Gift Mashaba
Pretoria,GP
Summary
An Accomplished Supply Chain Manager with over 9 years professional working experience. Well versed in prioritizing and managing workloads utilizing exceptional organizational skills. Maintains close inventory control to reduce costs and achieves further reductions through improved personnel scheduling. Delivers reduced overhead while maintaining high quality.
Supply chain professional with proven track record in logistics and supplier management. Known for driving efficiency and fostering collaborative team environments. Dependable, adaptable, and highly skilled in process optimization and strategic planning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Transnet
04.2023 - Current
- Drive implementation of the sourcing strategy to achieve and exceed agreed service levels for procurement of goods and services
- Compile procurement plans and formulate strategy and tactics to ensure successful implementation
- Conduct training and awareness sessions in all applicable internal and external policies that impact on business
- Ensure optimal execution of processes for the Expediting, Contract, Administration, Supplier Data Management and Management Reporting functional areas
- Monitor and act on market developments and price escalation across all purchases
- Identify and develop reliable alternative sources of supply and products
- Procure all materials within targeted costs and achieve cost improvements
Acting Regional Logistics Manager
Transnet Engineering
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Provide logistics management support for the program
- Execution of distribution plans for assets and managing the logistics teams
- Physical logistics (Run with enhancement projects, evaluate controls and amend where necessary)
Local Logistics Manager
Transnet Engineering
11.2015 - 10.2019
- Provide logistics management support for the program, execution of distributions plans for assets and developing project plans for operating inventory management system
- Supervise repository inventory and distribution operations
- Analyzing data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand
- Oversee the inspection of facilities housing material and other Program assets to ensure stock rotation and readiness
- Input of data into the Inventory Management System upon receipt or issue of products/equipment
- Responsible for meeting inventory management's goals and objectives
- Liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers
- Participate/conduct quarterly Quality Assurance and Quality Checks on all Program assets
- Develop inventory and distribution logistics plans and procedures
- Conducts detailed analyze of work processes and functions of supply operations or programs and makes recommendations for improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations
- New business development business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions
- Interface and act as the liaison for the development of the management tool for the accountability of all these assets
- Maintenance of financial reports on all aspects of logistics; interface closely with Transportation/Budget Manager
- Ensure adherence to compliance outlined in contracts and conduct periodic no-notice contractor and storage site compliance inspections
- Allocate and manage staff resources according to required business needs
- Managing and motivating warehouse, planning and transport staff
- Work-In-Progress verification
Production Planner
07.2013 - 10.2015
Logistics In-service Trainee
08.2012 - 01.2013
Education
MEng - Engineering Management
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2021
BTech - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2019
N4 - Business Management
Oxbridge Academy
01.2018
SAPICS -
01.2014
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (Module 1 Management) -
SAPICS
01.2013
Diploma - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2012
Matric Certificate -
PHL Moraka High School
01.2008
Skills
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Contract Management Expertise
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Adherence to Compliance Standards
- Effective Communication
- Logistics Coordination
- Proficient in SAP
- Project Coordination
- Inventory Control Management
- Demand Forecasting Expertise
- Supplier Development
- Industrial Process Optimization
- Quality Assurance Expertise
- Supply Management
- Warehouse Management
- Negotiation Expertise
- Crisis Resolution Strategies
- Financial Efficiency
- Strategic Business Development
- Forecasting Accuracy
- Performance Evaluation
- Risk Assessment
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Supplier Evaluation Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Customer Service Expertise
- Strategic Resource Planning
- Production Planning
- Report Presentation
- Cost Analysis
- Execution of Strategic Initiatives
- Strategic Planning Expertise
- Operational Efficiency Enhancement
- Requirement Analysis and Execution
- Warehouse Management
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Supplier Engagement Strategy
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Logistics management
- Supplier relationship management
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Warehouse operations
Accomplishments
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement & Demand Planning
- Supplier Management & Development
- Industrial Engineering
- Quality Management (QA / QC)
- Stock & Inventory Management
- Warehouse & Operations Management
- Contract Management & Negotiation
- Change & Crisis Management
- Cost Reduction
- Business Development
- Budget Management, Planning & Forecasting
- Performance Management & Evaluations
- Risk Management & Identification
- Sub-Contractor Management & Tender Support
- Supplier Selection Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
- Customer Service & Support
- Resources Management & Allocation
- Production Management & Planning
- Presentation of Reports
- Price & Spend Analysis
- Strategy Development & Execution
- Project Management, Planning & Execution
- Process Improvement
- Requirement Identification & Implementation
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Transnet
04.2023 - Current
Acting Regional Logistics Manager
Transnet Engineering
11.2019 - 03.2023
Local Logistics Manager
Transnet Engineering
11.2015 - 10.2019
Production Planner
07.2013 - 10.2015
Logistics In-service Trainee
08.2012 - 01.2013
BTech - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
N4 - Business Management
Oxbridge Academy
SAPICS -
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (Module 1 Management) -
SAPICS
Diploma - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Matric Certificate -
PHL Moraka High School
MEng - Engineering Management
Tshwane University of Technology
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