Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Account Management
Key Competence
Previous Posts
Education And Qualifications
Procurement And Logistics
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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CHARLES BENJAMIN

CHARLES BENJAMIN

TANGA

Summary

A Qualified and Resourceful Procurement & supplies Professional with strong experience in all aspects of warehousing, procurement, logistics, supply chain, sales & marketing. With a proven track record of delivering results in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills to drive organizational success. Strong negotiation skills, material planner skills and motivating other staff to achieve company set objectives and goals to recognize value for money. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Procurement Officer

Tanga Fresh Limited
03.2014 - Current
  • Overall, in charge the procurement and warehouse section, while maintaining proper records and data handling
  • Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc
  • Planning and managing importations of goods
  • Preparing Annual Procurement and Logistics Plans for company
  • Conducting stock taking every quarter and advise on stocks movements
  • Research, evaluate, Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers, including contract management
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Determine re-order and economic order quantity and timing of deliveries
  • Ensure warehouse is tidy and all items are well arranged based on their nature while maintaining FIFO method
  • Enhanced procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.

Marketing Officer

Tanga Fresh Limited
04.2008 - 03.2014
  • Achieves marketing and sales operational objectives by contributing marketing and sales information and recommendations to strategic plans and customer-service standards; resolving problems, identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change
  • Meets marketing and sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions
  • Accomplishes marketing and sales objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs; developing field sales action plans
  • Identifies marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining market, competitor's share, and competitor's strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business; establishing targeted market share.

Sales Officer

Bidco Oil & Soap ltd
11.2005 - 03.2008
  • Responsible to Team Leader, Sales and Marketing
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Improves product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities and coordinating new product development.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.

Logistics & Sales Officer

Royal Dairy Products ltd
11.2003 - 10.2005
  • Responsible to Managing Director
  • To assist with the implementation of the marketing strategy with specific objectives and targets as agreed
  • Logistics of goods to up-country
  • Supervised, trained and mentored staff , resulting in consistent team achievement.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.

Controller (Stores and Sales)

Shoprite Checkers (T) ltd
09.2001 - 03.2003
  • Choosing the suppliers that the company will deal with and maintaining the legal interaction with them
  • Managing any SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) that may be in place between the suppliers and the company
  • Budgeting, costing and cost saving after reviewing the management information available.

Procurement and Marketing Officer

Pinetree Trade Links ltd
12.1998 - 10.2001
  • Responsible to Managing Director
  • Worked with multiple vendors to determine the best deals for the company, and to evaluate the many pros and cons of each, based on price, quality, speed of delivery and other factors
  • Decision-Making Skills: Using the information gathered by procurement department in making decisions on behalf of our company
  • Working with suppliers in creating the best deals
  • Negotiating skills help to create those deals.

Education

PROCUREMENT & SUPPLIES - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management

INSTITUTE OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT - IFM

Skills

  • Materials Management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Logistics and Procurement
  • Decision Making skills
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Data analysist

Account Management

Producing weekly and monthly Procurement & logistics reports outlining issues within department and recommending potential solutions. Participating on monthly management meeting. Knowledge of SAP system

Key Competence

Holding CPSP (T), (Certified procurement and Supplies Professional), issued by PSPTB (Procurement and Supplies Professional Technician Board). Registration number AP 00885. Did research on Procurement Contract Management in Local government Authority. More than sixteen years working experience in different field with big groups of companies. Current post: Senior Procurement Officer.

Previous Posts

  • Procurement and Marketing officer
  • Controller (Warehouse and Sales)
  • Sales Supervisor and Logistics
  • Marketing Officer

Education And Qualifications

  • Full holder of CPSP, Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional.
  • May 2007 to May 2010, Professional stage IV & III in Materials Management at Institute of Finance Management (IFM), Dar es Salaam.
  • May 1998 to May 2000. Professional stage II & I and Foundation stages, in Materials Management at College of Business Education. (CBE), Dar es Salaam.

Procurement And Logistics

Coordinating and managing all procurement & Logistics activities. Management of Importation of goods from outside of the country. Management of haulage vehicles to upcountry. Proven track record in saving money and developing relationships with key suppliers and other departments within a company.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/06/76
  • Nationality: Tanzanian

References

  • Mr. James. Rhombo, Consultantant, Box 40724, Dar Es Salaam, 0754 210538 / 0787 432357
  • Tike Chaula, SRN. Human Resource Officer, Tanga Fresh Limited, Box 5061, Tanga, 0718 990006
  • Mr, Hamis Hamadi, Head of Accounts section, Tanga Fresh Limited, Box 5061, Tanga, +255 717640068, Hhamadi@tangafresh.co.tz

Timeline

Senior Procurement Officer

Tanga Fresh Limited
03.2014 - Current

Marketing Officer

Tanga Fresh Limited
04.2008 - 03.2014

Sales Officer

Bidco Oil & Soap ltd
11.2005 - 03.2008

Logistics & Sales Officer

Royal Dairy Products ltd
11.2003 - 10.2005

Controller (Stores and Sales)

Shoprite Checkers (T) ltd
09.2001 - 03.2003

Procurement and Marketing Officer

Pinetree Trade Links ltd
12.1998 - 10.2001

PROCUREMENT & SUPPLIES - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management

INSTITUTE OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT - IFM

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