Confirm orders and next deliveries of stock also the reconciling of shipments, short and back stocked orders, and damaged items.- stock replenishment
Achieve a 99% accuracy on list of open STO's, PO's and sales orders
Complete SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for the SADC countries
Monitor and report on significant changes in sales forecasts, stock budgets, and business strategies
Ensure adherence to HS codes, Incoterms, and delivery points always
Distribute a correct logistics and stock report on a weekly basis to all countries responsible for to mitigate risks and expedite orders
Hold monthly S&OP and demand planning meetings to agree on future order, stock cover days, run rates and any critical issues in country (price increases, new branches opening)
Develop training plan for any new implementation processes
Provide training on the creation of stock related transactions on SAP(MM)
Extensive involvement in UAT with key stakeholders to ensure smooth transition from the old SAP system to the new improved SAP system SAP HANA
Inventory Compliance Officer
BME (Omnia)
05.2017 - 06.2019
Developed, implemented, monitored, and analyzed compliance and introduced efficient inventory management processes, system, and procedures with the view to aid with the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives that will reflect in business performance, customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction
Advise business on found errors or list discrepancies for review and potential adjustment to ensure accuracy of inventory records
Ensured the validity of open orders (purchase orders, work orders and transfer/distribution orders) that will affect inventory accuracy
Ensure that all inventory management documentations are correct and follows all company policies and procedures, and to reconcile inventory accounts to book balances and to advise relevant stakeholders on required corrective action
Strategic Sourcing Coordinator
AVI GROUP
04.2015 - 04.2017
Load negotiated pricing(contracts) onto SAP for use by the site buyers (Accuracy and diligence)
Ensuring that suppliers produce as per the contracted quality and deliver as expected
Consult with the various sites to ensure alignment of supplier information i.e., price changes, supplier communications, date amendments on contracts loaded
Manage and maintain the Benefits Tracking System (BTS) for packaging suppliers
Manage supplier meetings in relation to planning for the peak season by discussing in depth the forecast (sales vs demand)
Support the establishment of contracts by ensuring that all master data elements (such as naming conventions, categorization, start and end dates, vendor data, material and service records, price related data, lead times and payment terms) are complete and correct (direct output, service authority)
Inventory Planner
Federal Mogul-Motor Parts
06.2013 - 03.2015
On time order placement as per MRP on SAP and ensure complete order confirmations (acknowledgement) are received for each order to begin with production
Expedite products where sales exceed forecast and de-expedite orders where sales less than forecast
Vendor(supplier) shipping performance weekly reporting- compliance to the set SLA
Customer fulfillment rate reporting and reports on BW(APO)
Imports/Export management and reverse Logistics
Analyze forecast and sales(availability) APO, SAP, BW and ensure orders are placed for supplier shutdown i.e., Chinese New Year
Regional Stock Controller
British American Tobacco (BATSA)
05.2012 - 05.2013
Analyze, forecast, and implement stock rotation plans
Maintaining stock levels for internal customers (Pre and Prompt sales reps) and supporting of master data
Forecast stock levels and demand and place orders according to the forecast made
Monitor transportation schedule with third party logistics partner to ensure they still are on track to delivered on time and at the right location (Imperial logistics)
Graduate Trainee
Mercedes Benz SA(DFM)
01.2010 - 04.2012
Purchasing of required goods i.e
Vehicles to be customized, tracking systems and anything requested from the logistics and operations department through a purchase requisition
Ensure that creditors are paid at month end on SAP and submit invoices to finance
Analyze and report on the supplier database
Use SAP to do all purchasing, invoicing and goods receiving
Ensure that all invoices are paid up
Ensure that all purchasing is done according to the company purchasing standards
Sourcing and selecting suppliers prior to purchasing according to the supplier selection criteria
Maintain existing supplier database
Ensure that procurement process is always followed
Issue purchase orders (PO) and purchase requisitions (PR) on SAP when purchasing/buying