Kuzenza Sylivester
Logistics And Transport Management
Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Enterprising Logistics and Supply Chain Management Professional with five years of industry experience. Skilled at driving change and continuous process improvements through careful KPI analysis. Expertise in recommending short and long-term strategies regarding processes, policies and daily operations. Assesses and analyzes efficiency, workflow and logistics operations to meet company objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Logistics Executive
Kiboko Enterprises Limited
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
10.2021 - Current
- Preparing and advising the importation and distribution portfolio based on the particular FMCG products, Medicines, Medical devices, Beverages, other food products as well general cargo.
- Processing and implementing the importation formalities for both international shipments and East Africa based shipments and supplying to the whole seller and up country sub distributors.
- Preparing the approved procurement orders with arrangement of value chain and reports on ERP
- Coordinating the acquisition of Premises and products registration to the regulatory authorities such as TMDA,GCLA, TBS and TRA
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations to pinpoint and correct inefficiencies.
- Selecting transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
- Developing and enforcing performance standards and measures for key areas of responsibility and handling high call volumes and customer inquiries.
- Analyzing metrics and financial data to formulate proactive and reactive plans to maintain profitability and growth.
- Oversaw supply chain vendor pricing, inventory management and stock distribution.
- Escalating the process and protocol of ensuring the damaged goods claimed and the disposal for expired products.
Logistics Coordinator
TransFreight Logistics Limited
Dar Ees Salaam, Tanzania
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Arranged import and export documentation before the vessel to departure or arrive
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and
customer-facing workflow tools. - Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Tracked shipments and orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze shipping trends.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
Clearing Agent
Joem Logistics Limited
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Implemented clearing and delivering the cargo on behalf of the consignee.
- Corresponded with business partners by written correspondence, telephone or e-mail.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
- Completed accurate data input or corrections into computer files.
- Coordinated post-entry activities on customer's behalf.
- Obtained payment on delinquent accounts or completed accounting adjustment forms for review.
- Built working relationships with clients to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
- Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
- Observed and tracked consignments to verify timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Logistics And Transport - Logistics Management
National Institute of Transport
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 11.2016 - 11.2019
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Usevya Secondary School
Katavi, Tanzania 07.2014 - 05.2016
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Bukondo Secondary School
Geita, Tanzania 01.2010 - 11.2013
Skills
Resource management
Timeline
Logistics Executive
Kiboko Enterprises Limited
10.2021 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
TransFreight Logistics Limited
02.2020 - 09.2021
Clearing Agent
Joem Logistics Limited
03.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor Degree in Logistics And Transport - Logistics Management
National Institute of Transport
11.2016 - 11.2019
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Usevya Secondary School
07.2014 - 05.2016
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Bukondo Secondary School
01.2010 - 11.2013
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