Warehouse Operations Inventory Control

BONGANI MADINDWA

069-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/bongani-madindwa-02242420 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dependable Inventory & Stock Control Specialist with over 15 years’ experience in warehouse operations, stock returns, and inventory management across telecoms, logistics, retail, and manufacturing environments. Skilled at accurately processing stock returns, updating ERP systems, performing cycle counts, investigating variances, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. Proven ability to maintain high stock accuracy, streamline operations, and support service delivery teams through efficient returns handling and inventory controls.

CORE SKILLS

• Stock Returns Processing & Documentation

• Inventory Control & Cycle Counts

• ERP Systems: Sage Evolution (Pastel), Baan, SQL Dashboards, Google Sheets, Oracle, Accpac

• Stock Reconciliation & Adjustments

• Quality Control & Auditing

• Returns Analysis & Reporting

• Warehouse Operations & Logistics Support

• Staff Training & Team Supervision

• MS Excel (Advanced)

• Handling of Dangerous Goods

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Liebherr Africa – Inventory Controller

November 2023 – March 2025

• Processed returns and conducted weekly cycle counts, ensuring stock accuracy across national branches and Mozambique.

• Investigated and adjusted stock variances, including scrapping and write-offs.

• Coordinated quarterly site audits and annual stock takes, handing over reconciled results for all branches.

• Supported branch staff through training on inventory procedures, improving compliance and minimizing stock risks.

• Managing Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP) daily

• Assisted supervisors with Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP), buy-back projects, and inventory improvement reports.

BONGANI MADINDWA

069-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/bongani-madindwa-02242420 Netflorist - Stock Controller

2023 March – 2023 June

• Oversaw inventory control staff managing inbound/outbound stock, including returns.

• Ensured SQL dashboard targets were met, reducing delays in returns processing.

• Coordinated with purchasing to reconcile item counts, change in locations and correct return discrepancies.

• Collaborated with warehouse managers to provide performance evaluations that are timely and constructive

• Performed and assisted with general maintenance and cleanup of the warehouses. Micros Cape Town- Stock Controller

2021 February – 2021 December

• Received and verified incoming stock and returns against system records.

• Coordinated stock counts and resolved supplier discrepancies.

• Monitored inventory levels, planned delivery schedules, and prepared KPI-based reports. EFTPOS Stock Controller

2015 November – 2019 June

• Managed all stock adjustments, including returns, damaged goods, and location movements.

• Processed daily cycle counts and monthly stock takes, achieving consistently high accuracy levels.

• Investigated return variances and maintained documentation for audit compliance.

• Liaised with international suppliers (India & Hong Kong) to coordinate replenishment orders using Mswipe

• Ensured suppliers payments are processed timeously

• Checked inbound and outbound stock, quality and standard of products maintaining quality control.

CCS Logistics - Inventory Controller

2015 June – 2015 October

• Reconciled stock balances, updated bin cards, and corrected return entries.

• Worked with procurement to address purchase discrepancies.

• Managed warehouse documentation and ensured adherence to daily deadlines for collection BONGANI MADINDWA

069-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/bongani-madindwa-02242420 Cell C Stock Controller

2006 December – 2014 June

• Processed and authorized stock movements and returns to technicians and engineers in the regions

• Delivered equipment and recovered stock from sites, ensuring timely reconciliation.

• Conducted ad-hoc stock audits to reduce pilferage and surplus risk.

• Maintained a strict control over stock movements and issued equipment, materials and spares required by Service Delivery teams

• Evaluated stock movement and ensured stock rotation to avoid stock stagnation

• Reduced the risk of surplus stock by maintaining accurate stock items according to usage demands

Nokia Siemens Network - Stock Controller Team Leader – Section 197 through Cell C 2011 February –2012 February

• Oversaw stock movement, including returns and spares, while managing a team of technicians.

• Conducted audits, set KPIs, and coached staff to improve accuracy in stock and returns.

• Performed regular performance evaluations in accordance with the SLA

• Monitored team performance reporting on metrics and identified training needs whilst providing on the job coaching

• Cultivated a healthy work environment by planning and organizing team-building activities and receiving team members’ feedback to resolve any issues or conflicts EDUCATION

• Damelin College – IMM Sales and Marketing (2007 1st year, incomplete due to finances)

• Florida Park High School – Matriculated (2006)

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