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MICHAEL SIMPEMBA

NDOLA

Summary

Provide sustainable logistics and transport operations, with efficiency and profitability that guaranties a return on investment (ROI). Logical Transportation Manager with 6-years background overseeing shipment coordination. Adept at reducing operational costs, increasing efficiency and implementing safety regulations. Assigns tasks to drivers and directs vehicle maintenance repairs. Excellent multitasking, time management and verbal communication skills. Humble and capable of following chain of command.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

LOGISTICS OFFICER-SUPERVISOR

MPANDE LIMESTONE LIMITED – SINOMA CEMENT
01.2021 - Current
  • To supervise work schedules, monitor and appraise staff performance
  • Enforce insurance compliance for goods in transit for all third party logistics and transport providers
  • Records management, keep records electronically in the ERP (enterprise resource planner system) such as uplift report, attendance, service records, invoices and payment records for transporters and service providers
  • Enforce health and safety standards and measure during and post covid-19
  • Manage leave application monthly and performance scorecard for bonuses
  • Maintain and update diesel records for owner operated fleet
  • Enforce disciplinary code and ethics among office staff and drivers
  • Negotiating contracts and recruiting new third party transporters
  • Monitor vehicle expenses such as repairs & maintenance costs and ensure they are minimized
  • Resolving disputes regarding damage of cement, delay or late delivery of cement and other products
  • Enforcing legal compliance and follow up/pushing all court cases to legal department for prosecution
  • Such as stolen cement, damaged cement and accidents
  • Organize witnesses for legal proceeding and court cases
  • Ensure that Sinoma fleet of trucks is roadworthy and is compliant to all the legislation from RTSA (Road transport and safety agency) & (RDA).such as identity fitness and road tax
  • Ensure fire safety inspecting and training the team about fire prevention and emergency procedures
  • Ensure customs compliance for all export trucks
  • Such as packing lists, road manifest, invoices and certificate of origin
  • Requesting and collecting equipment for the office and trucks from warehouse
  • Negotiate and maintain moving average transportation rates renegotiate when fuel prices change
  • Plan and collaborate staff team building and improvement meeting and activities
  • Attending to drivers and departmental accidents
  • Being part of recruitment process conducting interviews for drivers and officers
  • Follow up on movement of vehicles using geo-tab GPS system
  • Ensure daily reports for all the officers that outline work done for day and work plan for tomorrow to be sent at the end of every shift
  • Ensure that all the vehicles are roadworthy and have all the compliances necessary such as road tax, fitness, and insurance.
  • Ensure transparent and effective driver and office recruitment
  • Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
  • Supervised logistics functions and operations.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams in executing complex logistics projects, resulting in successful completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes.
  • Developed logistical checklists to guide activities support.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers and carriers, fostering collaboration for improved service levels and cost reductions.
  • Reduced transportation costs with effective route planning and carrier negotiations for streamlined delivery operations.
  • Generated payments for program-related activities to keep accurate records of financial expenditure.
  • Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
  • Optimized supply chain efficiency by implementing strategic inventory management and distribution planning.
  • Streamlined order fulfillment processes to increase customer satisfaction and minimize order processing timeframes.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

HIRSI TRANSPORT AND TRADING
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • To supervise loading and documentation of trucks
  • To prepare and send daily tracking reports
  • To receive and send loading orders
  • Records management, keep record of trucks loaded monthly, tonnage uplifted, driver’s records and updating daily
  • Invoices received, paid
  • Receiving sorting and delivering P.O.Ds to The clients
  • To create client invoices and statements
  • Paying for drivers National pension scheme contributions
  • Issuing petty cash used as driver mileage amounts during transit
  • Issuing diesel orders
  • Reconciling diesel records with the supplier filling station with regard to diesel bought on credit
  • Keeping records of subcontractors
  • Scanning PODs, printing, and filing
  • Ensuring compliance with ZEMA, ZRA, NAPSA, and Immigration
  • Keeping records for office expenses
  • To design operation work flow and record keeping system’s
  • Contract acquisition
  • Sending daily tracking report
  • Registering for ZRA taxes and maintaining compliance
  • Paying for drivers Pension contribution to NAPSA
  • Importing of new acid trucks.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.

