Thandeka Mabena

Dear Sir/Madam Application for Employment I would like to take this opportunity to apply. I think I will be well suited for this position because I already have the skills and experience as a Procurement / Logistics coordinator. With that being said I think this position is exactly what I need, as this will bring about a lot of growth opportunity within my career that is very important to me. I bring with me a lot of work ethic as I have been working for over 10 years now and I feel that I am an asset to any organization, I am ambitious with my focus being on growth and learning as much as I can. For this post I bring about my National Diploma in Operations Management which I was very unfortunate not to land any prospective job that was related to my qualification although I have also had the privilege to do 3 course which were in line with procurement (Course done: Transactional Purchasing, Negotiations and Supplier Relationship). I am currently studying toward a BCom Supply Chain and Operations Management degree. I have been a coordinator for the sub-Sahara Africa region where I was supporting over 9 countries within the procuring and the logistics function. I would like to learn more in the marketing, operations and supply chain field and willing to learn and work my way up. I am a loyal, motivated, reliable individual. I am always eager for a challenge and with my time management skills and being process driven; I really believe that I am a perfect fit for this position. Given this golden opportunity I can proof to be an asset to the organization. Ms Thandeka Mabena Cell: 082 - Curriculum Vitae of Thandeka Mabena SURNAME Mabena NAMES Thandeka EDUCATION AND TRAINING Academic Qualifications Tertiary Qualification Computer Literacy Grade 12 – Witbank High School, 2004 National Diploma in Operations Management – 2008 BCom Supply Chain and Operations Management (current) MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Access MS Outlook JD Edwards Oracle Pastel SAP Internet Present Residential Area 25 Kingfisher Close, 98 Caron Str, Rembrandt Park Geographical Area Preferred Gauteng Personal Details Nationality Identity number Marital Status Dependents Home Language Other Languages Driver’s License Additional Details Race Gender Contact Criminal Record Disability Y/N South African - Married 3 IsiZulu English & Afrikaans Yes Black Female- None N EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY Company Dates employed Position held Reporting to Job Purpose Duties and Responsibilities Gibela Rail July 2017- Current Procurement Officer Procurement Manager To place orders in our ERP system (SAP) according to Sourcing requirements. To manage all administrative tasks related to product modifications and financial reporting Control parameters & needs before orders placement Place orders & manage them on ERP system Create delivery schedule Liaise with buyers on prices Liaise with supplier on invoices and statements Analyze ERP data & escalate gaps or anomalies to sourcing, finance, logistics and procurement Support Sourcing team to update financial dashboard Track & manage order acknowledgement receipts Manage purchasing documents classification Manage and track supplier receipts and invoices Development as a Material Planner 1. Monitoring orders a. Expediting delivery dates with the supplier b. Scheduling orders once buyer has handed over c. Monitoring target VS schedule  d. Calling off deliveries e. Managing supplier confirmation 2. Kinaxis Management a. OTIF management. ensuring OTIF calculations are correct b. Checking status on the procurement plan. Back order and in-advance orders to be rescheduled. c. Updating supplier workbooks. Capturing all the issues, supplier visits and activities with the supplier. d. Monitoring critical scheduled lines 3. Supplier Payments. a. Checking goods receipt vs invoice b. Ensuring invoice matches GR c. Updating invoice payment d. Monitoring invoice payments e. Statement Management 4. Ascot Management a. Training supplier b. Managing supplier confirmations on ascot c. Pushing all orders on Ascot d. Managing ASN (advance shipping confirmations) e. Communicating ASN’s with the warehouse 5. GR (MIGO) Management a. Checking if correct QTY are captured b. Communicating supplier deliveries with the warehouse 6. Inventory Management a. Managing raw material b. Reporting raw material status back to the business Supporting Activities 1. NCR Management. Communicating with the supplier regarding NCR’s raised. Managing the whole process until the supplier delivers the goods 2. Missing parts management.   3. Supporting warehouse. Communicating future deliveries, assisting them to GR some complicated orders. 4. Invoice payments. Assisting accounts payable to resolve invoice discrepancies. Providing invoices and statement to accounts payable. Reports 1. Supplier Visits report 2. Procurement Oil report 3. Raw Material report sent Monthly 4. Coverage Report (material availability) 5. Workbooks (supplier status) Company Dates employed Position held Reporting to Job Purpose Duties and Responsibilities Reason for leaving Company Dates employed Position held Reporting to Duties and Responsibilities Reason for leaving Company Dates employed Position held Reported to Duties and Responsibilities Reason for leaving Company Dates employed Position held Reported to Duties and Responsibilities Reason for leaving Weatherford UK (international) October 2012 – September 2015 Regional Procurement & Logistics Co-ordinator Regional Procurement Manager Day to day procurement and support for the Sub Sahara Africa region. Contribute to generating periodic reports and key performance indicators for both support group and suppliers for regional management review Contract Development and Negotiation Assist with processing the price and availability (requisition) received from all Sub Sahara Africa locations and identify equipment, spares and consumables if required. Develop key strategies to manage sourcing process, planning & contract negotiation. Liaise with Sub Sahara Africa Branch Plants and Region Business Unit Leaders to ascertain that the correct equipment, spares and consumables is being ordered and that only approved vendors are used Assist with raising purchase orders and asset transfers where required in JDE Assist with processing of purchase orders to initiate the purchase and movement of equipment. Ensuring that all applicable authorizations are obtain in accordance with the GOA procedure. Maximize overall costs for all goods & services purchased, driving cost saving initiatives. Liaise with all vendors (internal and external) on the delivery times to meet customer needs Assist with monitoring deliveries are checked and receipted into the relevant branch plant to allow accounts payable to process the vendor invoice in a timely manner Maintains market data to be utilized for benchmarking purposes & strategic sourcing. Liaise with material and shipping department with regards to shipping of equipment Ensure freight invoices are received and shipping times meet the requirements of Sub Sahara Africa locations. Liaise with shipping agent to ensure that all shipping information is forwarded to the relevant Sub Sahara Africa locations. Software/ERP system used: JD Edwards Process purchase orders Receipted order Vendor updates and vendor uploads Inventory management Retrenchment Volition Consulting Services July 2011 – September 2012 Buyer and Procurement Clerk Purchasing Manager Sourcing all goods and services for a mine in Barbarton Maintaining supplier relationships Negotiation. Order placements Processing payment requisitions. Report Management. Expediting. Driving savings Administrations, filing, reconciling. Software/ERP system used: Pastel Accounting Processed purchase orders Process GRN Career Advancement Volition Consulting Services August 2009 – June 2011 Junior Administrator and Receptionist General Manager Admin: Capture relevant data and update all leave spread sheets. Maintenance and responsibility of petty cash. Management and responsibility of all office orders. Responsible for all travel requirements for all staff. Reception: Manage inbound call submit queries to relevant consultants and assist clients Promotion AMH (Associated Motor Holdings) May 2009 – July 2009 Receptionist General manager Manage inbound calls and submit queries to relevant consultants. Liaise with clients, assist in the planning of client meeting Career advancement REFERENCES: Reference: Mrs Beatice Akuoko (Procurement Manager) Contact number: 079 - Company: Gibela Rail Reference: Mr. Justin Williams (Procurement Supervisor) Contact number: - Company: Weatherford UK Reference: Elize Jacobs (Procurement Manager) Contact number: - Company: Volition Consulting Services