Phathutshedzo Ndadza
Raw Material Brewing Operator
Katlehong
Summary
Experienced warehouse and inventory professional with a proven track record in forklift operation, stock management, and team leadership. Worked at leading organizations such as South African Breweries/ Ab InBev, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, and Takealot.com. Demonstrates expertise in warehouse management systems,Oracle, SAP, and MSD365 to ensure operational efficiency and safety standards. Skilled in inventory control, cycle counting, and optimizing workflows for productivity. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, and achieving key performance indicators. Known for adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a goal-driven approach to meeting organizational objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4033
4033
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
9
9
Languages
Work History
Raw Material Operator (Brewing) / Stock Controller
SAB/Ab Inbev
02.2025 - Current
- Move palletized materials from specified origin to specified destination
- Stack and unstack palletized material according to set standards
- Ensure stock is staged at the production are such that there are no disruptions to production due to forklift availability
- Accurately account for all product movements carried out
- Adhere to safety standards at all times
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping (5s)
- Adhere to PPE standards
- Cross functional team work with Brewing operators, truck drivers and Security
- Received goods from supplier and storing the safely and professionally.
- Operated forklifts to load, unload, transport, and stack goods efficiently, adhering to strict safety guidelines.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Streamlined inventory management by accurately logging movements of goods.
- Supported inventory accuracy, assisting in periodic stock counts and audits.
- Doing stock counting using scanners & manual and data capturing on the SAP system. Preparing hop brews for brewing operators, as well as handling powders and salts for production processes
- Receiving and issuing of raw material stock such as hops , powders , Enzymes, salts and beer Adjuncts to brew house and tanks, using SAP.
WAREHOUSE OPERATOR FTC
Coca-Cola Beverages South
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Adhere to KPI's set in line with safety standards
- Conduct stock count as per set KPI's
- Ensure all trucks/trailers are loaded on time & in full according to the issued plan
- Ensure stock is removed from the production lines such that there are no disruptions to production due to forklift availability
- Comply with relevant stock management processes including counting of inventory daily
Warehouse Forklift Operator
South African Breweries / Ab Inbev
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Receiving Stock from production and stack it to Bins using a fork lift.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
WAREHOUSE FREIGHT HANDLING LEARNERSHIP
CCBSA
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Adhere to KPI's set in line with safety standards
- Conduct stock count as per set KPI's
- To execute the activities within the warehouse according to the issued plan within the required operational efficiency standards
- Ensure all trucks and trailers are loaded on time, and in full, according to the issued plan.
- Ensure loads are picked on time & accurately
- Comply to housekeeping standards
- Comply with relevant stock management processes including counting of inventory daily
- Receiving and Dispatching stock to primary and secondary distribution using MSD 365.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
STORE SUPERVISOR / SALES ASSISTANT / CASHIER
Webbers Clothing and footwear
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Maintaining or controlling stock losses
- Building relationships with customers
- Daily House Keeping
- Maintaining inventory levels, prices, Price Markup and Price Markdown
- Stock take and capturing data on a system
- Managing finances and Banking at the of shift
- Implementing measures to avoid stock damages, theft, and wastage
- Addressing customers' requests, comments, and complaints
- Receive payments from customers, issue receipts and ensure accuracy and balancing of received money
- Balance daily cash and float
- Assisted with visual merchandising and provided productive feedback
- Maintained store presentation standards with attractive merchandise displays and clean, tidy and well-organised shop floor
- Maximised sales opportunities by communicating new shop and online promotions clearly to staff and customers
INVENTORY TEAM LEADER
Takealot.com
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Investigation of loss items
- Cycle count
- Team Building
- Managing housekeeping by applying 5s
- Performing all inventory movement activities both physical and in the system
- Manage inventory accuracy and reduce slow moving inventory
- Making sure FIFO rule its applied on orders by pickers
- Helping Pickers to pick at given time standard and not spend to much time to complete customer orders
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success
- Thrived in fast-paced environment with energy and enthusiasm
Education
BTECH - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
University of Johannesburg
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
University of Johannesburg
Skills
Inventory management and SAP data entry
Problem-solving through quality assurance
Operational and maintenance skills
5S methodology implementation
Process optimization & troubleshooting
Identifying and resolving quality control issues
Teamwork & leadership (training others, working in teams)
Active participation in meetings & goal reviews
Adaptability & willingness to work flexible hours
Initiative & energy in optimizing work performance
Achievement-driven mindset (continuous improvement)
Commitment to safe work practices
Stock counting
Safety compliance
Forklift operation
Inventory management
Data entry
Personal Information
Driving Licence: C1
Languages
3,B1,3,B1,4,B2,6,C2
Certification
Inventory management
Timeline
Inventory management
05-2025
Cyber Security
05-2025
Raw Material Operator (Brewing) / Stock Controller
SAB/Ab Inbev
02.2025 - Current
WAREHOUSE OPERATOR FTC
Coca-Cola Beverages South
10.2024 - 01.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
South African Breweries / Ab Inbev
06.2024 - 09.2024
WAREHOUSE FREIGHT HANDLING LEARNERSHIP
CCBSA
05.2023 - 04.2024
STORE SUPERVISOR / SALES ASSISTANT / CASHIER
Webbers Clothing and footwear
01.2019 - 01.2023
INVENTORY TEAM LEADER
Takealot.com
01.2018 - 01.2018
BTECH - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
University of Johannesburg
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
University of Johannesburg