Thato Maruping
Inventory Manager
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain professional with expertise in inventory management, warehouse operations, and distribution. Proven track record in driving cost savings, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring transparency across supply chain activities. Skilled in developing and maintaining robust systems and processes, leading high-impact projects that deliver revenue growth and operational excellence. Seeking to leverage experience to support business success and long-term goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Warehouse Inventory Manager
DSV
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee efficient control, tracking, and optimization of warehouse stock to support business operations, including inventory management and warehouse supervision for accurate stock levels, minimal waste, and timely order fulfilment. Managing full master data
- Manage inventory levels, track stock movements, and maintain precise records.
- Manage full master data, inventory levels, stock movements, and precise records.
- Supervise warehouse operations, including storage, handling, and shipping.
- Deliver regular inventory reports to management, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives to minimize waste.
- Collaborate with sales, purchasing, and logistics teams for seamless inventory management.
Operations Manager
DSV
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Led operational strategies, process improvements, and cross-functional teams to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Developed and implemented strategies aligned with business goals.
- Designed and optimized processes to enhance efficiency.
- Managed teams, including hiring, training, and performance development.
- Monitored KPIs, analyzed performance, and drove continuous improvement.
- Oversaw budgeting, cost control, quality assurance, and risk mitigation.
Bondstore Senior Warehouse Supervisor
Barron/Kevro Trading
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed bond store inventory (inbound/outbound), ensuring compliance with Customs regulations and company policies. Supervised up to 20 staff daily and 60+ during biannual stock counts.
- Warehouse Operations
- Reviewed workflows, staffing, space, and equipment layouts to meet productivity, quality, and service standards.
- Scheduled teams to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime while aligning physical and system processes.
- Led daily operational meetings, action logs, circle counts, and inventory issue resolution.
- Bond Store Management
- Validated warehouse entries against commercial invoices, packing lists, and WMS data.
- Reported variances, reconciled bond registers with WMS, and managed SARS documentation.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders for clearances and system integrations.
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Enforced safety standards, equipment maintenance, and legal compliance.
- Managed invoice validation, aging shipments, and Customs/Excise Act adherence.
- Optimized SOPs, supported internal/external audits, and mitigated risks.
- Team Management
- Trained teams to resolve issues and achieve performance goals; motivated staff and identified talent.
- Role Achievements
- Bond store compliance project.
- System remediation.
- Tracking tools implementation.
- Freight forwarder transition.
Bondstore Warehouse Supervisor
Imperial Logistics
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Supervised bond store inventory, receiving, dispatch, and 16 staff members in line with Customs regulations. Ensured quality control for all movements, AX system updates, bond registers, KPIs, cycle counts, and documentation.
Warehouse Controller
Imperial Logistics / Sasfin Premier Logistics
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Handled receiving, storing, deconsolidation, picking, packing (FIFO), dispatch, and inventory control using WMS (Ed-Enterprise Inventory). Maintained housekeeping, stock levels, data accuracy, and documentation while minimizing losses.
Education
Senior Certificate -
Ulwanang Barolong High School
01.2010
Generic Management - undefined
01.2023
Strategic Logistics Management - undefined
01.2014
Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance - undefined
01.2013
A+ (PC Technician) - undefined
01.2011
Skills
Management
Achievements & Awards
Bond store compliance project., System remediation., Tracking tools., Freight forwarder transition., Led successful year-end financial stock take., Ensured compliance during internal/external audits., Certificate of recognition for outstanding performance (August 2015).
Timeline
Warehouse Inventory Manager
DSV
07.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
DSV
09.2023 - 06.2024
Bondstore Senior Warehouse Supervisor
Barron/Kevro Trading
06.2022 - 08.2023
Bondstore Warehouse Supervisor
Imperial Logistics
01.2019 - 07.2020
Warehouse Controller
Imperial Logistics / Sasfin Premier Logistics
01.2013 - 12.2018
Generic Management - undefined
Strategic Logistics Management - undefined
Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance - undefined
A+ (PC Technician) - undefined
Senior Certificate -
Ulwanang Barolong High School