Experience

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  A b hayward (1976) ltd, luanshya

  May 2001 - Dec 2003

  Assistant office administrator

   Type letters, report etc from drafts according to priority and required standards. Maintain the correspondence registers and suitable filling systems for easy retrievals of required documents. Screen telephone calls and visitors to prevent unnecessary calls Maintains appointment daily and remind superiors of appointments as required to ensure fulfilment of all appointments. Performs other relatively complex duties requested by the supervisors which requires working knowledge to required standards. Operates micro-computers, Fax Machines as and when required. Banking , PAYE & NAPSA General Office WorkPURCHASING• Receive and checks incoming purchases requisition form (PRF) and floats minimum of 3 quotations• Checks quotations to ensure that what has been quoted for, conforms to specifications on PRF• Expedites orders • Ensure prompt dispatches of approved orders by ensuring orders are sent to correct suppliersSTORES Receives all incoming goods for the company, checks delivery note/invoices to ensure goods received are correct. Checks validity of orders on computer. Ensure GRVs are raised promptly for quickly payments to supplier Liaise with Quality Control Engineer and User department on technical problems and queries QUALITY ASSURANCE Prepare and updating Quality Documents and Records Recording of Enquiries & Orders from customers Raising Team Feasibility Commitment & works Orders Forms Show less

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  Luanshya mining company

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Supply chain officer - assitant buyer

  • Assisting in appraising the materials market, negotiate and provide Company requirements at minimum cost to the company• Investigate and negotiate claims or price increase requests from suppliers• Communicates promptly and effectively with user department and procurement department• Checks and corrects computer order inputs which provide management information, and compiles monthly reports highlighting activities of own section.• Receive and checks incoming purchases requisition form (PRF) and floats a minimum 3 quotations• Checks quotations to ensure that what has been quoted for conforms to specifications on PRF• Ensure prompt dispatches of approved orders by ensuring orders are sent to correct suppliers• Expedite orders Show less

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  Luanshya copper mines

  Mar 2004 - Dec 2005

  Stores officer

  1. Organises and supervises all storekeeping functions relating to receiving and distribution of goods at the main mine store which involves• Receiving goods from local and international suppliers, by road and checking items and delivery notes against purchase order copies. Raises relevant documents, in case of discrepancies, for submission to suppliers, accounts office and stock control through the supervisor• Arranging for required labour, transport and handling equipment to off load and transport items to storage areas or user department.• Ensuring that receiving slips are correctly prepared before submission to Accounts for appropriate action.2. Supervises subordinates and ensures that all goods are receipted in accordance with laid down procedures.3. Accountable for documentation and activities related to returning of surplus, rejected or damaged goods to suppliers; arranges for transportation of redundant stock sold by the company e.g. mechanical and electrical spares to buyers.4. Attends to queries regarding deliveries, discrepancies and damages Show less

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  Barrick gold corporation

  Mar 2009 - now

  • Purchasing of stock and direct charge items• Expediting• Relationships with Suppliers and Customers• Administration of the purchasing system• Obtain quotes for standard stock and direct purchase items as required.• Prepare comprehensive price adjudications for standard stock and direct purchase items.• Prepare and issue orders/amendments for standard stock items and direct purchase items as required.• Send purchase orders to suppliers and obtain receipt acknowledgement as required.• Expedite outstanding quotes and orders in conjunction with Logistics.• Ensure purchasing policy and procedures are adhered to.• Ensure purchase orders and quotes are processed within the stipulated time frame.• Clarifying purchasing requests with originators if necessary to ensure requirements are adequately described and the correct specification are forwarded.• Identification and implementation of business opportunities.• Obtain savings through supplier negotiations.• Ensure sound ethical standards within the section and report any deviations to supervisor• Continuously seek opportunities for improvement in the supply chain i.e. Lead times, Pricing & contracts.• Communicate with end-users on purchase queries and provide advice where possible.• Resolve queries from internal and external sources and ensure clear specification of requirements.• Ensure that all purchase orders and correspondence are filed correctly.• Communicate item description, supply and specification changes to inventory department to ensure stock catalogue is correct and up to date.• Addresses problems when possible or reports to Supervisor.• Update tracking report as and when required.• Update records in the purchasing system.• Maintain purchasing reports and prepare purchasing statistics for month end reporting. Show less Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks• Minimise overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant raw materials to maximize availability of working capital.• Ensure that goods inward / stock control department is well organised and controlled to sufficiently support production and the goals of the business.• Ensure incoming product is receipted and managed appropriately according to company procedure.• Ensure materials are ready and available for production as and when required.. Ensure that any materials that are late or holding up production for whatever reason are chased and followed up until received.• Ensure sub contract processes are received back and that suppliers are chased to ensure no late delivery situation.• Provide routine management information on inventory performance• Monitor and evaluate consumables• Monitor & evaluate material utilization and scrap• Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimise costs and maximize working capital. Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions.• Responsible for managing and running planned stock takes• Perform cyclic stock checksEnsure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system• Produce daily reports to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled and any discrepancies addressed and resolved.• Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.Operational Performance***• Achieve a minimum of 96.5% inventory record accuracy*** Show less

  • PURCHASING OFFICER

    May 2011 - now

  • INVENTORY OFFICER

    Mar 2009 - May 2011