Mantlala L.
Mid-Level Logistics Specialist
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Linah L. is an experienced professional in the logistics, transport, and procurement sectors, with over five years in roles such as Logistics & Stock Specialist, Transport Controller, and Strategic Buyer. She has supported business operations for prominent organizations including MultiChoice Group and Liquor Runners in South Africa. Linah’s background includes managing customer and supplier orders, overseeing inventory and stock processes in SAP, and coordinating logistics across multiple countries. She has contributed to supply chain efficiency through optimized routing, documentation control, and reporting. Her expertise extends to SAP Materials Management, SAP Ariba, and Power BI, which she utilized for accurate stock management, shipping compliance, and procurement operations within the media and beverage distribution industries. Linah holds a BCom Honours and Advanced Diploma in Logistics Management from the University of Johannesburg.
Experience
Logistics & Stock Specialist
MULTICHOICE GROUP · 2024 — PresentManages customer and supplier order processes to align with delivery lead times and regulatory requirements, ensuring electronic filing and accurate linkage of shipping and delivery documents in SAP. Coordinates the distribution of shipment updates, monitors inventory activities in South Africa-based warehouses through monthly counts and reconciliations, and processes stock transactions to maintain up-to-date records. Oversees supplier account management by coordinating with suppliers and Finance Shared Services and resolving account queries. Participates in audit processes, conducts supplier and logistics alignment meetings, and addresses tax or audit issues as required.Transport Controller
LIQUOR RUNNERS · 2023 — 2024Oversees route management by updating load plans, assigning vehicles to drivers, and maintaining vehicle records. Utilizes the TMS system for booking slots and order management while tracking adherence to schedules and reporting through Teams and libra. Analyzes daily operational reports covering speed and turnaround times, manages customer maintenance tasks, and verifies client transport standards. Responsible for team attendance, performance, and annual leave administration.Strategic Buyer
MULTICHOICE GROUP · 2022 — 2023Handles partnership development with internal clients and strategic suppliers, executes requisitions, resolves procurement queries, and supports demand optimization through analysis of spending and customer requirements. Ensures timely completion of sourcing activities and maintains supplier catalogues and pricing.Logistics Intern
MULTICHOICE GROUP · 2021 — 2022Maintained stock overviews and delivery trackers to report weekly shipment and inventory status to various countries. Utilized SAP for purchase orders, invoicing, and sales order creation in compliance with requirements. Prepared shipping documents, conducted inventory reconciliations, processed cross-trade and warehouse receipts, and coordinated transport quotations. Monitored shipment statuses and adhered to finance team reporting deadlines.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- BCOM HONOURS: LOGISTICSUniversity of Johannesburg · — — 2024
- ADVANCED DIPLOMA: LOGISTICSUniversity of Johannesburg · — — 2019
- NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LOGISTICSUniversity of Johannesburg · — — 2018
- NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE| MATRIC CERTIFICATENoorderland High School · — — 2014
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