Thembelihle Bhengu
Channel Activation Coordinator
Krugersdorp
Summary
Experienced Channel Activation Coordinator with a strong background in Marketing, supporting the execution of in-store activation campaigns that enhance brand visibility and support sales objectives. Skilled in project coordination, budget and stock management, supplier coordination, and retail marketing execution. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver campaigns on time and within budget. Recognized for implementing an award-winning process improvement that enhanced operational efficiency, reduced product damage, and improved workplace safety. A highly organized, results-oriented professional committed to delivering impactful marketing initiatives and operational excellence.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Channel Activation Coordinator
Kansai Plascon
01.2017 - Current
- Ensure budget, stock and projects are coordinated and controlled as per the project plan for activations
- Receive, prepare, verify and process invoices and statements for stock and services accurately and timeously
- Ensure effective work flow planning to ensure stock is continuously available to meet the activations project plan and deadlines
- Effective coordination, planning and monitoring of external contractors/suppliers to ensure deliveries and implementations are in line with project timelines and design specifications
- Provide administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient logistical and office administrative operations
- Complete regular reports to communicate the status of current activations against projected timelines and budget
- Communicate effectively and continually with customer, sales and call centre
- KEY SUCCESSES
- When I commenced here there was no clear process of how to prepare the product for movement. I developed a process which is now being used on a daily basis to avoid any damage to goods or accidents occurring in the workplace.
- Was awarded a recognition prize for the development of my process
Visual Display Coordinator
Kansai Plascon
01.2015 - 01.2016
- National team forum administration
- Coordinate and compile monthly report
- Liaise with suppliers
- Raising Orders (stock & Non stock)
- Control stock movement
- Resolve SAP queries
- Accurate creditors control
- Assist with development of VD processes
Marketing Inventory Coordinator
Kansai Plascon Mobeni
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Releasing internal customer backorder on Mainframe
- Control stock movement
- Arrange / booking of transport
- Conducting stock take
- Receiving stock / booking stock into system
- Liaise with suppliers
- Housekeeping
- Kansai Plascon is the leading coatings manufacturer in Africa providing solutions for the decorative, industrial, automotive and protective coatings markets. Kansai Plascon has a 2020 strategy which is to achieve R10 Billion turnover at an operating profit of 12-13%. This strategy is in line with the parent company of Japan which has a vision of being the number 1 coatings company in the world in the next 10 years. Key deliverables of the 2020 strategy is to consolidate Plascon’s number 1 position in South Africa as well as growing the Kansai Plascon brand into new markets such as East and West Africa. This strategy will establish Kansai Plascon as a Pan-African brand & company.
Education
Office Admin certificate -
Unischool
06-2007
High School / Matric -
Lamontville High School
Bachelor of Accounting Science - undefined
University of South Africa
01-2026
Diploma (NQF6) - undefined
Durban University of Technology
02-2015
Marketing - Marketing
Varsity College
Durban North 04.2001 -
Skills
MS Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
SAP
Invoice processing
Stock control
Transport coordination
Supplier liaison
Report compilation
Purchase order processing
Certification
Licence: Code C1
Timeline
Channel Activation Coordinator
Kansai Plascon
01.2017 - Current
Visual Display Coordinator
Kansai Plascon
01.2015 - 01.2016
Marketing Inventory Coordinator
Kansai Plascon Mobeni
01.2010 - 01.2015
Marketing - Marketing
Varsity College
04.2001 -
Diploma (NQF6) - undefined
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Accounting Science - undefined
University of South Africa
Office Admin certificate -
Unischool
High School / Matric -
Lamontville High School