Franklyn Sinclair
Atlantis ,South Africa
Summary
Highly organised professional with expertise in data entry, inventory management, and workflow optimisation. Demonstrates strong leadership skills through staff supervision and motivation, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to confidentiality standards. Skilled in time management, attention to detail, and order processing, with a proven ability to enhance productivity and maintain seamless communication. Adept at maintaining inventory control while fostering a collaborative work environment. Committed to driving operational excellence and optimising processes for sustained success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stock Administrator
Spark ATM Systems
Paarden Eiland, South Africa
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted with employee relations issues, using emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to resolve grievances.
- Monitored inventory needs and worked with procurement team to facilitate supply chain operations.
- Drafted periodic reports to inform upper management on KPIs and operational issues.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Implemented safety standards in the storage area to minimise accidents and losses.
- Recommended improvements in inventory control systems based on observed trends.
- Prepared reports on inventory levels for senior management review.
- Streamlined product ordering process for enhanced efficiency.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations.
- Kept up-to-date records of all incoming and outgoing stock, maintaining transparency in operations.
- Managed obsolete or excess stock efficiently without affecting the overall inventory value.
- Improved inventory accuracy by implementing a new tracking system.
- Reduced stock wastage with regular and thorough audits.
- Developed strategies for efficient use of warehouse space.
- Conducted routine checks on stored items, identifying any potential issues promptly.
- Supervised warehouse operations, enforcing proper inventory management procedures.
- Oversaw purchase order processing from requisition to receipt, reducing risk of delays and errors with meticulous follow-up.
- Facilitated periodic inventory audits and physical counts to proactively address discrepancies.
- Stored items securely to minimise risk of loss and damage.
- Counted and recorded stock precisely for reliable audits.
- Filed accurate paperwork for up-to-date records.
- Compiled counts and prepared documentation for incoming and outgoing stock.
- Increased efficiency of document retrieval with a well-organised filing system.
Stock controller
Chair Crazy
Cape Town , South African
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed a more efficient process for managing returned goods to reduce loss and boost customer satisfaction.
- Increased efficiency with proactive management of all warehouse storage areas.
- Monitored stock movement, swiftly addressing any discrepancies or issues identified.
- Improved stock control systems by diligently conducting inventory audits.
- Handled damaged goods effectively; coordinated with suppliers for replacements while simultaneously updating related records.
- Coordinated with sales team to manage high-demand products effectively, minimising out-of-stock situations.
- Troubleshot any issues that arose during the receiving or dispatching of goods efficiently without causing delays.
- Managed stock levels for optimal business performance.
- Regularly updated inventory records, maintaining accuracy throughout the entire supply chain process.
- Enhanced overall work productivity by implementing an effective rota system amongst warehousing staff.
- Ensured health and safety regulations were always adhered to whilst handling stocks in the warehouse.
- Optimised space utilisation in the warehouse by rearranging storage areas as needed while taking into account product turnover rates.
- Conducted regular stock takes, ensuring accurate inventory at all times.
- Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
- Maintained neat and clean store areas in line with health and safety policies.
- Followed stock adjustment procedures to correct inaccuracies in cycle counting activities.
- Reported on inventory shortages, audit findings and forecasting needs to inform upper management.
- Facilitated periodic inventory audits and physical counts to proactively address discrepancies.
- Supervised warehouse operations, enforcing proper inventory management procedures.
- Followed and enforced established inventory procedures, reducing errors and maintaining strict deadline management.
- Reconciled stock counts for complete inventory records.
- Stored items securely to minimise risk of loss and damage.
- Filed accurate paperwork for up-to-date records.
- Organised stock based on rotation requirements and expected use.
- Reported delivery discrepancies for missing and damaged goods.
Inventory controller
Cape Linen
Paarden Eiland, South Africa
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards pertaining to inventory control and management.
- Managed the receipt of new product shipments, maintained smooth supply chain flow.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by maintaining up-to-date records using advanced software tools.
- Developed comprehensive reports on inventory metrics, assisted management in decision-making process.
- Managed cycle counts regularly for accurate inventory reporting and analysis.
- Monitored slow-moving items, initiated appropriate strategies to clear them off efficiently.
- Improved data accuracy for inventory records by implementing a new management system.
- Sustained efficient warehouse operations by organising and categorising all goods correctly.
- Conducted regular stock checks, ensured optimal product availability.
- Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
- Followed stock adjustment procedures to correct inaccuracies in cycle counting activities.
- Assisted purchasing manager in monthly stock-takes.
- Worked closely with demand planner for forecast accuracy.
Education
Gr12 - Matric
Atlantis Secondary
South Africa 01.1995 - 12.1999
Skills
- Data entry proficiency
- Time management
- Staff supervision
- Inventory control
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Telephone etiquette
- Order processing
- Attention to Detail
- Written and verbal communication
- Highly organised
- Workflow optimisation
- Inventory management
- Staff motivation
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Stock Administrator
Spark ATM Systems
02.2021 - Current
Stock controller
Chair Crazy
04.2019 - 01.2021
Inventory controller
Cape Linen
01.2018 - 03.2019
Gr12 - Matric
Atlantis Secondary
01.1995 - 12.1999
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