Commodities Manager / Director of Purchasing & Logistics

Role and background

As a Commodities Manager, I oversee the raw materials procurement strategy, manage market risks, and optimize costs to ensure a secure supply. My career path has allowed me to develop expertise in sales management, logistics coordination, and audiovisual production management, with a proven ability to coordinate teams and complex projects. I am capable of defining and implementing commercial and logistics strategies, negotiating key partnerships, and ensuring operational performance for European companies.

Professional Experience

Purchasing Manager

Since • CONSOLIDATED GLOBAL GROUP • Madagascar

Strategic oversight of raw material procurement, including negotiating framework agreements and managing market risks to secure supply. Defining and implementing cost-optimization strategies, resulting in an average 8% reduction in annual expenses. Worked closely with production and logistics teams to align forecasts and ensure smooth operations. Proactively analyzed global market trends to anticipate price changes and adapt purchasing strategies accordingly.

Technical Sales Representative

January 2018–December 2019 • EROP-ALU and ALU • Madagascar

Developed and managed a portfolio of B2B and B2C clients, promoting and selling customized technical solutions. Advised clients on products suited to their specific needs, prepared sales proposals, and negotiated contracts. Coordinated order tracking and post-sale customer satisfaction, helping to build customer loyalty. Met sales targets, contributing to the company’s revenue growth.

Data Processing Agent

January 2017–December 2018 • Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Company – Madagascar

Managed a daily volume of client files, ensuring the accuracy of the processed information. Rigorously applied established procedures to guarantee data quality and reliability. Contributed to meeting the department’s productivity goals by meeting deadlines. Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction through effective management of inquiries.

Sales Director

January 2011–December 2016 • NOSIMA • Madagascar

Defined and implemented the sales strategy for all product lines, in line with the group’s growth objectives. Led sales teams and optimized processes to maximize performance and customer satisfaction. Negotiated key partnerships and managed strategic accounts, contributing to a significant increase in revenue. Conducted market analysis and competitive intelligence to identify new growth opportunities.

Sales Manager

January 2009–December 2011 • FIOTAZANTSOA • Madagascar

Developed and managed a B2B and B2C client portfolio in the retail sector for essential goods and hardware, meeting established sales targets. Negotiated and monitored commercial contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Analyzed markets and the competition to adapt the product offering and sales strategies. Coordinated with logistics teams to optimize delivery times and inventory availability. Contributed to a 15% increase in revenue over the period.

Production Manager (Audiovisual)

January 2008–December 2009 • NYR Image • Madagascar

Supervised the entire audiovisual production cycle, from pre-production to post-production, for a variety of projects. Coordinated technical and creative teams, managed schedules and budgets, and ensured compliance with deadlines and quality standards. Optimized work processes to increase operational efficiency. Ensure the delivery of audiovisual content that meets client expectations, contributing to the company’s reputation in the market.

Warehouse Clerk

January 2008–December 2008 • Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Company – Madagascar

Managed the receipt, storage, and distribution of goods for Quit Madagascar Minerals’ operations, ensuring full traceability of inventory flows. Conducted regular physical inventories and reconciled them with book records, contributing to optimized inventory management. Prepared orders and organized shipments, ensuring the availability of essential materials for the client’s operations. Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, adhering to safety and product storage standards.

Head of Logistics and Infrastructure

January 1999–December 2008 • DRAFT FCB SYNERGY GROUP • Madagascar

Managed and optimized logistics operations and infrastructure for all of the group’s subsidiaries, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of services. Managed technical and logistics teams; supervised the maintenance of equipment and buildings. Implemented procurement and distribution procedures, contributing to reduced lead times and operational costs. Negotiated with suppliers and service providers to ensure service quality and budget optimization.

Basic Multi-Skilled Professional Internship as a Broadcast Operator

January 1998–December 1999 • DON BOSCO Media Center • Madagascar

Acquired the technical and operational fundamentals of broadcasting through full immersion in the daily activities of a media center. Active participation in the preparation and broadcast of radio content, including assisting in the control room and performing first-level equipment maintenance. Developed a practical understanding of production and broadcast processes, contributing to operational efficiency. This experience provided a solid grasp of the essential technical fundamentals of the industry.

Advanced Training Internship

January 1997–February 1997 • BSTP (IST-EESP Ankatso) • Madagascar

Active participation in the analysis and resolution of technical issues specific to infrastructure. Contributed to documenting existing processes and developing proposals for improvement. Collaborated with engineering teams to implement optimized solutions. Acquired practical skills in project management and the application of industry standards.

Internship

January 1995 to February 1995 • Malagasy National Railway Network (currently MADARAIL) • Madagascar

Observation of railway operations and rolling stock maintenance processes. Analysis of current safety procedures and their implementation in the field. Drafting of a summary report on identified best practices and potential areas for improvement to optimize workflows.

Skills

Hard Skills: Procurement management, Strategic negotiation, Cost optimization, Logistics management, Business strategies

Soft Skills: Team leadership, Complex project management, Proactive analysis, Cross-functional coordination, Results-oriented

Degrees and Training

Advanced Vocational Diploma

January 2001–December 2002

Industrial Technical Baccalaureate

January 1994–December 1994

Specialization: Mechanical Manufacturing

Technical Certificate

1993 • Rainandriamampandry Ankadifotsy Technical College

Operational Technician Certificate

1992 • Rainandriamampandry Ankadifotsy Technical College

B.E.P.C.

1991 • Rainandriamampandry Ankadifotsy Technical College

At a glance

Field of expertise

Customer service & administration

Experience

21 years of experience

Working languages

French · C1English · C1

Markets covered

SwitzerlandFranceBelgiumUnited KingdomUnited StatesCanada