Levi Kanyundo

Experience

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  TIS-MASM

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Technical Operations Officer

  An ICT and General Business Consultancy Firm dealing in ICT solutions and Professional Business Solutions. Agents of The Medical Aid Society of Malawi (MASM) In the Northern Region of Malawi, Carrying out all MASM operations in the Northern Region of Malawi.Duties Included: •Training and orienting clients • Building and maintenance of Local area networks • Client Relations Management • production of ID cards • Recruiting and registration of MASM clients • Advising MASM clients on services and office management. Show less

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  Tropical Agriculture Trading

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2020

  Finance and Administration Manager

  Agricultural Consultancy, supply of farm inputs and hardware as well as agricultural produce trading.Duties included: 1. Preparing annual budgets, managing the company accounts, bookkeeping and financial reporting.2. Managing the office, organizing meetings, coordinating events, arranging travel and making all official communications on behalf of the company.3. Preparation of bids, marketing pitches and sales management. Managing personnel activities including payroll and benefits schemes.4. Leading negotiations for contracts and managing inventory, transportation and warehousing.5. Filing for tax, internal auditing and managing compliance as well as risk management.Achievements: • Established a new business unit of buying and selling agricultural produce • Established a new accounting and financial recording system using excel spreadsheets and Quick Books as well as an advanced payroll and human resources management platform.• Created financial statements and started filing for tax returns every quarter as well as orderly follow up of debtors and servicing of creditors. • Negotiated with international manufacturers for a distributorship agreement thereby transforming the business from retail to large scale distribution Show less

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  Agromix Suppliers Ltd

  Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

  Operations Manager

  Agricultural Retail Operations and Consultancy.Duties include: 1. Planning and directing all day today activities of the company including marketing, promotions, sales, inventory management, logistics and procurement.2. Planning and implementing all company projects, business development and evaluating progress including assisting in preparation of strategic plans and executing business goals.3. Ensuring compliance with all legal requirements of business including licenses and certifications.4. Assisting in budget preparations, directing bookkeeping and financial reporting activities.5. Leading high level negotiations, managing contracts and building strategic relationships with suppliers, clients and regulators.6. Coordinating employee management activities including assigning duties, performance appraisals and safety issues.Achievements: 1. Planned and implemented a demand creation project for fertilizer in the districts of Blantyre, Thyolo and Nsanje in conjunction with AFAP Malawi.2. Established a new accounting and financial recording system.3. Led implementation of several social programs by NGOs and Malawi Gov. such as the Affordable inputs program.4. Planned and established a new business unit of legume and maize seed production. Show less

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  Sun King

  Nov 2022 - now

  Associate Operations Manager

  Duties and Responsibilities• Operations Management o Data analysis and reportingo Inventory reporting, Planning and Forecasting o Coordinating, designing and implementing business operations processes.• Warehouse and Inventory Management o Implementing and overseeing the management of warehouse and stock points – ensuring stocks are managed through inventory management best practices. o Monitoring inventory needs while coordinating with the sales team and escalating to relevant teams as needed in order to meet business needs and timelines. • Procurement : o Management of ERP system transactions o Maintain an up to date approved vendors database o Establishment and management of supplier relationships o Handling end to end procurement processes o Cash flow forecasting and analysis• Inbound & Outbound Logistics : o Management of clearing and forwarding agents, warehousing agents, local distribution agents. o System transactions for all in/outbound logistics. • Assets and facilities Management Show less