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Bonga Mkhize

Mafikeng

Summary

Management of finished goods by ensuring accurate stock take, obsolesce reporting and correct movement of stock on sap. Reporting of variances and using problem solving tools to minimize losses and insure process adherence.

Professional inventory management expert with strong analytical skills and proven track record in optimizing stock levels and reducing costs. Skilled in data analysis, forecasting, and inventory control systems, with keen focus on improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance and alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Analyst

South African Breweries
01.2021 - Current
  • Ensure Inventory counts are recorded accurately daily, with quantities & BBD x SKU& bin cards clearly displayed as per DPO & VPO standards
  • Investigation of inventory differences, timeous resolution thereof and accurate reporting to depot manager
  • Ensuring that all invoices are returned and uploaded to reduce
  • Ensure All Documentation signed-off by relevant persons, filed and amp; securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy
  • Management of all Finished Goods within the logistics supply chain
  • Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per VPO & DPO standards
  • Processing & sign off Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock into SAP accurately
  • Ensure all FG salvages are re-packed as per VPO & DPO standards
  • Ensure Finished goods Inventory accurately blocked in SAP (our system) with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock
  • Ensure all obsolescence stock are decanted as per standard policy & procedure
  • Performing of independent inventory counts on all returnable containers & reconciliation to SAP inventory records
  • Ensuring standards met and in compliance to all inventory governance processes & controls
  • Adherence to governance and risk SOPs to safeguard company assets

Data Analyst

Transnet Freight Rail
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Using data mining software to scrub and organize raw data
  • Development and implementation of data collection strategies
  • Developed functional reports for business process optimization
  • Analyzing and interpreting data using Excel, Minitab and QlikView
  • Analyzed and presented data to aid high ranking managers in decision making
  • Locating bottlenecks and engaging with the relevant stakeholders to improve processes using lean methodology
  • Using strategic thinking to set data collection parameters for research campaigns
  • Process mapping
  • Lidding optimization project to assist
  • DPO Warehouse Pillar owner 2024
  • Obtained DPO first qualification for Mafikeng 2022
  • Achieved first DPO sustainability for Mafikeng 2023
  • Kept SCOH within budget for the year with a gain of 110k 2022
  • CSA audit qualification 2022 to 2024
  • Kept obsolescence below previous year write offs through analysis and continued communication with the sale teams (current year 2024)
  • Reducing breakages by using DPO problem solving tools to pinpoint problem areas (2023 & 2024)
  • Best POD management in the Region in 2022 & 2024
  • Trained 2 graduates to being compliant with inventory tasking (1 is Inventory analyst and one is employed with in Nepo as distribution assistant)
  • Achieved improved score of 88% on engagement survey through Implementation of software (PLATO) that could simulate the most optimal schedule and re-planning in case of deviations, which resulted in the cut down of a previously lengthy process; and increasing the weekly tempo of coal trains by 35%
  • Supported Lean projects and provided coaching and assistance for the analysis of the white, yellow, green and black belt projects
  • Coordinated a yellow belt project that assisted in reducing the train offloading time and improved the safety performance in the harbor yard by doing time studies that pin pointed hazardous areas in the field and providing possible resolutions
  • Conducted process audits to ensure compliance within the organization and ensured closure of the resulting process gaps

Education

BCom - Statistics

Northwest University
01.2016

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training -

School of Rail
01.2019

Advanced Excel -

School of Rail
01.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • QlikView
  • Visio
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Demand forecasting
  • SAP experience
  • Lean principles
  • Warehouse management
  • Materials management
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvements
  • Six sigma methodologies
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Demand planning
  • Inventory monitoring and management
  • Problem-solving
  • Data documentation
  • Warehouse operations
  • Interpersonal skills

Accomplishments

  • DPO Warehouse Pillar owner 2024 and 2025
  • DPO Warehouse 77% against target of 64%
  • Obtained DPO first qualification for Mafikeng 2022
  • Achieved first DPO sustainability for Mafikeng 2023
  • Kept SCOH within budget for the year with a gain of 110k 2022
  • CSA audit qualification 2022 to 2024
  • CSA 95% 2024
  • Kept obsolescence below previous year write offs through analysis and continued communication with the sale teams (current year 2024)
  • Reducing breakages by using DPO problem solving tools to pinpoint problem areas (2023 & 2024)
  • Best POD management in the Region in 2022 & 2024
  • Trained 2 graduates to being compliant with

Software

SAP

QlikView

SPSS

Microsoft

Visio

POWER BI

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
isiZulu
Intermediate (B1)

Work Preference

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programs

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Inventory Analyst

South African Breweries
01.2021 - Current

Data Analyst

Transnet Freight Rail
01.2017 - 12.2020

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training -

School of Rail

Advanced Excel -

School of Rail

BCom - Statistics

Northwest University

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