PETRUS TUNA UUSIKU
Summary
Resourceful Procurement and Logistics Officer with over 8 years of progressive experience across procurement, transportation, distribution, and logistics control functions. Specialized in strategic sourcing, cost reduction strategies, inventory management, and logistics coordination, including transport planning, distribution control, and supply chain optimization. Excel in negotiation, problem-solving, and time management to deliver projects on schedule.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Hangala Group
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the procurement and logistics of all milling products
- Procure supplies, materials, equipment and services in accordance with the Company's purchasing policies guidelines.
- Prepare purchase orders and contracts as assigned; processes paperwork and forms, verifies receipt of goods and resolves discrepancies and problems regarding price, delivery, and/or condition.
- Submit requisitions and invoices to the accountant. Keep record.
- Maintain on-going liaison with Shipping & Receiving regarding inventory levels, substitutions, equivalents, delivery schedules and vendor problems.
- Update knowledge and stays informed of new products and services available, researches and develops new sources and/or potential sources of supplies, materials, and services.
- Compare and evaluates tender details against specified requirements documented in the enquiry.
- Rise and resolves queries with Contractors/Suppliers and end-users regarding deviations from agreed tendered/contracted conditions.
- Responsible for the maintenance of the Company's Fixed Asset Register and ensures annual stock taking and ensures assets are tagged to the appropriate department and division.
- Remove obsolete assets from Asset Register.
- Responsible for all Company Fleet and ensures rules and procedures are followed when always using vehicles.
- Coordinate the movement of vehicles to ensure all fleet are accounted.
- Monitor and manage fuel costs for all vehicles through the Blue Fuel System, reporting discrepancies.
- Administer vehicles for service and maintenance.
- Responsible for all transportation contracts.
- Coordinate the distribution of products.
- Ensure correct documentation is sent with drivers.
Logistics Controller
Rennies Logistics (Pty) Ltd
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed route planning daily, scheduled and coordinated vehicles for distribution as per route planning to meet customer demand.
- Effectively managed the daily loading and dispatching of customers' orders.
- Attended to customer queries.
- Conducted daily inspections of all site vehicles.
- Provided a weekly report on the condition of each vehicle using a checklist.
- Managed the vehicle tracking system and reported any discrepancies.
- Monitored and managed fuel costs for all vehicles through the Blue Fuel System, reporting discrepancies.
- Monitored and reported on the relationship between vehicle kilometers and fuel consumption.
- Managed service intervals for all vehicles, coordinating service bookings as needed.
- Handled all Natis-related issues, such as the renewal of expired vehicle licenses and conducting roadworthy tests.
- Ensured all vehicles were always kept clean and hygienic.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of all correspondence and documentation related to accident claims and the vehicle fleet.
Distribution Controller
Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Improve productivity, maintain, and manage personnel discipline in the areas of supervision.
- Participate in the monthly stock count.
- Ensure stock handling is in accordance with company standards.
- Supervision of all personnel, trucks, stock, and premises.
- Monitoring driver behavior and ensuring a high level of customer service.
- Utilizing GPS systems to monitor vehicles.
- Maintain open and effective communication with relevant departments and management to ensure a seamless flow of operations.
- Address any loading issues or discrepancies promptly, collaborating with relevant departments and management to find solutions and prevent reoccurrences.
- Identify areas for improvement within the distribution process, and suggest and implement enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Effectively manage the daily loading and dispatching of customers' orders.
- Verify picked stock against picking slips before dispatching stock.
- Ensure stock is invoiced accurately.
- Timeously liaise with drivers to follow up on outstanding deliveries.
- Ensure that the warehouse receives returned stock in a timely manner.
- Keep a record of all loaded products, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation of each shipment, including product type, quantity, and destination.
- Ensure that the document flow is always adhered to.
Driver
Teauber & Corssen SWA (Pty) Ltd
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Ensuring timely delivery of ordered goods to customers.
- Check all goods with the Dispatch Clerk before loading.
- Ensure items on invoice correspond with actual stock.
- Loads goods in an organized manner.
- Ensure all POD's are returned after deliveries.
- Perform daily pre, enrooted and post trip inspection of vehicle.
- Maintain accurate logbooks.
- Identify mechanical faults and reporting to supervisor immediately.
- Adhere to traffic laws and regulations.
- Ensure the vehicle is always clean.
Education
Honours - Business Management
NUST
05-2025
Degree - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
NUST
04-2017
Grade 12 - Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate
Ekulo SSS
10-2014
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement Management
- Fleet Management
- Knowledge in FMCG Industry
- Warehouse Operations
- Supervisory skills
- Coordination skills
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Attention to details
- Communication Skills
- Customer service-oriented
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Administrative skills
- Sage 300
Certification
Driver's License Code C1
References
- Mr. Kornelius Uuyamba | Hangala Group | Operations Manager | 0813776376
- Mr. Eben Shikulo | Rennies Logistics | Distribution Coordinator | 0812225389
- Mr. Kristian Gideon | Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd Distribution Manager | 0815810667
- Mr. George Frans | Teauber & Corssen SWA (Pty) Ltd | Logistics Controller | 0813952047
Timeline
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Hangala Group
07.2023 - Current
Logistics Controller
Rennies Logistics (Pty) Ltd
01.2022 - 05.2023
Distribution Controller
Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd
08.2019 - 12.2021
Driver
Teauber & Corssen SWA (Pty) Ltd
10.2018 - 07.2019
Honours - Business Management
NUST
Degree - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
NUST
Grade 12 - Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate
Ekulo SSS