Denford Zimuto is a 31-year-old logistics professional with over 10 years of experience in transportation and supply chain management. He is currently working as a Logistics Specialist for Zuva Petroleum, where he oversees fleet management and fuel distribution across Zimbabwe. Prior to this, he held logistics roles at Strauss Logistics Zimbabwe, Unifreight Pioneer Group, and Netrade Marketing Group. Denford has a B-Tech in International Purchasing, Logistics and Transport from Chinhoyi University of Technology. He is seeking a managerial position that allows him to further develop his career and unlock his full potential.

1. DENFORD ZIMUTO
53 Colchester Rd
Avonlea
Harare
ZIMBAMBWE
Mobile: +263 772 217 651
Email: denfordz@zuvapetroleum.co.zw or zimutodenford@gmail.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
An imaginative and ambitious professional aged 31, who has a proven ability to think independently and
handle multiple projects successfully through to completion. Denford has a long track record of putting
together proactive teams who can ensure that business targets are always met cost-effectively. He possesses
the leadership skills, passion, integrity and drive required to make things happen. On top of this he has the
gravitas and charisma needed to quickly win the respect,and trust of a workforce. Right now he is looking for
a suitable managerial position with a company that will allow him to develop his career,and give him the
opportunities needed to unlock his full potential.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Logistics
 Ability to understand complex service delivery issues.
 Comprehensive understanding of the complex systems of inventories, delivery times, costs and
personnel management.
 In-depth knowledge of the relevant Health & Safety laws relating to working in a environment were
heavy goods are being moved and stored.
 Vast experience of managing 3rd party logistics providers.
 Ensuring the timely delivery of customer deliveries and orders.
 Liaising effectively with suppliers, retailers and consumers.
 Financial understanding of budgets, cost control and financial levers.
 Able to quickly understand a company’s operational systems and provide input for the development
of future systems.
 Writing up accurate reports for senior managers on any losses and gains.

2. CAREER HISTORY
Zuva Petroleum (Pvt) Ltd
Logistics Specialist (April 2015 to Date)
Overall in charge of Zuva Petroleum Fleet Management and Distribution of petroleum products across the
country on behalf of Strauss Logistics Zimbabwe
Duties:
 Planning and controlling transport economics and productivity of more than 30 Fuel, LPGand
Aviation tankers across the Zuva fleet establishment.
 Directing the supply chain management of all products inclusive of receipt, storage,handling and
distribution to 100 service stations, 20 depots and more than 200 commercial customers in a safe and
cost effective manner.
 Safeguarding warehouse operations and inventory by establishing and monitoring security procedures
and protocol.
 Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations of transporting and storing hazardous products and
leading adherence to set standard operating procedures and ISO standards.
 Achieving overall customer service targets through defining the department’s strategies for
appropriate inventory levels, order entry processes and scheduling procedures.
 Participating in personnel development at all levels through talent acquisition, performance
management and motivation of team members to ensure productivity targets are met
 Keeping up to date all relevant documentation, vehicle logbooks, fuel consumption records &
servicing protocols.
Strauss Logistics Zimbabwe
Logistics Controller (October 2014 – March 2015)
Strauss Logistics Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
I was in charge of managing fuel (Diesel, Petrol, Paraffin and Jet A1) movement from Mozambique, Beira to
Zambia, Lusaka and Ndola and DRC Lubumbashi. I had an opportunity to run Dalbit Contract (Zambia –
Lusaka and Ndola), UTEC, ShabOil, DRC Petroleum and Groupsil (Democratic Republic of Congo –
Lumbumashi).
Duties:
 Interfacing with the customers
 Liaising with loading terminals in Beira to ensure to ensure adherence to loading timeframes,
conformity to terminal standards
 Interfacing with customs across all port of entries and ensuring product pre-clearance to avoid transit
delays at ports of entry
 Tracking of trucks in transit and giving customer periodic updates on their product in transit
 Ensuring fleet compliance to transit countries legislation and polices
 PODs accountability and submission to accounts
 Managing product losses

3. Unifreight Pioneer Group – Swift Division
Transport and Logistics Officer (March 2012 – September 2014)
Duties:
 Ensuring company compliance with all transport policies, legislation and procedures.
 Involved in strategy formulation and budgeting.
 Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.
 Making sure that vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.
 Ensuring compliance to daily pre-trip check and monthly fleet inspection.
 Control of Fuel and Kilometres.
 Managing Stock on Board.
 Driver management.
 Appraising staff performance and also taking disciplinary action when required.
 Responsible for all Health and Safety investigations.
Netrade Marketing Group – S&P Logistics Division
Warehouse Supervisor (Jan 2010 – February 2012)
Duties
 Driver supervision and regular follow ups on trucks in transit.
 Sourcing transporters and negotiating transportation rates.
 Manning the bonded warehouse section according to ZIMRA regulations.
 Customs clearing using ASSYCUDA World system.
 Goods Receiving and Despatching.
 Resolving and Attending to Stock Discrepancies.
 Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
 Generating weekly and monthly reports for clients and management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Personal Competencies and skills
 Comprehensive understanding of all areas of the supply chain
 Strong communication and analytical skills.
 Problem solving and prioritising skills.
 Man management skills.
 Class 4 (Defensive Driving)
 SHE Supervisors training
 Valid Zimbabwe Passport
 Graduate Management Training with Unifreight (Pvt) Ltd
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS KNOWLEGDE
 Freightware (Dovetail)
 Fleet-Pro
 Global Tracking (Satellite Tracking System)
 IT literate

4. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Chinhoyi University of Technology (2007 – 2010)
B-Tech (Hons) International Purchasing, Logistics and Transport
Degree Class: Upper Second (2.1)
Marlborough High School 2004 - 2005
A’ levels: Divinity (A) Geography (A) Shona (O)
REFERENCES
Brennah Ncube (Operation Manager)
Strauss Logistics Zimbabwe
116 Dagenham Road,
Willowvale,
Harare
+263 773071881
brennah.ncube@strausslogistics.co.zw
Obert Mutonhori (National Operations Executive)
Unifreight Pioneer Group
Corner Hermes & Hood Road
Southerton
Harare
+263 773 446 666
omutonhori@swift.co.zw
Mr M Musandu (Managing Director)
S&P Logistics
Harare
+263 772 283 578
mike@spwarehousing.co.zw