ROBERT JALI
Inventory & Supply Chain Controller
Blantyre, MW.About
Highly accomplished Inventory and Supply Chain Controller with over a decade of experience at CASTEL MALAWI LIMITED, specializing in optimizing stock levels, streamlining logistics, and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven expertise in implementing advanced management tools like PMC, NAVISION, OPTMAINT, and TULASI to drive significant cost savings and improve service delivery. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, resolving complex challenges, and ensuring compliance, consistently contributing to strategic objectives and business growth.
Work
CASTEL MALAWI LIMITED
|Inventory/Supply Chain Controller
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi
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Summary
Led comprehensive inventory and supply chain operations for CASTEL MALAWI LIMITED, driving efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and compliance across critical functions.
Highlights
Managed end-to-end inventory control and replenishment processes for complex operational demands, optimizing stock levels and achieving 99% accuracy.
Streamlined critical supply chain operations through cross-functional collaboration, reducing lead times by 15% and significantly improving service levels.
Oversaw financial reporting for inventory management, providing key insights that informed budgeting and cost control efforts, and ensured 100% compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits.
Coordinated all procurement activities, including foreign CAPEX materials, negotiating contracts with suppliers that resulted in average cost savings of 10%.
Cultivated strong relationships with key suppliers and conducted comprehensive audits, ensuring adherence to quality standards and prompt resolution of supply chain issues, enhancing product quality and reliability.
Played a pivotal role in the CASTEL MALAWI system and machinery transformation from manual to automation, leading a cross-departmental team to successful implementation.
Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs and workshops on logistics best practices, enhancing team capabilities and promoting operational excellence across departments.
Education
Alison
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Diploma
Warehouse and Logistics Management
Polytechnic
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Advanced Certificate
Purchasing and Supply Operations
Polytechnic
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Certificate
Purchasing in Supply
Radson Boys
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Secondary Education
General Education
Languages
English
Chichewa
Skills
Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Inventory Control, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics Management, Procurement, Warehouse Operations, Distribution, Lead Time Reduction, Service Level Improvement.
Financial & Compliance Management
Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Cost Control, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Quality Assurance.
Vendor & Relationship Management
Supplier Management, Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Supplier Audits, Relationship Building.
Technical & System Proficiency
PMC, NAVISION, OPTMAINT, TULASI, System Implementation, Automation.
Leadership & Team Development
Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Training & Development, Mentoring, Operational Excellence.
Core Competencies
Problem-Solving, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Communication, Adaptability, Continuous Improvement, Project Management.
Interests
Reading
Scientific Books.
Sports
Watching Soccer.
Entertainment
Movies.