Wanda Mulwitsky

Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with 19+ years of experience supporting multinational engineering, manufacturing, and project environments. Extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement operations, SAP MM, international logistics, import/export coordination, and contract administration. Proven ability to manage complex procurement activities, coordinate international shipments, optimize supplier performance, and support operational excellence across global supply chains.

Currently expanding expertise in U.S. air import operations, bonded warehouse processes, customs-controlled cargo movements, and freight coordination.

Import Assistant | Remote Import Agent (Temporary Contract) | Assist World | June 2026 – July 2026

• Managed end-to-end air import shipments from receipt through final delivery.

• Monitored a shared operations inbox and acknowledged new shipment requests within required service level agreements.

• Entered and maintained shipment records in Crown Data TMS.

• Coordinated with dispatch, warehouse teams, and customers to ensure timely shipment processing.

• Tracked shipment milestones and maintained accurate shipment status updates.

• Prepared and processed import documentation required for shipment movement.

• Coordinated warehouse service requests, including dock checks, segregation, repacking, and related activities.

• Monitored warehouse requests through to completion with hourly follow-ups.

• Maintained accurate shipment notes and operational records in Crown Data TMS.

• Updated customers on shipment progress, delays, and exceptions.

• Escalated shipment exceptions to the appropriate operations and warehouse contacts.

• Ensured all shipment activities complied with company procedures and service level requirements.

• Prepared accurate end-of-shift handover reports detailing outstanding shipments and required actions.

• Maintained Chain of Custody logs and Warehouse Request spreadsheets.

• Worked with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and RingCentral to support daily operations.

• Collaborated with dispatch, warehouse, billing, and operations teams to ensure efficient import processing.

Corporate Currency Manager | Procurement Finance & Supply Chain Support | 2023–2025

• Managed foreign exchange exposure across international procurement and multi-currency supply chain transactions.

• Analysed currency impacts to support procurement planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

• Oversaw customer purchase orders, monitored delivery performance, resolved order queries, and worked closely with procurement, logistics, and finance teams to maintain service levels.

• Validated shipment-related procurement costs against project budgets and commercial requirements.

• Produced financial and commercial reports to improve spend visibility, forecasting accuracy, and management decision-making.

• Partnered with procurement, finance, treasury, suppliers, and banking institutions to maintain business continuity and compliance.

• Contributed to project pricing, commercial analysis, and procurement support within engineering environments.

• Managed end-to-end procurement activities from requisition through delivery and payment across engineering projects.

• Utilised CFM and Crown Transportation Management System (TMS) to manage shipment bookings, freight movements, documentation, milestone tracking, and international cargo.

• Coordinated suppliers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, and project teams to maintain material availability and supply continuity.

• Managed import/export activities, shipment tracking, supplier documentation, and delivery scheduling.

• Monitored ETAs, delivery schedules, supply risks, and supplier performance while resolving material shortages and shipment delays.

• Processed and tracked 100–170+ purchase orders per month while maintaining delivery performance and procurement accuracy.

• Conducted supplier benchmarking, pricing analysis, spend analysis, and cost comparisons to improve procurement performance.

• Verified alignment between purchase orders, supplier invoices, goods receipts, and procurement records to ensure compliance.

• Produced management reports for forecasting, audits, procurement analysis, and business performance.

• Acted as the primary liaison between procurement, logistics, finance, commercial teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

Procurement Specialist | 2016–2021

• Managed procurement and supply coordination across industrial engineering projects.

• Coordinated suppliers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries.

• Oversaw material planning, inventory monitoring, and procurement execution across multiple projects.

• Created and managed purchase orders while monitoring supplier performance and delivery schedules.

• Provided delivery updates and procurement support to project teams and customers.

• Managed logistics coordination and shipment tracking within SAP MM.

• Supported more than 45 industrial projects, ensuring procurement activities aligned with project milestones.

• Procured project materials and services while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

• Evaluated supplier quotations, negotiated pricing, and created purchase orders within SAP.

• Coordinated transportation, freight, and supplier deliveries.

• Monitored inventory and replenishment requirements to support project execution.

• Maintained communication with suppliers, customers, and project teams regarding order progress and delivery schedules.

• Analysed procurement spend, freight costs, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensured procurement compliance and maintained purchasing documentation.

• Monitored supplier delivery performance to support project timelines.

• Coordinated procurement activities and material orders for engineering projects.

• Followed up with suppliers to ensure material availability and on-time deliveries.

• Coordinated export deliveries to Zambia in partnership with logistics providers and freight forwarders.

• Managed shipment tracking, export documentation, and international logistics activities.

• Processed purchase orders and maintained procurement records within SAP.

• Maintained accurate procurement, logistics, and project documentation to support reporting and compliance.

Motla Engineering

Human Resources Operations Coordinator | 2005–2006

• Coordinated workforce operations for a 36-member electricity meter-reading team.

• Conducted recruitment, candidate screening, interviews, and background verification.

• Managed workforce scheduling, attendance, route planning, and operational communications.

• Liaised with Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality regarding faulty electrical meters and technician call-outs.

• Resolved customer billing queries and service-related issues.

• Coordinated health and safety administration while maintaining operational records.

Creditors Clerk (Contract) | 2004–2005

• Processed supplier invoices and verified financial documentation.

• Reconciled supplier statements against purchase orders and delivery notes.

• Assisted with supplier payment processing and account queries.

Assistant Operations Coordinator → Accounts Assistant | 2003–2004

• Coordinated bookings with shipping lines for containerised and breakbulk cargo.

• Prepared export documentation, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, and customs documentation.

• Produced freight estimates and supported operational finance administration.

IT Administrator → Junior Programmer → Document Control Management | 1999–2002

• Managed logistics administration and client system support.

• Developed Oracle Forms and Reports to improve business reporting.

• Supported Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cashbook functions.

Level 4 Diploma in Procurement – CIPS (currently) Certificate in International Logistics Control Essentials – University of the Witwatersrand Certificate in Supply Chain Management – Stellenbosch Business School