Noxolo Violet Mbatha
Aliwal North
Summary
Driven by a passion for excellence, I am a dedicated Supply Chain Management professional with solid warehouse experience. I bring strong skills in stock control, transportation logistics, material handling, and inventory management. I am committed to safety, policy compliance, and delivering accurate, efficient work. Known for my time management, problem-solving, and adaptability, I work well both independently and in teams. I am eager to learn, quick to integrate, and focused on helping organizations achieve and exceed their goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor (Acting)
South African Breweries
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily warehouse operations to ensure strict adherence to safety and efficiency standards.
- Monitored inventory levels using SAP, conducting regular cycle counts for accuracy.
- Led training initiatives for warehouse staff, boosting productivity and compliance with safety protocols.
- Implemented dispatch processes that guaranteed timely deliveries and optimized fleet coordination.
- Enforced health, safety, and environmental regulations throughout warehouse operations.
- Identified process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to streamline stock movement and elevate customer satisfaction.
- Prepared performance reports detailing warehouse operations and inventory status for management review.
Inventory Analyst
South African Breweries
10.2023 - Current
- Upheld inventory quality standards in line with DPO & VPO guidelines, ensuring accurate SAP blocking and physical inventory controls for quality and obsolete stock.
- Spearheaded daily warehouse operations, ensuring excellence in quality assurance, inventory control, space management, and logistics, while optimizing floor productivity and customer service.
- Enforced freshness and rotation policies, maintaining inventory accuracy with clear SKU and bin card displays as per organizational standards.
- Coordinated and directed warehouse staff, streamlining workflow to enhance Efficiency and reduce overtime costs.
- Applied and authorized inventory concession policies in accordance with product age requirements set by VPO.
- Repackaged all salvageable finished goods and handled obsolescence stock decanting in compliance with established procedures.
- Executed independent inventory audits for returnable containers, reconciling discrepancies with SAP records.
- Investigated and resolved inventory count variances, escalating unresolved issues with detailed reports and remedial action plans.
- Ensured precise recording of all physical container movements in SAP, including T1 & T2 transactions and packaging receipts.
- Verified write-offs, breakages, and salvage stock processing in SAP, cross referencing with signed documentation and gate sheets.
- Reviewed and rectified open T1 & T2 shipments, ensuring closure and accuracy.
- Processed container claims efficiently, securing reimbursement from SAB with proper documentation.
- Monitored SCO BUD vs ACT costs, identifying discrepancies and formulating targeted action plans for resolution.
- Analyzed inventory levels to optimize stock availability and reduce excess.
Checker Operator
South African Breweries
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensured compliance with Department of Labor stacking exemptions and upheld site housekeeping standards.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain forklift operation at peak condition.
- Performed daily warehousing stock counts for inventory accuracy.
- Managed truck unloading and dispatching, utilizing SAP for process efficiency.
- Updated shipment statuses and accurately recorded returns in SAP.
- Generated variance reports in SAP, addressing and resolving inventory discrepancies.
- Completed all documentation with precision and thoroughness.
- Applied warehouse stock rotation principles to preserve product integrity.
- Conducted quality control by inspecting packaging within the warehouse environment.
- Executed effective inventory management to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Accurate checking, loading, and offloading of vehicles to prevent errors.
- Maintained production continuity by seamlessly integrating with production lines.
- Loaded raw materials onto production lines, optimizing productivity and minimizing downtime.
Education
B.Com Honours - Transport Economics
UNISA
Port Elizabeth01-2025
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management
MANCOSA
Cape Town01-2022
Matric- High School Diploma - undefined
Isizwe Setjhaba Secondary
Vereeniging01-2015
Skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Customer service proficient
Teamwork and reliability
Planning and organizing
Problem solving and adaptability
Knowledge of safety regulations
Conflict resolution
Certification
Code 10 Driver's license
Driving License - Type
Code 10 Driver's license
Race Ethnicity
African
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 19 Apr 1998
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10 Driver's license
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Mr Dean Rennie, Line Manager at South African Breweries (Port Elizabeth DC), 083 292 4204
- Mr Luthando Voyi, Depot Manager at South African Breweries (Aliwal North DC), 065 720 2113
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor (Acting)
South African Breweries
07.2025 - Current
Inventory Analyst
South African Breweries
10.2023 - Current
Checker Operator
South African Breweries
06.2022 - 09.2023
Matric- High School Diploma - undefined
Isizwe Setjhaba Secondary
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management
MANCOSA
B.Com Honours - Transport Economics
UNISA