Ss

WORK HISTORY

JPM ASSOCIATION

MEMBER/PROJECT MANAGER

SEPT 2020- CURRENT

Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.

Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.

Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed.

Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.

Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.

Tracked all hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.

Transitioned projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan.

Oversaw productivity streams for ongoing and special projects.

Collaborated with project leaders to comply with accounting needs for project maintenance requirements.

Coordinated and executed all elements of stakeholder events including logistics, budgets, venue selection, activity planning, transportation and entertainment.

Oversaw on boarding and mentorship, planned and executed meetings and developed project documentation.

Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.

Collaborated with project owners and team members to set ambitious but achievable goals.

Reference

Pierre v Reenen 079-***-**** Member

Wayne English 079-***-**** Member

FLOORWORX AFRICA PTY LTD

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

April 2010 – April 2020

Decreased material expenses by 50% by managing tracking and supply.

Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.

Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.

Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.

Authorized purchase orders and consumables through OPS Baan

Maximized operational effectiveness across territory.

Developed productive relationships with key account holders.

Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.

Received inbound phone calls from store managers and facility management associates, creating work orders and purchase orders to replace faulty or unsafe equipment or conditions.

Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.

Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.

Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.

Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.

Used OPS Baan to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.

Generated monthly reports, documents and analysis in Windows Office for senior management review and approval.

Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.

Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.

Scheduled and organized inventory management of Raw Materials and Imports, worth over R10 000 000

Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.

Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.

Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.

Developed and initiated incentive and recognition programs for suppliers.

Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.

Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.

Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.

Wrote standard operating procedures for department.

Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.

Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.

Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, by implementing a strict Consignment stock basis on all critical Raw Materials

Organized importation of Raw Materials and Finished product items via air and ocean.

Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 50%

IMPORT AND EXPORT CONTROLLER

APRIL 2004 – MARCH 2010

Advised clients on transportation and payment methods.

Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents

Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.

Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections and transportation processes.

Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.

Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.

Updated clients on cargo and mail statuses by closely monitoring receipt and tracking processes.

Worked closely with Sales Team & Production to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.

Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.

Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Received and processed stock into inventory management system.

Delivered finished product and locally manufactured product to customer locations within specific timeframes.

Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Developed team communications and information for meetings.

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK

FEB 1997 – MARCH 2004

Coordinated and maintained impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized and professional.

Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using MS Office suite.

Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.

Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.

Supported financial operations by managing tax drawers and researching variances.

Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.

Provided clerical support to Finance Manager by copying, faxing and filing documents.

Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.

Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.

Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with internal departments to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.

Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.

Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.

Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve customer issues and delinquent cases.

Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.

Performed semi-annual account credit limit reviews and credit increase review requests from financial service and sales teams.

Performed checks of customer creditworthiness and current situations.

Established and maintained customer and staff policies.

Reviewed customer accounts for compliance with repayment obligations.

Responded to disputes calmly and applied logical, knowledgeable approaches to devise solutions.

Obtained payments and entered details into system.

Reached out to customers to check on payments and convey options.

Kept all operations compliant with applicable regulations and established company policies.

Obtained and interpreted financial statements to assist in credit limit reviews.

Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.

Completed in-depth research of issues to develop accurate and effective solutions.

Reviewed and verified income, credit reports and employment histories for each borrower.

Checked appraisals, title information and insurance documents for each property.

Adhered to banking standards and government lending guidelines for loan services.

Organized and finalized loan applications for underwriter review.

Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data.

Initiated direct deposits and prepared manual checks for employees.

Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.

Processed payrolls on regular basis for employees nationally.

Updated employee banking records when it was necessary.

Operated 10-key calculators, computers, fax machines, copy machines and other office equipment to produce reports for finance.

Accurately calculated bonuses, salary increases and overtime.

Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.

Issued tax forms on annual basis.

Researched and resolved time discrepancies.

Calculated salaries, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonus, vacation, termination and garnishments using Ibis OPS

Processed wage garnishments and child support.

Checked accrued hours against listed hours for leave time.

Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.

Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.

Developed reports by compiling summaries for earnings, taxes, deductions, non-taxable wages, disability and leave.

Adjusted employee tax status along with information regarding withholding.

Processed new hire paperwork and documents.

Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.

Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Processed employee W-9 and I-9 forms and managed benefits and leave time.

Managed payroll data entry and processing for employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.

Reference

Dr. Donald Platt 082-***-**** Managing Director

Riëtte Nagel

ID: 730**********

East London, South Africa 5241

Cell: +27-82-347-**** E-mail: adm9vt@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Veteran Procurement Manager bringing 10 years’ experience in the field focused on actualizing high quality, cost-effective global procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance. Experienced professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Organized nature and advance problem-solving strengths.

SKILLS

-Reporting knowledge - Vendor sourcing

-Data analysis understanding - Document preparation

-Profit and loss understanding - Financial administration

-Request for Information - Trend Analysis

-Procurement expertise - Process Development

-Bid coordination - Business administration

-Excellent verbal/written communication - Project Management

-Budget Management - Contract Negotiation

-Strategic Planning - Operations management.

-Financial acumen

Contact this candidate