EXPEDITOR

RELOAD LOGISTICS AND TRADING LIMITTED
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Ensure to meet a minimum of 95% percent transporter efficiency as per Chambishi Copper smelter MONTHLY EVALUATION REPORT
  • BASIC ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE Creating invoices
  • Reconciling tonnage loaded
  • Creating the invoice instruction
  • OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW, Booking trucks
  • Attending to accidents & break downs
  • Attending to and resolving leakages with regard to tanks
  • Preparing road manifests
  • Sending clearing requests to the clearing agents
  • Data entry in client relation software sales force unlimited
  • Provide technical assistance and supervision to field employees at loading points such as CCS and several Reload logistics warehouses
  • Creating cargo releases in sales force
  • Updating daily events
  • Sending invoices to clients
  • Creating invoices
  • Entering new driver details in sales force
  • Printing invoices
  • Attending training for client relation software sales force
  • Tracking train wagons loaded with sulphur from South Africa to Zambia, Ndola
  • Registering for Bureau veritas inspection.
  • Managed high volumes of orders while maintaining accuracy through attention to detail and effective time management skills.
  • Handled urgent requests from customers, working diligently to resolve issues quickly without compromising quality standards.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Addressed supply problems and developed creative solutions to prevent delays.
  • Reduced inventory discrepancies by maintaining accurate records of materials and supplies.
  • Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used, and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting new strategies for improving overall operations.
  • Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.

Meter Reader

KAFUBU WATER AND SEWERAGE COMPANY LIMITED
01.2013 - 06.2014
  • Provide customer service to clients and customers regarding Kafubu water and sewerage products and services
  • Meter reading and bill distribution
  • Reporting illegal activities and vandalism of company property
  • Printing bills
  • Assist customers, clients and provide information about their accounts.
  • Maintained professional relationships with clients while performing on-site visits, fostering a positive company image.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues related to meters and data discrepancies.
  • Checked accuracy of meters against previous data and kept detailed reports of inconsistencies.
  • Attended safety meetings and took part in safety awareness trainings and programs.
  • Enhanced overall efficiency by utilizing handheld devices for quick data entry during site visits.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards when dealing with sensitive customer information such as addresses and account details.
  • Reduced customer complaints through precise recording of utility usage, leading to fair charges on bills.
  • Increased consumer satisfaction by addressing inquiries about meter readings and providing clear explanations.

Education

DEGREE IN BUSINESS PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - Purchasing, Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Zambia Center For Accountancy Studies (ZICAS)/ University of Greenwich UK.
Lusaka, Zambia
06.2024

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN LOGISTIC AND TRANSPORT -

Zambia Collage For Pensions And Insurance Trust Lusaka Zambia.
06.2023

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT UNITED KINDOM - Logistics And Transport

Zambia Collage For Pensions And Insurance Trust Lusaka Zambia.
Lusaka, Zambia
06.2022

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT UNITED KINDOM -

Zambia Information And Communication Technology Collage Ndola Zambia.
Ndola, Zambia
01.2015

Associate of Arts - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology

SAFEMATE ZAMBIA/ TEVETA
Lusaka,Zambia
07.2022

Certified as Logistician -

Zambia Information and communication technology collage Ndola Zambia.
01.2015

Attained grade nine and twelve certificate -

Chiwala Secondary school in Ndola Zambia
01.2012

Attained Primary school certificate (grade seven) -

Dzikomo basic school Itawa Ndola Zambia.
01.2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Transport and logistics operation: Microsoft outlook
  • Sales Force unlimited CRM
  • Enterprise resource planner ERP
  • Driving
  • Swimming
  • Communication skills (written and oral, fluent in English, Bemba, and Nyanja
  • Fire safety Teveta
  • First aid trainer Teveta approved
  • Procurement Management
  • Shipping coordination
  • International Logistics
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Performance Metrics Monitoring
  • Maintenance team collaboration
  • Logistics Analysis
  • Transportation Planning
  • Demand forecasting
  • Freight Negotiation
  • Unit training management
  • Documentation Management
  • Distribution Management
  • Data Entry
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Shipment Tracking
  • Daily Operations Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Inventory Management Software
  • Budget Planning
  • Budget Control
  • Carrier Negotiations

Accomplishments

  • Reduced diesel consumption from 55 liters per 100km to 45L per 100km. Currently at 40l per 100km.
  • No loss of cargo recorded in two years, six months.
  • The introduction of Standard KYC for all transporter.
  • The successful delivery of 2.6 million tonnes of cement nation wide using third party transporters.
  • The award of best employee for 2022 & 2023.
  • Successfully implement a cultural change programe in three years from laissez faire/heterogenous to homogeneous/pro-active culture.
  • Successfully recruiting and training new employees during the cultural change programe.

