Ongisa (Owen) Damane
Los Angeles,California
Summary
A highly skilled and detail-oriented individual with years of experience in inventory management, logistics, entrepreneurship, and supply chain operations. A passion centred in empowering consumerism, accelerating ways and methods that benefit consumers, by using technology for faster deliveries, more products and support for customers, with an affinity of business development and use of operational expertise. Engages an agile mind effectively to build and manage relationships while playing a critical role in a broader team by ensuring expectations are met timeously and problems are resolved.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Controller
Challenger Cable
01.2024 - 07.2024
- At Challenger, I focused on the daily management of all samples .This includes tracking shipments from vendors, maintaining meticulous records, and inspecting samples upon delivery. I enhanced market engagement by distributing samples to customers Additionally, I maintained continuous communication with our vendors to regularly procure samples to display at trade shows
- Responsible for using internal tracking software and extracted data to conduct comparison based on what the specification sheet required to ensure that the Purchase Order process was executed efficiently and the quality of merchandise met requirements of distribution centres. Utilized Microsoft Excel to create detailed inventory reports and track key performance indicators
- Responsible for the strategic planning and allocation of merchandise across various warehouses, ensuring proper tagging of items and executing a three-way match process
- Manage and control inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing overstock and stockouts
- Collaborated with the procurement team to manage purchase orders and ensure timely replenishment of stock
- Assisted in the daily operations of the warehouse, including receiving, storing, and shipping merchandise
- Provided support to the warehouse by maintaining inventory records and regular cycle counts.
Sales
Challenger Cable
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Responsible for attaining weekly sales targets and customer acquisition.
- Identifying and researching potential clients while maintaining relationships with existing ones.
- Tracking and reporting on the status of the sales pipeline using Sales Force, Sales Loft and Sales Navigator.
International Logistics Specialist
KWT Transport
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Was a key member of a global distribution operations team that coordinated shipments across countries and ensuring timeous delivery as well as using the correct methods of distribution
- Responsible for liaising and relaying of information between drivers and recipients through effective communication and predictive methods
- Developed new accounts and increased contacts within existing ones to improve current services and increased market share
- Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorisation in the database
- Resolved investigations to verify and resolve customer and shipment grievances, through logging of these.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management - Marketing Management And Research
University of South Africa
South Africa 06.2021
International Trade & Commerce, Import/Export Operation Concentration - International Trade & Logistics
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2018
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Quality Control
- Order Fulfilment
- Process Improvement
- Compliance with Industry Regulations
- Team Leadership and Training
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Freight Management
Certification
- Inventory Management: Supply Chain & Business Operations, Udemy July 2024
- Microsoft Advanced, July 2024
- Project Management Course, Udemy, In Progress,
Timeline
Inventory Controller
Challenger Cable
01.2024 - 07.2024
Sales
Challenger Cable
01.2024 - 07.2024
International Logistics Specialist
KWT Transport
01.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management - Marketing Management And Research
University of South Africa
International Trade & Commerce, Import/Export Operation Concentration - International Trade & Logistics
University of California - Los Angeles
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