Samantha S Mangena
Johanesburg
Summary
To build a career as a well renowned Supply Chain Management practitioner, contributing good resourceful research and development into the Supply Chain field.
Analytical supply chain professional knowledgeable about gathering and analyzing data to make proactive adjustments to business supply chain operations. Tracks and models metrics, forecasts trends and stays on top of changing resource requirements and availability..
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
EGroupX Holgings
04.2025 - Current
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- 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.
- Collaborated with sales and production teams to develop integrated planning processes, improving overall business performance.
- Optimized warehouse operations, resulting in improved order fulfillment rates and reduced order processing time.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
Finance Administrator
EGroupX Holdings
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Supported month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely submission of financial statements to stakeholders.
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing potential risks associated with non-compliance penalties or fines.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by negotiating favorable terms with vendors, optimizing cash flow management.
- Improved internal controls by conducting regular reviews of finance policies and procedures, minimizing the risk of fraud or errors.
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
Buyer Contract
Zimbabwe Power Company
4 2022 - 4 2024
- Processing Domestic and International Tenders
- PRAZ Monthly Returns Report
- Contract Negotiation meetings
- Site Visits, Minutes and briefing
- Drafting Contracts for various tenders and direct procurements
- Processing RFQ’s, Comparative Schedules and Purchase Orders
- Weekly purchase order and requisition report
- Contract Management and monitoring
- Procurement Planning and Preparation
- Ensuring Compliance to regulation, statutes and IMS Policy
- Audit Preparation and Stocktaking
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
Teaching Assistant (Supply Chain Management)
Lupane State University
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Research and Development
- Consultation Services
- Teaching and Tutorials
- Marking and Results Processing
- Invigilation of Exams
- Marketing and Promotion of Ongoing Programs
- Management of the LSU MART grocery Shop
Graduate Trainee (PMU Tenders)
Bulawayo City Council
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Drafting Works, Services and Goods tender Documents
- Preparing Contract documents
- Taking minutes for Tender evaluation Committee, Opening Committee, Contract Negotiation Committee
- Preparing Annual Procurement Plan
- Expediting on outstanding Contracts
- Preparation of Request for Proposals, Expressions of Interest and
- Preparing Annual and Quarterly reports for PRAZ
- Sourcing for quotations and creating routine purchases
- Management of the LSU MART grocery Shop
Procurement Intern
Zimbabwe Power Company BPS
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Receiving and recording stock in the goods receipt note
- Issuing and monitoring stock manually and capturing in the system
- Monitoring stock levels and creating purchase requisitions
- Preparing daily weekly reports to the Materials officer
- Expediting, making a follow up on outstanding deliveries
- Creating purchase orders in the SAP system
- Negotiating with suppliers for price reductions and payment terms
- Evaluating suppliers and issuing orders
- Applying IMS systems to day to day activities
- Sourcing for quotations to satisfy different requirements by users
Warehouse Assistant
Greens Supermarket
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Supported cost reduction initiatives by identifying areas of waste within the warehouse, leading to improved operational efficiency.
- Contributed to a safer work environment through meticulous monitoring of safety protocols and reporting any observed violations.
- Assisted in budget preparation and expense tracking for the warehouse department, ensuring financial goals were met.
- Provided exceptional customer service when responding to inquiries about orders or shipment statuses, promoting positive brand image and repeat business opportunities.
- Assisted in increasing on-time delivery rates with proactive communication between warehouse team and transportation providers.
- Implemented new filing systems for more efficient document retrieval, reducing time spent searching for records and increasing overall administrative productivity.
- Maintained a well-organized office space within the warehouse, ensuring easy access to necessary documents and supplies for increased productivity.
- Coordinated employee schedules, ensuring proper coverage for all warehouse tasks while minimizing overtime costs.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
10-2024
Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Chattered Instiutute of Procurement And Supply
08-2024
Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree - Purchasing and Supply
Lupane State University
11-2019
Skills
- Invoice preparation
- Transaction monitoring
- Internal controls
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit assistance
- Expense tracking
- Discrepancy investigations
- Cost control
- Financial forecasting
- Fixed asset accounting
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Financial statement preparation
- Critical thinking
- Risk assessment
- Work planning
- Financial resource management
- Team management
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
English
Isizulu
Contacts
+27670447699, mangenasamantha9@gmail.com
References
- Mr C Kadembo, The Supply Chain Officer, Zimbabwe Power Company, Megawatt House, 44 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare, +263712497559
- Mr R Ndlovu, The Procurement Officer, Zimbabwe Power Company, Electricity house, Cnr Lobengula Street and Khami RD, +26329-78228/9
- Mrs S Manzini, The Chairperson Business Management, Lupane State University, 7th Floor Parkade Centre, 0772385355, smazini@lsu.ac.zw
- The Procurement Specialist, Bulawayo City Council, City CNR Robert Mugabe and 8th Avenue, +263772803327, ingwenya@citybyo.co.zw
Personal Information
- Available: 2 Weeks
- Age: 30
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: Class 4
- Marital Status: Single
- Title: Supply Chain Specialist
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
EGroupX Holgings
04.2025 - Current
Finance Administrator
EGroupX Holdings
05.2024 - 04.2025
Teaching Assistant (Supply Chain Management)
Lupane State University
07.2020 - 04.2022
Graduate Trainee (PMU Tenders)
Bulawayo City Council
01.2020 - 06.2020
Procurement Intern
Zimbabwe Power Company BPS
08.2017 - 08.2018
Warehouse Assistant
Greens Supermarket
08.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree - Purchasing and Supply
Lupane State University
Buyer Contract
Zimbabwe Power Company
4 2022 - 4 2024
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Chattered Instiutute of Procurement And Supply
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