Janise Naicker

Coordinated communication with call center and production planners for ex-factory load scheduling.

Managed relationships with third-party transporters to optimize vehicle scheduling and transport utilization.

Ensured correct loading of batches by liaising with depots and factory load planners.

Oversaw efficient product release for loading and replenishment in collaboration with Quality department.

Analyzed supply chain information to assess risks related to warehouse and transportation constraints.

Planned distribution requirements and established policies for effective delivery of physical products.

Determined depot replenishment needs based on historical data and forward estimates.

Reported daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs covering order fills, aging stock, and transport utilization.

Enhanced decision-making by analyzing complex data sets.

Leveraged Excel functions for streamlined data evaluation and presentation,.

Managed stock levels in CPG network to achieve targeted holdings by SKU.

Collaborated with Principals and demand planning team to prevent supply interruptions.

Oversaw return of stock to clients through effective management of RPOs.

Coordinated slot times and delivery schedules to optimise logistics operations.

Amended and closed purchase orders to maintain accurate procurement processes.

Monitored daily service levels and reported on lost sales to improve performance.

Identified discrepancies between supply and demand to inform inventory strategies.

Developed rolling weekly warehouse space requirements plan for upcoming 12 months.

Developed contingency plans, minimising stock shortage risks.

Reduced overstock through accurate forecasting and timely adjustments.

Facilitated cross-functional communication to align production with sales forecasts.

Contributed expert analysis in sales and operations planning meetings.

Generated weekly S&OP reports, aligning forecasts with financial budgets for 24 months.

Maintained product master data on Proteus and Optimiza systems.

Conducted lost sales analysis and reported service levels to clients.

Analyzed excess stock in the warehouse, optimizing order fill and back order management.

Managed stock procurement from clients' factories for FMCG supply planning.

Maintained and managed product master data for accuracy and efficiency.

Conducted Pareto analysis and monitored stock turns for each SKU.

Performed lost sales analysis and generated service level reports for clients.

Executed locked stock analysis and provided comprehensive reporting.

Analysed excess stock in the warehouse to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.

Resolved operational queries to support seamless operations.

Monitored Lindt co-packing activities and reported on warehouse performance.