Marcel Ziaga, SPSM, CFEI

Experience

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  MERLIN UK

  Mar 2003 - Sept 2003

  Logistics Coordinator Assistant

  • Provided overall management, tracking, and maintenance and reporting of assets and non-expandable property and equipment.• Ensured that physical verification of assets and equipment was performed on a regular schedule, and that any discrepancies were fully investigated and resolved. • Ensured that a register for assets, non-expendable property and equipment for office was established and maintained/updated.• Implemented and maintained sound asset management and inventory control system in accordance with MERLIN-UK Asset Management policy.• Prepared Receipt and Inspection reports for incoming equipment and supplies.• Issued equipment and supplies and maintained updated inventory record for different sources of funding.• Implemented a disposal plan in accordance with MERLIN-UK policy for unserviceable assets and expired/damaged stock• Monitored/controlled movement of equipment into and within the AOR including all customs matters.• Set up proper system on equipment maintenance, repair and replacement during the program/mission lifecycle.• Ensured conformance to MERLIN-UK logistics and procurement rules and regulations.• Liaised with contractors/vendors to implement internal controls for materials and inventory management.• Provided direction and control for the compiling of logistics reports and returns, both internal and for MERLIN-UK, HQ in London.• Visited field camps and section offices on regular basis ensuring that adequate stores control and maintenance measures are being applied.• Ensured adequate Storage, accounting and maintenance of equipment and material to support the programme’s operations• Ensured good quality services are provided by services contractors.• Ensured General Service’s tasks including: Conference room preparation, hotels and travels tickets reservation, offices cleaning are properly provided. Show less

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  Various Consulting Companies

  Jan 2004 - May 2005

  Independant Consultant in Logistics and Supply Management

  On the behalf of Consulting firms and institutes like, FECMA Inter, Cabinet Ivoire Academie, ISCAE , Marcel ZIAGA has achieved following projects :- Developed and delivered training and qualification programmes for public/private sectors procurement officials and agents.- Monitored and Evaluated performance of procurement/Logistics staff-Trained of purchasing staff of FILTISAC, SA on Logistics and Procurement Management for successful results. -Trained Warehouse Staff on Warehousing operations optimization.-Trained Logistics Staff on Logistics Operations Management-Trained Individuals Project Management Staff on Logistics Management for Development Projects Show less

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  AXA Assurances Cote d'Ivoire

  May 2005 - Aug 2006

  Commercial Advisor

  - Customers relationship ( loyalty management)- Prospects visits and presentation of innovative products- Database design for archive management- Sales & Marketing

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  United Nations

  Aug 2006 - Sept 2012

  Transit Camp Manager/ FM Assistant/ Facilities Management Unit

  -Fully comply with UNOCI/UN rules, regulations, policies and strategies related to procurement and facilities management activities (raising requests for minor repairs in plumbing, electricity )-Implemented effective internal controls, proper design and functioning client-oriented facilities and procurement management system in General Services (janitorial, travel, conference room services, etc.) , Ensures all accommodating facilities are in good conditions for United Nations militaries Strategic Movements.-Though an As-Is and To-be Analysis, diagnosed the existing Map Process (As-Is) and identified bottlenecks and deficiencies and then implemented an new Map Process ( To-Be ) , and elaborated the internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Procurement, Facilities Management and Management of the Transit Camp.- Conceptualized, elaborated and implemented contract strategy through tendering processes and evaluation, contractor appraisal, evaluation and negotiation of offers, management of the contract and contractor, legal considerations and payment conditions as well as risk assessment.-Saved $, 763 K in $, 2, 221 M contract with Janitorial services contractors (Cleaning, Garbage and Septic Waste Disposal, Fumigation and Pest control services, Landscaping and Gardening services)-Saved $164 K in $332 K contract with PRESSING 2000 and Institute Family Beauty for Laundry and Barber services.- Analyzed and evaluated the requirements and synthesized proposals for cost-saving and reduction strategies. - Reduced annual rental cost of 14 m3 metallic garbage bins $100K through identifying and eliminating non¬essential bins in some area of responsibility Show less

