Inventory Management Manager

WALTER MHARIWA

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Midrand

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Tel: +27-62-445-****

Class 4: Drivers license

*********@*****.***

I am a creative Chartered Purchasing and Supply professional with over 15years extensive experience in maintaining inventory balances and analysing reports for the same. My duties at Henry Schein are not only limited to direct inventory maintenance but with all processes associated with and that leads up to Inventory Management. I am well versed in counting and reconciling part numbers and locations, compiling, verifying and reporting periodic statistical information and keeping accurate records of inventory movement. Additionally, having occupied a post as an Inventory Manager greatly influenced my social and communication skills to exceptional levels. Going forward I understand big picture concepts and I am looking for a suitable position with a company where I will showcase my worth and deliver excellence.

Summary and career objectives

Kept inventory at sufficiently high level to perform production and sales activities smoothly.

Minimized investment in inventory at minimum level to maximize profitability.

Ensured that the supply products remained continuous so that production process is not halted and demands of consumers are duly met.

Minimised carrying cost of inventory.

Kept investment in inventory at optimum level.

Reduced the losses of theft, obsolescence & wastage

Minimised inventory ordering costs.

Profile of Critical skillset

-MS Dynamics Nav 2018/D365 Business Central

-Oracle EBS

-Great Plains

-Sage Line 500

-Tetra

-Micross

-Windows

Microsoft Word & Excel

Experience and skills

Employer: HENRY SCHEIN DENTAL WAREHOUSE SA (Pty) Ltd

From: March 2023 to February 2025

Position: Warehouse Supervisor Inbound and Inventory

Main job functions

Oversee all inbound functions including documentation, unloading, receipt and put way, ensuring that all are performed in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures within the required timeframes in MS Dynamic Business Central in a timely and accurate

Ensure the master data integrity is accurate and proper plans are in place to maintain it

Ensure the inventory set – up dimensions are correctly captured in the system

Preparation of the physical inventory journals for bi- annual and cycle counts

Use MS Dynamics Business Central to generate the stock variance report for recounts on major variances and investigations before management approval for stock adjustments

Ensure receipt and prepare put a in a timely and accurate manner ensuring correct bin and new products are placed at the back of the bin complying with the FEFO/FIFO principles

E relevant procedures and processes are followed and adhered to in line with the Company’s policies and procedures

Ensure quality processes are practised to ensure a ‘’Right First Time’’ product to the customer aligned with their expectation

Ensure that the ‘dock to stock’ timeframes are strictly adhered to, and the SLA is met

Ensure that a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness is maintained as per SAHPRA requirements and Good Warehouse Practice

Ensure that the cycle count plan is executed as per policy and stock integrity is maintained at the highest level

Monitor and maintain stock accuracy by ensuring the physical stock is in line with the warehouse management system (MS Dynamics Business Central)

Ensure that Batch and Expiry Integrity auditing is done consistently, and errors rectified

Responsible for the DC layout and ensuring an efficient workflow for the DC

Propose iniatives to reduce stock losses and effective stock rotation

Implement warehouse working practices in line with best practice and continuos improvement

Ensuring 5S housekeeping standards are always maintained

Participates in special projects in relation to warehousing and supply chain

Employer: IP STRATEGIC GROUP SA (Pty) Ltd

From: October 2015 to February 2023

Position: Warehouse Manager

Main job functions

Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures

Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages

Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers

Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory

Use Navision to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory

Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus

Analyze data to anticipate future needs

Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships

Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met

Employer: Econet Wireless (Pvt) Ltd

From: May 2009 to July 2015

Position: Inventory Manager

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Main job functions

Prepares, oversees the implementation and maintenance of inventory management policies and procedures.

Monitors and controls stock levels in Oracle EBS to avoid stock outs in line with company holding inventory requirements.

Prepares and distributes relevant inventory management reports.

Approves internal, purchase requisitions and invoices for payment.

Reviews recommendations from stores controller on disposal of redundant stock.

Oversees inventory transfers between warehouses physically and in the system.

Plans, prepares and oversee the physical stock count exercise on monthly and adhoc basis.

Reviews costing of imported stock for accuracy.

Ensures that stocks are adequately secured at all warehouses.

Prepares the budget for the department and reviews, monitors, identify and address variances of actuals to budgeted on monthly basis.

Develops necessary plans to ensure the department meets its desired goals and objectives.

Employer: Cairns Foods Ltd

From: May 2004 to April 2009

Position: Stores Manager

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Main job functions

Monitor stock movement and key materials using Great Plains inventory module and spares and liaise with procurement appropriately.

Produce a report on red flag items

Audit adherence to systems by the stores personnel.

Identify and recommend disposal of redundant stocks.

Ensure that ISO9000 standards are met.

Preparation of stores monthly reports

Preparation of the stores budget.

Internal and external customer satisfaction and team building.

Continuous assessment and evaluation of systems and procedures in order to eliminate non value adding activities.

Managing the buying function for engineering stores.

Employers beyond 2009 available on request

REFERENCES

CHARLES MANDIENGA

BUSINESS SYSTEMS & INFORMATION OFFICER

HENRY SCHEIN DENTAL WAREHOUSE

BUSINESS SYSTEMS & INFORMATION OFFICER

106 – 16TH RD HALF WAY HOUSE ESTATE

MIDRAND

PHONE NO: +27-65-502-****

COLLETA NGOSHI

HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN

IP STRATEGIC GROUP SA (Pty) LTD

WATERFALL CAMPUS

MIDRAND

PHONE NO: +27-83-269-****

PARSON MURANGANWA

REGIONAL MANAGER

ECONET WIRELESS (PVT) LTD

P O BOX BE 1298

BELVEDERE

HARARE

PHONE NO: +263-***-***-***

Year of birth

1972

Contacts:

Cell: +27-62-445-****

Professional Qualifications

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING & SUPPLY (CIPS – UK)

• GRADUATE DIPLOMA – PROFESSIONAL STAGE 2004

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING & SUPPLY (CIPS – UK)

• GRADUATE DIPLOMA – FOUNDATION STAGE 2004

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING & SUPPLY 1999

•NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING & SUPPLY 1998

Academic Achievements

• 2nd Best student – National Diploma In Purchasing & Supply 1998

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS – UK)

Educational Profile

CAMBRIDGE 1989 : 8 O – LEVELS

CAMBRIDGE 1991 : 3 A – LEVELS

Key Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Strategic Planning

Costing

Problem Solving

Strong research and analytical skills

Innovative

Budget management

Accuracy

Pay attention to detail

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