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Farai Makaza

Farai Makaza

Supply Chain Management Professional
Centurion, Pretoria

Summary

A Supply Chain Professional with thirteen years of experience in logistics, ERP systems, process improvement, inventory management, procurement/purchasing and supplier management. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver production support. Expertise in evaluating supplier performance to enhance delivery and fulfillment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Buyer/Stock Controller

Jena Mines (Pvt) Ltd
Kwekwe
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Evaluated quotations/approvals received from suppliers.
  • Negotiated prices and/or contracts with suppliers. Reduced costs by 10%.
  • Prepared and raised purchase orders.
  • Maintained records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines.
  • Ensured correct departmental cost allocation.
  • Resolved conflicts between end-users and vendors.
  • Maintained cooperative working relationships with vendors.
  • Maintained clear and timeous communication with end-users.
  • Maintained mandatory supplier vetting documentation.
  • Monitored and managed inventory and create inventory reports.
  • Conducted monthly and annual stock counts.
  • Recommended reconciliations for inventory differences.
  • Managed and maintained obsolete and redundant stock.
  • Created, updated, and maintained supplier purchasing files.

Buyer/Stock Analyst

Jena Mines (Pvt) Ltd
Kwekwe
05.2017 - 11.2021
  • Identified new suppliers and updated purchasing manager
  • Initiated RFQs, price negotiation, PO in system, confirming delivery with suppliers
  • Tracked open PRs and POs to ensure that delivery and GRV occurred in timely manner and that supplier invoices were paid on time
  • Aligned supplier orders with customer and production requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price.
  • Supported with vendor disputes and corrections.
  • Completed document reversal requests.
  • Reconciled parked invoices older than 14 days.
  • Monitored inventory movement and managed stock outs.
  • Participated in monthly and annual inventory counts.
  • Recommenced stock for obsolete listing.
  • Assisted with stock coding and packing.
  • Produced and analyzed stock reports.

Purchasing Assistant/Senior Stores Clerk

Jena Mines (Pvt) Ltd
Kwekwe
06.2010 - 04.2017
  • Identified organisation's purchasing needs
  • Processed requisitions and updated buyer on status of orders
  • Updated inventory and managing stock levels
  • Monitored stock quality and reporting any discrepancies
  • Checked stock levels regularly. Reduced stock outs by 15%
  • Completed required paperwork when ordering stock
  • Compared items received against items ordered
  • Compiled daily reports and addressing inventory discrepancies
  • Maintained records of pricing, purchases and other relevant information
  • Participated in monthly and annual stock counts.
  • Reported on goods received daily.
  • Dispatched goods returned to suppliers and for repair/recondition.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Procurement And Supply - Procurement And Supply

Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
04.2023 - Current

Diploma in Procurement And Supply - Procurement & Supply

Chartered Institute For Procurement & Supply
Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
01.2021 - 03.2023

Skills

Negotiation skills

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Certification

Certified [Procurement and Supply Personnel], [Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply] - [Indefinite]

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Reading & Researching

Traveling

Writing

Sports

Affiliations

Member: Chartered Institue of Procurement and Supply

Software

SAP

Pastel Evolution

QuickBooks

SAGE 300

Quote

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

Accomplishments

Successfuly helped the implementation of SAP in ZMDC owned mines in Zimbabwe.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Advanced Diploma in Procurement And Supply - Procurement And Supply

Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
04.2023 - Current

Senior Buyer/Stock Controller

Jena Mines (Pvt) Ltd
12.2021 - 03.2023

Diploma in Procurement And Supply - Procurement & Supply

Chartered Institute For Procurement & Supply
01.2021 - 03.2023

Buyer/Stock Analyst

Jena Mines (Pvt) Ltd
05.2017 - 11.2021

Purchasing Assistant/Senior Stores Clerk

Jena Mines (Pvt) Ltd
06.2010 - 04.2017

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