Theoneste Kayiranga, Mr.
Supply Chain & Freight Forwarder
Molenbeek Saint-Jean
Summary
My CV highlights my skills in more details but in summary, I am Result-driven candidate with extensive knowledge of logistics and customs regulations. Develops and maintains relationships with clients, carriers and suppliers. Possesses excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
3
3
Certificates
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
East & Central Africa Manager- Operations
Umoja Worldwide Logistics Ltd
Kigali
11.2018 - 09.2022
- Overall of operations of East & Central Africa.
- Startup company in Rwanda and coordinates all operations to adhere in other freight forwarder networks and supervise Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and DRC operations.
- Overseas operations and administration to ensure that company meets international standards in the industry.
- Strong marketing plan in order to compute in the market.
- Dealing with transporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, International carriers etc...
- Pricing, and follow up shipments import/export from order up to destination.
Country Coordinator/Operations Manager
Logistics Link International Ltd ( Nairobi-Kenya)
Kigali
10.2011 - 10.2018
- Country coordination of all imports/exports shipment from/to Rwanda/Burundi
- Startup company in Rwanda as a new Branch of company in a country
- Email correspondences with transporters, shipping lines and company network
- Solving issues with clients, such as claims of damaged goods, missing goods, accident trucks issues, etc
- Business development involvement such as maintain and looking new opportunities.
- All company representation related business and meetings.
- All activities related taxes, exports/imports customs clearing and forwarding activities coordination.
Assistant Operations Manager
LogiOne as Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Agent in Rwanda
Kigali
10.2007 - 09.2011
- LogiOne as Hellmann Worldwide partner in Rwanda Kigali , Rwanda
- Operations in supply chain activities, all enquiry from company vendors and suppliers.
- Pricing all requirements from different partners around the world
- Follow imports and exports declarations from orders up to destinations.
- Local customs clearing supervision, loading/unloading and packing up to customer's door.
- Invoicing customer and doing all paperwork to upon payment
- File closing
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Utexrwa S.A Kigali
Kigali
01.2000 - 10.2007
- Dealing with company vendors on daily basis in order to bring all require raw materials at destination and at low cost both internationally and locally.
- Respond to all needs from different department for the company.
- All administration work related Procurement & Logistics issues.
- Responsible of stock, making sure different departments are not facing stock shortage as factory needs to work nights and days.
Skills
Other skillsCargo Operations CoursesDubai, UAEEast African Community, Customs Management Act courseOrganized by ADR/RRA Kigali, RwandaAcademy for Leadership, Competitiveness and Prosperity CertificateBy OTF Group & RIAM KigaliRwandaCYRWA Forum (Imbuto Foundation) SERENAHOTEL Kigali, RwandaEastern Africa Customs Freight Forwarding Practicing Certification(EACFFPC) Kigali, RwandaSoftwareERP (Microsoft Access)GIPRO (Financier)SAP (Procurement & LogisticsPersonal
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision-Making
Self-Motivated
Organization and Time Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
East & Central Africa Manager- Operations
Umoja Worldwide Logistics Ltd
11.2018 - 09.2022
Country Coordinator/Operations Manager
Logistics Link International Ltd ( Nairobi-Kenya)
10.2011 - 10.2018
Assistant Operations Manager
LogiOne as Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Agent in Rwanda
10.2007 - 09.2011
2 Years Diploma in Administrative Sciences - Administrative Sciences- Kigali
Kigali Independent University
05.2002 - 12.2002
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Utexrwa S.A Kigali
01.2000 - 10.2007
Education
2 Years Diploma in Administrative Sciences - Administrative Sciences- Kigali
Kigali Independent University
Kigali Rwanda 05.2002 - 12.2002