SCOTT NYIRONGO
LUSAKA
Summary
Resourceful inventory/supply chain Officer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in inventory management, supply chain coordination, and logistic operations. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management which ensure smooth store operations and effective team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Stores Officer
AFROX ZAMBIA LIMITED
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
09.2020 - Current
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure accuracy of stock levels.
- Assisted in the implementation of stock control systems and procedures.
- Processed customer orders quickly and accurately according to company standards.
- Developed efficient methods for storing, tracking, and managing inventory.
- Managed the receiving, stocking, and distribution of products within the store.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when handling hazardous materials or equipment.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, delivery times.
- Tracked customer preferences to identify potential sales opportunities.
- Performed quality assurance inspections on incoming merchandise prior to stocking it in the store.
- Monitored customer service levels and provided feedback to staff members accordingly.
- Assisted customers in locating items they were looking for in a timely manner.
- Answered inquiries from customers regarding product features and availability.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally while maintaining a courteous attitude.
- Implemented strategies to reduce shrinkage due to theft or damage of merchandise.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss ways of improving operational efficiency.
- Developed and presented creative ideas to internal stakeholders and customers to initiate new programs and successful sales initiatives.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Inventory Controller
Engie energy access
Lusaka, ZAMBIA
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Monitored stock levels, identified potential stock shortages, and recommended solutions to ensure adequate supply of items.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and documents.
- Conducted regular physical counts of inventory and reconciled with computer generated reports.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer records; investigated causes and resolved issues.
- Developed strategies for cost reduction, process improvement, cycle counting accuracy and inventory management.
- Analyzed sales trends to forecast future demands for products in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Ensured timely delivery of orders by coordinating with warehouse staff regarding product availability and shipping schedules.
- Managed the return process for defective products from customers or vendors as necessary.
- Assisted in annual audits by providing detailed information regarding inventory transactions.
- Prepared monthly analysis reports related to inventory control activities including variances, slow moving items, overstocks.
- Evaluated existing systems and procedures to recommend improvements that maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
- Provided training to new employees regarding company's processes related to Inventory Control Department operations.
- Implemented new procedures related to receiving goods into the warehouse.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Coordinated receipt of incoming materials and verified accuracy of items received.
- Managed end-of-life inventory to minimize losses and maximize returns.
- Coordinated logistics for inventory movement between locations.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage and waste.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
Education
DIPLOMA - PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
EVELYN HONE COLLEGE
LUSAKA,ZAMBIA06-2016
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Logistics Planning
- Stock control
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Cost Reduction
- Warehouse Operations
- Purchase Order Management
- Shipment Tracking
- Cycle counting
- Quality Assurance
- Employee Development
- Data Management
- Schedule Management
- Customer Service Management
- Data Analysis
- Department Oversight
- Cost Control
- Cost analysis and savings
- Records Organization and Management
- Supplier Monitoring
- Staff Management
- Team Collaboration
- Supply Chain Management
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Process Improvement
- Logistics
- Purchasing and planning
Certification
- HIGH SCHOOL CIRTIFICATE
- ZAMBIAN INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (ZIPS LICENSE)
- PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CIRTIFICATE
- BASIC FIRST AID CIRTIFICATE
- FIRE MARSHALL CIRTIFICATE
Accomplishments
- SAVED AS THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ANT AIDS CLUB IN HIGH SCHOOL.(CHIBOMBO HIGH SCHOOL)
- SAVED AS TRUSTEE AT EVELYN HONE COLLEGE, OF THE STUDENT UNION (ZAMBIAN INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY STUDENT UNION)
- SAVED AS TEAM LEAD OF A GROUP VOLUNTEERING TO ATTEND TO SCHOOL TEACHERS ON A WORK SHOP AT CHIBOMBO HIGH SCHOOL.
References
- MR RANDAL KHATYA, SUPPLY CHAIN AND DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR AFROX. +260977971548
- MR KINGSLEY SULUNGWE, SUPPLY CHAIN AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER AFRO. +260974407496
- MR NYIRENDA FRANK, PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR ENGIE ENERGY. +260979796189
Timeline
Assistant Stores Officer
AFROX ZAMBIA LIMITED
09.2020 - Current
Inventory Controller
Engie energy access
06.2018 - 08.2020
- HIGH SCHOOL CIRTIFICATE
- ZAMBIAN INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (ZIPS LICENSE)
- PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CIRTIFICATE
- BASIC FIRST AID CIRTIFICATE
- FIRE MARSHALL CIRTIFICATE
DIPLOMA - PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
EVELYN HONE COLLEGE
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