Freeman Dickie

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Regional Business Development Manager @ FamilySearch
Freeman Dickie's Location
Cidade da Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique, Mozambique
About Freeman Dickie

I am a Business Developer and Supply Chain Specialist with over 16 years wide track record working with Multinational companies operating in Mozambique. Experienced in setting up businesses and building teams for operating companies and international companies in their initial stages of operations. I also have diverse experience in facilitating Team Building, strategically coordinating and integrating key business processes. I work in business development as a Business Coach and Communication Teams Specialist in the context of Mozambican’s dynamic daily reality. By making use of Lean (six sigma) principles, I have managed to adapt international standards to local operational levels improving the long-term supply chain performance and deliverable. I have worked in Logistics and Supply Chain Management as a key player for local & international companies such as:- CDN, Nacala Port: Terminal and Operations manager;- Rio Tinto: Coal Supply Chain Manager;- ICVL: Port and Commercial Manager;- BIQINVEST: General Manager. Played a role in the founding and operations of local start-ups supported by Direct Foreign Investments:- NavioServ: Founder & Managing Director;- EUNITE Mozambique: Country Business Development Manager;- Master Class Mozambique: Founder & CEO.Spearheaded penetration of Dutch companies into the Mozambican market as representing agent and as local board member:- Royal IHC: Agent & Country Representative;- VROON: Board Member & Country Director. I have developed interests curation and organization of both local and international events. I’m the lead organizer of TEDxBeira, Orange Talks, among other events and campaigns.If you are passionate about Business and Personal Development and you are looking for professional assistance don’t hesitate to reach out freeman@samanyanga.co.mz

Freeman Dickie's Current Company Details
FamilySearch

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Regional Business Development Manager
Website:
familysearch.org
Employees:
1805
Freeman Dickie Work Experience Details
  • Familysearch
    Regional Business Development Manager
    Familysearch
  • Samanyanga Supply Chain & Logistics
    Founder & Ceo
    Samanyanga Supply Chain & Logistics Sep 2021 - Present
    Beira, Sofala, Mozambique
    At Samanyanga, main goal is to help our clients optimize their supply chains and maximize the commercial benefit of their operations to stakeholders. In line with our 3S service concept Supply, Support, Satisfy, we assure you about the high quality with unlimited procurement related services.
  • Tedxbeira
    Tedx License Holder & Organizer
    Tedxbeira Jan 2021 - Present
    Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique
    Coordinate: events planning, fundraising, volunteer recruitment & training, resource mobilisation, curation, speaker selection,
  • Minas De Benga (Icvl)
    Port & Commercial Manager
    Minas De Benga (Icvl) Mar 2019 - Present
    Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique
  • Master Class Moçambique
    Founder & Ceo
    Master Class Moçambique Nov 2018 - Present
    Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique
    Master Class Mozambique (MCM) - a consultancy company dedicated to diagnosing and identifying training needs. MCM deliver customised courses that are tailor-made to meet the organisation’s capacity building requirements. MCM also Facilitates Team Building activities, organizes workshops, seminars, conference among several other corporate events.
  • Biqinvest Sa
    Country General Manager
    Biqinvest Sa Jul 2015 - Aug 2018
    Beira
    COMPLIANCE: Oversee the compliance of all legal requirements that affect BIQInvest SA’s businesses and operations. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Identify opportunities, and propose a Business Plan to the Board of Directors for approval. Execution of the Business Plan and report to the Board on operational performance. Develop strategic plan by studying the regional investment environment, and financial opportunities. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT: Build and maintain relations with key Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, CFM and investors and affiliated companies. During my time with BIQINVEST, SA I also played key roles as Board Member and country representative for the following Dutch companies:NavioServ, Limitada: Ship Chandling & Port ServicesVROON Offshore Mozambique: Builder and Supplier of offshore support vesselsRoyal IHC: Builder and Supplier of dredging vessels and equipment
  • Rio Tinto
    Port & Supply Chain Manager
    Rio Tinto Nov 2012 - 2015
    Beira, Mozambique
    ➤Planning and coordination of shipping and transport logistics. Improving the operational performance of the supply chain. With key functions to design, plan, control, and monitoring rail, terminal and shipping activities. Building competitive logistical solutions. ➤Ensure adherence to pre-defined safety standards and procedures.Operations Management: Plan and coordinate terminal, rail and shipping loading and unloading operations with both Port Operator (CdM/Nectar) and Ports Authority (CFM). ➤Quality Management & Control: Manage contract with independent inspector (Bureau Veritas), ensure adherence to ISO standards and monitor equipment calibration.➤Charter vessels for Rio Tinto and liaise laycan and delivery schedule with clients in India, Europe and South Africa. Manage procurement and third party contracts. ➤Coordinate operations in a terminal shared between Rio Tinto and Vale de Moçambique, and operated by Cornelder de Moçambique. ➤Lead and direct a team of operations planners, operations coordinators, documentation staff and dispatchers. ➤Align operational KPIs to company’s objectives. Safety, productivity, terminal efficiency and quality management.
  • Cdn - Corredor De Desenvolvimento Do Norte
    Container Terminal Manager
    Cdn - Corredor De Desenvolvimento Do Norte Jul 2007 - Oct 2012
    Nacala Port
    ➤Manage resources – personnel, equipment and budgets to achieve operational efficiency in safety, cargo handling and storage, truck and rail dispatching. ➤Manage ship loading and unloading operations. ➤Manage in-terminal bulk packing and unpacking operations, truck and train loading & unloading operations, and manage cargo tracking team. ➤Interface with authorities (CFM & customs) and shipping agents. ➤Managed local, Malawi and Zimbabwe client portfolios (CRM). ➤Safety, Reduction of truck congestion, optimization of storage space and operational efficiency. ➤Manage a team of shift supervisors, dispatchers, operators and stock controllers.
  • Steers Zimbabwe
    Branch Manager
    Steers Zimbabwe Feb 2006 - Dec 2006
    Plan, Lead, Organize and Control the daily running of the businessPurchasing and procurement management Branch level Sales and Marketing management Lead and Direct a team of 10 personsTrain shift managers, and newly recruited staffEnsuring quality and standards are met as per franchise requirements
  • Innscor Zimbabwe Limited
    Statistician
    Innscor Zimbabwe Limited Oct 2005 - Jan 2006
    Compile, analyze and present statistical records for five fast food shops Reconciles credit sales and prepayments for the five shops
  • Innscor Zimbabwe Limited
    Office Administrator
    Innscor Zimbabwe Limited Jan 2005 - Sep 2005
    Bookkeeping for the shop.Sales-Mix and turnover analysisSales and Purchasing ManagementStock and cash controlAdministered over 11 shop staffImplemented training course (I-Sales) for new recruits

Freeman Dickie Education Details

  • Universidade Catolica De Moçambique
    Universidade Catolica De Moçambique
    Mba
  • Stc Group - Netherlands Maritime University
    Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
  • West Coast College, Canada
    West Coast College, Canada
    Coal Logistics
  • National High School
    National High School
    English Literature, Geography, Divinity
  • Glen View 1 High School
    Glen View 1 High School
    High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

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Freeman Dickie works for Familysearch

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Freeman Dickie's current role is Regional Business Development Manager.

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Freeman Dickie attended Universidade Catolica De Moçambique, Stc Group - Netherlands Maritime University, West Coast College, Canada, National High School, Glen View 1 High School.

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Freeman Dickie's colleagues are Jeongwoon Kim, E/s David/barbara Slagowski, Byron Shaver, Uchenna Stephen, Reuben Okango, Dennis Meldrum, Steve Fuentes.

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