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Addis Mengesha

Addis Ababa

Summary

Experienced supply chain professional with a proven track record in managing end-to-end Supply Chain activities spanning over 16 years of experience. Highly skilled in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. I have in-depth knowledge of supply chain operation, including procurement, port operation, customs clearance, warehouse management, Fleet management and Transport operations. I hold an MBA in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Diligent and dedicated to handling numerous duties in ever-changing environments..

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Officer (Deputy Head of Operation)- Consultant/CST 2 (P3)

WFP –World Food Programme
12.2022 - Current
  • Lead the Fleet Unit in Djibouti which serves Djibouti-Ethiopia Corridor for overland transportation to different locations in Ethiopia.
  • Oversee the warehouse Operation in Djibouti Humanitarian Logistics base which serves more than 20 UN and NGO agencies. The HLB provides Food, NFI, Silo Bulk and cold chain storage service.
  • Spearhead the first Rail transport operation from Djibouti to Ethiopia contributing for green logistics.
  • Developed further improvements in Logistics procedures (SOP) and KPIs for Port operation, Warehouse and Transport operation.
  • Coordinate with different internal and external stakeholders including donors, Government partners and vendors to improve the supply chain activities.
  • Act as WFP Focal point for the USAID/BHA Prepo Hub in Djibouti. This involves coordination with BMMI (warehouse operator), superintendents, downstream country's, RBN, USAID/BHA, etc
  • Coordinate different transport modes in Djibouti (Sea / Air / Road / Rail) and provide proposals to the HoSC on areas of improvement and new opportunities.
  • Manage different Logistics activities including sourcing of transport services, participating in LCC meetings as a presenter, and assist in formulating scope of work for logistics services.

Logistics Officer, Head of Operation(NOB)

WFP –World Food Programme
09.2016 - 10.2022
  • Lead Transport Operation unit which handles all cargo movement from different Ports until it reaches beneficiaries.
  • Prepare annual Logistics plan related to Transport and operation and followup on its implementation.
  • Provide Capacity Building and technical support for WFP Logistics staffs and Implementing partners on different Logistics activities.
  • Develop standard operating procedures and undertake data analysis on logistics operation such as Transport and warehouse to generate ideas for management decision to reduce cost, rendered timely and quality service
  • Maintain regular communication with Government, Transporters and port offices (Djibouti and Berbera), perform market analysis on new developments and challenges in country related to transport and general Logistics operations
  • Directly Supervise and guide 08 Transport and Operations section staff and facilitate team work and capacity building.
  • Engage in any kind of emergency preparedness and response operation in the country and neighboring countries in all the stages of emergency including planning, assessment, response and monitoring.

Logistics Officer, Supply Chain Planning(NOA)

WFP –World Food Programme
03.2013 - 08.2016
  • Optimized supply chain efficiency by implementing strategic inventory management and distribution planning.
  • Reduced transportation costs with effective route planning and carrier negotiations for streamlined delivery operations.
  • Produced regular Pipeline reports which support management decisions .
  • Coordinate extensively with multiple government and NGO stakeholders to keep up-to-date information on WFP shipments, deliveries, surpluses and shortfalls in relation to operation
  • Closely monitors port situations, advising relevant stakeholders on shipment delays and issuing alerts on potential port congestion's from Berbera, Djibouti and Sudan.
  • Participate in any kind of emergency operation in the country and neighboring countries in all the stage of emergency response (planning, assessment, response and monitoring).

Logistics Assistant

WFP –World Food Programme
06.2012 - 02.2013
  • Effective processing and management of transport requests
  • Monitoring of timely dispatch of commodities as per Programme requirements
  • Effective management of food movements for relief/NES operations
  • Preparation and transmission of commodities movement reports
  • Create Transport purchase order (TPO) and LTI/ Loading Order
  • Coordinate all the Relief operation from the Logistics side in the Somalia Region.

Logistics Assistant

WFP –World Food Programme
09.2007 - 05.2012
  • Reconcile and analyze data of different reports like dispatch and distribution reports before submitting to supervisor
  • Coordinate logistics operations with other organizations in the area
  • Manage local emergency stockpile and goods consolidation point of South Sudan and Gambella Region in order to permit the rapid movement of humanitarian supplies
  • Design and implement warehouse management and commodity tracking system
  • Ensure timely transmission of logistics monitoring information, stock levels and distribution status to the logistics focal point at national level

Education

Computer Science

Debub University

MBA -

International Leadership Institute
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07.2014

Skills

  • Logistics Management
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Service and Supply Support
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Logistics Software Proficiency
  • Transportation Planning
  • Route Optimization
  • Freight Negotiation
  • Logistics Analysis
  • Warehouse Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Shipping Coordination
  • Team Leadership
  • Supply Chain Management
  • International Logistics
  • Contract Management
  • Supply Chain Coordination

On Job Training

  • Emergency Logistics response training (Birindisi , Italy)
  • Humanitarian Access Negotiation (Rome, Italy)
  • Surface Transport Contracting Training
  • TOT on Integrated Road Map
  • Media/Donor Relation
  • Supply chain Management for Special Nutrition supplies.
  • LTSH fund utilization and preparing LTSH Matrix
  • IPSAS Awareness training
  • SAP LESS commodity trucking system (Local LESS expert)
  • Certificate in Public Procurement (CIPS)

Language Skill

  • English, Fluent, Excellent
  • French, Intermediate

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/17/85
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Ethiopian
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Ievgen Verkhovtsev, Head of Supply chain , WFP-Djibouti, ievgen.verkhovtsev@wfp.org
  • Mahmoud AMER, Emergency Officer, WFP Rome Italy, mahmoud.amer@wfp.org
  • Paola Corrado, Senior Supply Chain Officer, WFP Rome Italy, Paola.Corrado@wfp.org
  • Adham Effendi, Head of Supply Chain, WFP-RBC (Middle east and North Africa), Adham.Effendi@wfp.org

Timeline

Logistics Officer (Deputy Head of Operation)- Consultant/CST 2 (P3)

WFP –World Food Programme
12.2022 - Current

Logistics Officer, Head of Operation(NOB)

WFP –World Food Programme
09.2016 - 10.2022

Logistics Officer, Supply Chain Planning(NOA)

WFP –World Food Programme
03.2013 - 08.2016

Logistics Assistant

WFP –World Food Programme
06.2012 - 02.2013

Logistics Assistant

WFP –World Food Programme
09.2007 - 05.2012

Computer Science

Debub University

MBA -

International Leadership Institute

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