Jormanda Moodley
Cost Estimator
Durban
Summary
I am a motivated and ambitious achiever. I work well under pressure and enjoy a challenge. I love problem solving. I am deadline-oriented and determined. I also enjoy working in a team. I have a thirst for knowledge and will thrive in any environment. I have strong written, verbal communication and negotiation skills. My experience and knowledge attained can be utilized and advanced in any industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost planning - Co-Ordinator
Hesto
9 2022 - Current
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Used various types of costing models to complete and document technical estimates.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Reviewed and updated material data base to maintain current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Trained junior team members in best practices for cost estimating, fostering a skilled workforce within the department.
- Streamlined the estimation process by developing standardized templates and procedures for consistent results.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for accurate cost estimations and development.
- Contributed to successful proposal submissions with accurate estimates that met both client specifications and internal profit goals.
- Customer interface - Provided detailed explanations of cost estimates and addressing their queries.
- Established credibility with clients and internal stakeholders through consistent delivery of accurate cost estimates.
- Maintained strong attention to detail while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
- Analyzing technical input i.e., specifications, bill of materials, drawings etc
- Reporting and tracking project progress
- Project feedback at meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Encourage team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaboration and support
- Collaborated with departments to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Resolved conflicts swiftly among team members through effective mediation techniques, fostering an amicable working environment conducive to collaboration.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Collected and analyzed business data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Utilized proactive communication abilities to resolve employment-related disputes.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
Cost Estimator
Durban blacksmith (Consultant)
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Analyzing company's operational costs and Developing standard costing models for future business
- Costed new business project
- Customer presentation and query resolution
- Assessing actual costs in relation to recovery
- Profitability analyses.
Key accounts officer
Brace Able Manufacturing
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Customer Interface
- Monitoring market competitiveness and market trends
- Identifying gaps in the market
- Establishing and developing customer relationships
- Cross functional collaboration for technical input
- Negotiated APRs with customers, securing favorable terms for both parties.
- Quotation preparation and negotiation
- Assessing and reporting on actual costs in relation to recovery
- Ensuring customer objectives are interpreted into business strategies
- Monitoring customer target progress
- Investigating cost saving measures beneficial to the business and the customer
- Customer query resolution
- Tracking projects, project costs and target date deliverables
- Preparing project cost and expenditure statements
- Resource activities for supplier development and achieving business optimization strategies
- Profitability analyses
- Monthly Cost controls
- Budgets preparations
- Forecasting
- Supplier and customer risk mitigation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve customer issues promptly.
- Organized regular meetings with clients to discuss progress updates, future plans, and any challenges faced during collaboration periods.
- Monitored industry trends to stay informed on emerging opportunities for account expansion.
- Assisted in the onboarding of new clients, ensuring a smooth transition into the company''s portfolio of services.
- Created comprehensive reports detailing important metrics such as revenue generated from key accounts, which in turn provided valuable insights for future business strategies.
- Identified growth opportunities for existing accounts through thorough market research and analysis.
- Cultivated productive partnerships within various departments such as sales or logistics that led towards better coordination when handling key accounts.
- Trained junior team members on effective account management techniques, boosting team performance overall.
- Established strong communication channels with customers, fostering long-lasting partnerships.
- Streamlined internal processes related to key accounts, reducing turnaround times and enhancing customer experience.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns quickly and effectively, maintaining client trust in the company''s abilities.
- Strengthened client relationships by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Managed a portfolio of high-value clients, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
- Tracked statistical information for department and compiled data into reports submitted to management according to rigorous timetables.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly .
- Commercial Exco reporting.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
Buyer
Brace Able Manufacturing
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Supplier communication & liaison
- Establishing Supplier contracts
- Price negotiation
- Monitoring SLAs in quality, costs and respective service levels
- Supplier performance assessments
- Supplier development projects for BBBEE and localization
- Monthly Cost controls
- Budgets preparations
- Forecasting and monitoring raw material
- Risk mitigation for raw material
- Imports of goods both air & Sea Freight
- Monitoring exchange rate
- Resource activities for supplier development and achieving business optimization strategies
- Commercial Exco reporting.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize purchasing decisions based on historical trends and market fluctuations.
- Managed budgets effectively by tracking expenses, analyzing variances, and making adjustments as needed to stay within financial targets.
