Maritza Compaan
Inventory Planning, Senior Production Planner And Buyer, Senior Distribution Planer, Transport And Vehicle Planning, Part Owner Of Construction Company, Health And Safety Officer
Norkempark
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Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with a proven track record in supply chain optimization and distribution management. Specializes in driving process improvements and enhancing operational efficiencies through strategic planning. Expertise in logistics coordination and resource management enables the seamless flow of goods and materials while leveraging strong analytical skills to optimize processes for maximum efficiency and cost savings. Recognized for fostering collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering results through effective teamwork and resourcefulness. Proficient in inventory management, transportation coordination, and data analysis, with a history of building strong vendor relationships to ensure timely deliveries.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Business Owner
Rooftop Developments
01.2011 - 03.2025
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
- Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
- Managed procurement processes for timely delivery of materials while minimizing costs, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and addressing concerns promptly.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Collaborated closely with clients to ensure project objectives were met, maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Managed staff from 2 to 20 people per site
Health and Safety Officer
ILIWE TRADING PTY LTD
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness with thorough evacuation plans and drills.
- Managed hazardous materials handling procedures, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and disposal.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among employees through educational initiatives and presentations.
- Implemented a proactive approach to hazard identification by regularly evaluating work processes and equipment for potential risks.
- Led cross-functional teams in efforts to address potential hazards or unsafe working conditions discovered during site audits or inspections.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies through meticulous record-keeping and reporting.
- Reduced the occurrence of accidents by implementing safety training programs for employees.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure proper maintenance and calibration of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and gas detectors.
- Provided support during accident investigations to determine root causes and prevent future incidents.
- Assisted in the development of customized training materials for specific job roles to increase employee competency regarding safety protocols.
- Collaborated with management to develop comprehensive health and safety policies for the company.
- Evaluated effectiveness of safety programs by tracking incident rates and implementing improvements as needed.
- Served as a liaison between company management, regulatory agencies, and employees regarding health and safety matters on an ongoing basis.
- Monitored company-wide compliance with established safety policies through regular audits and feedback sessions.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Conducted ergonomic evaluations to improve worker comfort and reduce injury risks associated with repetitive tasks or poor workstation design.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
Inventory Planning Controller
LE SEL RESEARCH
02.2010 - 11.2011
- Assisted management in strategic inventory planning based on sales trends and seasonal demands.
- Managed sales forecasts and inventory planning for reseller channel, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet demand without overstocking.
- Solved difficult problems creatively with innovative solutions, especially in inventory planning and distribution process.
- Leveraged data analytics tools for better decision-making in inventory planning, minimizing potential stockouts or overstock situations.
- Implemented robust demand forecasting systems, leading to more accurate inventory planning and reduced stockouts.
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to accurately forecast demand patterns, enabling more effective inventory planning and allocation decisions.
- Maintained accurate forecasting models for inventory planning, preventing stockouts or overstock situations that could negatively impact profitability.
- Monitored industry trends and competitor strategies to stay ahead of the curve in inventory planning, ensuring consistently high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed historical data trends to improve future inventory planning strategies.
- Forecasted customer demands accurately using historical sales data combined with market insights which led to improved inventory planning.
- Leveraged advanced analytics tools for accurate forecasting of consumer demand patterns, enabling more precise inventory planning.
- Implemented robust demand forecasting models for accurate inventory planning and replenishment.
- Coordinated closely with sales teams on promotions and seasonal events to align inventory planning accordingly, contributing to higher revenue generation during peak periods.
- Reduced stockouts and overstock situations with meticulous demand forecasting and inventory planning.
- Reduced markdowns by implementing more accurate forecasting methods for inventory planning and allocation.
- Analyzed historical sales data to forecast future demand trends accurately, enabling better inventory planning decisions.
- Collaborated with management to develop accurate sales forecasts for better inventory planning.
- Provided support during inventory planning cycles, ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained while avoiding excess or obsolete inventory buildup.
- Developed comprehensive reports on inventory levels, allowing for proactive decision-making in purchasing and production planning.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring optimal levels of raw materials and finished goods for efficient production planning.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date documentation on inventory transactions and movements.
Senior Production Planner / Buyer
RECKITT BENCKISER SA (PTY) LTD
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Update production plan for the week with previous day’s production quantities.
