Karina van Zyl

A Supply Chain & Logistics graduate with experience in the retail, financial & manufacturing industries.

Demonstrate exceptional management, financial acumen & administrative skills, with a proven record in customer relationship management. 

A resourceful, analytical, & strategic thinker, with a strong work & moral ethic. 

Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Able to multitask whilst meeting demanding deadlines & business objectives.

Seeking a challenging new role, to apply my skills, grow my knowledge & master new systems.

ALLANDEL FIRE DOORS: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Jan 2021 - Current

• Payments: 
• Processed approximately R1.5mil payments per month, incl. payroll of 68 employees, VAT, Tax and BIBC.
• Negotiated early settlement discounts.
• Managed short deliveries & faulty stock returns. 
• Resulting in cost savings in the region of R100000.
• Administrative outcomes:
• BEE Level 2 certification achieved.
• Completed yearly skills development planning, equity reports & patent renewals. 
• Implemented new policies & compliance, incl. POPIA.
• Improved office administration by implementing new online filing & backup systems.
• Imports:
• Successfully negotiated cost, lead time & shipment rate with Chinese supplier. 
• Successfully processed international payments to the value of R2.3mil per year, at best rate.
• Quality managed documentation for release of shipments & on time delivery.
• Buying: 
• Implemented daily production meetings & priority boards to determine weekly production needs. 
• Sourced alternative suppliers to ensure competitive pricing & mitigate material shortages. 
• Reduced yearly spend & inventory carrying costs by 7%.
• Logistics:
• Coordinated & managed move of premises, incl. new SLA’s, telecommunication networks, equipment, furniture & décor.
• Increased transport profit margins by implementing more aggressive pricing strategies & consolidating delivery schedules.
• Financial:
• Analysed costs & updated systems with increased material & overhead costs, ensuring a 35% profit margin are maintained.
• Managed accounts, production & overhead expenses.
• Ensured tax clearance certificates & letter of good standing are obtained before expiry.