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Amanda Portia Zama
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Amanda Portia Zama

Amanzimtoti,South Africa

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Job search status

Open to work

Desired job title

Senior Demand PlannerProcurement BuyerSupply Chain CoordinatorOperations ControllerSupply Chain Planner

Work Type

Full time

Location preference

On-siteRemote
Location: Amanzimtoti, South AfricaDurban, KZN
Open to relocation: Yes

Important to me

Career advancementHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programmesWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany cultureContribution to a private pension planStock options / equity / profit sharingPaid sick leave

Summary

Results-driven professional with strong Microsoft Office skills, decision-making facilitation, and reporting efficiency. Skilled in developing training programmes, managing time effectively, and communicating clearly. Committed to health and safety compliance, with solid interpersonal communication and public speaking capabilities. Experienced in project management, ready to make impactful contributions in future roles.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Supply Chain Facilitator

KBS - KZN Business Solutions
Durban, Kwa- Zulu Natal
2026.08 - Current
  • Utilised visual aids to enhance engagement and retention in training sessions.
  • Handled sensitive topics with tact to keep respectful dialogue space.
  • Delivered concise instructions to optimise task execution efficiency during practice.
  • Mediated conflicts within groups to ensure seamless daily operations.
  • Facilitated accredited supply chain training programmes for course cohorts, fostering industry-aligned skills.
  • Presented outcome-based learning aligned with industry standards throughout delivery.

Demand Planner

Boxer Head Office
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2024.07 - 2026.07
  • Study historical demand data to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
  • Review forecast accuracy regularly to pinpoint improvements and correct drift.
  • Adjust forecasts on time to reduce overstock situations across products.
  • Coordinated with sales teams to ensure stock availability met anticipated demand.
  • Liaise with manufacturing teams to align production schedules with updated forecasts.
  • Coordinate promotional activity plans to keep product availability steady in peaks.
  • Developed contingency plans to mitigate stock shortages during disruptions.
  • Work with supply chain teams to move goods smoothly to distribution centres.
  • Created inventory status reports for management to inform decision-making.

Administrator

KBS - KZN Business Solutions
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2023.08 - 2024.06
  • Streamlined office operations by establishing daily administrative procedures that improved workflow consistency.
  • Enhanced team productivity by managing schedules to support steady project completion.
  • Organised company meetings to enhance interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
  • Facilitated internal communication using clear memos and bulletins for staff.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for management to prevent trip disruptions.
  • Improved record keeping through attentive detail and thorough document checks.
  • Assisted senior administrators with coordinating large-scale events end-to-end.
  • Liaised with clients to address enquiries, manage appointment requests, and resolve billing questions promptly.
  • Assisted clients with daily enquiries and sorted incoming correspondence quickly.
  • Recorded detailed meeting minutes during discussions and distributed them to core staff.
  • Resolved minor technical issues promptly to avoid workflow delays.

Port Worker

South African Cargo Services
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2023.01 - 2023.07
  • Completed import and export depot tasks promptly to improve vehicle throughput.
  • Coordinated daily with team members to achieve import and export targets.
  • Performed regular vehicle inspections to maintain consistent depot quality standards.
  • Followed safety protocols closely to support a secure working environment daily.
  • Delivered work to high quality standards through careful attention to detail.
  • Trained new hires to settle quickly into daily depot operations.
  • Reviewed progress against targets in weekly team meetings to align team efforts.

Operations Controller

Wardens Cartage
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2021.07 - 2022.11
  • Planned production schedules to ensure timely order fulfilment and deliveries.
  • Managed supply chain actions to minimise daily dispatch bottlenecks.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance through accurate record-keeping for audits.
  • Oversaw the operations of 36 trucks and their drivers.
  • Ensuring smooth operations of loading and offloading of chemicals, solvents, raw materials, dangerous goods, isotainers by ensuring drivers receive training to operate with these products.
  • Booked training for truck drivers to receive their certificates to work on heights, convey dangerous goods, fire fighting and health and safety, to comply with roads laws and regulations.
  • Utilised NAVIS system for efficient port bookings.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain Management

MANCOSA - Management College of Southern Africa
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2014.01 - 2017.11

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain - Supply Chain Management

MANCOSA - Management College of Southern Africa
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2020.01 - 2020.11

Masters of Commerce - Commerce

MANCOSA - Management of College in Southern Africa
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2026.01 -

Matric Certificate - Commerce

Kingsway High School
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2001.01 - 2005.12

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Decision-making facilitation
  • Reporting efficiency
  • Training program development
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Public speaking
  • Project management
  • Timekeeping and scheduling
  • Meeting agenda preparation
  • Decision-Making facilitation

Languages

English
Fluent
Xhosa
Fluent
Zulu
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Sports

Certification

Facilitation Certificate

Work availability

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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REFERENCES

Contact person: Ms K. Govender

Occupation: Manager

073 065 8889

Contact person: Mr S. Buthelezi

Occupation: Head of Department

Contact person: Mr B. Khoza

Occupation: Supervisor

072 0549719

Contact person: Mr V. Maistry

Occupation; Manager

083 332 2288

Software

Microsoft Office

Communication and collaboration

Database

Interests

Community and leadership

Problem solving and tech games

Reading

Outdoor adventurous activities

Additional Information

Worth the chance to be part of your company as an added value employee.

Timeline

Supply Chain Facilitator

KBS - KZN Business Solutions
2026.08 - Current

Masters of Commerce - Commerce

MANCOSA - Management of College in Southern Africa
2026.01 -

Demand Planner

Boxer Head Office
2024.07 - 2026.07

Administrator

KBS - KZN Business Solutions
2023.08 - 2024.06

Port Worker

South African Cargo Services
2023.01 - 2023.07

Operations Controller

Wardens Cartage
2021.07 - 2022.11

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain - Supply Chain Management

MANCOSA - Management College of Southern Africa
2020.01 - 2020.11

Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain Management

MANCOSA - Management College of Southern Africa
2014.01 - 2017.11

Matric Certificate - Commerce

Kingsway High School
2001.01 - 2005.12

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