PROFILE

I am highly skilled professional with experience in supply chain and procurement management. I have over 10 years of hands-on expertise in the FMCG, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. I reviewed and placed production orders based on MRP and system requirements, ensuring on-time, in full deliveries, accurate documents and strict stock control, including expiry management. I consistently monitored open orders, maintained GRN accuracy, facilitated supplier payments, and prepared variance reports to optimize stock levels. I also introduced improvements to par levels and implemented strategies that minimized excess and expired stock. I am now seeking a challenging and growth-focused role where I can leverage my expertise to deliver measurable value and contribute to the organizational success.

SKILLS

ABILITIES

Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, Inventory Management, Ethical Sourcing, Contract Management, Microsoft Office, ERP System, Sage Pastel Evolution, SAP B1

Good Communication, Integrity & Confidentiality, Adaptability, Attention to detail, Strategic, Analytical, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Thrive Under Pressure, Team Player

EXPERIENCE

Position: Procurement Administrator, Company: RBL Foods (Pty) Ltd

Dates: April 2024 – Sept 2025, 1 year 3 months, Reason for Leaving: Contract ended

Industry:  Manufacturer and Co-Packer

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier management: Managing relationships with suppliers, ethical sourcing, price negotiations, maintain approved supplier list and evaluating performance.

Replenishment & Order Processing: determining when to reorder, creating, processing purchase orders and closing purchase orders, managing good receipts, handling inquiries, issuing documentation, ensuring compliance with bank or company policies.

Inventory & Logistics: Track stock, ensure timely deliveries and in full, identify discrepancies between recorded and actual stock, oversee the process of accepting new stock, quality checking it and manage storage. Planning and executing the movement of goods, from raw materials, packaging to finished products, using the most efficient mode of the transport.

Administration & Internal Support: Maintain procurement systems, manage records, generate reports, handle correspondence and support procurement, finance, production, research and development, warehouse and dispatch to understand needs and resolving issues.

Position: Buyer & Inventory Controller, Company: Trojan Foods Manufactures

Dates: Nov 2019 –  Jan 2024, 5 years, Reason for Leaving: Company Liquidated

Industry: Manufacturing & FMCG

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Selection: Assist in sourcing products/services and evaluating new suppliers.

Establish and maintain an approved supplier list together with the management representatives. Engage in supplier’s selection and undertake performance reviews.

Negotiations: Secure favorable terms, pricing and delivery schedule with suppliers. Negotiating contracts with suppliers to make business savings.

Order Management: Purchase Orders are processed timeously within the Company ERP system, monitor delivery and resolve issues with backorders or damaged stock.

Supplier Relationship Management: Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.

Reporting: Prepare compliant purchase orders and outstanding purchase order reports, maintain purchase records, and ensure purchases align with company budget.

Inventory Management: Conduct weekly cycle counts and quarterly stock-takes, record keeping, tracking and maintaining accuracy of raw materials

Position: Logistics Operations Clerk, Company: Transpharm Pharmaceutical

Dates: Feb 2013 – Oct 2019, 6 years, Reason for leaving: Career Advancement

Industry: Pharmaceutical, FMCG

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving: Unloading, sorting, verifying and preparing goods for dispatch, receiving documents

Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels, conduct cycle counts, updating records, monitor stock levels and inform supervisor to re-order, monitor slow moving stock –expired streamline FIFO and LIFO

Data & Documentation: Entering data, update tracking system filing and safekeeping of all supply chain documentation.

Issue Resolution: Handling damaged goods or returns

`Logistics: Arrange delivery and collection for clients, execute internal branch transfer of stock, communicating delivery updates to relevant departments.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Improved variance of stock level by 1% reducing inventory shrinkage

Negotiated better pricing with suppliers achieving an 8 % cost reduction, also securing volume discounts on raw materials and favorable payment terms whilst maintaining good relationships.

Streamlined the procurement process, reducing lead times by 5 days

Received a Manager’s Golden Award for loyalty, professionalism, integrity and dedication

EDUCATION

Commerce Edge: Certified Supply Chain Practitioner (TETA, QCTO)

SAPICS: Certified Supply Chain Analyst (Workshop)

CIPS: Certificate in Ethical Procurement & Supply

CIPS: Diploma Procurement and Supply (In Progress)

UCT:  Certificate Supply Chain Management

TUT: Certificate in Enterprise Development

Intertek Academy: Certificate in PRPs & GMP

Thyme: Certificate Sage Pastel Evolution

Quest Computer Skills: Certificate Advanced MS Excel

St Anthony’s: Matric (Grade 12)

LANUGAUAGE PROFICIENCY

PROGRAMME LITERACY

English | Afrikaans | Sesotho | IsiZulu

MS Word | MS Outlook | MS PowerPoint | MS Excel | ERP System | Sage Pastel Evolution

REFERENCES

Name: Willard Masau, Company:  RBL Foods (Pty) Ltd

Position: Supply Chain Manager

Cell: 082 331 4571

Name: Judith Gobina, Company: Trojan Foods Manufactures

Position: Planning Manager

Cell: 081 039 8232

Name: Sfiso Masombuka, Company: Transpharm Pharmaceutical

Position: Senior Buyer

Cell: 078 818 9769