Palesa Napo
JOHANNESBURG
Summary
A results-driven Supply Chain and Distribution Specialist with proven expertise in distribution administration, demand planning, supplier management, and process optimization. Skilled at ensuring compliance with supply chain policies, validating forecasts, managing vendor queries, and driving operational efficiency. Adept at analyzing supplier documentation, mitigating risks, managing stakeholder relationships, and improving supply chain reliability through strong reporting and monitoring frameworks. Recognized for a proactive approach, accuracy in execution, and commitment to continuous process improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Demand Planner
Sasol
12.2011 - Current
- Verified invoices and supporting vendor documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Investigated and reported on transport vendor queries, including loss and contamination claims.
- Developed supplier and stakeholder contracts aligned with business needs.
- Initiated tracking and monitoring of health checks for invoices and payments.
- Compiled monthly reports to support business decision-making.
- Validated S&OP monthly demand plans and translated them into executable weekly forecasts.
- Reviewed and validated replenishment plans, and suggested orders.
- Released replenishment plans to stakeholders within defined timelines.
- Managed order amendments and validated them against NDD schedules.
- Resolved emergency order requests and monitored customer adherence to NDDs.
- Produced daily, weekly, and monthly reports using key performance indicators.
Data Capturer
Lehlabile Libalele Nursing School
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Excelled in working independently as well as collaborating with teams, utilizing strong multitasking skills to manage competing priorities.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information and records.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Mancosa
04.2001 -
No Degree - Accounting
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Forensic
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Auditing
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Invoice Verification & Vendor Documentation
Timeline
Demand Planner
Sasol
12.2011 - Current
Data Capturer
Lehlabile Libalele Nursing School
06.2008 - 07.2009
BBA - Business Administration
Mancosa
04.2001 -
No Degree - Accounting
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
No Degree - Forensic
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
Auditing
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
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