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MASSOMBA ELOMBO Timothée

Douala

Summary

Operations professional with proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven, known for enhancing operational performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OPERATIONS MANAGER

BASE CAMEROON LTD
05.2020 - 07.2024
  • Managed high value project cargo both locally and in the hinterland (CHAD and CAR)
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new staff to fulfill business requirements.

INVENTORY AND LOGISTICS MANAGER

VODAFONE CAMEROON
05.2017 - 12.2018


  • Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with carriers, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization without compromising service quality.
  • Negotiated contracts with shipping companies, resulting in cost savings and improved delivery times for goods.
  • Optimized warehouse layout for increased efficiency in inventory management, leading to smoother operational flow.

INTERMODAL COORDINATOR

MAERSK LINE CAMEROON
10.2008 - 04.2016
  • Coordinated effectively between multiple departments and suppliers for seamless execution of imports/exports via rail or trucking options.
  • Streamlined intermodal coordination processes by implementing efficient communication channels and tracking systems.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to increased efficiency in intermodal coordination tasks.
  • Reduced transit times for shipments by optimizing routing and scheduling strategies.
  • Coordinated the outsourcing and evaluation of suppliers

Education

MBA - Logistics

IME Business And Engineering School
Douala, Cameroon
01-2026

Advanced Diploma in Procurement And Supply - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
London, UK
06-2019

Bachelor of Arts - English And French

University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon
04-2005

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Operational efficiency
  • Customer relationship management
  • Logistics oversight
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • P&L management
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Transportation

Affiliations

  • Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Certification

  • Maersk Liner and Operation Education (MILE )Training - [2010]
  • Maersk Process Excellence Programme (PEX) - [2012]
  • Finance and Accounting for Container Transport (FACT) - [2012]
  • Global Customer Service System Training - [2015]

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

OPERATIONS MANAGER

BASE CAMEROON LTD
05.2020 - 07.2024

INVENTORY AND LOGISTICS MANAGER

VODAFONE CAMEROON
05.2017 - 12.2018

INTERMODAL COORDINATOR

MAERSK LINE CAMEROON
10.2008 - 04.2016

MBA - Logistics

IME Business And Engineering School

Advanced Diploma in Procurement And Supply - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply

Bachelor of Arts - English And French

University of Buea
MASSOMBA ELOMBO Timothée