SEITLHAMO LERATO
Supply Chain Management Coordinator
Alberton
Summary
A highly skilled and detail-oriented professional with a National Diploma in Operations and Production Management, a BTech in Operations Management, and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain Management. With extensive experience as a Production Planner, Production Scheduler, and Supply Chain Management Coordinator, I have a strong background in optimising production workflows, demand forecasting, inventory control, and supply chain coordination. Adept at streamlining processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure seamless supply chain operations, I thrive in fast-paced environments that require analytical problem-solving and strategic planning. Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence, I am committed to driving productivity and maximising business performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6032
6032
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain Management Coordinator
Pamodzi Unique Engineering
08.2017 - Current
- Coordinate procurement and supply chain systems and procedures to ensure efficiency
- Manage demand and inventory planning to optimise stock levels
- Supervise the procurement team, monitoring performance and ensuring alignment with objectives
- Oversee strategic sourcing of materials and components to support timely production
- Manage sourcing and purchasing of services, materials, and supplies within budget constraints
- Conduct supplier evaluation, selection, and relationship management to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability
- Negotiate supplier contracts and manage compliance with service level agreements (SLAs)
- Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders by providing relevant information and guidance
- Ensure full compliance with procurement regulations and company policies
- Track and report key functional metrics to enhance cost efficiency and operational effectiveness
- Prepare and manage the procurement and supply chain budget, ensuring cost control
- Maintain optimal raw material stock levels to support efficient inventory management
- Oversee daily warehouse and supply chain operations within the factory
- Collaborate with production, sales, and supply chain teams to meet schedules and deadlines
- Execute material requirements planning (MRP) weekly to address requisitions and work order shortages
- Monitor and follow up on work orders, purchase orders (POs), and deliveries
- Control work-in-progress (WIP) counts and ensure timely job completions
- Procure materials for production on time and in full to meet cycle time requirements
- Ensure order fulfillment aligns with committed dates and customer expectations
- Coordinate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to ensure project deadlines are met by managing timely component deliveries
- Monitor stock levels to prevent overstocking and stock shortages
- Manage shipments of imported components to ensure timely availability
- Implement and enforce compliance with procurement, warehousing, shipping, transportation, logistics, and overall supply chain policies
Production Scheduler
Onderstepoort Biological Products
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Manage, coordinate, and facilitate business planning processes and tools to align with S&OP requirements
- Coordinate and facilitate weekly and monthly production reviews and scheduling meetings with production, logistics, supply chain, and sales departments
- Communicate production issues and manage inventory policies and stock levels
- Serve as the primary liaison between the sales and marketing team and the factory business unit on all supply and production-related matters
- Ensure customer production requests are met efficiently
- Review capacity loading for the manufacturing unit to optimise production efficiency
- Develop and enhance the MRP planning process and support related activities
- Ensure the materials plan adequately supports the production plan without disruptions
- Share material plans and forecasts with procurement and the raw materials department, ensuring adherence to material requirements
- Identify, write off, and dispose of obsolete materials in compliance with company policies
Production Planner
DPI Plastics
11.2012 - 02.2016
- Ensured sufficient stock levels to fulfill orders and meet production demands
- Assessed new sales orders daily and managed stock replenishment
- Ran ERP and stock replenishment reports daily, ensuring accurate inventory control
- Planned weekly production schedules for extrusion, injection molding, and assembly processes
- Optimised production lines, materials handling, maintenance, and issuing procedures
- Managed finished goods handling and participated in daily production meetings to provide updates on resource availability and production progress
- Compiled and maintained daily production reports, machine utilisation reports, and weekly stock movement and stock status reports
- Monitored actual production against planned targets and reported progress to relevant stakeholders
- Captured daily production data, material issuance per production order, and machine hours accounting
- Created new product codes, updated BOMs and routings as required, and managed stock levels effectively
- Facilitated monthly stock takes to ensure inventory accuracy
- Supervised, organised, and facilitated a team of 12 employees, working closely with the production foreman to maximise productivity
- Ensured smooth daily production operations and adherence to quality, specifications, and health and safety standards
- Resolved industrial relations (IR) issues within the team and provided motivation and encouragement
- Ensured team participation in safety training programs and maintained safety reports
Education
BCom Hons - Supply Chain
MANCOSA
BTech - Operations Management
Vaal University of Technology
NDip - Operations / Production Management
Vaal University of Technology
Grade 12 -
Hoerskool Carletonville
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/21/86
- Nationality: South African
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Supply Chain Management Coordinator
Pamodzi Unique Engineering
08.2017 - Current
Production Scheduler
Onderstepoort Biological Products
02.2016 - 07.2017
Production Planner
DPI Plastics
11.2012 - 02.2016
BTech - Operations Management
Vaal University of Technology
BCom Hons - Supply Chain
MANCOSA
NDip - Operations / Production Management
Vaal University of Technology
Grade 12 -
Hoerskool Carletonville
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