- Enhanced quality control measures by establishing clear criteria for vendor selection and conducting thorough evaluations of potential partners.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions by developing contingency plans and maintaining a diverse supplier base.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Organized cross-functional teams to review proposals from various suppliers, ensuring the most advantageous offers were selected.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
Business Development officer
Brace Able Manufacturing (Promoted)
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Developing and sustaining customer relationships
- Customer query resolution
- Liaison between customers and internal teams
- Converting customer objectives into business strategies
- Monitoring goals and progress
- Customer price reviews & negotiations
- Monitoring sales targets
- Quotation preparation and negotiation
- Cross functional collaboration for technical input
- Monitoring of Supplier and customer SLA's
- Supplier price negotiation
- Investigating cost saving measures beneficial to the business and the customer
- Tracking projects, project costs and target date deliverables
- Preparing project cost and expenditure statements
- Profitability analyses
- Monthly Cost controls
- Budgets preparations
- Forecasting
- Risk mitigation
- Imports of goods both air & Sea Freight.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Built relationships with colleagues to facilitate teamwork, cooperation and success.
- Boosted client satisfaction by identifying and addressing their specific needs through tailored business solutions.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients by providing exceptional support and maintaining regular communication.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and clients, ensuring favorable terms for the company''s success.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition.
- Streamlined internal processes through continuous evaluation of workflow efficiency, leading to improved organizational agility in responding to market trends.
- Presented compelling proposals to prospective clients, securing high-value accounts for the organization.
- Developed new sales strategies to target untapped markets, resulting in increased revenue generation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful execution of business development initiatives.
- Fostered an atmosphere of innovation by promoting creative problem-solving methods among team members.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes in strategy.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Translated customer needs into solution requirements using powerful value propositions and negotiation skills.
- Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions.
- Created cross-functional teams to promote consistent brand messaging, demand-generation programs and sales tools.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
Commercial Co-Ordinator
Brace Able Manufacturing (Promoted)
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Customer and supplier liaison
- Expediting Raw material
- Budget analysis
- Supplier performance assessments
- New business cost estimation preparation
- Cross functional teamwork to develop processes
- Annual price reviews and negotiation
- Preparation of commercial reports
- Data control.
- Managed inventory control processes, reducing stock discrepancies and improving order fulfillment rates.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop targeted marketing strategies, boosting product visibility and customer engagement.
- Implemented new software tools to optimize commercial processes and improve data accuracy.
- Scheduled project deadlines and monitored progress.
- Kept detailed records of project progress and financial needs.
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of products while minimizing transportation costs.
- Sent invoices to clients and followed up about payments.
- Organized trade show events to showcase company offerings, driving lead generation efforts and building brand recognition in the industry.
- Evaluated potential risks associated with business activities to mitigate potential financial impacts proactively.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings and stronger business relationships.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, forecasting future demand accurately for optimal inventory management practices.
- Increased client satisfaction by effectively managing commercial projects and ensuring timely delivery.
- Streamlined communication between departments for improved project coordination and efficiency.
- Facilitated the resolution of customer complaints, fostering strong relationships with clients and promoting repeat business.
- Negotiated contracts and product prices by collaborating with vendors and developers.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
Junior Debtors clerk
Brace Able Manufacturing
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Administration
- Data capturing
- Sales reconciliation
- Sales query resolution
- Sales reporting.
Receptionist
Alu Solutions Glass & Aluminum
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Administration
- Receptionist
- Invoicing
- Customer & Supplier liaison.
Education
MATRIC EXEMPTION -
NEWHAVEN SECONDARY
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT - undefined
EMBURY COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY - undefined
DURBAN COLLEGE THEOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (NQF LEVEL 6) - undefined
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY
Skills
Pastel
SYSPRO
MS Office
Information Collection
Relationship Building
Problem-Solving
Effective Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Excellent Communication
Analytical Skills
Multitasking and Organization
Team Collaboration
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9512050179089
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Denise Padayachee, Cost planning Manager, 084 941 1809, Hesto Harnesses
- Elsie Van Nie Kerk, Sales Manager, 083 796 2476, Durban Black smith
- Nikita Govender, GM Commercial, 072 619 5242, Brace Able Manufacturing
- Trevor Govender, 031 401 2421, Alu Solutions
Disclaimer
I, Jormanda Moodley, hereby declare that all the information supplied above is accurate and correct.
Timeline
Cost Estimator
Durban blacksmith (Consultant)
08.2022 - 09.2022
Key accounts officer
Brace Able Manufacturing
10.2021 - 07.2022
Buyer
Brace Able Manufacturing
11.2020 - 09.2021
Business Development officer
Brace Able Manufacturing (Promoted)
03.2019 - 10.2020
Commercial Co-Ordinator
Brace Able Manufacturing (Promoted)
01.2017 - 02.2019
Junior Debtors clerk
Brace Able Manufacturing
06.2016 - 12.2016
Receptionist
Alu Solutions Glass & Aluminum
01.2015 - 12.2015
Cost planning - Co-Ordinator
Hesto
9 2022 - Current
MATRIC EXEMPTION -
NEWHAVEN SECONDARY
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT - undefined
EMBURY COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY - undefined
DURBAN COLLEGE THEOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (NQF LEVEL 6) - undefined
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY
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