Michelle Brand

• Monitored and tracked B-BEE Compliance to achieve set legislative requirements including Mining Charter targets and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Reporting to DTI and DMRE and adherence to BEE standards and established timelines.
• Tracked and monitored BEE spend to verify accuracy and compliance.
• Analyzed Supply Chain reports to quickly resolve problems and manage workflow process to keep projects on track.
• Devised and maintained up-to-date database of BEE suppliers.
• Proactively identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions when necessary.
• Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and internal business to create seamless BEE and Supply Chain Reporting.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Paid attention to detail while completing Supply Chain and BEE reporting.
• Demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• BEE Reporting, Vendor Management and Master data
• Gathered, organized and input information into digital database using mass uploads.
• Provided reporting for BEE forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting.
• Providing data support
• Ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Maintained database systems i.e: BEE, Tax clearance and Workman's Compensation certificates on daily basis.
• Validate, review and analyze data integrity on documents received.
• Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
• Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.

• 2014 - 2016: Vendor Management Administrator in Supply Chain:

Follow up where necessary on outstanding information on requests, Adherence to Lonmin quality standards and requirements, Classification and Validation of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment certifications (BBBEE). Communicate request completion timeously to key stakeholders, resolve stakeholder queries or escalate when unresolved. Guide system users on correct application methods and principles and Adhoc responsibilities.

Managing the Vendor database – Total of 3500 Vendors on SAP. Ensuring vendor information gets updated on the SAP system constantly. Deleting and blocking dormant vendors. Update Commodity baskets as per Commodity department per contract. Interact with internal customers. Interact with internal suppliers. Vendor screening. Maintain and update Master data for all Suppliers on the database. Returning of incorrect requests with assistance to stakeholders where necessary, follow up where necessary on outstanding information on requests, Validate, review and analyze the completeness of the information received in requests.

• 2013-2014: Administrator Accounts Payable:

Administration, maintenance and processing of all accounts payable data. Invoice processing on SAP. Reporting and reconciliation of accounts payable information. Perform checks to validate invoice processing to ensure that accurate payments are made. Receive and resolve queries. Follow up and expedite blocked invoices and service entry acceptance sheets. Display vendor line items. Ensure that all necessary documentation and details are attached to the invoice. Verify the correctness of banking details. Process the invoice with relevant approvals and also the responsible to perform GR/IR reconciliations.

• 2012-2013: Administrator Insured Benefits/Medical Aid/Junior Payroll:

Accountable for the admin and processing of all personnel administration transactions relating to provident funds, long service awards and workplace compensation. Capturing needed information on SAP. Assisting with medical queries, receiving application forms and capturing new members. Handling of all existing members queries. Dealing with billing queries and reconciling with different Medical Aids. Capturing new Medical Aid numbers on SAP. Capturing of all payroll data and handling of all payroll queries, i.e. Normal Salary/Pay, Overtime, Standby, Loans, Shifts Allowances, Advances, Payroll changes, Leave, Attendances, Bank details. Telephone queries, Call centre queries etc. All information uploaded onto SAP is confidential. Printing and issuing payslips.