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George Chopo

@georgechopo

Distribution Manager at Chemonics International who improved 3PL invoice payment lead time from one month to one week.

At Chemonics International, I support ZAMMSA with distribution planning and optimization, and manage the technical and operational aspects of 3PL activities. I also supervise Distribution Specialists and oversee vendor performance, invoicing, and budgets.

As Distribution and 3PL Specialist at Chemonics International, I developed a comprehensive 3PL invoice tracking tool and a KPI dashboard with the M&E department. I also reduced 3PL invoice payment lead time from one month to one week.

At Zambian Breweries PLC, I worked as a Distribution Planner and Load Expeditor. I increased planning efficiency by 16.7% and helped improve truck turnaround time by 90%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Distribution Manager

Current

Chemonics International

May 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Support ZAMMSA in developing distribution plans and running optimization tools. Manage 3PL invoicing, vendor performance, and supervise distribution specialists.

Distribution Planning Optimization 3PL Management Vendor Management KPI development Process Flow Job Aids Budget Management RFP Development Subcontract Management Staff Supervision

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Manager

Chemonics International

Feb 2023 - Mar 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Managed 3PL distribution planning, vendor performance, and subcontracting processes. Supervised 3PL specialists and supported ZAMMSA with technical assistance.

3PL Management Distribution Planning Optimization Vendor Management KPI Monitoring Subcontract Management RFP Development Staff Supervision Budget Tracking

Distribution and 3PL Specialist

Chemonics International

Jul 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Served as point of contact for 3PL distribution planning, monitored vendor KPIs, and coordinated purchase orders for delivery to over 1,500 health facilities. Reduced invoice payment lead time from one month to one week.

3PL Management Distribution Planning KPI Monitoring Purchase Order Management Invoice Reconciliation Vendor coordination Reporting Dashboard Development

Distribution Planner

Zambian Breweries PLC

Jan 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Delivered full load plans, collaborated with S&OP team, and reported on distribution KPIs. Reduced customer complaints by ensuring on-time delivery and increased planning efficiency by 16.7%.

Distribution Planning Load Planning S&OP Stock Management KPI Reporting Fleet Coordination Data Management

Load Expeditor

Zambian Breweries PLC

Aug 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Tracked and escalated distribution load plan executions, communicated daily plans, and made on-day adjustments. Eliminated driver idling time and improved truck turnaround time by 90%.

Load Planning Distributed Execution KPI communication Stakeholder Communication Problem Solving

Distribution Planner

National Breweries PLC

Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 (6 months)

Processed customer orders, planned orders according to distribution board, and reported on KPIs. Reduced driver overtime by 50% and increased delivery efficiency.

Order Processing Distribution Planning KPI Reporting SOP Adherence Time Management