SAP
Aqhama Gxotiwe
Production Planning Specialist
East London
Summary
Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Planning Specialist
Daimler Truck Southern Africa
10.2023 - Current
- Lead annual short, medium and long term production volume plan to develop production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Improve production efficiency by developing and implementing optimized planning strategies to meet monthly and annual targets.
- Implement productivity control measures to enhance schedule performance, maximize output, lower cost and improve quality.
- Develop contingencies for disruptions in the supply chain.
- Customize and enhance production scheduling program to produce output within predetermined time frames.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Optimize inventory management through accurate forecasting and close collaboration with suppliers.
- Periodically review production performance against required targets and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
Imports and Exports Logistics Controller
Daimler Truck Southern Africa
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Organized and managed inventory, storage and transportation.
- Monitored shipments, costs, timelines and productivity to achieve operation requirements.
- Created local and export orders using SAP to replenish inventory levels.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly deliverables.
- Addressed and resolved shipment and inventory issues by implementing enhanced control systems.
- Effectively communicated, liaised and negotiated with suppliers regarding contractual requirements and business continuity.
- Collaborated with corporate departments and customers, keeping them updated on critical shipments needed to meet organizational KPI's.
- Managed inventory integrity and liaised with suppliers to improve quality requirements.
- Maintained SARS customs rebates register for imported material according to industry standards.
Operations Manager
New Dawn Agricultural Industries
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Overseeing the end-to-end process of sourcing timber from the forest, chemical processing, quality assurance and delivery of finished product to the consumer.
- Hiring and training of manpower to meet organizational needs.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Payroll processing and bookkeeping.
- Negotiating pricing for the acquisition of raw materials from various suppliers to increase profit levels.
- Successfully created and maintained relationships with retailers in our network to ensure business sustainability.
- Using an agile approach as a means to establish adequate processes to ensure the success of the new and fast growing business.
Logistics Graduate Trainee
Mercedes-Benz Southern Africa
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed models, databases and systems to improve utilization of personnel,equipment and facilities.
- Determined equipment and capacity program to enhance schedule performance,maximize output,lower costs & improve quality.
- Supported plant management team in the formation of the operational business plan.
- Determined the sequence of operation required in the production process.
- Conducted comparison analysis and prepared monthly reports for management on business performance.
- Ensured on-time delivery of production material to the point of fitment.
- Reviewed production shift performance on an ongoing basis against set required targets and provided logistical support.
Education
Bcom Honours in Business Management - Business Management
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth 01.2019 - 11.2019
Advanced Diploma in Management Practice - Business Management
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth 01.2018 - 11.2018
National Diploma in Logistics - Logistics Management
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth 07.2014 - 11.2017
National Senior Certificate -
Adelaide Gymnasium High School
Adelaide 01.2009 - 11.2013
Skills
Operations Management
Continuous Improvement
Production Planning
Lean Manufacturing
Project Planning
Strategic Planning
FIFO and LIFO
Production Ergonomics
Supply Chain Principles
Cost Control
Problem Solving
Software
Microsoft Office
Code 8 Driver's License
References
Ms Mahlatse Masipa
Logistics Manager
Daimler Truck Southern Africa
+27 61 446 92 93
Ms Katlego Maile
After-sales Area Manager
Daimler Truck Southern Africa
+27 61 458 87 36
Mr Mthobisi Dlamini
Product Specialist
Daimler Truck Southern Africa
+27 61 403 06 05
Mr Aviwe Gxotiwe
Director
New Dawn Agricultural Industries
+27 76 217 29 21
Timeline
Production Planning Specialist
Daimler Truck Southern Africa
10.2023 - Current
Imports and Exports Logistics Controller
Daimler Truck Southern Africa
04.2022 - 09.2023
Operations Manager
New Dawn Agricultural Industries
06.2021 - 03.2022
Logistics Graduate Trainee
Mercedes-Benz Southern Africa
06.2019 - 05.2021
Bcom Honours in Business Management - Business Management
Nelson Mandela University
01.2019 - 11.2019
Advanced Diploma in Management Practice - Business Management
Nelson Mandela University
01.2018 - 11.2018
National Diploma in Logistics - Logistics Management
Nelson Mandela University
07.2014 - 11.2017
National Senior Certificate -
Adelaide Gymnasium High School
01.2009 - 11.2013