Avril Booth
Procurement and Inventory Controller at Sapphire Corporate Solutions- Claim this Profile
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Afrikaans Professional working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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GTDC Certificate
Global Technology Distribution CouncilJul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Excel 2010 Advanced
New Link Computer SkillsApr, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Sapphire
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South Africa
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Retail Office Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Procurement and Inventory Controller
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Jun 2018 - Present
• Quarterly and monthly forecasts with various suppliers for all stationery and store related consumables such as plastic packets, toner cartridges, store signage and all items required for the functioning of a retail store • Procurement of stock for all stores on all MRP divisions (Mr Price Apparel, Mr Price Home, Mr Price Sport, Sheet Street and Milady’s). This is done on a national level as well as throughout Africa • Procurement of stock for the Mr Price Head Office as well as the central Mr Price Distribution Centre located in Durban • Obtaining pricing and stock availability from suppliers on items not specified on the Mr Price online catalogue • Maintaining the Mr Price online catalogue ensuring all items are current and at the correct pricing (this catalogue consists of over 4500-line items) • Managing price increases from suppliers as well as getting these increases approved by the Mr Price Group • Managing the tender process for critical business items, this includes the benchmarking, negotiations and awarding of the tenders • Engagement with the higher-level divisional heads, including finance departments as well as quarterly visits to Head Office • Collaborating with divisional heads on new projects and roll outs, this includes managing pilot test projects throughout the divisions Show less
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Branch IT
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administration Manager
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Apr 2017 - May 2018
• Website design and implementation of www.branchit.co.za • Accounting reconciliation • General administrative work and day to day office support • Creditor reconciliations and payments • Maintaining customer records and billings • Personal Assistant to Director • Website design and implementation of www.branchit.co.za • Accounting reconciliation • General administrative work and day to day office support • Creditor reconciliations and payments • Maintaining customer records and billings • Personal Assistant to Director
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Raydian PTY Ltd
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Purchasing & Inventory Controller
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
• Integration of a new purchasing department in the company • Manage and account for all purchasing activities within the organization • Maintaining stock levels according to the min/max theory • Ensure stock arrives on time and at the best price • Receiving stock into the warehouse • Policy and control creation for all warehouse related processes • Managing receiving and dispatch of goods • Managing drivers and route planning • Integration of a new purchasing department in the company • Manage and account for all purchasing activities within the organization • Maintaining stock levels according to the min/max theory • Ensure stock arrives on time and at the best price • Receiving stock into the warehouse • Policy and control creation for all warehouse related processes • Managing receiving and dispatch of goods • Managing drivers and route planning
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Tarsus Distribution
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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500 - 600 Employee
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Product Manager Supplies
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2015
• Reporting to the sales, operations and managing directors • Market and promote brands to gain market share and increase the sales distribution business • Compiling a monthly transactional and Managed Print Services pricelists for the national sales team on Port and HP supplies and hardware • Achievement of 95% of target on average for the first financial year • Interacting directly with vendors on forecasts, targets and rebates • Interacting directly with the sales team to motivate and improve sales • Interacting directly with clients on a national level in order to sell the brands • Marketing of the brands through advertising, showcases and exhibitions • Arranging and executing successful promotion days and incentives for all brands • Training customers and sales teams on the brand and how to sell the brand • Participating in all vendor related meetings and audits • Ensuring the correct stock is ordered and managing ageing inventory Show less
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Introstat Pty Ltd
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Procurement Manager
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May 2005 - Mar 2013
• Reporting directly to the managing director. • Managing a team of 5 buyers including induction, training, recruitment, performance reviews and dismissal. • Compiling and submitting an annual budget including commissions, targets and salary structures. • Implementing procurement processes and procedures in accordance with the company strategy. • Ensuring supplier relationships are developed and sustained. • Inventory and stock control on national warehouses – consisting of 8 warehouses and a stock holding of approximately R10 Million. • Forecasting forward orders on a monthly basis on all brands (HP, Compatible, Canon, Lexmark, Brother, Epson, Seikosha, Samsung, Verbatim and Oki). • Pricing negotiations on a national basis with key suppliers. • Completing credit applications in the capacity of a signatory for the company. • Assisting the creditors division in resolution of account queries. • Performing an annual analysis on preferential procurement for the company’s BEE status. • Importing stock from international distributors including costing of imports. • Reporting to the managing director on a monthly basis on inventory movement of stock on a national basis including sellout, buy in, backorders, stock ageing as well as brand analysis. Show less
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Nationwide Airlines
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Purchasing Assistant
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Feb 2002 - Dec 2004
• Requisitions of spares for Aircraft Engineers. • Requesting quotes and purchasing of various aircraft spares from international and local companies. • Developed shipping tracking method for imports and exports. • Overseeing of all shipping activity (import and export). • Following up on shipping orders from local and international agents. • Researching new freight and courier companies. • Purchasing stationary and organizing deliveries to outstations throughout the country. • Arranging flight clearances for ferry flights for the CEO. • Overseeing charters for the company. • Typing emails, faxes and letters for the CEO. Show less
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Education
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2010 - 2013
Unisa
Bachelor's Degree, Strategic Supply Management -
2004 - 2005
Oxbridge Academy - Correspondence
National Diploma, Purchasing and Sales Management
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