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Carla Draai

Boksburg

Summary

I consider myself a well-spoken and confident person. I am open for new career objectives and relocations. I am a fast learner with excellent communication skills. I am self-motivated and a person of good morals and values. Yes I am hard working and when put under pressure my capabilities are proven with best results. I am a trustworthy and peoples person. I have 14 years working experience across functions. I am currently learning production planning and in acting role , I have both material execution experience as well as production planning. Confident Execution Packaging Materials Planner with expertise in evaluating and forecasting material requirements using SAP. Delivered effective supply chain plans and enhanced supplier relationships to ensure timely material delivery. Focused on achieving optimal inventory levels and improving operational efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTION PACKAGING MATERIALS PLANNER

UNILEVER SA
Boksburg
04.2023 - Current
  • Evaluating and forecasting material requirements using SAP
  • Coordinating with production and purchasing teams to ensure adequate supply of materials
  • Analyze material requirements for requisitions
  • Create and implement supply chain plans
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
  • Assessing supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and timeliness of delivery
  • Resolving issues related to supply chain, including delays, discrepancies in inventory, or problems with suppliers
  • Maintaining accurate record of inventory and ensuring that it aligns with physical stock
  • Implementing strategies for inventory management to prevent shortages and excesses
  • Business waste management- Core KPI
  • Service- Ensuring factory adheres to the plan by ensuring materials are available on time- Core KPI
  • Working capital- Ensuring what materials are brought in month are used in month- core KPI
  • Conducting regular reviews of material demand and supply patterns to identify trends and make necessary adjustments
  • Working closely with cross-functional teams for product development and production planning
  • Planning work function and events- Planning committee
  • Creating Return PO’s for non conforming stock back to supplier
  • Monitor deliveries through a due deliveries report
  • Running supplier open PO and clear out old PO’s as system maintenance
  • Prepared information and attended regular planning and progress meetings.
  • Provided expert advice including daily, weekly or monthly schedule updates.
  • Monitored project progress, making adjustments to schedules as necessary to maintain timelines.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement and implemented changes to increase efficiency.
  • Established effective communication channels to keep all project participants well-informed.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless project execution.
  • Analysed project requirements to identify potential risks and devised mitigation strategies.
  • Managed resource allocation efficiently, ensuring optimal use of personnel and materials.

INVENTORY CONTROLLER

DHL SUPPLY CHAIN
Boksburg
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Collecting data off SAP to track various aspects of Inventory
  • Storage location ownership
  • Control all packaging material inbound and outbound
  • Warehouse queries
  • Head monthly stock counts
  • Stock batching
  • Material checks
  • Material call off’s from supplier
  • Control of issuing material to line side
  • Oversee day to day tasks of Clerks and Supervisor -Inbound
  • Creating STO back to factory
  • Tracking systems and stock handling
  • Creating and loading of PSI (Pack stocked issue)
  • Managing incoming and outgoing materials
  • Matching physical stock to system stock
  • Posting and all relevant transactions on SAP
  • Stock control
  • Stock count preparation
  • Stock count control
  • Replenishment of stock
  • Housekeeping
  • Time and attendance
  • Investigating missing stock and damages
  • Drive counting process
  • Cycle counts to achieve 100% and count accuracy
  • Capacity reports for client
  • Weekly reports on stock holding, losses and damages(Score card)
  • SLED date queries/ Reports
  • Weekly score card reports
  • Managing interim storage locations
  • Picking queries
  • Inbound queries
  • Stock loss meeting report
  • Stock handling
  • Stock damages
  • Inventory Controller duties in the absence of the controller
  • Blocking of non-conformance sock
  • Returnables tracking
  • REASON FOR LEAVING: To obtain better opportunities/ move to Unilever

INVENTORY CLERK

DHL SUPPLY CHAIN
Ndlovu Park
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Perform clerical tasks including answering calls, taking messages, operating printers, and typing letters
  • Perform inventory control to ensure optimal inventory levels
  • Provide direction and assistance to colleagues as needed.
  • Collecting data off SAP to track various aspects of inventory
  • Warehouse queries
  • Creating STO back to factory
  • Creating and loading of PSI(Pack stocked issue)
  • Managing incoming and outgoing materials
  • Matching physical stock to system stock
  • Posting and all relevant transactions on SAP
  • Stock control
  • Stock count preparation
  • Stock count control
  • Replenishment of stock
  • Housekeeping
  • Basic knowledge of Kronos (Time and attendance)
  • Investigating missing stock and damages
  • Drive counting process
  • Cycle counts to achieve 100% and count accuracy
  • Capacity reports for client
  • Weekly reports on stock holding, losses and damages(Score card)
  • SLED date queries/ Reports
  • Managing interim storage locations
  • Picking queries
  • Inbound queries
  • Stock loss meeting report
  • Stock handling
  • Stock damages
  • Inventory Controller duties in the absence of the controller
  • Blocking of non-conformance sock
  • GRA returns, receiving of TSP’s, posting and adjusting damages
  • REASON FOR LEAVING: To obtain better opportunities/ transfer to Boksburg

Education

NQF 5 Supply Chain Management -

01.2022

Matriculated - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Business Studies, Dramatic Studies, Computer Technology and Life Orientation

Russell Girls High
01.2010

Skills

  • MS Word
  • MS Office
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Freight Focus
  • SAP

Custom Section

South African, Coloured, Female, 9212060071083, Single, No Dependants, Excellent Health, English, Afrikaans, Basic Zulu, True, True

References

  • Zain Gora, DHL Supply Chain Ndlovu Park, 0338468018
  • Brett Preston, DHL Supply Chain (Ops Manager), 0828356018
  • Yolanda Jwara, Unilever SA (Planning Manager), 0737478200
  • Cweze Nompozolo, Unilever SA (Production Planning supervisor), 0744963327

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Isizulu
Beginner
A1

Interests

  • I enjoy running
  • I enjoy reading
  • I enjoy freelancing- Cooking

Timeline

EXECUTION PACKAGING MATERIALS PLANNER

UNILEVER SA
04.2023 - Current

INVENTORY CONTROLLER

DHL SUPPLY CHAIN
04.2022 - 04.2023

INVENTORY CLERK

DHL SUPPLY CHAIN
10.2018 - 04.2022

NQF 5 Supply Chain Management -

Matriculated - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Business Studies, Dramatic Studies, Computer Technology and Life Orientation

Russell Girls High
Carla Draai