- Physically go and see what has been run plus what is running for the day.
- Rough Capacity Plan updates.
- Follow up with production staff on outstanding production and reschedule if needed / daily.
- Go through Works orders – balance up and close down any works orders complete.
- Run open purchase order report to see orders not received. Check first with Stores, then phone suppliers.
- Do Purchase order maintenance to ensure info in JDE is correct.
- Initiate and manage OS order maintenance for all co-packed stock keeping units from portfolio.
- Run MPS weekly on a Monday. Confirm portfolio is ok.
- Action MPS messages – go through all items, at the same time update Rough Capacity Plan showing rescheduled works orders.
- MRP done weekly on Wednesday – confirm that portfolio is ok.
- Run shortage report for 2 weeks at a time and action each shortage with supplier and update capacity plan at the same time.
- Supplier visits done on needed basis.
- Check that forecast figures are updated in accordance with sales and operations planning document.
- Review and update minimum stock / Safety stock level by stock keeping units using agreed process tool, update after monthly sales and operations planning meeting.
- Make sure that minimum stock is kept at all times.
- Ensure safety stock on JDE is updated
- Call off packaging requirements.
- Order raw materials as needed.
- Follow up on all due and outstanding orders.
- Highlight and communicate to supply team potential issues / delays & resolve with supplier with help from procurement.
- Write off stock which is not moving.
- Do balance up for products running out & material changes.
- Follow up on slow moving stock keeping unit.
- Planning done for 78 stock keeping units, 6 Production lines.
- Planning of new promotions.
- Making sure promotions are produced and sent out on time.
- Involved with NPD (New Product) launch.
- Making sure materials and packaging are ordered on time for new NPD
- Making sure that COA is received with every raw material delivery.
- When stock is expired need to make sure that shelf life can be extended by sending off samples if not then new stock has to be ordered.
- Dealing with production team and Quality team, procurement department and marketing on a daily basis.
- Resolving of queries and issues on the production line.
- When stock needs to be air freighted, making sure that airfreight h
- Elevated team performance, implementing regular training sessions to ensure all members were well-versed in latest industry trends and best practices.
- Ensured seamless transitions during production changes or equipment upgrades by closely monitoring implementation progress and adjusting plans accordingly.
- Optimized inventory management, implementing demand forecasting tools to reduce stockouts and overstock situations.
- Developed comprehensive production plans that aligned with company goals and objectives, resulting in increased profitability.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
- Created new production processes by analyzing current workflow and coordinating customer orders based on material availability and production capacity.
- Reviewed inventory stock and reordered to maintain supplies for production.
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
- Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support factory production initiatives.
- Used JDE to provide relevant information, evaluations, and planning data for production to provide relevant information, evaluations, and planning data for production.
- Used MPS to provide relevant information, evaluations, and planning data for production.
- Monitored workload against supply base to assess capacity constraints and communicate potential risks and imbalances with stakeholders.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- Researched and compiled information on variety of planning issues from multiple sources, prepared thorough reports and presented findings in Team meetings.
Senior Planner
NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED
02.2002 - 07.2007
- Routing and scheduling on a daily basis for National Brands, Illovo Sugar, Eveready Batteries and The real juice company.
- Compiling of daily, weekly, monthly reports.
- Managing and training of new Roadshow system users.
- Involved in and heading up new projects. Roadshow system was setup and installed, WISE (warehouse management system) was setup and installed.
- Customer Service – Dealt with customers, sales, and call centre on a regular basis.
- General Admin, filing, housekeeping.
- Done part exports (routing and making sure stock fit onto trucks)
- Making sure customers receive stock on time.
- Ensuring vehicles were optimized to their full capacity.
- Ensuring loads were completed as efficient and cost effective as possible.
- Updating vehicle list on system continuously to make sure vehicles were available for delivery.
- Ensuring customer info updated on a regular basis for optimization.
- Dealing with transporters on a daily basis.
- Vehicle Tracking, feeding info back into routing system, reporting any problems with vehicles. Keeping track on the delivery route to ensure customer knows where his load is at all times. (Customer is KING)
- Running DRP on a daily basis to send stock to outlaying distribution center's (MFG Pro) Ensuring vehicles are loaded to full capacity for optimization.
- Was part of stock take on a monthly and yearly basis.
- Had meetings with drivers on a regular basis regarding problems or issues that needed resolving.
