Jessica Chulu

Jessica Chulu

Purchasing Officer @ TATA International Limited Zambia - JOHN DEERE

About

As a recognized Procurement, Logistics, and Operations Support professional in Zambia, I bring over five years of experience across agriculture, construction, sales, and OEM operations, delivering efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence across multinational, government, and regulated environments. I have driven end-to-end procurement, inventory optimization, logistics coordination, and after-sales support, leveraging ERP systems such as SAP B1, Sage X3, and Sage X5 to ensure timely availability of parts, equipment, and resources while maintaining ISO, WHO, and organizational compliance. My experience spans agriculture mechanization, heavy equipment distribution, construction operations, and parts sales, where I have strengthened vendor relationships, improved procurement tracking, and optimized inventory management, contributing to operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and business growth. Key Skills & Expertise: Procurement & Supply Chain Operations | Logistics & Distribution Coordination | Inventory & Asset Management | Parts Management & ERP Systems | Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance | Vendor & Stakeholder Management | Customer & After-Sales Support | Sales Coordination Key Achievements: Improved procurement tracking and supplier accountability at Tata International (John Deere Division) Optimized inventory management in agriculture and construction sectors, reducing obsolescence Supported OEM distribution operations, contributing to award-winning dealer performance (Best John Deere Dealer – Regions 2024) Recognized with the Simba Award (2025) for exceeding performance expectations I am passionate about supporting the agriculture and construction sectors in Zambia and beyond, leveraging my expertise to enhance operational efficiency, maximize equipment availability, and drive sustainable growth across multiple industries.

Country

Zambia

City

Lusaka

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Purchase Orders, Order Management, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Ordering, Supply Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, SAP ERP, Sales Presentations, International Sales, Retail Sales, Working Experience, Contractual Obligations, Business Process Improvement, Transparency, Grit, Distribution Channel Management, Business Relationship Management, Automotive Sales

Experience

TATA International Limited Zambia - JOHN DEERE

Purchasing Officer

TATA International Limited Zambia - JOHN DEERE

LinkedIn
2024-8 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

-Manage end-to-end procurement processes using SAP B1. -Coordinate relationships with local and international suppliers. -Prepare purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods. -Maintain accurate procurement, inventory, and supplier records. -Resolve supplier issues and negotiate pricing for cost efficiency. -Conduct health and safety inspections and ensure compliance with Zambian laws and ISO standards. -Track shipments, monitor logistics, and coordinate transport arrangements. -Ensure timely vendor and ZRA payments through close coordination with finance. -Manage orders for all branches and support stock counts. -Review freight rates and transportation costs to reduce operational expenses. Prepare monthly procurement and expense reports. -Provide administrative and operational support to finance, parts, and sales teams. -Act as a liaison between the accounts and parts departments. -Develop supplier reports to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Farming and Engineering Services (FES) Group - Africa

Parts Sales counter and Administrative assistant

Farming and Engineering Services (FES) Group - Africa

LinkedIn
2022-7 - 2024-10 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Mazabuka, Southern, Zambia

- Handling of sales, that's making quotations and invoicing for internal and External customers. -Inventory management -Customer service -Technical support -Vendor relations -Documentation and reporting -Product knowledge - Returns handling -Team collaboration -Training and development, training of new staffs or - customers on parts related . - Making purchase orders. - Making payments requisitions for parts ZRA clearing fees, stock purchases etc. - Inter branch movement or Stock Transfer - stock count - Receiving, Receipting of new stock. - creating New stock orders - Creating new bin locations physically and in stock. - Dispatching of stock to customers and inter branches. -Binning stock Physically according to warehouse inventory management control. -preparing stock Count Materials and stock counting inventory and control.

Karar Foods Limited

Assistant Admin Manager

Karar Foods Limited

2021-4 - 2024-10 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

*Filling in returns for Zambia Revenue Authorities *Preparing PACRA Forms and submitting them *Preparing Returns and filling them for NAPSA *Making NAPSA Contributions *Making payments for Returns *Preparing and submission of National Construction council Forms  Payment for National construction council certificate *Preparing forms and payments for Lusaka city council *Preparing quotations *Inspection of sales *Preparing of Property transfer tax *Zsca renewal and registration *worker's compensation fund registration and Renewal. *Zambia Public procurement Authority registration and Renewal. *Wheat permit registration *Millers Association affiliation registration and Renewal. *requisition preparation, *Payment of casual workers *Record keeping and filling *purchase of PPE and distribution *preparation of all procurement documents for goods and services including Lpo generation for supplies *preparation of safety meetings *managing company logistics and fleet management

CASE Construction Equipment

Stock Controller

CASE Construction Equipment

LinkedIn
2024-8 - 2024-8 · 1 mo
BL&D Plant Hire & Sales (DCM)

Inventory Control Specialist/stock controller

BL&D Plant Hire & Sales (DCM)

2024-5 - 2024-8 · 4 mos
Zambia National service hospital

Safety Officer

Zambia National service hospital

2021-5 - 2024-3 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Lusaka, Zambia

*Covid Testing and swabbing *Record Keeping *General Risk Assessment for Potential Occupation Exposure to infections *Covid-19 Astrazeneca vaccination data Entry *Medical waste Surveillance *Disease surveillance and Sanitary waste Inspection Water Testing and treatment ’*Fire protection and Safety Surveillance Agrivation of data for COVID-19 vaccination and testing for All units  Environmental *inspection safe work procedure *Conducting an environmental project briefing for new sites *Inspection of equipment and Maintenance of fire protection equipments *Developing safety and implementing safety policies *Keeping and maintaining Safety records. *Investigating incidents, accidents and new disease out breaks. *Identifying risks and hazards. *Maintaining Safety Standards to prevent accidents and out break of new diseases

Precise construction

Administrative Assistant

Precise construction

2020-5 - 2022-10 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Lusaka, Zambia

Precise Construction construction

Administrative Assistant

Precise Construction construction

2020-1 - 2022-10 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Lusaka, Zambia

Camco Machinery & Equipment

Technician

Camco Machinery & Equipment

2019-2 - 2022-10 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Lusaka, Zambia

*Assembling Agricultural and Earth moving machine such as; CDM 833 Loader, SDG21 Sino Mach Grader,Jm504 Tractors ,maize Sheller’s , aerators, lonking Excavators ,Diesel engines. *Testing Generators and pumps. *Servicing of Generators and Repairing Generators *Repairing and serving of Earth moving machine *Assembled agricultural and earth moving equipment’s * Tested generators and pumps  Installed, serviced and repaired generators *Repaired and serviced earth moving machines *Performed diagnostic, repaired and servicing of earth moving machines. *Testing generators and pumps *Installed and serviced generators *Diagnosed, repaired and maintained earth moving machines. I worked on the following Machines below Loaders 833,856 lonking loader *Lonking excavators *Small road rollers and taping rammers  *Kipor gene sets  *Weichai generators Hydraulics circuits *Tractors :donfengl, lovol, jinma 25hp, 35hp,50hp *Three wheeler tractors * Tapping rammers *Terazor *Maize shallers and other different agricultural equipment

Education

Information and Communications University

Information and Communications University

LinkedIn

Business Administration with Economics

2025-1 - 2027-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Currently pursuing my Bachelor of Business Administration, where I am gaining practical knowledge in management, finance, strategic planning, and operations. I am committed to developing the skills, discipline, and leadership mindset required to excel in Public Procurement & Supply Chain Management. The goal is not just to earn a degree — but to build competence, integrity, and impact. 💼🔥 #BBA #FutureLeader #Procurement #SupplyChain #Zambia

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