Chantelle Theunis

Experienced Inventory and Supply Chain professional with over 15 years' experience across inventory management, procurement, purchasing, and stock control within the packaging, technology, distribution, and industrial sectors. Skilled in inventory optimisation, branch replenishment, stock transfers, purchasing, and inventory reporting, with a strong focus on maintaining stock accuracy and supporting operational efficiency. Most recently responsible for inventory management, including branch stock planning, ageing stock management, PLM processes, stock adjustments, and inventory distribution across multiple locations.

Combines strong analytical ability with excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure effective stock availability, cost control, and seamless supply chain operations.

Inventory Manager - Bidvest Afcom

(2025-05)

• Managed and maintained Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate product structures and inventory allocation.
• Created, updated, and validated BOMs to support product configuration, assembly, and inventory accuracy.
• Worked closely with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure BOM components were available for order fulfilment and kitting activities.
• Reviewed and reconciled BOM discrepancies, ensuring component accuracy within the ERP system.
• Supported Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) by updating BOMs for new product introductions, engineering changes, and end-of-life products.
• Ensured BOM integrity to support accurate inventory planning, stock replenishment, and cost control.
• Managed inventory levels across multiple branches and warehouses, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimising excess and obsolete inventory.
• Planned and executed stock replenishment based on sales demand, forecasting, and inventory targets.
• Monitored and analysed ageing stock, implementing redistribution and clearance strategies to improve inventory turnover.
• Processed and approved stock transfers between branches to support customer demand and operational requirements.

Inventory Manager - Tarsus

(2013-08 - 2024-01)

• Managed inventory planning and branch replenishment, ensuring optimal stock availability across multiple locations.
• Processed inter-branch stock transfers and monitored inventory levels to support business demand.
• Monitored ageing and slow-moving inventory, implementing redistribution strategies to maximise stock utilisation and minimise obsolescence.
• Created, maintained, and validated new stock codes, ensuring master data accuracy within the ERP system.
• Managed supplier returns, warranty claims, DOA (Dead on Arrival), CRU (Customer Replacement Unit), MIPR/PDR claims, and vendor stock rotations.
• Processed inventory cost adjustments and maintained accurate stock records and inventory controls.
• Produced inventory, sales, and vendor reports to support stock planning, performance analysis, and vendor compliance.
• Performed demand and supply planning using sales forecasts and Product Manager demand plans to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Managed the end-to-end procurement process, raising and issuing purchase orders in line with company policies and delegated authority.
• Coordinated with suppliers to confirm purchase orders, manage lead times, monitor ETAs, and expedite deliveries where required.
• Worked closely with Product Managers to optimise inventory levels, improve product availability, and maximise vendor rebate opportunities.
• Utilised ERP, BI, and procurement planning systems to support purchasing, inventory management, reporting, and operational decision-making.
• Processed Goods Receiving Vouchers (GRVs), warranty orders, and customer invoices, ensuring accurate transactional processing and compliance.

Purchasing Specialist - Diesel Electric Management

(2013-03 - 2013-07)

Debtors Clerk - Bell Equipment

(2013-08 - 2013-02)

Inland Stock Controller and Creditors - Mondi Packaging

(2009-02 - 2012-06)

Forex Management - Peters Papers

(2006-03 - 2009-02)

Foreign Clerk - Nedbank Foreign Exchange

(1997-08 - 2006-02)

Matric - Grade 12 - Fred Norman Secondary School (1995)