Lethukuthula Hadebe
Business and Supply Chain Specialist
Durban
Summary
I am a highly experienced Inventory Controller with a demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate inventory management processes. Possess excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to problem- solve and think outside the box. I worked closely with the purchasing department and was involved in the quality assessments in order to ensure the company’s standards were met. One of my roles was customer forecasting. I liaised frequently with the customers and addressed their requests promptly. I would also coordinate regular inventory audits. I have a diverse experience in supply chain management and stock controlling in and around Durban.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Inventory Controller
Fairfield Dairy
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Monitor and adjust inventory levels to ensure accuracy, monitor inventory for discrepancies and take corrective action when necessary.
- Maintain and update inventory records on a daily basis to ensure accuracy.
- Process all incoming and outgoing deliveries, including preparing orders and shipping documentation.
- Track parts, materials and products throughout the supply chain.
- Monitor and review inventory levels to ensure that they remain within established limits.
- Ensure that all materials and products are stored in an orderly, safe and accessible manner.
- Develop and implement procedures for the efficient handling of inventory.
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly inventory reports.
- Monitor inventory to ensure timely reorder and restock of materials or products.
- Supervise and train warehouse staff in proper inventory control procedures.
Stock Controller
SA Biomedical
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and stock outages.
- Track shipments and address customer requests timeously.
- Coordinate regular inventory audits (Sales Orders, back orders, Stock In transit).
- Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments).
- Collaborate with purchasing department and communicate with vendors.
- Investigate and correct discrepancies in inventory.
- Conducting Stock Reports.
- Updating stock information on the computer system.
- Coordinate use of company software systems required.
- Monitor stock levels.
- Coordinate with purchasing department to ensure timely and accurate replenishment of stock, avoiding stockouts and overstock situations.
- Manage the warehouse team and oversee the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of products.
- Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis.
- Updating inventory count and maintaining inventory records to share with management and other stakeholders in the business.
- Reporting discrepancies in inventory
Dispatch Supervisor
Bidvest Waltons
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Submission of purchase details including vendor information, invoices and pricing to internal databases.
- Overseeing the capture of items used to update the WMS.
- Overseeing the GRV and check the quantity and item being processed is correct.
- Organizing the dispatch of goods, monitoring of outgoing stock.
- Collaboration of the dispatch of orders according to the staff involved and timelines involved.
- Oversee the export activities in line with established Company procedures, methods, and transportation.
- Oversee the import activities in line with established Company procedures, methods, and transportation.
- Monitor and report on the performance of suppliers and service providers.
- Modifications of documents required by forwarding notice of item availability, shipment date and method, and current status; answering questions
Supply Chain Trainee
Bidvest Waltons
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Receiving stock and checking it according to the invoice, quality and quantity as per invoice.
- Conducting physical stock count and ensuring it balances with the system and stock conforms the description.
- Accepting and assessing all returns, credits and items brought in for repair or credit.
- Dealing with client queries regarding credits and repairs, and following up on all items sent for repair or to be replaced under warranty.
- Receiving stock into the system and posting it into various locations.
- Arranging internal distribution of goods received
Supply Chain Intern
Hanes South Africa
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinate production workflow for multiple products.
- Planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance.
- Approving materials, cost, manufacturing equipment and specifications.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with buyers and vendors to ensure all material will be available when needed.
General Assistant
Bidvest Vericon
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Packer, checking that the quantity is correct, picking goods and dispatching.
- Ensure that the goods are packed according to the delivery note.
- Packing items in an organized and safe manner and ensure packaging remains undamaged
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing and Supply Chain Management
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2017
Bachelor - Business Administration
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2016
Skills
Warehouse Management
Inventory Control
Logistics
Problem- Solving
Inventory Accuracy
Data Entry
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Communication
SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS - ERP: PASTEL EVOLUTION, SAP, WMS, ORACLE, OLIKVIEW, LESS WORD PROCESSING: ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXNCEL AND POWERPOINT, JD Edwards
References
- Khulekani Nkomo, 0694066440, Fairfield Dairy
- Sandile, Mthiyane, 074 7696221, (031) 2666 525, SA Biomedical
- Thembeka Mkhize, 0796183214 Bidvest Waltons
- Tessa, Schwab, (031) 460 8800, Hanes South Africa
- Nomali, Mkhathi, 083 732 2638, Bidvest Vericon
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of birth: 29 Aug 1993
- Nationality: South African
- Marital status: Single
DRIVING LICENSE
Driving license category: Code 8
Timeline
Inventory Controller
Fairfield Dairy
01.2025 - 12.2025
Stock Controller
SA Biomedical
11.2022 - 11.2024
Dispatch Supervisor
Bidvest Waltons
03.2021 - 09.2022
Supply Chain Trainee
Bidvest Waltons
09.2020 - 03.2021
Supply Chain Intern
Hanes South Africa
08.2018 - 01.2019
General Assistant
Bidvest Vericon
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor - Business Administration
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing and Supply Chain Management
University of KwaZulu-Natal