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Rustica Sanga

Rustica Sanga

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

Driven Supply Chain Specialist with 14 years of experience in overseeing compliance, inventory management, customer care measures and logistics control. Team-oriented collaborator and innovator with talent in boosting revenues by creating production and quality checks and protocols. Loyal and dependable team leader with strong background in supply chain coordination. Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 10 years of experience in leading organizational business units. Innovative certified Supply Chain Professional with a demonstrated to resolve technical issues effectively. Experienced in managing supplier development efforts, ensuring compliance with specifications and acting as liaison with critical suppliers. Program and project engineer gifted in overseeing quality through on-site inspection and management of schedules. Known for working effectively with all levels of management in a cross-multifunction team environment. Successful at reducing costs, improving delivery times and optimizing production schedules to maximize the effectiveness of the supply chain. Results-driven and hardworking with excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills. Driven Supply Chain Professional with proven to effectively resolve various types of technical issues. Successful at managing supplier efforts, delivering comprehensive client and employee compliance and acting as point of contact for important suppliers. Adept at overseeing on-site quality and managing specific inspections schedules. Works effectively in cross-functional environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Specialist

Government
06.2009 - Current
  • Resolved complex issues regarding material handling, mail distribution and inventory control, to increase profits.
  • Oversaw and executed duties to manage client correspondence, scheduling and data communications.
  • Improved supply chain customer satisfaction ratings through efficient problem resolution.
  • Enforced safety protocols for proper equipment operation.
  • Analyzed real-time customer histories to identify issues and anomalies before problems occurred.
  • Supervised quality control and reduced process lags to maximize revenue.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
  • Revised production schedules to meet dynamic conditions such as supply shortages and backlogs.
  • Negotiated prices and terms with shipping companies and supply vendors.
  • Improved project efficiency by prioritizing equipment tasks and operation while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Gathered and analyzed supplier, inventory and distribution data to assess areas in need of improvement.
  • Improved quality assurance operations by inspecting materials and verifying delivery compliance.
  • Worked with suppliers to manage schedules, specifications and quality compliance.
  • Improved consistency of on-time arrivals through effective logistics management and travel route planning.
  • Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
  • Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
  • Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing and logistics.
  • Negotiated contracts, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors.
  • Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
  • Monitored performance of external vendor supply chains while handling internal logistics.
  • Challenged teams to improve performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets.
  • Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
  • Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
  • Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations.

Consultant

Self employment
01.2008 - Current
  • Drafted and delivered bid invitations to supplier firms.
  • Oversaw inventory control, accounting and supply reports.
  • Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.

Procurement Officer

Nice catering company Limited
01.2008 - 05.2009
  • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
  • Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
  • Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
  • Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
  • Input all data into system using [Software] and recorded order updates with [Number]% accuracy.

Education

PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES TECHINICIAN BOARD (PSPTB)
Dar Es Salaam

MBA - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management

Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)
Dar Es Salaam
01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management

College of Business Education (CBE)
Dar Es Salaam
08.2007

Skills

  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Procurement Logistics
  • Operational Requirements
  • Contract Development and Management
  • Managing Inventory
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • Sourcing Alternative Suppliers
  • Data Communications
  • Inventory Audits
  • Procurement Strategies
  • Material Sourcing and Distribution
  • Supplier Review
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Purchasing Oversight

Timeline

Supply Chain Specialist

Government
06.2009 - Current

Consultant

Self employment
01.2008 - Current

Procurement Officer

Nice catering company Limited
01.2008 - 05.2009

PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES TECHINICIAN BOARD (PSPTB)

MBA - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management

Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)

Bachelor of Arts - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management

College of Business Education (CBE)
Rustica Sanga