- Increased collaboration among team members with effective communication strategies and regular progress meetings.
Roadshow User
THE LOGISTICS BUREAU
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Routing and scheduling on a daily basis for vehicle loading and delivering of stock.
- Maintaining the system.
- Compiling of driver feedback on a daily basis.
- Compiling of daily, weekly, monthly reports.
- General Admin
- Customer Service
- Making sure deliveries go out on time
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Transport Administrator / Roadshow User
SUPER GROUP
03.1999 - 12.2001
- Daily Admin.
- Fleet management.
- Driver management
- Pettycash control and recon
- Compiling of daily, weekly & monthly reports.
- Scheduling vehicles for services.
- Updating driver hours for payment weekly.
- Doing routing and scheduling for vehicles on a daily basis.
- Making sure that deliveries go out on time
- Dealing with customers on a daily basis.
- Coordinated transport fleet maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure the safe operation of vehicles.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the workplace by encouraging open communication channels among team members regarding potential process improvements.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new employees, improving overall team performance and knowledge.
- Evaluated carrier performance regularly to maintain high service levels while minimizing costs associated with outsourced transport services.
- Assisted in resolving shipment discrepancies, enabling smooth operations between carriers, warehouses, and clients.
- Compiled detailed reports on transport operations metrics to support data-driven decision-making processes.
- Streamlined transport operations by implementing efficient scheduling and route planning procedures.
- Developed contingency plans in response to unexpected events disrupting normal transport operations such as road closures or vehicle breakdowns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, and providing accurate delivery updates.
- Ensured timely deliveries through effective communication with drivers, dispatchers, and customers.
- Managed administrative tasks including invoicing, record keeping systems, and regulatory documentation necessary for maintaining a compliant transport operation.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying abreast of current laws governing transportation policies and practices.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
- Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement within the transportation department''s processes or workflows.
- Reduced delivery times with optimized logistics management and coordinated vehicle maintenance schedules.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
Education
No Degree - International Computer Drivers License, Roadshow Training Courses (Beginner To Advance)
Inter Company Training
Gauteng 04.2001 -
Certificate - EJ-Log – Junior Certificate in Supply Chain Management, ES-Log – Senior Certificate in Supply Chain Management
University of Pretoria
09.2004
Matric (Grade 12) - Afrikaans, English, Economics, Accounting, Business Economic and Typing
Birchleigh Hoërskool
01.1998
Skills
Supply chain coordination
Timeline
Health and Safety Officer
ILIWE TRADING PTY LTD
03.2016 - 01.2020
Assistant Business Owner
Rooftop Developments
01.2011 - 03.2025
Inventory Planning Controller
LE SEL RESEARCH
02.2010 - 11.2011
Senior Production Planner / Buyer
RECKITT BENCKISER SA (PTY) LTD
08.2007 - 08.2009
Senior Planner
NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED
02.2002 - 07.2007
No Degree - International Computer Drivers License, Roadshow Training Courses (Beginner To Advance)
Inter Company Training
04.2001 -
Roadshow User
THE LOGISTICS BUREAU
01.2001 - 12.2002
Transport Administrator / Roadshow User
SUPER GROUP
03.1999 - 12.2001
Certificate - EJ-Log – Junior Certificate in Supply Chain Management, ES-Log – Senior Certificate in Supply Chain Management
University of Pretoria
Matric (Grade 12) - Afrikaans, English, Economics, Accounting, Business Economic and Typing
Birchleigh Hoërskool
References
- Jumbo Compaan, 083 700 0007, Rooftop Developments
- Piet Van Eeden, 061 792 7560, Iliwe Trading Pty (Ltd)
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CHARACTERISTICS
- Strengths
- People
- Focused
- Self motivated
- Achiever
- Honest
- Hard worker
- Dedicated
- Confident
- Target & Goal driven
- Team Player
- Creative
- Take pride in my work
- Committed
- Professional
- Integrity
- Weaknesses
- Frustration with:
- Incompetence
- Poor quality performance
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Outlook, Internet, MFG Pro, JD Edwards, Navision and Syspro, People Focused, Self Motivated, Achiever, Honest, Hard Worker, Dedicated, Confident, Target & Goal Driven, Team Player, Creative, Take Pride in my work, Committed, Professional Integrity