Nthabiseng Mitchell Makgobjana
Material Requirement Planning Coodinator
Benoni
Summary
I am Results-driven Planner with a background in Supply Chain Management and Electronics Engineering, specializing in material requirements planning (MRP), purchasing, and electronics manufacturing. Proven ability to optimize material availability, improve planning accuracy, and support efficient production in fast-paced environments.
Strong experience in cross-functional coordination, planning,purchasing, and forecasting. Analytical, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Material requirement Planning Coordinator
Booyco Electronics
01.2020 - Current
- Run and maintain the MRP module with Syspro to ensure accurate generation of purchase and orders
- Analyse material requirements generate timely procurement and production recommendations
- Review MRP with stakeholders (Production/Repairs Manager, Sales manager, Supply chain manager and Buyer)
- Coordinate with production planning to align material availability with manufacturing schedules
- Monitor inventory and Safety stock parameter to prevent shortages or overstocking
- Maintain accurate bill of Materials (BOMs), Lead times, EBQ/MOQ, PAN size prices and routing data in Syspro
- Perform regular system audits to ensure data integrity and accurate MRP output.
- Supervises and coordinates purchasing staff and daily procurement operations
- Negotiates pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and payment terms
- Ensures purchasing policies, procedures, and ethical standards are followed
- Prepares purchasing reports for management (KPIs, supplier performance, cost savings)
- Trains, mentors, and evaluates purchasing staff
- Assigns workloads and sets performance goals
- Purchasing in the interim the buyer is not available.
- Manage Supplier performance
- Supported continuous improvement efforts by conducting post-project analysis to identify areas of success and opportunities for growth.
- Established strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and information-sharing throughout project lifecycles.
Senior Buyer
Microtronix
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Manage the procurement of electronic components in accordance with production and operational requirements.
- Raise and process purchase requisitions in line with internal approval workflows.
- Create and manage purchase orders within SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.
- Monitor and report on back-orders, proactively Minimizing supply risks and delays.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchases, pricing, and supplier data.
- Develop and sustain strong supplier relationships
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and contractual terms to achieve cost efficiencies and value.
- Collaborate with production and stores teams to ensure material availability and operational support.
- Expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery
- Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Prepare and manage supplier quotations, ensuring alignment with technical requirements.
- Provide technical support
Material Planner
Technologia Group
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Conduct demand forecasting and planning of materials for Huawei devices, Multichoice decoders and Samsung (using excel)
- Manage the procurement of spare parts, devices, consumables, and tools in line with operational requirements.
- Requests for Quotations (RFQ)
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements to achieve cost savings and efficiency.
- Raise and process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders across systems (Copernicus, CSPM, GSPN, RMAiii, iStore).
- Prepare and analyse “Clear to Build” reports to monitor the forecasting and planning. Especially for projects
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Perform reconciliation between Copernicus, and CSPM systems to ensure stock accuracy.
- Monitor and control stock movements between locations (Huawei Melrose Arch and Huawei Canal Walk).
- Oversee weekly cycle counts and coordinate stocktake preparations.
- Provide operational support to production and stores functions.
- Manage spare parts buybacks and Dead-on-Arrival (DOA) claims processes.
- Compile weekly inventory financial reports.
- Track shipments and resolve customs-related issues to avoid delays.
- Expedite orders to ensure timely delivery
- Conduct store materials and devices audits for Huawei Melrose Arch and Huawei Canal Walk
- Perform individual store audits for all technicians
- Perform daily Work-in-Progress (WIP) analysis to monitor shortages
- Increased production efficiency by closely monitoring material availability and proactively addressing potential shortages.
Technician(S-tester)
Technologia Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Final functional test for decoders (DSTV Explora and PVRs)
- Software Upgrade Explora and PVRs
- LDST (Hard drive long test)
- OCTRA machine Operator
- Quality testing
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
Technician, Team leader, Technical buyer
Tau Di A Rora Technologies
01.2008 - 01.2013
- P.C.B.’s testing
- P.C.B’s Assembly
- P.C.B’s Quality Inspection
- P.C.B’s repairs
- Panel Wiring
- Hand Soldering (SMD and Conventional components)
- Wave Soldering
- Reflow oven operator
- SMD manual pick and place operator
- Build, develop and entrench a high-performance culture by providing leadership, feedback, guidance, support and coaching to staff
- Plan and prepare production lines
- Ensure safety
- Enforce Quality
- Monitor house keeping
- Purchasing of electronics components, consumables, and tools using Pastel.
- Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
- Negotiating pricing, delivery terms, and lead times to achieve cost-effective purchasing outcomes.
- Source new suppliers to ensure a reliable and competitive supply base.
- Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels for operational requirements.
- Develop and maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs)
- Update procurement systems (Pastel) with current pricing, supplier details, and new product information.
- Track and manage supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and service levels.
- Expediting
- Compile and analyze monthly inventory reports.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including invoices and purchasing documentation.
- Electronic Manufactures
Education
Grade 12 -
Thuto Ke Maatla High School
01-2004
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply chain Management
MANCOSA
01-2024
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate - undefined
UNISA
01-2016
Electronics Engineering N6 - undefined
Central Johannesburg college
01-2012
Skills
Syspro
Pastel
CSPM
GSPN
SAP
Copenecus/Kratos
Expectation
Negotiable
Timeline
Material requirement Planning Coordinator
Booyco Electronics
01.2020 - Current
Senior Buyer
Microtronix
01.2019 - 01.2020
Material Planner
Technologia Group
01.2015 - 01.2019
Technician(S-tester)
Technologia Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
Technician, Team leader, Technical buyer
Tau Di A Rora Technologies
01.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply chain Management
MANCOSA
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate - undefined
UNISA
Electronics Engineering N6 - undefined
Central Johannesburg college
Grade 12 -
Thuto Ke Maatla High School