Garvin Kalaluka
Lusaka
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven procurement professional with extensive experience in compliance and warehousing seeking a Warehouse Specialist position. Proven track record of ensuring adherence to regulatory standards in pharmaceutical procurement and expertise in coordinating and supervising warehouse operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Shift Controller
Yalelo Zambia Limited
10.2024 - Current
- Effectively monitors flow of goods and implements First - in - First - Out (FIFO) method in the use of raw materials and in dispatching of finished goods
- Oversees coordination with logistics department with regards to transfer and dispatch of finished goods
- Custodian of warehouse inventory
- Ensures the integrity and completeness of all inventory control and warehousing records and manuals
- Ensures safe, timely and cost-effective maintenance of warehouse equipment, fixtures, and fittings
- Development and implementation business process initiatives to optimize departmental operations in accordance with overall business objectives
- Ensuring maintenance of product cold chain storage in all warehouses
- Referee: Nancy Tembo - Human Resource Manager
- +260767922489 - nancy.tembo@yalelo.com
- Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
Management Trainee - Pharmaceutical Warehouse/Regulatory Compliance Analyst
Livestock Services Cooperative Society
11.2020 - 01.2025
- Facilitated internal communications between departments to ensure alignment of objectives.
- Supported staff training, development and evaluation.
- Resolved customer complaints by communicating effectively with all stakeholders.
- Coordinated logistics for business meetings, workshops, and corporate events.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Assisted in the development of sales strategies and customer retention plans.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Conducted employee performance reviews in collaboration with human resources.
- Conducted market analysis to identify potential opportunities for growth.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Livestock Services Cooperative Society
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinate and supervised warehouse attendants to optimize efficiency in daily operations
- Allocate tasks to warehouse attendants
- Ensure that products are dispatched correctly
- Implemented inventory control procedures to reduce discrepancies and losses
- Monitor and maintain proper storage conditions for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
- Referee: Mr
- Timothy Kondowe - Finance Manager
- +260977809470 - timothyk@livestock.co.zm
Junior Manager - Regulatory Compliance
Livestock Services Cooperative Society
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Ensured procurement activities complied with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices
- Managed regulatory compliance for business operations, ensuring adherence to local and international standards
- Secured and maintained business licenses, ensuring timely renewals and compliance with regulatory bodies
- Facilitated the acquisition of import and export licenses for medicines and allied substances
- Ensured all products were registered and compliant with regulatory authorities such as ZAMRA (Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority) and ZEMA (Zambia Environmental Management Agency)
- Liaised with regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth approval processes and adherence to evolving compliance requirements
- Conducted internal compliance audits to identify and mitigate potential regulatory risks
- Provided regulatory guidance to procurement and operational teams to enhance compliance efficiency.
- Responded to inquiries from external agencies regarding company's compliance efforts.
- Prepared reports for management on the status of current compliance activities.
- Referee: Mr. Mussa Malupande, Manager of Regulatory Compliance. +260977973701 - mussam@livestock.co.zm
Pharmaceutical Warehouse Supervisor/Regulatory Compliance Officer
Livestock Services Cooperative Society
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels at all times.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Led warehouse layout optimization projects, improving workflow and space utilization.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Provided leadership to motivate staff members to achieve performance goals.
- Compiled, sorted and filed records of product orders, business transactions, and other activities.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations related to health and safety standards.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Directed receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance services.
- Employed first-in-first-out protocols to reduce waste.
Procurement Intern
Zambia Sugar PLC
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Participated in regular meetings between Procurement team members and external stakeholders such as suppliers.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Organized a system for filing invoices, purchase orders, quotes, contracts.
- Monitored shipments from vendors to ensure timely arrival of goods or services.
- Reviewed documents related to procurements such as terms and conditions of agreement before finalizing deals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Procurement
The Copperbelt University
Kitwe09.2018
Skills
- Procurement and Vendor Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Business Development
- Product Policy and Procedure Development
- Sales and Distribution Strategies
- Contract Management
- Compliance
- Tranquility ERP
- ZOHO ERP
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Logistics coordination
- Process optimization
- Vendor management
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Change management
Certification
- Certified SAP Business One, 05/01/21 - Present
- Affiliate Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply, 01/01/25 - 12/01/25
- Certified Procurement Professional
- Certified First Aider - Zambia Red Cross Society, 02/01/24 - 02/01/27
Hobbies and Interests
- Cycling
- Playing Football
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Nyanja, Professional Working Proficiency
- Lenje, Professional Working Proficiency
- Tonga, Professional Working Proficiency
- Bemba, Professional Working Proficiency
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/14/94
Timeline
Warehouse Shift Controller
Yalelo Zambia Limited
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Livestock Services Cooperative Society
02.2024 - 10.2024
Junior Manager - Regulatory Compliance
Livestock Services Cooperative Society
04.2022 - 02.2024
Pharmaceutical Warehouse Supervisor/Regulatory Compliance Officer
Livestock Services Cooperative Society
01.2021 - 04.2022
Management Trainee - Pharmaceutical Warehouse/Regulatory Compliance Analyst
Livestock Services Cooperative Society
11.2020 - 01.2025
Procurement Intern
Zambia Sugar PLC
09.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Procurement
The Copperbelt University
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