Lesego Josephine KUBATSI

A highly motivated and accomplished Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist with a proven record of accomplishment of over 15 years in optimizing procurement processes, managing inventory control, and driving supply chain efficiency within the FMCG. Possessing a comprehensive understanding of finance, supply chain management, and procurement policy frameworks, I excel at leveraging systems such as BAS, Syspro, NDS, and SAP to streamline operations and enhance profitability. My expertise spans strategic planning, risk management, and contract negotiation, combined with exceptional communication and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. I am dedicated to implementing best practices in procurement, inventory control, and logistics to ensure seamless supply chain operations and contribute to organizational success.

Procurement Strategy & Optimization: Spearheaded the review and update of procurement procedures at National Brands Limited (Willard Snackworks), ensuring strict compliance with company standards and significantly improving the efficiency of the procurement process. This involved the strategic sourcing of non-stock and consumable stock, along with the creation and monitoring of project orders, to meet production demands effectively. My proactive approach to procurement ensured the timely availability of materials while optimizing costs and minimizing disruptions to the supply chain.

Inventory Management & Control: Effectively managed inventory control and ensured accurate stock levels within agreed targets at National Brands Limited (Willard Snackworks), Sovereign Foods and Supreme Poultry implementing robust systems and processes to minimize slow-moving materials and optimize order quantities. This included meticulous monitoring of material stock on hand using SAP and other systems, along with active participation in monthly stock counts to maintain inventory accuracy. My focus on efficient inventory management contributed to significant cost savings and reduced stock write-offs.

Logistics Coordination & Efficiency: Successfully coordinated logistics operations at National Brands Limited (Willard Snackworks), ensuring the live recording of incoming materials, issues, transfers, and returns, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for effective storage control. This involved close collaboration with stores team leaders to guarantee sufficient material availability and frequent analysis of capacity constraints to optimize store operations. My efforts streamlined the flow of materials and enhanced communication between stores and production.

Supply Chain Management & Leadership: Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills in previous roles, including managing packaging stores at Sovereign Foods (Crown Chickens) and supervising stores staff at Supreme Poultry (Country Bird Holdings) and Tydstroom Poultry (Quantum Foods). These roles involved overseeing procurement, stock control, and team management, while ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. My ability to effectively manage teams and optimize supply chain processes has consistently contributed to operational success.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT