Thulani Ntunja

I play an integral role in my clients’ value chains by coordinating cargo logistics. Over the years, I’ve developed strong skills in Estimating, Demand Planning, and Procurement across various ERP systems (including in-house platforms), along with extensive experience in Warehousing and WMS. My career began in Aviation Electronics with a focus on Warehousing before transitioning to the Marine industry, where I now specialize in Supply Chain Management.

Storeman at Tellumat (2013-03 – 2015-08)

• Managed daily warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials and components
• Maintained accurate inventory records using ERP/WMS systems, ensuring efficient stock control and traceability
• Coordinated with procurement and production teams to meet material demand and support continuous workflow

Storeman Assistant – Logistics Coordinator at SMD Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd (2015-09 – 2019-04)

• Coordinated end-to-end logistics operations, ensuring timely movement of cargo and materials across local and international supply chains
• Oversaw freight forwarding, customs documentation, and transportation scheduling to optimize delivery performance and cost efficiency
• Collaborated with procurement, warehousing, and project teams to align logistics planning with operational and client requirements

Reefer Care Business Partner at Maersk Line Limited (2019-05 – 2022-07)

• Managed reefer (refrigerated container) operations, ensuring optimal equipment performance, temperature control, and cargo integrity throughout the supply chain
• Acted as the key liaison between clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver seamless refrigerated cargo solutions and uphold service excellence
• Analysed performance data and implemented process improvements to enhance equipment utilization, reduce downtime, and improve customer satisfaction

Logistics Manager at SMD Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd (2023-02 – Present)

• Directed end-to-end logistics operations, including procurement, warehousing, transportation, and distribution, to support project and client delivery
• Developed and implemented logistics strategies that improved cost efficiency, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery performance
• Led and mentored a cross-functional logistics team, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and customer requirements

BCOM in Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management – MANCOSA (2017 – 2019)

Higher Cert in Production Technology Production Management – Production Management Institute of South Africa (2013 – 2014)