Steven Mtaka
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
An open minded and result oriented individual with leadership and managerial capabilities, bringing 9 years of experience in Transportation Logistics and Supply Chain Management driven by Agile coordination and demonstration of tasks through 3rd to 5th Parts Logistics modules accross Sub-Sahara African countries Logistics
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Operations Manager
Blue Coast Investment Ltd
Dar Es Salaam
06.2022 - Current
- Managed road freight transport operations of Dry goods and Petroleum products deliveries to central and northern part of Africa and generated growth by 15.4% in 1 year.
- Oversee daily supply chain movement of 04 operations sites based in Dar es salaam, Tanga, Mwanza and Geita with 450 staffs including drivers by engineering 250 movement of heavy duty trucks through measuring KPI's and streamlining analytical growth
- Co-supervised Quality, Healthy, Safety and Environment (QHSE) clauses applicability's and controls and develop corrective actions for existed 04 sites continuous improvements.
- Managed subcontracted EACOP Project cargo delivery of FBE Pipes as Tier 03 transporters under EALS from Dar port and Buffer Yard to TISS (Coating Plant) and MCPY yards with highest implementation standards of Quality, Healthy, Safety and Enviroment through the project
General Operations Manager
Mohammed Enterprises Transportation Unit
Dar Es Salaam
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Advised. Established, implemented and Developed Transportation Logistics Management Systems (TLMS) by 85% on Operations, Workshop and Tires and Fuel Management, Drivers and Management coaching.
- Diversified business through strategic opportunities which raised revenue bar by 12.5% and brought new investment cycle of 22.45% for the period of 6 months.
Project Manager
Simba Supply Chain Solutions Limited
Tanzania
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Scrum leaded 9 months project worthy $3,500,000 through commissioning and decommissioning of 50 assets from ex work business, port clearance, to on road execution with a team of 35 staffs.
- Managed 100 assets wear and tear evaluation, auction prices determinations and procuring of fabrication spare parts including trailers (Falatbeds, Drawbars, Rigid, Danglers and Interlinks)
Group Head of Operation
Simba Group (Simba Logistics, Simba Supply Chain, Blue Gorilla Corporation)
Dar Es Salaam
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Leaded and developed business of 400 dedicated company owned fleet and 540 subcontracted vehicles with 50 fleet team stationed in Tanzania, Zambia and DRC
- Established grooming and coaching classes for junior and mid-senior level which impacted growth of fleet (Including drivers) and clients management by 35% for 2 months time
- Controlled 4 integrated systems of Human Resources, Procurement and Stores inventory as well as workshop re-shuffling and maintenance systems by narrowed down expenses by 23% for 2 years
- Enhanced value and supply chain beneficiaries through measurable KPI's, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and managed efficiency of staffs and assets utilization.
Local and Transit Fleet Manager
Simba Logistics Limited
Dar Es Salaam
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversaw full time efficiency and performance of 250 heavy duty vehicles with 300 drivers supervised by 10 subordinates in Tanzania, Zambia and DRC
- Leaded mechanical repair and maintenance plan which reduced re-active on road breakdowns by 32%, Turn Around Time (TAT) Management, reduced 15% of unbudgeted expenses through agile leading modules.
- Standardized Clients Relationship Management through on time delivery efficiency by reducing number of theft incidences and accident by 72% base on journey management trainings fall under ISO 90001:2015 (Quality) and 14001:2015 (Occupational, Health and Safety) contexts analysis.
- Managed trucks and drivers compliance sections (Off and On the road) through Integrated Resources Planning (ERP) system on LATRA, Revenue stickers, WMA, insurance, C2, C28, C40 Comesa, Licenses, Vaccination Card, Passports, and other permits across Tanzania, Zambia, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi and Malawi
Railways Fleet Manager
Simba Logistics Limited
Dar Es Salaam
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed and generated railways fleet operations road map through Central Railwayline and shipped 675,000 metric tons of multiple consignments to central parts of DRC within 12 months.
- Coordinated Kigoma port and Isaka dry port operations of 4 badges and 100 trucks to NamTwangizaTwangiza minings for 1 year project.
Freight Cells Officer
Tanzania Railways Corportation
Dar Es Salaam
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted Chief Commercial Officer in preparing Weekly, Monthly, Q1-Q4 operations, revenue and Clients Disbursments Reports
- Supervised freight train and Passengers coach for Dar es salaam District and enhanced sales by 1.66% for 6 months time
Education
Master of Science - in Logistics, Transportation And Supply Chain
Marconi University
Online - Enrolled12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Public Relations
St Augustine University of Tanzania
Tanzania06.2015
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Process Improvements
- Administrative Management
- Clients Relationship Management
- Decision Making
- Budget Control
- Logistics
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Change Management
- Department Oversight
- Business Forecasting
Career Milestone and Engagement
Dedicated 09 years of my career experience in Logistics and Transportation has generated a room of meeting 40+ local and international clients in Mines (Glencore International Ag, Geita Gold Mining,Kamoa, Namoya, Twangiza, Kei-Peng, Lualaba Copper Smelter, Impala, Tenke Fungurume, Dangote Industries, Neelkanth Chemicals )
Freight Forwarders ( Africa Global Logistics - Bollore, Simba Terminals, Access World, Polytra, Poseidon, Steinweg-Bridge Shipping, Impala Terminals, Super Star Forwarders, Centurion Global)
Fast Move Consumable Goods Clients (MeTL, Tanzania Portland Cement Company Ltd, Nyati Cement, Simba Cement, Lafarge, Cocacola, Tanzania Breweries and Distillers Ltd, Pepsi, Ilovo-Kilombero Sugar)
Sub-contractors (Alistair James Group, Reload Logistics, Dar es salaam Corridor Group, Tanzania Road Haulage, Diana Rose Logistics, Overland Logistics, Lake Trans, Mount Meru/ Acer Petroleum, Hero Energy, Centurion Global, East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline)
Referees
Available upon request
Certification
- Supply Chain Operations Metrics and KPI's Training , U-Demy - 2022
- Project Management Foundations Training, U-Demy - 2022
- Transition Management for Agile Environment Training - 2021
- ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training - 2021
- ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems Training - 2021
Timeline
General Operations Manager
Blue Coast Investment Ltd
06.2022 - Current
General Operations Manager
Mohammed Enterprises Transportation Unit
01.2022 - 06.2022
Project Manager
Simba Supply Chain Solutions Limited
01.2021 - 12.2021
Group Head of Operation
Simba Group (Simba Logistics, Simba Supply Chain, Blue Gorilla Corporation)
01.2017 - 12.2020
Local and Transit Fleet Manager
Simba Logistics Limited
01.2016 - 01.2017
Railways Fleet Manager
Simba Logistics Limited
09.2015 - 01.2016
Freight Cells Officer
Tanzania Railways Corportation
01.2015 - 08.2015
Master of Science - in Logistics, Transportation And Supply Chain
Marconi University
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Public Relations
St Augustine University of Tanzania
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