Nomvula Buthelezi
Supply Chain Consultant
Greenstone Hill
Summary
Supportive Supply Chain Consultant proficient in designing supply chains that support business objectives and cost reduction strategies. Talented in managing continuous improvement initiatives. Offering 5 years of excellence in supply chain and logistics industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Consultant (Value Chain Optimization)
Pepkor Logistics
6 2022 - Current
- Enhancing operational efficiency through value chain optimization
- Providing in-depth business analysis to identify issues, opportunities, and effective solutions
- Designing visually impactful Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards for better decision-making
- Assisting with facility design and smooth relocation processes
- Conducting cost-benefit analysis to ensure optimal resource allocation
- Leading project management initiatives for successful project outcomes
- Driving continuous improvement efforts to enhance business processes
- Identifying gaps between business strategies and operational processes through thorough analysis
- Engaging stakeholders effectively for successful project implementation
- Designing and optimizing supply chain networks to streamline operations
- Providing training to enhance team skills and capabilities
- Efficiently managing teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
Small business development consultant and Director
Nkanyezi Innovative Solutions
03.2017 - Current
- Providing strategic guidance to steer the organization towards its goals effectively
- Resource management to optimize efficiency and productivity
- Developing and reporting on comprehensive business plans for sustainable growth
- Monitoring progress and evaluating the effectiveness of strategies
- Ensuring alignment of employees with the organization's mission and objectives
- Researching and implementing innovative initiatives to drive revenue and reduce costs while maintaining product quality and competitiveness
- Managing the implementation of marketing strategies to enhance market presence and boost sales
- Overseeing key relationships with personnel, clients, and service providers to uphold product quality and customer satisfaction
- Maintaining service levels in accordance with agreements and retention strategies.
Supply Chain Consultant (Retailer Business Analyst)
Pepkor Logistics
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Evaluating current processes and IT needs to understand the existing framework
- Conducting a thorough business analysis to identify challenges, potential improvements, and solutions
- Defining business requirements and communicating them effectively to stakeholders
- Creating process models to visualize workflows and identify areas for optimization
- Ensuring data integrity through quality assurance practices
- Establishing business rules and determining technology requirements to support operations
- Performing gap analysis to align business strategies with operational processes
- Engaging with stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure alignment
- Analyzing the cost to serve to optimize efficiency and reduce expenses.
Industrial Engineer
Spilo Technical Textiles
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Enhancing operational efficiency through effective ERP system management
- Maximizing plant performance through strategic management practices
- Streamlining product development and costing processes for improved profitability
- Conducting thorough cost analysis to optimize resource allocation
- Ensuring successful project management for both systems and manufacturing processes
- Analyzing processes to identify areas for improvement and standardization
- Implementing Total Quality Management (TQM) projects to enhance overall quality
- Establishing quality standards through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation
- Using project management techniques for effective problem-solving in various operational aspects.
Industrial Engineer
Armscor Dockyard
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Analyze processes, identify deficiencies, make improvements and implement
- Conduct productivity and performance analysis and recommend improvements
- Conduct productivity meetings with supervisors and section managers
- Optimize workshop layouts and MRP systems
- Implement basic problems solving
- Introduce and implement project management techniques for the preparation of systems engineering
- Process improvements and re-engineering
- Manage projects independently.
Graduate Industrial Engineer
DANONE (FMCG)
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Labor optimization (Manning of lines for cost-effective results)
- Waste reduction (root cause analysis and problem-solving)
- Production analysis, troubleshooting, and recommendations
- Training of staff on new methods of work
- Lead the change management process and ensure projects are executed within the correct timeline
- Visual management and manage projects independently.
Education
Masters in Business Administration (Candidate) -
University of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN)
Post Graduate Diploma in Small Enterprise Consulting - undefined
TSIBA EDUCATION
Systems Engineering Management - undefined
University of Pretoria
Project Management and Problem Solving - undefined
Imsimbi
Industrial Engineering - undefined
University of Johannesburg
Skills
Layout optimization increased loading time, saved cost which transporters were charging for waiting time and allows loading and offloading flexibility
Installation of new dimensioners to increase truck fill rate
Initiating a Continuous Improvement Culture in the organization
Designing and implementation of a yard management system
Systemsexperiencedon
- SAP
- BI/BO
- SQL
- WMS
- Plato
- Big Query
- MS Visio
- MS Project
References
- Reino De Lange, Facilities Consultant Lead, Pepkor Logistics, 074 718 8788
- Rian Geyer, Business Analyst, Pepkor Logistics, 021 013 4440/ 083 667 3831, RIANG@pepkor-logistics.com
- Theodor Schwellnus, Director, Raz Technology, 0829404750/021 200 5871, Theo@raztech.co.za
Timeline
Supply Chain Consultant (Retailer Business Analyst)
Pepkor Logistics
06.2019 - 01.2021
Small business development consultant and Director
Nkanyezi Innovative Solutions
03.2017 - Current
Industrial Engineer
Spilo Technical Textiles
03.2016 - 02.2017
Industrial Engineer
Armscor Dockyard
01.2014 - 02.2016
Graduate Industrial Engineer
DANONE (FMCG)
01.2013 - 12.2013
Supply Chain Consultant (Value Chain Optimization)
Pepkor Logistics
6 2022 - Current
Masters in Business Administration (Candidate) -
University of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN)
Post Graduate Diploma in Small Enterprise Consulting - undefined
TSIBA EDUCATION
Systems Engineering Management - undefined
University of Pretoria
Project Management and Problem Solving - undefined
Imsimbi
Industrial Engineering - undefined
University of Johannesburg
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