · Organising, managing & monitoring the status of all orders, through to completion · Checking Letters of Credit based on Incoterms & UCP, requesting necessary amendments from Clients & opening Letters of Credit as necessary · Liaising with Inspection Agencies in accordance with standard procedures & obtaining necessary certifications after inspection · Preparing final documents including CCVO, commercial invoice, manufacturers / suppliers certificate of production packing & weight list to the Client & banks as required by the Letter of Credit · Chasing payments & negotiate terms with the banks · Locating & contacting new suppliers, following up & obtaining offers, prices & terms · Creating loan based on Letter of Credit & making optimum utilisation of the banking facility Achievements: · Prepared weekly shipment schedule reports for Client in order to project future procurement which helped in bottlenecking any sudden changes · Increased company turnover from $20m to $30m through aggressive negotiation with our suppliers & securing maximum discount on yearly contract · As a result of my attention to detail & accuracy, errors in letters of credit presentations were minimal Show less

Shop Floor Assistant (Part Time)

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2011

Responsible for stock replenishment, rotation & stock control in the Bakery Department Contacting suppliers & placing orders for additional stock in case of shortfall Carrying out weekly stock counts to record sales & to ensure accurate weekly delivery Achievements include being commended for managing the department & maximising sales Recognised for providing a professional standard of customer service, even during busy periods Responsible for stock replenishment, rotation & stock control in the Bakery Department Contacting suppliers & placing orders for additional stock in case of shortfall Carrying out weekly stock counts to record sales & to ensure accurate weekly delivery Achievements include being commended for managing the department & maximising sales Recognised for providing a professional standard of customer service, even during busy periods

Office Administrator

• Jan 2007 - Jul 2008

Dealt with office bank accounts regarding sending & receiving payments Kept a check on receiving orders via phone & email Handled large sums of money of behalf of the Accounts Department Co-ordinated & allocated tasks to team members. Followed up their progress & resolved any issues Achievements include successfully negotiating freight rates with third party importers Dealt with office bank accounts regarding sending & receiving payments Kept a check on receiving orders via phone & email Handled large sums of money of behalf of the Accounts Department Co-ordinated & allocated tasks to team members. Followed up their progress & resolved any issues Achievements include successfully negotiating freight rates with third party importers