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Palesa Maboke

Johannesburg

Summary

Order management leader with extensive experience in overseeing the end-to-end order-to-cash process in high-volume supply chain environments. Expertise in designing and optimizing frameworks that enhance on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance, improve forecast alignment, and reduce cost-to-serve. Proven track record in translating commercial strategies into operational execution through collaboration with sales, demand planning, logistics, finance, and key accounts. Strong background in ERP governance, process standardization, risk mitigation, and driving digital adoption for improved customer collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Order Management Specialist

Versuni
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2019 - Current

Order Processing & Management – Reviewed and processed customer orders accurately
and efficiently, ensuring that all necessary information was captured.
Customer Communication – Acted as the main point of contact for customers regarding
order status, delivery schedules, and any issues.
Order Tracking & Monitoring – Monitored order status from placement to shipment and
delivery, ensuring that all orders were processed on time.
Problem Resolution – Addressed and resolved issues such as order discrepancies,
shipping delays, returns, and damaged goods.
Order Documentation & Reporting – Maintained accurate records of all orders, including
customer information, product details, and transaction history. Generated reports
related to order status, customer feedback, sales, and inventory levels to assist in
decision-making.
Inventory Management – Monitored stock levels and worked with inventory
management systems to ensure proper allocation of stock to orders and managed back
orders.
Sales Support – Supported the sales team by managing order-related administrative
tasks, ensuring smooth communication between sales and logistics.
Order Fulfilment Optimisation – Identified and implemented process improvements to
increase efficiency in the order management cycle, ensuring that orders were processed
accurately and shipped in a timely manner to enhance customer satisfaction

Supply Chain intern

Philips
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2018 - 03.2019

Processed orders using SAP.
Organised export shipments.
Participated in process improvement activities, including daily management of safety,
on-time delivery, productivity, warehouse discrepancies, as well as Kaizens and Gemba.
Compiled and sent stock reports to internal teams.
Verified inventory levels in SAP and against physical stock.
Prepared export documents and ensured correct utilisation of incoterms to guarantee
on-time and complete delivery of inventory.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - CSCP

APICS
2025

B-Tech - Logistics Management

Vaal University of Technology
South Africa
2018

National Diploma - Logistics management

Vaal University of Technology
South Africa
2017

Skills

  • SAP
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • Power BI / Reporting Tools
  • ERP & Order Management Systems
  • CRM Platforms
  • Customer Supply Chain Management
  • Key Account Collaboration
  • Demand Planning & Forecast Alignment
  • Order Management & Fulfilment
  • OTIF & Service Level Optimization
  • Inventory & Replenishment Planning
  • Distribution & Transport Coordination
  • S&OP Participation
  • Self-Service Platform / Digital Adoption
  • Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • SAP / ERP Systems
  • Performance Reporting & KPI Management

References

  • Available upon request

Timeline

Order Management Specialist

Versuni
03.2019 - Current

Supply Chain intern

Philips
01.2018 - 03.2019

Certificate of Higher Education - CSCP

APICS

B-Tech - Logistics Management

Vaal University of Technology

National Diploma - Logistics management

Vaal University of Technology
Palesa Maboke