Xoliswa Manzini
Materials Planner/Buyer
Estcourt,KZN
Summary
A highly organized person with good communication skills, problem solving, analytical skills and time management skills. Someone who can handle responsibility and build positive relationships. Have documented success for 5 years using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SAP (Procurement & Planning).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Materials Planner/Buyer
Nestle SA Estcourt
Estcourt, KZN
02.2020 - Current
- Sourcing, purchasing and scheduling movement of raw materials and finished goods in support of operational needs.
- Buying over 200 raw and packaging materials
- Ensuring materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient
- Supplier engagement
- Ensuring supplier’s account is up to date
- Manage procurement plan accuracy & ensure material on time deliveries
- Ensuring consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production
- Liaising with customers, suppliers, and distributors
- Preparing cost estimates and performance reports
- Coordinate expedite orders with manufacturing affiliates to meet demand.
- Facilitate collaboration between production, warehouse and technical personnel to meet procurement needs.
- Devise and implement efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
- Inspect stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Analyze data and identified lowest cost suppliers offering needed quality and delivery reliability.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department
- Evaluated proposals, negotiated prices and monitored vendor performance against contract terms
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
Supply Chain Operations Trainee
Nestle SA Estcourt
Estcourt, KZN
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Materials requirements planning
- Created purchase orders for direct materials
- Supplier’s account reconciliation
- Supplier relationship management
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Supply Chain Intern
SANPARKS
Kruger National Park
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Receiving incoming stock
- Filling orders
- Capturing purchase requisitions
- Ensuring compliance of supplier
- Placing orders on Microsoft dynamics
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Oversaw packaging of goods for delivery and arrival of stock and shipments.
- Reorganized supplies and increased productivity.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Supply Chain Management
University of Kwazulu Natal
Durban 01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain And Economics
University of KwaZulu Nata
Durban, KZN 01.2013 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Suikerland Secondary School
Malelane, MP 01.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Material requierements planning
undefinedTimeline
Materials Planner/Buyer
Nestle SA Estcourt
02.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Operations Trainee
Nestle SA Estcourt
02.2019 - 01.2020
Supply Chain Intern
SANPARKS
03.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Supply Chain Management
University of Kwazulu Natal
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain And Economics
University of KwaZulu Nata
01.2013 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Suikerland Secondary School
01.2008 - 12.2012
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