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  USAID

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2014

  Procurement & Logistics Specialist

  - Support the development of effective procurement & logistics systems for the Programme. - Work in close collaboration with programme and project teams and suppliers to successfully deliver operations services.- Help to establish cost saving systems in procurement and logistics. - Participate in the development of logistics policies, strategy and framework and ensure that these work in the programme context. - Ensure that local, national and international procurement practices comply with USAID and AECOM regulations and policies. - Assist in developing logistics and procurement implementation plans in line with the organizational strategy. - Establish systems and good practice for work to include procurement, transport, storage, tracking and correct distribution of goods and services and other logistics requirements- Prepare and dispatch requests for quotations/proposals, POs, contracts- Participate in proposal/bid/quote analysis processes. - Solicit quotations from different suppliers as identified by the procurement committee;- Prepare and review the purchase orders (POs) and contracts, preparation of recurrent purchase orders for contracting of services - Establish supplier data base that will promote rapid response. Prepare and update vendors profiles - Ensure proper filling of all procurement documents in accordance with USAID/AECOM procurement guidelines; - In consultation with suppliers/vendors, coordinate the delivery processes to ensure that the distribution plan is adhered to; - Ensure sound asset and inventory control system is implemented and maintained in accordance with USAID and AECOM Asset Management Policy - Ensure an up-to-date inventory and supply filing system is in place and all items are correctly and timely recorded. - Keep track of equipment movement and maintain receiving and issuance vouchers. - In coordination with IT Assistant conduct frequent checks on equipments utilized in the field by programme staff Show less

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  Ed.Finances

  Aug 2013 - now

  Founder & CEO/Certified Financial Education Instructor

  Ed.Finances designs and delivers competitive customized financial wellness programs tailored to any age or socioeconomic background. Our Clients include goverments, communities, Non-profit organisations, businesses and individuals. Realizing that personal finance problems of employees, communities, families, students and individuals can cause stress, sickness and bad psychological conditions and create a real negative impact on their productivity in workplace, at home, in school or anywhere; we've generated real-world and sustainable solutions in order to assist all these groups reach their business or life goals while enjoying a perfect financial well-being.Ed.Finances also provides world-class services in Financial Education, Financial Intelligence and Financial Inclusion for individuals, communities and companies staff members struggling financially.Our trainers and experts are all certified professionals with more than 10 years experience in financial related services. Show less

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  Burger King®

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2017

  RG Manager

  Preside over over Burger King Playce Marcory restaurant . Duties range from hiring and training new employees to taking inventory and placing food orders. Additional job responsibilities include coaching staff and ensuring customer satisfaction. Inherit some marketing and advertising responsibilities. Guiding Burger King assistants managers generally involves shifts management .

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  Newcrest Mining

  Oct 2017 - now

  Travel & Accommodation Specialist

  Manage Travel, accommodation and catering department with cost saving opportunities. • Travel management• Accommodation management• Catering contract management• Travel system and procedures• Inflight Management • Travel and accommodation budget • Maintenance budget• Point of contact for travel , Accommodation and site catering• Ensure that travel Agents are performed their tasks efficiently Planning• Travel planning and weekly monthly and report • Maintaining and Controlling rosters via Inflight (roster management system) and enforcing discipline regarding individual roster respect• Travel ‘ accommodation and maintenance budgetTechnical• Travel management including• Ensuring ticket bookings • Controlling roster and enforcing discipline regarding individual roster.• Reducing Accommodation cost • Reducing catering cost that may include tracking and controls of contractors, consultants visitors using facilities. • Ensuring expatriate and other stakeholders movement to and from Bonikro and Abidjan• Checking invoices related to flight bookings and follow up the payment with accountancy• Keeping administrative and financial records 1. Accommodation management including:• Hotel booking for FIFO travel• Domestic accommodation arrangements for expatriates• Company camp management and maintenance• Ensuring health and safety regulations observation with the HSE Department• Checking invoices related to hotel bookings and follow up the payment with accountancy2. Catering management including:• Checking the supplier monthly invoice• Ensure health and hygienic regulations with the HSE Department• Control of stakeholders using canteens3. Dealing with visa and resident card including:• Follow up expatriates visas for extension• Letters of invitation• Keeping financial and administrative records4. Travel system and procedures including:• Leading stakeholders to comply with Newcrest travel procedures and system Show less