Bonga Vuma Mkhize
Mahikeng
Summary
Driven warehouse and inventory management professional with proven success in improving operational efficiency, reducing stock losses, and strengthening process compliance. Strong leadership skills with experience motivating teams, improving engagement, and supporting continuous performance development. Advanced SAP and analytical skills with an unwavering commitment to safety, accuracy, and service excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Analyst
AB-InBev
07.2021 - Current
- Supervise daily warehouse inventory activities ensuring SAP and physical alignment - Lead investigations into stock discrepancies with timely resolution and reporting - Ensure adherence to DPO & VPO standards including documentation governance - Support loading optimization and correct handling to reduce breakages - Enforce safety compliance and strong housekeeping within warehouse operations - Produce performance reports guiding warehouse improvement actions - Maintain quality control through blocking and managing non-conforming stock - Plan and execute cycle counts and internal audits to sustain inventory accuracy - Collaborate with logistics and sales teams to reduce obsolescence and drive efficiency - Drive continuous improvement of warehouse processes using Lean methodologies
Data Analyst
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Developed data insights that improved operational decision making - Led process optimization projects improving coal scheduling efficiency by 35% - Identified bottlenecks in freight operations and executed corrective solutions - Conducted process audits ensuring compliance and closing performance gaps - Supported Lean and Six Sigma initiatives improving safety and service delivery - Created functional reports and dashboards for senior management review
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
Transnet School of Rail
JohannesburgAdvanced Excel Certification - undefined
Transnet School of Rail
JohannesburgBachelor of Science - Statistics
Northwest University
Mafikeng01.2016
Skills
- Leadership & People - Team leadership, coaching, mentoring - Motivating and developing teams to achieve performance targets - Strong communication and collaboration across functions
- Warehouse & Inventory Management - SAP stock investigations and variance resolution - Finished goods control, stock rotation and obsolescence reduction - Cycle counting, audit compliance and governance controls - Load optimization and warehouse layout improvements - Resource planning and operational coordination
- Technical & Systems - SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) - QlikView, Visio, Advanced Excel (data analysis tools) - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt professional
- Professional Behaviors - Punctual, reliable and trustworthy - Strong problem solver with analytical decision making - Safety and compliance focused - Highly organized, proactive and accountable
- Demand forecasting
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP experience
- Materials tracking
Accomplishments
- DPO Warehouse Pillar Owner: 2024 & 2025
- DPO Warehouse Pillar performance: 77% vs 64% target (2025)
- Improved warehouse engagement from 40% to 88% (2024)
- Maintained SCOH under budget delivering R110k gain (2022)
- Reduced breakages using DPO problem solving (2023–2024)
- Achieved Best POD Management in Region (2022 & 2024)
- CSA audit qualification maintained 96% (2022–2024)
- Reduced obsolescence below previous year write-offs (2024)
- Successfully trained and developed 2 graduates into permanent roles
- Implemented improvement initiatives to optimize stock accuracy and space utilization
References
Available upon request
COMPLIANCE & SAFETY
- Knowledge of SHEQ and legal liability requirements
- Strong adherence to warehouse safety standards and operational discipline
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Zulu
Intermediate (B1)
Software
SAP
Visio
QlikView
POWER BI
Microsoft
Timeline
Inventory Analyst
AB-InBev
07.2021 - Current
Data Analyst
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2017 - 12.2020
Advanced Excel Certification - undefined
Transnet School of Rail
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Northwest University
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
Transnet School of Rail