COMPANY PROFILE OF MELESE MENBER BIRHANU (MMB)

IMPORT, EXPORT & ASSOCIATES

Melese Menber Birhanu (MMB) Import, Export & Associates is one of the youngest but quite far

sighted enterprises in the country. It is engaged in multiple business operations and sectors such

as Import, Export, transport and construction.

Melese Member Import, Export & Associate is a sole proprietorship business that was registered

and established under the Ethiopian law and obtained its legal personality on 05/12/2007 E.C

(August 11/2015 G.C) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with registered and paid up capital of Birr

2,000,000. The company has strong financial resources and has the experience working with

different domestics banks. It has also experienced and qualified personnel who are dedicated to

an enhanced competitive advantage and improved organizational performance. The company

started its business activities with an initial capital of Birr 2,000,000 with 3 employees. Currently

the company is operating with more than 30 permanent employees.

VISION:
To be globally recognized company that puts quality, service, and value as priority to satisfy the
needs of our customers, employees and stakeholders.

MISSION:
 To offer our customers products with superior quality and value.
 To create peaceful and enjoyable work environment for our employees
 To contribute to the growth of society as we grow the company’s business.

GOALS:
Develop the business by increasing the number of products and services by two folds.

OBJECTIVE:
Increase revenues by years to come.

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OUR VALUES & BELIEFS
Service:

We believe that customer satisfaction is a key to business success. We understand that knowing

your customers and their needs will help providing them with the best products and services. We

also believe that providing excellent customer service, makes our customers feel valued, and

assures them that we stand behind our products.

Integrity:

Our core values and beliefs are focused on the respect we have for our customers and

employees. We also believe that the respect of the public and the environment is very important

for our development and growth. Most importantly, we believe that creating a safety and

enjoyable environment for our workers will make a difference in their performance.

Quality:

Our main goal is to make sure that our customers get the best available products and services on

the market. We believe that providing quality products and services will create a mutual trust

between our company and our valued customers.

Continuous Improvement

We constantly drive the process improvement which is the key to our long term success, by

empowering all team members within our company to continuously seek opportunities for

improvement.

Social Responsibility

Beyond maximizing revenue and profit, we act in the best interest of our environment and the

society in which we operate.

The main business activity of the company includes but not limited to:

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Export of oil seeds and pulses green mung, niger seed, sesame seed, white pea beans, chick pea

beans, caster seed, soya bean and fresh chat.

Green Niger Sesame White pea

Mung Seed Seed Beans

Castor Seed Chick Pea Beans Soya Bean Fresh Chat

The oil seeds and pulses are destined to Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, India,
Turkey, Israel, UAE, Germany and other Far East countries. The company intends to further
expand its operation by exporting the country’s main agricultural product- coffee- so as to
contribute its part in the generation of foreign currency that is crucial for the development of the
country

Import of electronics - computers and computer accessories, washing machine, fridge, TV,
plastic materials, stationeries, advertisement materials and paint, tyres and factory raw materials
- raffia, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) etc.

TRANSPORT SERVICE: The Company has engaged in the fuel transportation services that
transport refined oil from Djibouti port to the various parts of the country.

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Construction: The Company has engaged in construction business. The company constructs
buildings used for houses, businesses and mixed used.

MANUFACTURING: The Company also expands its business to manufacturing sectors. The
construction of plastic recycling & wood-plastic composite factory in Bahirdar and flour, pasta &
macaroni and noodle factory in Injibara (Awi Zone of Amhara Region) are in-progress.

Furthermore, it has an independent but affiliated company, called MFT Trading PLC that was
established and registered in 29/6/2011E.C (March 8, 2019 G.C) in which Ato Melese Menber is
major shareholder. MFT Trading is engaged in hotel and restaurant, export of trade of agricultural
raw materials, livestock, and food, beverages, tobacco and tobacco products

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 MELESE MENBER IMPORT & EXPORT
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

CEO

GENERAL MANAGER

LEGAL ADVISOR SECRETARY

TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION & COMMERCIAL

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
DEPRTMENT DEPRTMENT

PLANTS QUALITY PLANTS QUALITY

ADMIN UNIT FINANCE UNIT IMPORT EXPORT
CONTROL CONTROL

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ORGANIZATION
The organization is organized in such a way that there has General Manager at the apex

of the hierarchical ladder followed by D/General Manager. Under direct supervision of

the D/General Manager, there are three functionally related departments: Finance and

Administration, Commercial and technical departments where all of them run the day-

to-day operation of the business under direct supervision from the D/General Manager.

GENERAL MANAGER

The General Manager oversees the implementation of policies that are set for the

operation and development of the business according to the procedures set by the

establishment. He devises working procedures and prepares work programs and plans

that enable the establishment to give efficient services and thereby increase annual

sales.

D/ GENERAL MANAGER

The D/General Manager is responsible for major functional elements such as organizing,

planning, directing, controlling and supervision of the various activities of the business.

He is accountable to oversee all day-to-day affairs of the business and operations of the

departments that are under its direct supervision.

ADIMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT

This department leads the Finance and administration functions of the business

entrusted with the tasks such as advising the top management and the owner;

managing the day to day activities of the financial operation; applying and practicing

sound administrative functions, personnel management; administration of property etc.

COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT

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Under the general direction of the D/ General Manager, the commercial department

plans, assigns, directs, coordinates and control the department’s operation;

administering the general market and business operations; developing and establishing

marketing polices and business strategies, managing product distribution channels;

follow-up quality management of goods and development functions ; follow-up import

operations; ensure that market conditions are under continuous review coordinates;

market research activities and supply management with up to date market information,

etc.

TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

Under the general direction of the D/General Manager, the technical department plans,

assigns, directs, coordinates and control the department’s operation; administering the

technical issues related with acquisition and maintaining oil seeds and pulses for making

the products ready for export that include but not limited to plant quarantine

prevention and control ; food safety management; store management; finished product

export inspection; safety management; process control procedure; personnel profile

and training procedure; adhere to standard process parameters; set critical process

parameters; control and monitor food safety risks; biological control of disease vectors;

cleaning and disinfection management, etc.

MANAGEMENT PROFILE

The business having a total of 30 employees including the General Manager and

deputy General Manager so as to run the day-to-day activity of the business. All

employees engage on direct activities that perform operational, administrative and

other support functions. The qualification of the staffs consists of qualified personnel

having master degree in business administration and first degree in various disciplines.

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 To accomplish our business objectives the company has recruited number of staff

members for administrative as well as operational activities with proven knowledge and

experience. Thus, the company has management members who are outstanding by

their efficient and functional expertise with their hands-on experience, thereby ensuring

that our clients, suppliers and customers, and other stakeholders receive the most

effective and valuable satisfaction at every level. Accordingly, we have proven business

development skills as well as experience in managing diversified types of business for

the last years. The table below depicts the summary of the management profile.

MANAGEMENT PROFILE

N.o Name Title Work Experience Education Qualification

1 Melese General 12 years in different business B.A Degree in Management
Member Manager (see above)
2 Getaneh Deputy 25 years of experience in MA in Public Financial
Abat General government and private business Management; BA in management
Manager organizations in managerial from AAU; various trainings e.g.
positions like General Manager, Project Mgt, Logistics & Supply
Deputy General Manager of Import Chain Mgnt; International
and Export, and the overall Marketing, basic computer
operation of the company, Deputy trainings; etc.
General Manager of Resource and
Administration, Import and Logistics
Manager, Business Operation and
Branch Manager, Commercial
Department Manager, Expediting
Department Head etc.
3 Tenaye Finance 21 years of experience in MBA in General Management from
Aklilu & Admin commercial and not-for-profit Saint Mary University(SMU); BA in
Departm organizations in managerial Accounting from AAU; Certified
ent positions like admin & finance Internal Auditor (CIA) from USA;
Head manager; Team leader of ACCA from UK; and trainings like
internal audit; etc. Peachtree & SAP accounting
system; Implementation of ISO

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 management & ISO 9001;
Corporate & IT Governance; Risk
Management; etc.
4 Yenewligne Finance 27 years in cooperatives and BA Degree in Cooperative
Wassie & Admin private business organizations in Accounting & Auditing; Peachtree
Division managerial positions like finance accounting system; service
Head head; Audit & legal process training (Agriculture); materials
owner; store manager; etc. management; basic laws &
cooperative laws; etc.

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1. MAJOR ACHIVEMENTS
1.1. COMPANY GROWTH

Using 2009 EC as a base year, the sales of the company increased by 189%, 68%,

and 160% in the year 2010, 2011 and 2012EC respectively. Thus, the company has

penetrated the market and able to increase its market share.

Sales Trend
80000000
70000000
Amount in Birr

60000000
50000000
40000000
30000000
20000000
10000000
0
1 2 3 4
Year 2009 2010 2011 2012
Total Revenue 5,791,569.68 16,713,516.53 28,121,764.21 73,212,189.19

During the four years period, out of total revenue the export sales, on average,

constitute 86%.It grew more than 6 times from 2016/17 to 2019/20 E.C. Thus,

during this period, the company has contributed a foreign currency of USD

3,029,347.41 to the country.

EXPORT SALES TREND

2009 2010 2011 2012

Year (2016/17) (2017/18) (2018/19) (2019/20)

Export Sales (in USD) 241,644.64 556,251.49 751,142.03 1,480,309.25

Export Sales (in ETB) 5,791,569.68 15,390,199.38 21,973,908.83 53,650,848.01

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 Export Sales (in USD)

1,600,000.00
1,400,000.00
1,200,000.00 1,480,309.25

1,000,000.00
800,000.00 751,142.03 Export Sales (in USD)
600,000.00
556,251.49
400,000.00
241,644.64
200,000.00
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2009 2010 2011 2012
(2016/17) (2017/18) (2018/19) (2019/20)

1.2. OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

 The company has contributed a foreign currency of USD 3,029,347.41 to

the country during the four years period.

 The company has created an employment opportunity for more than 30

citizens.

In general the company has grown radically and diversified.

2. SOCIAL RESPONSIBLITY

As a newly emerging business MBB & Affiliate business recognizes the need to

respond to corporate social responsibilities. As a company, it has a duty to act

in the best interests of its environment and society as a whole. The company

holds a mission that is broader than generating revenue and profit. Thus, it

dedicates to uplift the value to the society in which it operates, and

recognizes that our culture of corporate citizenship is one of our key success

factors.

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Thus, we shall attempt to bring economic development in our country by

supporting all stakeholders in terms of finance and personal contributions.

Some of the social contributions are stated as follows.

Funding for COVID-19 pandemic through government organizations

Funding for Ethiopian Defense Forces

Funding for rural school through government organizations

Purchasing of Bond for Ethiopian Great Renaissance Dam

Generation of USD 3,029,347.41 during its operation

Creating employment opportunity for employees

Participation and financial support of different fund raising events

organized by different organs.

MELESE MENBER BIRHANU (MMB)

IMPORT, EXPORT& ASSOCIATES
Address
A.I.A Building, 2nd Floor, Room No217C, Lideta Sub- city,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251 911 22 56 05
+251 11 1 26 78 93
FAX: +251 11 26 15 69
E-mail:melesemenber@gmail.com

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