Michelle Furbey
Operations, Procurement & Project Coordination Professional
Alberton,GP
Summary
Results-driven operations coordinator with 20 years of experience in facilities management, contract management, procurement, and project administration across industrial and renewable energy sectors. Manages operational functions including maintenance coordination, contractor oversight, and HSE compliance. Currently enhancing expertise in Property and Facilities Management. Known for driving efficiency and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Tooling & Inventory Coordinator
Vestas Wind Systems
PE
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Processed internal tool requests using SAP S/4HANA to create Stock Transport Orders for transfers from international plants and local storage locations.
- Tracked and monitored rented tools for timely return to original supplying plant, ensuring adherence to asset control procedures.
- Maintained tool calibration compliance by tracking expiry dates and coordinating shipping of tools to central hub for recalibration.
- Compiled monthly reports on inventory and certification status, sourced alternative tools, researched local suppliers, obtained supplier quotations, and raised purchase requisitions for common tools.
- Supported warehouse and logistics staff with tool identification and SAP inventory queries.
Operations Coordinator and Administrator
ABB
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed project plans, timelines, and budgets for operational development projects, monitored progress and project expenses, and provided financial reports to senior management to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.
- Ensured on-site projects complied with legal, regulatory, and HSE requirements, while managing workshop inventory levels to support operational efficiency and cost control.
- Assisted in managing workplace operations to ensure smooth daily functions. and ensured compliance with HSE and legal requirements.
- Sourced and procured specialized components and equipment, expedited urgent purchase orders, resolved supplier invoice discrepancies, and coordinated production, stores, and supply chain queries to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Reviewed supplier maintenance and repair reports, analyzed incident reports with the HSE Officer, and implemented corrective actions.
- Collaborated with facility supplier to streamline communication and address maintenance needs, reviewing supplier maintenance reports to enhance service delivery.
- Assisted in managing contractors and service providers to ensure operational continuity.
- Monitored workshop facilities, equipment, and inventory to support efficient operations.
Customer Support Coordinator
ABB South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinated a team of seven Field Service professionals, placed orders with ABB feeder factories and third parties, and responded to customer order delivery queries including order acknowledgements, proof of delivery, tracking, documentation, expediting, and general enquiries.
- Managed service contracts, direct support services, installations, planned maintenance, repairs, emergency support, and special projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
- Managed billing plans, contract deliverables, service requests, sales orders, and dispute resolution processes to maintain operational efficiency.
- Verified customer purchase orders against price books, quote databases, shipping terms, payment terms, and terms and conditions to ensure accuracy.
Contracts Management
ABB
Johannesburg
09.2009 - 12.2017
- Documented and pursued variations and claims, defended project and contract interests against external claims, processed notices in line with contract requirements, managed commercial negotiations, resolved disputes, compiled project close-out documentation, and ensured technical tests met international standards and customer requirements.
- Managed local and international orders, identified commercial risks, expedited departments to ensure on-time customer delivery, facilitated debt collection, and provided contractual and technical support to customers.
- Facilitated voltage motor project execution for mining, gas, and petroleum industries.
Project Manager Associate
ABB South Africa
Johannesburg
04.2001 - 08.2009
- Led local and international manufacturing, supply, installation, and commissioning projects for rectifiers and transformers, managing project values up to seven hundred and ninety million ZAR.
- Managed contract notices and claims, sourced and negotiated with suppliers, evaluated customer contracts, identified commercial risks, trained personnel on project controls, managed financial aspects including cost management and forecast invoicing, oversaw purchasing, and coordinated with sales, design, electrical, quality, and commissioning engineers.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute project timelines and deliverables.
- Coordinated project resources and schedules to ensure alignment with objectives.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings for project updates and feedback collection.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Project Management
Damelin Business College
Gauteng01-2006
Certificate - Order Project Management
ABB University
Baden, Switzerland01-2006
Certificate - Fundamentals of Project Management
Damelin Business College
Gauteng01-2005
Diploma - Business Management
Business Management Training College of S.A
Gauteng01-2003
National Senior Certificate for Business Studies - Office and Business Administration
Germiston Technical College
Gauteng01-1994
Skills
- Inventory Tracking
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Vendor Sourcing
- Vendor Engagement
- Logistics Oversight
- MRP and ERP Systems
- SAP S/4HANA
- Project Management
- Scope Management
- Project Tracking
- Cost Control
- Progress Reporting
- Document Management
- Stakeholder Communications
- Team Collaboration
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Customer Relations
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Tooling & Inventory Coordinator
Vestas Wind Systems
05.2025 - 11.2025
Operations Coordinator and Administrator
ABB
01.2021 - 08.2024
Customer Support Coordinator
ABB South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2020
Contracts Management
ABB
09.2009 - 12.2017
Project Manager Associate
ABB South Africa
04.2001 - 08.2009
Certificate - Advanced Project Management
Damelin Business College
Certificate - Order Project Management
ABB University
Certificate - Fundamentals of Project Management
Damelin Business College
Diploma - Business Management
Business Management Training College of S.A
National Senior Certificate for Business Studies - Office and Business Administration
Germiston Technical College
Reason For Leaving
Contract ended., Business unit closed down on 30/08/24.