Brendan Govender

Dedicated and reliable Procurement Officer with over a decade of experience in procurement, logistics, warehouse supervision, stock control, supplier negotiations, international purchasing, operations support, and production planning. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office, Sage Pastel, Syspro, and Google productivity tools.

Supply Chain Manager - Hitech Graphics

(2019-01)

• Manage local and international procurement operations, including supplier negotiations, purchase orders, stock GRV, costing checks, and payment schedule updates.
• Oversee and support the warehouse department, including receiving, dispatch, deliveries, stock control, warehouse transfers, and weekly counts.
• Maintain warehouse and production equipment, including barring press, cutting machine, forklift servicing, and related operational requirements.
• Inventory analysing stock movements, reviewing slow-moving and high-value inventory
• Arranging shipping, requesting freight quotes, clearing, and checking shipping agent invoices against quotes.
• Maintain inventory records and item codes on Sage Pastel, including GL codes, warehouses, bill of material item codes, and formula creation.
• Coordinate operational support including vehicle servicing, licensing and repairs, building maintenance, IT systems, storage unit security, insurance assistance, and health and safety matters.
• Manage stocktake, warehouse closures, count sheets, capturing oversight, variance checking, final reports, and system adjustments.
• Support internal conflict resolution, marketing assistance, and weekly reporting for sales managers.

Sales & Technical Support - Falcon Signage

(2011-01 - 2019-12)

Reason for leaving: broader horizons.

• Managed sales, customer support, deliveries, and delivery planning.
• Ordered stock from head office and supported branch stock availability.
• Provided technical support for Roland large-format printers.

Shipping Assistant - Freightmet

(2005-01 - 2009-12)

Reason for leaving: company liquidated.

• Assisted the shipment department with customs and forwarding processes.
• Planned outbound container deliveries.
• Handled offloading and distribution of grain shipments.

Matric with Exemption - Trenance Park Secondary School (2003-12)