Career Achievements

  • Lubricants, 161mt, From Durban to Lubumbashi, 24/06/2019, 24/08/2019, 30, For this Job we had to use the original bill of lading to calculate the cost of handling and port charges.
  • Manganese, 999.28mt, From Kabwe to Durban, 14/12/2018, 02/02/2019, 31, This job required booking of trucks, creating the packing list, road manifests and invoices.
  • Platform scale & test weights, 2.2mt, From South Africa to Drc Congo, 26/11/2018, 10/12/2018, 1, This is a platform scale to be used as Weigh Bridge at Ruba mine.
  • Clear cut plasma cutter machine, 3mt, From Durban to Ndola, 8/08/2018, 18/08/2018, 1, A plasma cutter is a very power cutting tool that can cut any and all conductive materials using electricity required high levels of desecration during this job.
  • Copper Concentrate, 3667.50mt, From Chililabombwe to Durban, 05/08/2019, 24/08/2019, 137, This job was particularly difficult as the rate was very low hence challenges with regard to booking trucks. However we managed by way of booking trucks that were return to South Africa and needed return loads hence being more affordable.
  • Copper Concentrate, 5362.50mt, From Kasumbalesa to Lualaba Copper smelter, 12/3/2020, 19/6/2020, 133, This job started out very difficult because we were transporting Copper into DRC Congo which was dangerous for both commodity and personnel i.e. driver and co. However we arrange together with the client to appoint security escort from Kasumbalesa to Lualaba smelter. Furthermore the rate was favorable hence trucks were readily available.
  • COPPER CONCENTRATE, 9030MT, TRUCKS LOADED: 270
  • Copper Ore, 92.97mt, Mumbwa/Ndola, 18/08/2019, 29/08/2019, 3, For this job it was required of me to create the invoices, packing lists and road manifests.
  • Sulphuric Acid, 40581.28mt, From Chambishi Copper Smelter to GECAMINE, CDM MINE, MIKAS KAMBOVE, LUISHA MINE AND PANDA MINE LIKASI., 05/10/2018, 31/12/2019, 1245, Sulphuric acid is a dangerous commodity that is highly regulated, furthermore it requires lots of man hours behind the desk, in the field and may often require working on Sundays and other known holidays the reason for this is because this is a complete supply chain with a high frequency of reoccurrence as trucks load ever day of the week. Duties include but are not limited to the following ensuring safety standards and industry regulation are obeyed, delivery of POD proof of delivery documents to mine before 16th every month, sending loading orders, to mention only a few.

References

  • Danny Nyerenda, HRO Sinoma/KSM, dannynyirenda32@gmail.com, 0975923107
  • Ernest Kunda, Logistics Manager@ reload logistics limted., 0960236731
  • Abrahamam Hiris, Director@ Hirsi transport limited., 0963319982 or 0972320584
  • ABDI, Director@ DTL Energy limted, 0760943431
  • Dora Daka, Human resource @ Kafubu water & sewerage, 0977592872

Languages

Bemba
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

LOGISTICS OFFICER-SUPERVISOR

MPANDE LIMESTONE LIMITED – SINOMA CEMENT
01.2021 - Current

OPERATIONS MANAGER

HIRSI TRANSPORT AND TRADING
01.2020 - 12.2020

EXPEDITOR

RELOAD LOGISTICS AND TRADING LIMITTED
06.2018 - 12.2019

Meter Reader

KAFUBU WATER AND SEWERAGE COMPANY LIMITED
01.2013 - 06.2014

DEGREE IN BUSINESS PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - Purchasing, Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Zambia Center For Accountancy Studies (ZICAS)/ University of Greenwich UK.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN LOGISTIC AND TRANSPORT -

Zambia Collage For Pensions And Insurance Trust Lusaka Zambia.

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT UNITED KINDOM - Logistics And Transport

Zambia Collage For Pensions And Insurance Trust Lusaka Zambia.

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT UNITED KINDOM -

Zambia Information And Communication Technology Collage Ndola Zambia.

Associate of Arts - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology

SAFEMATE ZAMBIA/ TEVETA

Certified as Logistician -

Zambia Information and communication technology collage Ndola Zambia.

Attained grade nine and twelve certificate -

Chiwala Secondary school in Ndola Zambia

Attained Primary school certificate (grade seven) -

Dzikomo basic school Itawa Ndola Zambia.
MICHAEL SIMPEMBA