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Wezi Mwale  Kasongo

Wezi Mwale Kasongo

Lusaka

Summary

Well-qualified individual with over 1year two months in warehousing & distribution with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatch Supervisor

Lactalis Zambia
12.2023 - Current
  • Supervised team of 8 employees and provided training focused on maximizing overall performance.
  • Managed daily workloads, ensuring all available personnel were utilized effectively to meet service demands.
  • Created a positive work environment through open communication channels and fostering teamwork among staff members.
  • Streamlined dispatch operations by implementing efficient scheduling and routing strategies.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between drivers or customers when necessary, employing diplomacy skills and ensuring the best possible outcomes for all parties involved.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 7 fleet vehicles.
  • Reviewed standard operating procedures periodically, making recommendations for improvements based on industry best practices.
  • Improved customer satisfaction, maintaining timely communication with drivers and clients regarding updates or changes in delivery status.
  • Optimized routes through careful planning, realizing cost savings for the company.
  • Fuel tracking and Management.
  • Saturation, and Fleet utilization daily reports.
  • Transport coordination.
  • Ensuring P.O.Ds are submitted timely by drivers.

Dispatch Assistant and Warehouse Supervisor/Health and Safety Officer

L&A Logistics, Zambia
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure efficient loading of trucks, enabling timely departures for scheduled routes.
  • Liaised frequently with customers via phone or email to provide updates on order status or address any concerns they may have had.
  • Collaborated with other departments to improve overall logistics performance, streamlining processes across the organization.
  • Maintained accurate records of dispatch activities, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.


Occupational Health & Safety Officer

  • Infection prevention and control.
  • Formulation of Standard Operation Procedures.
  • Made sure all fire fighting equipment are serviced and in working condition.
  • Conducted inspection to eliminate all accident causing hazards.
  • Accident investigation & put remediation measures.
  • Conducted toolbox meetings with staff to emphasize on safety in work place.
  • Conducting fire fighting drills with employees.
  • Made sure the company is in compliance with all safety regulations as required by the laws of Zambia.

Nutrition Support Group Supervisor

Plan International Zambia
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Coordinating nutritional related activities with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders at ward level in Chongwe District.
  • Delivering monthly nutritional lessons to volunteers in the community who in turn deliver to the households in their communities.
  • Responsible for monitoring and supervision of four health facilities namely Katoba, Nchute, Nachitete, Palabana Main, Palabana Childrens Village and Mikango Rural Health Center.
  • Training volunteers in the Scaling Up Nutrition Model.
  • Compiling and writing nutritional field-based reports on a monthly basis and submission to the District Nutritionist.
  • Conducting cooking demonstrations with volunteers to show them on how to prepare nutritious meals for their children from 6-23 months using locally available foods in the community.
  • Trained in (MAIYCN) Maternal Infant Young Child Nutrition.
  • Trained in (IMAM) Integrated Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition.
  • Trained in the Scaling Up Nutrition Model.
  • Representing the organization at Ward level and District level on Nutrition related activities.
  • Conducting (GMP) growth monitoring and promotion (Under-five Clinic).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health

Rusangu University
Zambia
09.2020

Diploma in Stores Management & Stock Control

Highcom Training Institute
Chipata, Zambia
06.2014

Certificate in First Aid & Security Training

Plan International
Zambia
11.2023

Certificate Of Attendance in Project Management

Chain Research Organization & Consultancy
Ndola, Zambia

Skills

  • Transportation Coordination
  • Tracking of man hours
  • Route Planning
  • Positive communication skills
  • Dispatch Coordination
  • Dispatching procedures
  • Driving Class AB
  • Data Entry
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel, Word,Powerpoint

Reference

Mr Elvis Chilongozi (Project Manager – SUN II Project Chongwe)

Elvis.Chilongozi@plan-internnational.org

0977113256

Plan International Zambia,

Plot 87A Kabulonga Road,

Lusaka, Zambia.


Mr. Partth Panwalker (Supply Chain Manager) 

Lactalis Zambia

0763590043


Mr Francis Chisanga ( Transport & Planing Coordinator)

L&A Logistics, Zambia,

0977728706.

Timeline

Dispatch Supervisor

Lactalis Zambia
12.2023 - Current

Nutrition Support Group Supervisor

Plan International Zambia
03.2022 - 12.2023

Dispatch Assistant and Warehouse Supervisor/Health and Safety Officer

L&A Logistics, Zambia
10.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health

Rusangu University

Diploma in Stores Management & Stock Control

Highcom Training Institute

Certificate in First Aid & Security Training

Plan International

Certificate Of Attendance in Project Management

Chain Research Organization & Consultancy
Wezi Mwale Kasongo