Charlotte Penberthy Email & Phone Number

I am excited and ready to return to the vibrant province of Gauteng where I can re-engage with my passion for Supply Chain Management. With a renewed sense of purpose and an enriched skill set, I am eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, leveraging my expertise in inventory management, supplier relations, and data analysis to drive efficiency and optimize operations

Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa

Inventory Management and Optimization: Monitoring and optimizing inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability.Supplier Management and Vendor Relationship: Handling supplier performance evaluations and managing vendor relationships.SAP MM Implementation and Maintenance: Implementing and maintaining SAP MM modules and functionalities.Data Analysis for Cost-saving and Process Improvement: Conducting data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes.

Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa

Logistics Operations Management: Coordinating and managing end-to-end logistics operations, including transportation, shipping, and distribution.Shipment Coordination and Timely Delivery: Arranging and scheduling shipments to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers and designated locations.Carrier and Supplier Communication: Communicating with carriers, freight forwarders, and suppliers to monitor shipment status.Shipment Tracking and Issue Resolution: Tracking and tracing shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolving any delays or issues that arise during transit.Inventory Management: Managing inventory levels and conducting regular stock checks to ensure accuracy and availability of goods.

Springs, Gauteng, South Africa

Material Planning and Forecasting: Analyzing demand forecasts and sales data to determine material requirements for production and creating material procurement plans.Supplier Coordination and Purchase Management: Coordinating with suppliers to place purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules, and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.Inventory Optimization: Optimizing inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while ensuring adequate stock levels to meet production needs.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with production and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials and communicating and coordinating with cross-functional teams to support overall production goals.Supply Chain Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential supply chain risks and disruptions, and participating in inventory audits and cycle counting activities to maintain accuracy.

East London

Material Planning Leadership: Overseeing the material planning process and managing the material planning team, including conducting performance reviews, providing training, and implementing SOPs.Strategic Material Planning: Developing and implementing effective material planning strategies to optimize inventory levels and meet production demands.Data Analysis and Forecasting: Analyzing demand forecasts and sales data to create comprehensive material plans and improve forecasting accuracy.Supplier Management: Monitoring supplier performance, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and ensuring timely placement of purchase orders and monitoring delivery schedules.Cross-Functional Coordination: Leading cross-functional coordination with production, engineering, quality, procurement, finance, and accounting teams to support smooth operations and manage budgets and material costs effectively.

Supplier Management and Negotiation: Identifying and selecting suppliers, issuing RFQs, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts to obtain favorable terms and prices.Technical Expertise and Collaboration: Collaborating with engineering and operations teams to define technical specifications for purchased equipment and materials.Inventory Optimization: Monitoring inventory levels and optimizing stock to ensure the availability of critical items while minimizing excess inventory.Cost Analysis and Value Assessment: Conducting cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and assessing the value of procurement decisions.Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring procurement processes adhere to company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and identifying and mitigating potential supply chain risks.

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Inventory Management: Overseeing efficient inventory management of raw materials, components, and finished goods.Supplier Relations and Procurement Coordination: Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and coordinating procurement of materials, parts, and components.Production Planning and Collaboration: Collaborating with production and planning teams to ensure the availability of materials to meet manufacturing schedules.Quality Control and Data Analysis: Implementing quality control processes for received materials and analyzing materials-related data for process optimization.Warehouse Operations and Resource Management: Managing warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, and issuing materials, and supervising and training materials handling staff for efficient and safe operations.

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Import Planning: Create and manage import plans to ensure timely availability of raw materials to support production schedules.Import Documentation: Proficiency in handling all necessary import documentation accurately and on time, including customs paperwork and permits.Shipping Coordination: Coordinating with shipping and logistics companies to arrange and track the shipment of raw materials.Compliance: Knowledge and adherence to import regulations, trade laws, and customs requirements to ensure compliance.Cost Control: Expertise in monitoring import costs and optimizing shipping arrangements to minimize expenses.Production Scheduling: Developing and maintaining detailed production schedules based on demand and sales forecasts.Capacity Planning: Ensuring that production schedules align with the plant's capacity and resource availability.Materials Planning: Coordinating with stores to ensure timely availability of required components and raw materials.Production Coordination: Collaborating with various departments, such as engineering, production, procurement, and quality control, to ensure smooth production flow.Continuous Improvement: Identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Material Planning and Order Tracking: Generating material requirements, creating purchase orders, and monitoring the progress of purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.Vendor Communication and Problem Resolution: Liaising with suppliers, obtaining shipment updates, and resolving any issues related to delivery or quality.Inventory Control and Production Coordination: Collaborating with stores personnel to maintain accurate stock levels and coordinating with production planner and shop floor personnel to prioritize material deliveries according to production needs.Data Management and Reporting: Maintaining records of purchase orders, delivery status, and supplier information, and providing regular reports and updates on material delivery status to relevant stakeholders.Expedited Transport and Prioritization: Assessing urgent production needs, arranging expedited transport for critical materials when necessary, and negotiating favorable terms to minimize expedited transport costs.

Cpim, Production And Inventory Management

Programme In Purchasing & Supply Management, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Ppim, Supply Chain And Operations Management

National Senior Certificate, Business Studies

Activities and Societies: Business English, Afrikaans, Computer Practice, Applied Accounting, Office Practice, Small Business Management &.