Olga Ndhlovu Ndhlovu

Inventory & Materials Planner | SAP ERP (MM) | Supply Chain & Inventory Specialist
Bela Bela, Limpopo, South Africa | [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/olga-ndhlovu

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Inventory & Materials Planner with 15+ years of progressive experience across supply chain, procurement, inventory control and document management within large-scale utilities operations. Proven track record of maintaining 100% audit-ready compliance documentation while optimising Min/Max stock levels, coordinating MRP and forecasting, and reducing shortages and overstocking across multi-site warehouse networks. Deep expertise in SAP ERP (Materials Management), Local Purchase Order (LPO) processing and stock reconciliation, backed by a strong document control background.

CORE SKILLS

SAP ERP (Materials Management)
Inventory Planning & Control (Min/Max)
Material Requirement Planning (MRP) & Forecasting
Stock Reconciliation & Cycle Counts
Procurement & Local Purchase Orders (LPO)
Warehouse Administration & Multi-Site Coordination
Document Control & Compliance (Environmental, Quality, Risk)
Asset Verification & Registers
Data Entry, Reporting & Analysis
Customer Service & Stakeholder Liaison

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Officer Materials Planner, Eskom Holdings SOC (Hybrid) | May 2026 – Present

Forecast material demand and maintain stock availability for end users
Maintain inventory parameters and planning data in SAP
Run MRP and forecasting to align materials with project timelines
Optimise minimum control stock levels, balancing service against holding costs
Manage project material reservations end-to-end
Act as key contact for material availability queries

Principal Clerk: General Admin, Eskom Holdings SOC, Polokwane | Sep 2014 – Apr 2026

Performed document control for warehouse operations in line with Environmental, Quality and Risk audit standards
Maintained structured filing systems and compliance records
Created and processed LPOs in SAP ERP
Maintained and audited departmental asset verification registers
Coordinated training schedules, medical surveillance tracking and permit documentation
Prepared service payment documentation and procurement records per SAP MM (PCM) procedures

Material Planner (Voluntary Secondment), Eskom Holdings SOC | Jan 2024 – Jun 2024

Administered SAP workflows and inventory planning using Min/Max analysis and forecasting
Prepared inventory, stock-in-transit, daily processing and past-due reports
Monitored supply chain data to prevent shortages and overstocking

Inventory / Stock Control Supervisor, Eskom Holdings SOC | Jul 2013 – Sep 2023

Supervised daily inventory control and cycle counting across multiple network centres
Supported internal and external audits, maintaining 100% audit-ready documentation
Investigated stock discrepancies and shortages in SAP, producing variance and compliance reports
Prepared, distributed and captured physical count documentation across multiple sites

Administrative Clerk / Document Controller, Eskom Holdings SOC | Sep 2008 – Aug 2014

Managed document control systems and filing structures
Maintained audit-ready compliance documentation for procurement and safety workflows
Served as SHE Representative, managing safety records and coordinating training
Provided reception, customer service and office coordination support

Warehouse Storeperson, Eskom Holdings SOC | Nov 2007 – Aug 2008

Processed goods receipts, stock issues and warehouse records in SAP ERP
Handled binning, labelling, scanning and stock housekeeping

Sales & Customer Service Representative, Edgars & Sales House | Apr 2001 – Dec 2002

Conducted outbound customer contact and lead generation by phone, email and in person
Assisted with order processing and customer record management

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS (REMOTE)

Data Entry & Document Conversion Specialist, Palmetto Publishing & Simon & Schuster (Remote Freelance) | Feb 2026

Typed and formatted content into Word documents with full accuracy, converting to PDF
Prepared and submitted zip file deliverables to client specifications

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Diploma in Business Management (NQF 7), Mancosa, 2026
Diploma in Business Management (NQF 6), Boston City Campus, 2025
Certificate in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management (NQF 6), UNISA, 2014
Customer Service Certificate, UNISA, 2006
High School Certificate (Grade 12), 1999