Palesa Tsotetsi

Results-driven Inventory Planner with 6+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory control, and warehouse operations. Specialized in improving inventory health, reducing stock losses, and supporting planning teams through data-driven insights. Proven ability to collaborate across procurement, production, and operations to balance service levels, cost, and inventory efficiency.

Advanced ERP experience (SAP, SAGE, Syspro, Acumatica) with strong analytical and reporting capabilities. Currently completing CIPS Level 4 to enhance supply chain planning and procurement expertise.

Senior Inventory Controller at Digital Planet (2023-01 – Present)

Drive inventory health improvements across multiple warehouses and lead inventory loss investigations

• Drive inventory health improvements across multiple warehouses by reducing excess and obsolete stock
• Analyze stock levels to identify risks (overstock/shortages) over planning horizons
• Lead inventory loss investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce shrinkage
• Provide detailed inventory reports and insights to support operational and planning decisions
• Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to optimize stock levels and processes
• Support planning teams with data insights and stock availability tracking

Inventory Stock Controller at Wilmar SA (2019-01 – 2023-12)

Managed inventory lifecycle and procurement processes using SAP, ensured material availability, and improved inventory accuracy

• Managed inventory lifecycle and procurement processes using SAP
• Ensured material availability for production and planning teams
• Monitored stock levels and identified risks impacting supply continuity
• Improved inventory accuracy through reconciliations and audits
• Collaborated cross-functionally to improve inventory processes

Finance Administrator at Wilmar SA (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Handled debt collection, customer service, and financial administration tasks

• Debt collection - Recover outstanding payments, Keeping track of outstanding debts
• Customer service - Attend to customer complaints and resolve them timeously. Handling incoming and outgoing customer calls. Negotiate payoff deadlines and payment plans. Establish repayment schedules, monitor repayment of debts, and adherence by debtors
• Finance Administration - Reconciliation of accounts on SAP, Prepare and post receipts, invoices, refunds, and other standard bookkeeping tasks, and maintaining a digital record of company accounts

Admin Assistant WIL at COJ Disaster Management Centre (2017-01 – 2017-12)

Performed clerical and administrative duties including data capturing, filing, and report preparation

• Clerical and Administrative - Data capturing and filing Documents, Department Secretary (minutes taking and writing Memorandums). Management of incoming and outgoing calls, Administration of departmental email. Capturing invoices and monthly service journals. Capturing monthly and quarterly events reports

National Diploma in Public Management – Tshwane University of Technology

CIPS Level 4 in Supply Chain Planning and Procurement – Amilak Training Center