Qayisa Mpolweni

I am a motivated and adaptable supply chain professional with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and results. With hands-on expertise as a Materials Controller, I excel in managing material flow, supporting operational demands, and ensuring timely availability of resources across projects. I approach challenges with persistence and a solutions‑driven mindset, consistently aiming to improve processes and contribute to team success. Committed to continuous learning, I am expanding my skill set and gaining practical experience to build a solid long-term career path while developing into a capable and impactful leader.

I am an experienced Supply Chain and Materials Management professional with a strong background in import processes, vendor coordination, inventory control, and production support within the automotive manufacturing industry. Since 2018, I have been working as a Material Controller at Purem by Eberspächer South Africa, where I manage the full import cycle of raw materials and components, ensure accurate and timely shipment flow, maintain inventory integrity, and support production through efficient material availability.

In my role, I coordinate closely with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to secure on‑time delivery, resolve shipment delays, process requisitions and purchase orders, update ASNs on SAP, and analyse supplier release schedules to prevent shortages or excess stock. I actively support demand planning, stock reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing costs and improving operational efficiency.

My earlier experience as an Inventory Clerk at Shoprite Warehouse and my logistics experiential training at Tenneco strengthened my practical understanding of warehouse operations, stock accuracy, bin location assignments, dispatch and receiving processes, and OEM production workflows.

With an Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Cum Laude) and an NDip in Logistics Management, I bring both strong academic grounding and hands‑on operational competence. I pride myself on being reliable, detail‑driven, and committed to improving supply chain performance while contributing positively to team and organizational objectives.

I have a strong academic foundation in supply chain and logistics, supported by both advanced and undergraduate qualifications. I completed my Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Cum Laude) at Tshwane University of Technology in 2026, achieving top academic performance while deepening my expertise in procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain strategy. Before that, I earned my National Diploma in Logistics Management from Nelson Mandela University, where I built a solid understanding of core logistics operations, warehousing, transportation, and inventory processes. These qualifications complement my hands‑on industry experience and strengthen my ability to contribute effectively across supply chain functions.