BONGANI KHAMBULE
Inventory Controller
Johannesburg
Summary
Determined professional with dedication to hard work, that offers strong inventory management and supply chain abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate physical requirements of an inventory management environment. Team-oriented warehouse professional accustomed to streamlining shipping and receiving processes to increase overall efficiency. Industrious and dedicated with talents in team leadership and motivation. Energetic individual equipped to work hard in fast-paced, constantly changing environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Stock Controller
Johannesburg Housing Company
04.2021 - Current
- Developed inventory reports to provide management with comprehensive data on inventory levels.
- Implemented cycle counting program, increasing the frequency of counts without disrupting daily operations or affecting productivity levels.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Streamlined stock management processes for increased efficiency and reduced waste.
- Performed root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies, implementing corrective actions for long-term resolution.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting activities by providing accurate inventory data and analysis of past trends.
- Place purchase orders on time to ensure timely delivery of products and adequate stock levels.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Coordinated with suppliers to establish optimal delivery schedules, reducing instances of overstock or stockouts.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to secure cost savings while maintaining desired product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.
Materials Planner
Wabtec SA
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Secure and analyse quotations from vendors to include Domestic and international freight
- Prepare Material Request Proposal (MRP)
- Creates Returned Material Authorisations (RMA)
- Generate and expedite PO’s as needed as necessary to Organisational commitment
- Sources new Suppliers initiate new supplier search and evaluate Supplier performance with the team
- Identify problem areas that impact supplier delivery and quality Performance
- Supports organisation to reduce costs, consolidate supply base, Reduce inventory, develop and implement new suppliers
- Control purchased material and product cost
- Manages contracts and amendments with suppliers
- Track supplier OTD and certification process
- Work closely with Production/ Stores and Factory Manager
- Create schedules using excel
- Submit PO portfolio reports to track on time and late PO’s
- Submit monthly stock level reports for Finance and Supply Chain Manager
- Submit Weekly expediting report
- Participate in stock takes.
- Analyzed historical data to identify trends and anticipate future material requirements, ensuring adequate supply during peak periods.
- Monitored supplier performance using key metrics such as on-time delivery rates and quality standards, taking corrective action when necessary to improve overall performance.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining materials planning processes and reducing lead times.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve material shortages or delays, minimizing production downtime and ensuring timely deliveries to customers.
Senior Dispatch Operator
Rand Refinery
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Conduct effective and accurate dispatch of different kinds of gold bullion (e.g krugerrands, minted bars… etc)
- Conduct stocktakes and cycle counts to ensure 100% stock accuracy
- Compile stock reports for treasury
- Conduct physical checks and verification of outbound stock.
Stores: Senior Stock Controller
Rand Refinery
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Receiving, of goods and materials from suppliers and the distribution thereof to the Rand Refinery operations and satellite stores in accordance with published Supply Chain policies, procedures and best practices
- Capture and maintain accurate records of all goods receipts and issue transactions on SAP
- Ensure that consumable stock is neatly stacked and easily identifiable according to best practices
- Manage minimum write-off’s and write-on’s of stock for stocktake
- Preparing stock for end users/customers (quality management)
- Managing returns of wrongly/damaged supplied goods.
Smelter Warehousing: Stock Controller
Rand Refinery
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Stock-take preparation
- Planning and Organizing skills (To logically plan and organize the safe movement of metals locally & internationally)
- Communicate and interact with customers with regards to sampling dates and stock status
- Manage the transport of goods within Rand Refinery complex from low security to and from high security areas
- Manage special projects such as implementation of new initiatives for the transport of precious metals within Rand Refinery
- Perform strategic planning to ensure that the best possible plans are in place for the future and are aligned with Rand Refinery business strategy
- Perform risk identification for the transporting of high grade material within Rand Refinery premises
- Reconciling Stock from SAP and physical inventory
- Manage a team of employees to ensure all Stock is aligned on SAP as it is physically
- Ensure all stock is recorded on SAP and is in its correct storage location
- Compile audits on existing stock in custodian areas.
Education
Principles of Production and Inventory Management -
SAPICS
Electrical Engineering N3-N6 -
Tshwane South College
2012
Matric -
Hoerskool Voortrekkerhoogte High School
2009
CIPS: Diploma in Procurement and Supply (currently studying) - undefined
Skills
Merchandise receiving
undefinedReferences
- Jimmy Mtembu, Materials Co-ordinator, 011-4189006 Rand Refinery
- Debbie Johnson, Supply chain Manager, JHC 0823152756
- Steve Dzenga, supply Chain Manager, Wabtec SA 0833488221
Timeline
Stock Controller
Johannesburg Housing Company
04.2021 - Current
Materials Planner
Wabtec SA
05.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Dispatch Operator
Rand Refinery
11.2018 - 04.2019
Stores: Senior Stock Controller
Rand Refinery
08.2017 - 10.2018
Smelter Warehousing: Stock Controller
Rand Refinery
01.2013 - 01.2017
Principles of Production and Inventory Management -
SAPICS
Electrical Engineering N3-N6 -
Tshwane South College
Matric -
Hoerskool Voortrekkerhoogte High School
CIPS: Diploma in Procurement and Supply (currently studying) - undefined
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