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Mandisa Beyase
Supply Planner
South Africa ,Gauteng
Summary
Driven Supply Chain Professional with proven to effectively resolve various types of technical issues. Successful at managing supplier efforts, delivering comprehensive client and employee compliance and acting as point of contact for important suppliers. Adept at overseeing on-site quality and managing specific inspections schedules. Works effectively in cross-functional environments.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Komatsu Mining Corporation Ekurhuleni
Supply Chain Planner
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed supply chain improvements, reducing monthly costs by 50%.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels.
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
Komatsu Mining Corporation Ekurhuleni
Cost Estimator, Production Planning and Scheduling
04.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Used various types of costing models to complete and document technical estimates.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Generated new business by leveraging sales techniques and articulating product value to prospective customers.
- Coordinated product installation and scheduled experienced crews to achieve project scopes of work.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for repair work.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
Joy Global Steeldale
Material Expeditor
10.2012 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Devised and implemented efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Joy Mining Steeldale
Material Coordinator
10.2010 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Managed receiving operations and proper storage of incoming materials.
- Worked with project managers to determine schedule and volume requirements in order to effectively coordinate deliveries and maintain supply levels.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and standards when operating equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Trained, motivated, and instructed team of Number employees staging and preparing items for deliveries.
- Completed daily cycle counts and full inventory audits.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Education
Future-link Computer School Soweto
Diploma from Information Technology
01.2007 - 12.2007
University Overview
- Advance computer end user and a computer technician
MancosaNo 1 Cider Avenue, Auckland Park
Bachelor Of Business Administration from Business Administration And Management
01.2018 - 01.2021
University Overview
- Continuing education in Business Administration and management
PMI of Southern Africa 102 Western Rd Woodmead Sandton
Certificate from Generic Management Leadership
11.2022 - Current
University Overview
- Completed professional development in Business management and Economics
Mancosa1 Cedar Ave Auckland Park, JHB
BBA Honours from Business Administration And Management
01.2021 - 04.2022
University Overview
- Completed professional Research project with 100%
Skills
Multi-plant experience
Negotiating
Supply Chain Management
International purchasing
Staff Management
Relationship building
Decision-Making
Teambuilding
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Dependable and Responsible
Teamwork and Collaboration
Software
MS-office
Advance Excel
SAP ERP
Sage 3000
Intercom system
Availability
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Timeline
Supply Chain Planner
Komatsu Mining Corporation
04.2023 - Current
PMI of Southern Africa
Certificate from Generic Management Leadership
11.2022 - Current
Cost Estimator, Production Planning and Scheduling
Komatsu Mining Corporation
04.2021 - 03.2023
Mancosa
BBA Honours from Business Administration And Management
01.2021 - 04.2022
Mancosa
Bachelor Of Business Administration from Business Administration And Management
01.2018 - 01.2021
Material Expeditor
Joy Global
10.2012 - 03.2021
Material Coordinator
Joy Mining
10.2010 - 03.2012
Future-link Computer School
Diploma from Information Technology
01.2007 - 12.2007