Phikolomzi Nonkwali

Detail-oriented and proactive Logistics and Supply Chain professional with 4+ years' experience across warehouse operations, inventory management, procurement, and logistics coordination. Demonstrated success optimizing stock control, streamlining supply chain processes, managing suppliers, and implementing systems to improve operational efficiency. Experienced in manufacturing, government, ship chandelling, and logistics sectors.

Proficient in PAS (Provisioning Administrative Systems), WMS, and general logistics software. Strong track record using data to reduce late deliveries, improve KPI performance, and maintain compliance. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic logistics or supply chain team to drive operational excellence.

Logistics specialist at Etapath (2025-06 – Present)

• Manage scheduling and coordination of driver bookings and deliveries to ensure timely service, decreasing KPI response time by 6% in the last 12 months
• Organize routes for efficient workflow and optimal coverage, increasing delivery speed by 16% in the last 12 months
• Track deliveries and performance metrics for accuracy and accountability, reducing late deliveries by 19% in the last 12 months
• Maintain Quality Assurance process to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, achieving a 94% target attainment rate for the last 12 months

Logistics Coordinator at Royal Tembo Foods (2023-04 – 2025-04)

• Improved on-time delivery rate from 85% to 92% through optimized dispatch scheduling and carrier coordination
• Reduced order processing time by 12% by introducing barcode scanning and refining internal workflows
• Led transition to a new WMS, increasing inventory accuracy from 92% to 96%
• Ensured 87%+ compliance with customer logistics and delivery requirements daily
• Coordinated inbound and outbound logistics for perishable food products, maintaining cold-chain compliance

Supply Chain Management Intern at South African Police Service (2021-03 – 2023-03)

• Conducted inventory audits across 5 departments, identifying R250,000 in excess or slow-moving stock
• Improved supplier file access times by 40% through enhanced document management and filing system development
• Collaborated on delivery tracking and distribution of equipment across 15 departments
• Participated in monthly asset verification, maintaining 98% asset record accuracy on PAS
• Supported quarterly internal audit reporting and assisted with PFMA compliance documentation
• Captured provisioning transactions on PAS for uniform, equipment, and station supplies in line with SAPS SOPs

Warehouse Receiving Clerk at Shuterprufe Naïve Plant (2017-06 – 2020-12)

• Processed inbound deliveries and GRNs, giving strong foundation in stock accuracy for outbound dispatch
• Matched received goods to dispatch orders to prevent picking errors and stockouts
• Identified and reported packaging/damage issues at receiving stage, reducing dispatch returns by 12%
• Coordinated with dispatch team to prioritize urgent outbound orders based on incoming stock
• Maintained FIFO/FEFO compliance on received goods to ensure correct stock rotation for dispatch

National Diploma in Logistics – Nelson Mandela University (2019-11)

Short Learning Programme in Practical Project Management – Nelson Mandela University (2015-04)