Zimbabwe-based FMCG Specialists

Supply chain expertise
built inside the industry.

OpsCraft Consulting is led by Tererai Chitsa, a supply chain and operations executive with over 20 years of FMCG leadership in Zimbabwe. Our engagements combine the credibility of a named expert with the rigour and professionalism of a dedicated consulting practice.

20+
Years FMCG leadership experience
+30%
Production volume increase under Covid-19 pressure
10%
Materials cost reduction as Supply Chain Head
ISO
9001 first certification for a local international company unit

A named expert.
A dedicated practice.

OpsCraft Consulting was founded by Tererai Chitsa, a supply chain and operations executive with over 20 years of leadership built within reputable international and regional FMCG companies in Zimbabwe — organisations that produced multiple brands across food, household care, and home care categories, with additional exposure to East African markets.

[ererai Chitsa] has operated through currency crises, supply shocks, rapid growth, and the extraordinary demands of the Covid-19 period. That first-hand experience of leading and delivering in VUCA environments — where volatility, resource constraints, and rapid change are the norm — is what sets this practice apart from consulting that is purely theoretical.

When you engage OpsCraft, you work directly with a practitioner who has run the operations you are trying to improve: Sourcing, Manufacturing, SHEQ, Customer Service, Warehousing, Logistics. Not an observer — an experienced operator who knows what implementation actually requires.

Our firm's commitment is to bring that expertise with the full professionalism, structure, and accountability of a dedicated consulting practice.

You know exactly who is doing the work. Tererai Chitsa's expertise and track record are not a marketing asset — they are the engagement itself.

Our frameworks have been tested under real pressure — in real FMCG environments, managing real teams, delivering real results.

We engage credibly at every level of your organisation, from the shop floor to the boardroom.

Our goal is to build your team's capability so that improvements are owned internally and sustained long after our engagement ends.

Tererai Chitsa
Founder & Principal Consultant — Supply Chain & Operations

With over 20 years leading supply chain and operations functions within international and regional FMCG companies in Zimbabwe, Tererai Chitsa founded OpsCraft Consulting to make that depth of practical expertise available to organisations seeking real, lasting operational improvement. Every client engagement is led personally by the founder — bringing seniority, accountability, and direct hands-on experience to every mandate.

Results delivered in practice

The following results were delivered by Tererai Chitsa in senior operational and supply chain leadership roles within the FMCG sector — the demonstrated foundation on which our consulting practice is built.

+30%
Operational Resilience Under Covid-19
Led operations through the pandemic with minimal disruption — achieving a 30% increase in production volumes versus prior year and improving capacity utilisation by 4% through decisive leadership and cross-functional coordination.
−10%
Materials Cost Reduction & Margin Improvement
Reduced average cost of materials by 10% as Supply Chain Head through developing alternative supplier networks — directly contributing to margin accretion across affected product lines.
ISO
First ISO 9001 Certification
Led the implementation of a Quality Management System that earned the first ISO 9001 certification for a local unit of an international company — embedding a quality culture across the team alongside technical rigour.
∅→✓
Stock Management System Implementation
Directed the end-to-end rollout of a new stock management system — landing on time while driving user-experience improvements and securing buy-in across all organisational levels.
2+
Cross-Border Market Expansion
Delivered a production project to export two product lines from Zimbabwe into Southern African markets — navigating regulatory, logistical, and operational complexity to open new commercial channels.
Organisational Design & Team Leadership
Re-organised the Operations Department to reduce collaboration barriers and improve team efficiency. Served as Team Lead for a local business strategy session.

Our consulting services

We work across the full supply chain and operations landscape — from strategic diagnostics to hands-on implementation — tailored to your organisation's specific context and priorities.

Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation

Supply Chain Assessments and Diagnostics
Supply Chain Network Optimisation
Inventory Optimisation & Working Capital Improvement
Supply Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Support
Capability Development & Project Management

Sales & Operations Planning

S&OP Maturity Assessments
Process Design and Implementation
Demand and Supply Planning Optimisation
Executive S&OP Facilitation
Forecast Accuracy Improvement
Service Level Optimisation

Manufacturing Excellence

Manufacturing Performance Reviews
Productivity Improvement Programmes
Lean Manufacturing Implementation
Production Planning Optimisation
Operational KPI Development
Shift Structure and Resource Optimisation

SHEQ Leadership & Compliance

SHEQ Audits and Gap Assessments
GMP Implementation and Training
Quality Systems Improvement
Safety Culture Enhancement Programmes
Compliance Framework Development
Operational Risk Management

Our consulting approach

Every engagement follows a structured four-phase process — designed to deliver results that last beyond our involvement.

01
Diagnose

We assess current business performance, identify root causes, uncover opportunities, and establish clear improvement priorities before recommending solutions.

02
Design

We develop practical, sustainable solutions aligned to your business objectives, available resources, and organisational culture — not generic frameworks.

03
Deliver

We partner with your leadership teams to implement initiatives, manage change effectively, and ensure successful execution — staying until it works.

04
Develop

We build your internal capability to sustain and extend improvements long after project completion — because dependency on consultants is not a success outcome.

Industries & client types

FMCG Manufacturers
Food & Beverage Companies
Household & Home Care Businesses
Manufacturing Operations
Distribution & Logistics Organisations
SMEs Seeking Operational Scale-Up
Businesses Undergoing Transformation
Organisations Seeking Interim Executive Leadership

Let's talk about your operation

Whether you are facing an immediate supply chain challenge, planning a transformation, or simply want a seasoned expert's perspective on your current performance — Tererai Chitsa is ready to listen.

Our engagements are structured to match your needs, and you will work directly with the founder throughout — not handed to a junior team.

Get in touch
Reach out directly — we respond to all enquiries within one business day.
Email us
oremicansolutions@gmail.com
Call us
+263 77 999 1271
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