Dineo Aphane

Supply Chain Professional| Expertise in Planning, Forecasting & Continuous Improvement |Process Optimisation | MBA Candidate

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

About

With 10 years of experience in the FMCG industry, I am a results driven supply chain professional with experience in planning, forecasting and continuous improvement. My role involves managing the inventory levels, replenishment cycles, and order quantities for various categories of products, using data analysis, forecasting, and SAP tools. I have developed strong analytical, strategic planning and project management skills, as well as leadership and communication abilities, through leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Experience

  • Massmart (10 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Replenishment Analyst
      Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Manage replenishment planning for Makro & C&C across multiple categories in the FMCG space • Use SAP FNR for forecasting, order proposals, and exception management • Lead cross-functional projects including palletisation to improve logistics flow • Collaborate with DCs, suppliers & buyers to mitigate stockouts and optimize stock holding

    • Replenishment Analyst
      Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Executed store and RDC replenishment using SAP and FNR to support optimal stock availability. • Analysed operational reports including open purchase orders, service levels, and order fill rates. • Supported master data maintenance and system uploads to improve replenishment accuracy. • Liaised with stores, RDCs, and suppliers to resolve replenishment and delivery queries.

    • Merchandise Controller
      Feb 2018 - Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      • Managed stock, sales, margin, promotions, and aged inventory reporting using SAP and BOBJ. • Negotiated with suppliers on pricing, promotions, deals, and aged stock upliftment. • Performed margin calculations for new and existing products to support commercial decisions. • Maintained pricing accuracy and master data integrity. • Coordinated supplier deliveries and resolved RDC and store queries.

  • Academic Tutor at University of Johannesburg
    Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Conducted weekly tutorial sessions for classes of 100 –150 students. • Tutored Consumer Behaviour and Retail Business Management modules. • Marked assessments, invigilated tests, and supported academic development.

  • Direct seller at GENOVESE
    Feb 2013 - Oct 2013 · 9 mos