Mpho Maqeba
Inventory Administrator
Johannesburg South
Summary
Talented Administrator highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator
Mphobatho Academy
Johannesburg South
07.2017 - Current
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
Inventory Control Administrator
Ellies Electronics
Johannesburg South
09.2000 - 06.2017
- Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Assisted management staff with maintaining budget and schedule controls using standard project management protocols.
- Processed damaged goods and completed wasted inventory paperwork.
- Collaborated with other departments within facility to educate and understand how functions affect inventory.
- Motivated and managed performance, activities and responsibilities of Inventory Control Team.
- Cross-referenced invoices and supplies for reporting accuracy.
- Memorized facility layout and located products.
- Traced item history to determine reason for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records.
- Maintained control of cycle counts, physical inventory and discrepancy research.
- Managed multiple complex inventory activities and client-driven projects.
- Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Receiving Clerk
Ellies Electronics
Johannesburg South
02.2009 - 01.2012
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Utilized forklift to transport pallets of goods to and from warehouse.
- Generated periodic reports to track shipment activities and prepare for delays.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve potential incoming shipment issues.
- Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
- Monitored and managed stock levels of goods to verify availability of products.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Collaborated with internal departments to verify customer satisfaction and order accuracy.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Analyzed data to prepare reports and identify process improvements.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Education
Certificate - Logistics Management
Damelin College
Braamfontein 04.2012 - 06.2012
Skills
Operations oversight
Documentation and reporting
Office administration
Travel coordination
Administrative support
Performance improvement
Office management
Staff Management
Strategic planning
Timeline
Administrator
Mphobatho Academy
07.2017 - Current
Certificate - Logistics Management
Damelin College
04.2012 - 06.2012
Receiving Clerk
Ellies Electronics
02.2009 - 01.2012
Inventory Control Administrator
Ellies Electronics
09.2000 - 06.2017