Elias Shongwa

Results-driven Warehouse and Supply Chain professional with over 10 years of progressive experience managing warehouse operations, inventory control, procurement, logistics, dispatch and supply chain activities within manufacturing, engineering and FMCG environments. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, improve inventory accuracy, optimise warehouse performance and implement Lean (5S) methodologies that increase operational efficiency and reduce costs. Experienced in managing warehouse KPIs, procurement processes, fleet operations and ERP systems including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, DEAR Inventory, TradeGecko and Sorrento.

Recognised for strong leadership, analytical problem-solving, operational excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Warehouse & Dispatch Supervisor - Capri Exclusive Homeware - Randburg

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

Lead all warehouse and dispatch operations, ensuring efficient inventory management, accurate stock control and timely customer deliveries.

• Lead and supervise a team of 22 employees, including 12 drivers, 8 warehouse assistants and 2 cleaners.
• Manage daily warehouse operations and dispatch planning.
• Implement cycle counts and stock audits to improve inventory accuracy.
• Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing Lean and 5S methodologies.
• Reduced warehouse process times through workflow optimisation.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs and prepare operational performance reports.
• Coordinate fleet maintenance schedules and vehicle compliance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and company operating procedures.
• Support procurement and production teams to maintain stock availability.

Engineering Stores Controller - Lion Match Products - Rosslyn

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed engineering stores inventory and replenishment.
• Processed purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Conducted inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Managed asset registers and fleet records.
• Coordinated HR documentation and reporting.
• Improved inventory visibility and stock accuracy.

Engineering Stores Controller - Sovereign Foods - Hartbeespoort

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Managed engineering stores operations.
• Controlled GRNs, Purchase Orders and Purchase Requisitions.
• Supervised stores personnel.
• Introduced 5S housekeeping standards.
• Improved inventory control processes.
• Ensured availability of engineering spare parts.
• Maintained accurate ERP inventory records.

Admin Costing & Invoice Runner - Trysome Auto Electrical - Middelburg

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Processed job costing.
• Managed supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Reconciled outstanding accounts.
• Maintained accurate financial documentation.
• Assisted with reporting and cash reconciliation.
• Improved invoice processing accuracy.

Stores Coordinator / Controller - Probe IMT - Witbank

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Managed warehouse inventory.
• Coordinated purchasing activities.
• Processed quotations and purchase orders.
• Controlled stock replenishment.
• Improved inventory availability.
• Maintained accurate inventory records.

Storeman / Stores Clerk - Sandvik - Burgersfort

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Received, issued and controlled engineering stock.
• Conducted stock audits and cycle counts.
• Managed warehouse binning system.
• Ensured stock accuracy and proper storage.
• Supported procurement and warehouse operations.

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) - Supply Chain & Operations Management - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2023-01)

Higher Certificate - Economic & Management Sciences - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2021-01 - 2021-12)

Short Course - Human Resources Hiring Practices - UNISA (2009-01 - 2009-12)

Grade 12 - Maokeng High School (1998-01 - 1998-12)