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Jimmy Iluba

@jimmyiluba

Experienced retail and inventory manager skilled in supply chain and team leadership.

Zambia
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What I'm looking for

I want a hands-on supply chain or inventory role where I can lead teams, optimize distribution/warehouse processes, reduce shrinkage, and grow professionally while applying my Purchasing and Supply studies.

I am a motivated retail and inventory manager with over four years leading high-performing warehouse and distribution teams. I combine practical operations experience with ongoing studies in Purchasing and Supply to drive measurable improvements.

At Lactalis Zambia I led a diverse team of 15+ people, designed a new distribution system to maximize warehouse space and prioritized inventory management, and achieved a 20% improvement in shrinkage reduction while dramatically lowering stock-at-risk.

Previously at Pick n Pay I progressed through receiving, labeling and storeman roles, consistently maintaining high stock-accuracy rates and strengthening returns and security procedures. I am proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP ERP and apply persuasive negotiation and people-management skills to operational challenges.

I seek roles where I can continue improving distribution, inventory and fulfillment processes, mentor teams, and apply my Purchasing and Supply studies to deliver operational excellence and cost-effective results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

LZ
Current

Administration Coordinator

Lactalis Zambia

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Managed a 15+ person cross-functional team and implemented a new distribution system that maximized warehouse space and improved inventory management, reducing stock-at-risk to ~10% and cutting shrinkage by 20%.

PZ

Receiving Manager

Pick n Pay Zambia

Aug 2016 - Feb 2023 (6 years 6 months)

Oversaw inbound stock operations from local and international suppliers achieving over 95% receiving accuracy and implementing return and security protocols that reduced shrinkage.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CU

Copperbelt University

Bachelor of Science, Purchasing and Supply

2024 -

Activities and societies: Completed LinkedIn courses in Measuring Business Performance, Inventory Management Foundations, Understanding Logistics, and International Logistics.

Pursuing a BSc in Purchasing and Supply with emphasis on purchasing, supply, marketing and communication.

MS

Mwata Day High School

Grade 12 Certificate, General Secondary Education

2006 - 2008

Completed O-level studies and obtained Grade 12 certificate.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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