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Work History
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Thabile Dlamini

Johannesburg

Summary

Logistics Cost Analyst with a background in supply planning, financial reporting, and stakeholder coordination. Supports budgeting, transfer pricing updates, opex analysis, and monthly business reviews using SAP, Excel, and Power BI. Brings practical experience across logistics operations, contract monitoring, and compliance support.

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Work History

Logistics Cost Analyst / Controller

TotalEnergies Rosebank JHB
06.2021 - Current
  • Analysed logistics opex actuals versus budget to support accurate business reporting.
  • Performed financial analysis reporting and maintained reporting schedules for logistics planning.
  • Coordinated annual budgeting and long-term planning for logistics with cross-functional inputs.
  • Identified logistics supply chain opportunities through collection and analysis of relevant data.
  • Compiled monthly business reviews and corporate KPI packs, integrating insights from multiple data sources.
  • Monitored depot network agreements and contracts for landlords, tenants, and legal entities.
  • Analysed sales and throughput volumes monthly and shared outputs with stakeholders.
  • Monitored service delivery, intervening proactively to resolve emerging issues.
  • Provided inputs for flash results and annual result studies with operations.
  • Represented division on internal forums and collaborated with stakeholders for workable solutions.

Logistics & Supply Planner

Totalenergies
09.2014 - 05.2021
  • Analysed supply and demand forecasts for long and short term planning.
  • Scheduled products and build reliable demand forecasts for upcoming periods.
  • Liaised with supply division depots, oil companies, and service providers to ensure smooth operations.
  • Coordinated cargo clearances, minimising customs penalties and delays.
  • Monitored ETA changes and operational updates, then update master plan accordingly.
  • Processed import and coastal orders on SAP, raise requisitions, and approve invoices.
  • Completed SAP reconciliations and approve reconciled balances through Optima.
  • Analysed stock movement reports to identify trends and recommend adjustments in ordering patterns.
  • Prepared detailed inventory reports for management review, highlighting stock levels, discrepancies, and recommendations.
  • Executed deals with trading and supply front office team under Incoterms.

Supply Operator

BPSA
Johannesburg, South Africa (+27)
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Operationalised supply deals by coordinating approved terms and scheduling daily handovers to ensure timely delivery.
  • Verified invoices by matching purchase details to records and promptly resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Fulfilled admin duties by maintaining accurate files and supporting daily coordination to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Provided coverage for scheduler by managing daily scheduling tasks and coordinating team activities.
  • Developed and nurtured stakeholder relationships through regular communication and engagement activities.

Supply Operator for (SAPREF main fuels and specialties)

BP SA
09.2012 - 08.2014
  • Operationalizing plans on main fuels products and specialties.
  • Ensuring that orders are in place prior to movements taking place and communicate delays with customers.
  • Ensuring that BP legal and SARS requirements are met when executing deals, i.e. cross-pump and shipping movements.
  • Managing shipping operations during staffing shortages to maintain service continuity.
  • Coordinated scheduling of specialty products to ensure timely availability for operations.
  • Preparing LOI and Voyage orders for local Marine fuels shipping replenishments.
  • Standing in for refinery Specialties Scheduler when on leave and communicate progressions with other stakeholders for all specialties.
  • Coordinated scheduling of specialty products to ensure timely availability for operations..

Senior Operator and Loading Master / Process Technician

SAPREF
02.2003 - 08.2012

Reviewed vessel clearance documents and orders before authorising vessel loading schedules.

  • Managed vessel sign-off and compliance checks before each loading cycle.
  • Completed vessel sign-on procedures and followed regulations along with ISGOTT principles.
  • Prepared bills of lading as requested against load advice documents.
  • Performed gas tests according to requests and work permit requirements.
  • Upheld safety standards while performing assigned tasks each day.
  • Coordinated stakeholder updates to ensure clear, timely communication each shift.
  • Represented SAPREF refinery team leader during cover, including attending meetings.
  • Delivered on-job training to trainees to support practical competence development.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management

Mancosa
01-2023

Degree - supply chain management

Mancosa
Durban, KZN
01-2019

Certificate - Storekeeping and Stock Control

Damelin
Durban, KZN
01-2006

Certificate of Higher Education - Production and Supervision

Damelin
Durban, KZN
01-2004

CIPS L4 Diploma - Procurement & Supply

CIPS
Johannesburg, GP
01-2026

Grade 12 - Physical science stream

Buhlebethu High
01-1997

Skills

  • SAP and eProcurement
  • Budget forecasting
  • Financial reporting
  • Supply chain analysis
  • Cost analysis
  • Contract monitoring
  • Project coordination
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer skills
  • Stakeholder management
  • Analytical communication
  • Operational Excellence
  • Problem-Solving Mindset
  • Effective communication
  • ISP, BP GCAS
  • TAM Vessel Vetting

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlaminithabile-8b442770/

Certification

Driver's License: Code 8

PERSONAL DETAILS

English, IsiZulu,IsiXhosa

REFERENCE

  • Zanele, Mjiwu, Trading Manager, 072 745 1356, SASOL
  • Itumeleng, Mkhabela, Senior Safety Manager, 076 840 9121, TotalEnergies

Accomplishments

  • Refinery shutdown project – Improved communication on deals / contracts for our customers during the refinery outage– Received Customer recognition / award
  • Cost saving drive – Implemented improvements so costs was minimized without compromising HSE and operations.
  • Project Champion - To transfer a huge amount of volume via pipeline to inland market. Within one month 300 000m3 was transferred onto the TPL pipeline.
  • Improved the system which manages invoices & ensure supplier invoices are paid on time.
  • Reduced demurrage from 50% to 10%. Increased focus on discharged operations, doing follow ups on imports after discharge to ensure non-reoccurrence.
  • Increased the terminal throughput by 60%through focused planning

Affiliations

CIPS Membership Number: 9934627

COURSES AND TRAINING

  • NQF level 3 in Chemical operations through CHIETA and SAPREF 2002
  • Authorized Gas Tester & MSFP for Island View oil movements
  • Managing personal performance
  • Basic NOSA & OHS Act for supervisors.
  • ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 training
  • First aid level 1 and level 3 (NQF L4)
  • Root cause analysis

Timeline

Logistics Cost Analyst / Controller

TotalEnergies Rosebank JHB
06.2021 - Current

Logistics & Supply Planner

Totalenergies
09.2014 - 05.2021

Supply Operator for (SAPREF main fuels and specialties)

BP SA
09.2012 - 08.2014

Supply Operator

BPSA
08.2012 - 08.2014

Senior Operator and Loading Master / Process Technician

SAPREF
02.2003 - 08.2012

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management

Mancosa

Degree - supply chain management

Mancosa

Certificate - Storekeeping and Stock Control

Damelin

Certificate of Higher Education - Production and Supervision

Damelin

CIPS L4 Diploma - Procurement & Supply

CIPS

Grade 12 - Physical science stream

Buhlebethu High
Thabile Dlamini