Hi, I’m
Nyamelo Sopazi
Durban
Summary
I am a competent and passionate Provisioning Admin Officer in the South African Navy with vast experience in Supply Chain Management within the DOD. I have worked in different environments within the South African Navy and gaining different skills and experiences in the Supply Chain of the DOD.
I have successfully established the East Coast Naval Logistics Supporting Base which officially commenced operations in year 2021.
I am a result-driven manager with a successful track record of providing professional logistics support to clients within the South African Navy.
I believe I have gained much required experience of Logistics support in the organisation and would like to broaden my skills and experience in other departments and organisations.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
South African National Defence Force, South Africa
Senior Logistics Officer
01.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for team members, enhancing skills development and employee retention rates within the department.
- Supervised 35 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Initiated risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, minimizing impacts on business continuity.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Optimized warehouse operations, resulting in improved order fulfillment rates and reduced order processing time.
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 35 employees.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Managed coordination and maintenance of transport
First National BankPort Elizabeth, South Africa
Service Consultant
01.2007 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate support for inquiries and concerns.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly, knowledgeable service, and resolved issues quickly to deliver prompt service.
- Answered client questions and looked for opportunities to increase sales.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay current on industry trends, best practices, and product advancements for optimal customer support delivery.
- Monitored client accounts to proactively identify issues and provide prompt resolution.
- Educated clients on services and products available.
- Utilized active listening skills to identify customer needs and provide appropriate solutions.
- Identified opportunities for upselling products and services, contributing to revenue growth for the company.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Education
University of South AfricaDurban, South Africa
Bachelor of Science from Transport Economics And Logistics
04.2026
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityPort Elizabeth, South Africa
Bachelor of Science from Business And Economics
04.2007
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Transportation Management
- Warehouse Management
- Mentoring and training
- Continuous Improvement
- Work Delegation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Customer Relationship Management
- Staff Management
- Fleet Management
- Budget Control
Timeline
Senior Logistics Officer
South African National Defence Force
01.2009 - Current
Service Consultant
First National Bank
01.2007 - 12.2008
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Science from Transport Economics And Logistics
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science from Business And Economics
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany CultureAdditional Information
The following are references:
Mr T.M. Motsene 071 671 1862 Director Acquisitions Projects
Mr V.J. Ndhlovu 073 237 9957 Supply Officer Naval Base Simon's Town
Mr A.K. Nemudivhiso 082 222 0175 Officer Commanding Naval Depot Durban
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