Syspro
Barry Green
Inventory Controller/Buyer
Edenvale, Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven Inventory Controller and Buyer with excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational abilities and strong focus on collaborating with employees to resolve business, customer and vendor issues quickly. Works alone or as part of team to manage high volumes of work in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Inventory Controller/Buyer
FRONT RUNNER RACKS, KYALAMI
Kyalami, Midrand
01.2021 - Current
- MS Excel, MS Outlook, Syspro
- Responsible for inventory control and buying, being involved in weekly cycle counts, investigating discrepancies
- Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
- Sourcing new suppliers and products, negotiating and buying of finished goods, raw materials and consumables, considering price, quality, and delivery times
- Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules on Syspro
- Investigate shortages on picking list and report any issues to the production manager
- Involved in issuing stock to our factory and warehouse making sure that they receive the correct qty and quality of stock on time.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Implemented organizational systems to optimize product placement and operational productivity.
- Addressed supply problems and developed creative solutions to prevent delays.
- Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers.
- Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Stores Controller/Buyer
JOHN THOMPSON
Isando, Gauteng
10.2014 - 03.2021
- MS Excel, MS Outlook, Syspro
- Manage and oversee the receipt of stock from local and overseas suppliers, and the correct and accurate issue of all stock to branches and customers
- Sourcing new suppliers and products, negotiating and buying of goods, materials, and services to meet the Company’s operational requirements, considering price, quality, and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply
- Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities
- Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
- Ensure vendors confirms each order and expected delivery dates
- Ensure that orders are delivered on time and at cost
- Resolve billing and shipping problems and provide information to suppliers and management
- Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management
- Track lead times and inform management should any changes be made
- Partake in cycle and annual stock Count
- Manage surplus/excess/slow moving/dead stock monthly.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
- Documented purchasing information in SYSPRO to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Stock Controller
WATERLINX, MALVERN
04.2013 - 10.2014
- MS Excel, MS Outlook, Syspro Responsible for managing all functions of Stock control
- Manage stock receiving and dispatch in line with company policies and procedures
- Supervise and assist in stock to be pack in accordance with bin allocations
- Ensure optimum stock levels on close liaison with the procurement function
- Exercise loss control.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
EFEKTO, ISANDO
02.2009 - 04.2013
- MS Excel, MS Outlook, Accpac:
- Monitoring the correct receiving of bulk and finished goods from local and overseas suppliers, and the correct and accurate issue of all stock to branches and customers
- Supervise and assist with order processing, invoicing, and credits
- Handle customer queries and assist with route planning
- Ensure the fast efficient and effective picking of all loads to be dispatched
- Monitoring staff continuously to ensure that loads are being picked according to priority requirement for correctness
- Monitor checkers productivity and accuracy
- Ensuring all loads picked are being invoiced correctly and are loaded timeously
- Minimizing out of stock, capturing of job cards and assist with procurement
- Investigate all system related queries concerning stock control
- Ensure all shorts, extras, damages, and negative stock is handled in accordance with procedures
- Manage and supervise the recovery of warehouse damages to save costs and assist with credit notes
- Supervise and assist with p.o.d and trip sheet processing on the system and supervising of goods returns
- Monitoring employee performance
- Initiating and chairing disciplinary enquiries when required
- Partake in, and assist with cycle counts, and audited stock counts
- Responsible for all stock control functions and administration of the warehouse.
Stores Supervisor
D & D INDUSTRIAL, ISANDO
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Receiving & Dispatching) MS Excel, MS Outlook, Accpac: Manage and oversee the receipt of stock from local and overseas suppliers
- Manage and oversee the correct and accurate issue of all stock to branches and customers
- For all goods being dispatched via courier companies, ensure that the delivery instructions of the company or the customer are adhered to and that all documentations is completed correctly, and the correct method of transport is specified
- Partake in and assist with cycle counts and audited stock counts
- (Resigned – better prospects)
Engineering Storeman
DPI PLASTICS
Germiston, Gauteng
02.2004 - 09.2006
- Managed storage allocation, space and replication strategies.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
Receiving Clerk
STEINMULLER: CHAMDOR
02.1999 - 12.2003
- Receiving of raw materials, housekeeping, and filling
- (011)806-3000 Mr
- Cyril Harris (Closed down)
Cashier
SHOPRITE CHECKERS, ENNERDALE
Ennerdale, Gauteng
07.1998 - 11.1998
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs.
- Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
Cashier & Till Packer
C N A: ELANDSFONTEIN, John Birkenstock
02.1997 - 06.1998
- Picking, Stocktaking, Loading & Dispatching (011) 826-4451 Mr.
POLICE
SOUTH AFRICAN, ENNERDALE
Ennerdale, Gauteng
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
Picker & Packer
WOOLWORTHS, CIY DEEP
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.1991 - 12.1991
- (011) 855-1055/1534 Supt
- Gordon (Resigned)
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
- Picked products for specific routes and estimated weight, height and center of balance to calculate precise placements.
- Inspected products before shipment and upon arrival to maintain best-in-class service quality and high standards of customer service.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
OACKDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Ennerdale 01.2003 - 12.2004
Certificate - MS Office 2000
DON BOSCO CENTRE
Ennerdale 01.2003 - 09.2003
Certificate - Stock Control
Norite College
Johannesburg 09.1990 - 09.1990
Certificate - Warehouse Management
DAMELIN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
Johannesburg 01.2008 - 03.2009
Skills
Buyer contracts
Inventory and supply
Managing office supply inventory
Office supplies inventory management
Inventory management aptitude
Inventory control practices
Organizing inventory
Inventory accuracy
Counting inventory
Inventory tracking and storage
Inventory control and record keeping
Inventory maintenance system
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team.
- Achieved Results by completing Tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team to reach targets.
Software
Accpac
Pastel
Baan
MS Office
Timeline
Inventory Controller/Buyer
FRONT RUNNER RACKS, KYALAMI
01.2021 - Current
Stores Controller/Buyer
JOHN THOMPSON
10.2014 - 03.2021
Stock Controller
WATERLINX, MALVERN
04.2013 - 10.2014
Assistant Warehouse Manager
EFEKTO, ISANDO
02.2009 - 04.2013
Certificate - Warehouse Management
DAMELIN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
01.2008 - 03.2009
Stores Supervisor
D & D INDUSTRIAL, ISANDO
01.2007 - 01.2009
Engineering Storeman
DPI PLASTICS
02.2004 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
OACKDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2003 - 12.2004
Certificate - MS Office 2000
DON BOSCO CENTRE
01.2003 - 09.2003
Receiving Clerk
STEINMULLER: CHAMDOR
02.1999 - 12.2003
Cashier
SHOPRITE CHECKERS, ENNERDALE
07.1998 - 11.1998
Cashier & Till Packer
C N A: ELANDSFONTEIN, John Birkenstock
02.1997 - 06.1998
POLICE
SOUTH AFRICAN, ENNERDALE
01.1992 - 01.1996
Picker & Packer
WOOLWORTHS, CIY DEEP
01.1991 - 12.1991
Certificate - Stock Control
Norite College
09.1990 - 09.1990