Dirkie Maria Honiball

• Liaised with overseas principals regarding outstanding orders and monitored delivery schedules to prevent stock shortages.
• Managed the writing off of expired stock to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Generated a six-month expiry report and advised managers on stock status.
• Managed inventory levels to optimise stock availability while minimising overstock situations.
• Oversaw the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, maintaining systematic records for all transactions.
• Reviewed data to forecast future requirements and order supplies, maintaining consistent inventory and avoiding shortages.
• Maintained required inventory levels at minimal cost.
• Directed daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Conducted regular stock audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to maintain accuracy.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely supply of quality products.
• Tracked inventory levels and optimised ordering strategies to meet availability needs whilst maintaining budget goals.
• Established inventory control policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across the organisation.
• Reviewed and updated inventory categorisation, improving ease of access and reducing retrieval times.
• Evaluated adequacy of stocks to verify supply and meet demands for distribution avenues.
• Attended meetings to discuss developments and brainstorm ideas in improving inventory management.
• Met supply requirements by strengthening inventory systems.
• Addressed customer queries regarding stock availability, providing accurate and timely information.
• Trained team members on best practices in inventory management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Assisted team of 20 staff members in daily office operations.
• Supported management of reception, debtors, creditors, warehousing, and logistics activities.
• Coordinated procurement and logistics tasks at Litha Pharma Group, now part of Acino Pharma.
• Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and company policies.
• Monitored emails and correspondence, prioritising and responding on behalf of the executive to streamline workflow.
• Acted as the first point of contact for the executive, screening calls and visitors to manage access and protect time.

Organised sales meetings and assisted in co-ordinating all sales teams.

Compiled sales figures for reporting purposes.

Supported communication between seven sales managers and national sales director.

Created PowerPoint presentations for team meetings.

Co-ordinated event functions and managed daily diary.

Planned and organised overseas trips, ensuring smooth logistics.

Entertained overseas principals during business and non-business hours.

• Performed day-to-day filing and typed correspondence as needed.

Assisted in production planning activities.

Supported printing of production schedules and labels.

Helped balance bulk orders placed by wholesalers.

• Managed inventory, ordering supplies as necessary to maintain optimal stock levels and support continuous production.