KGOTHATSO NEMADZIVHANANI
Pretoria,Gauteng
Summary
Results-oriented Industrial Engineer with over three years of experience in the automotive and logistics sectors, demonstrating strong leadership in driving operational improvements and cross-functional initiatives. Proven track record in leading cost-saving projects, performance management, and data-driven decision-making. Seeking a challenging role to apply technical expertise and leadership capability to enhance operational excellence and support sustainable business growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Outbound Logistics Engineer
Nissan South Africa
Rosslyn
2024.07 - 2026.05
- Executed comprehensive analysis and strategic negotiations with purchasing team on external vehicle storage RFQ, resulting in annual savings of R530,000.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative containerisation solutions for vehicles targeting under-serviced markets, leading to silver recognition at South African Logistics Achiever’s Awards.
- Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives that delivered potential packaging savings of R147 per vehicle, improving overall logistics cost efficiency.
- Led logistics optimisation project with potential saving of USD 876 per container, strengthening cost control across export operations.
- Oversaw RFQ process of R50m, coordinating cross-functional teams to evaluate bids and negotiate terms effectively.
- Developed and maintained logistics KPIs and performance dashboards, enhancing reporting accuracy, transparency, and management decision-making.
- Provided end-to-end logistics support for new vehicle launches, ensuring transport readiness and successful rollouts within tight timelines.
Industrial Engineer
Nissan South Africa
Rosslyn
2022.06 - 2024.06
- Utilized root cause analysis techniques to diagnose and address part return issues, leading to significant cost savings and 50% decrease in identified top returned damaged part number.
- Conduct dealer visits to investigate quality issues and provide recommended solutions.
- Provided data-driven insights to support strategic business decisions and drive operational excellence resulting in reduction of distribution costs.
Logistics Analyst Intern
Air Liquide
Alberton
2020.12 - 2021.11
- As project manager, collaborated with IT, Field Experts, Developers, Sales Team, and Procurement Team to implement and successfully deploy mobile extension of in-house planning tool to digitalize delivery procedure.
- Worked closely with Transporters and Planners to improve KPIs.
- Created spreadsheets using Google suite for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training and monitoring employees (50 drivers, 15 dispatchers, 10 supervisors and 10 planners) across 4 regions in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Documented procedures and business processes and shared information with appropriate stakeholders.
- Assisted with root-cause analysis of customer queries and complaints.
Education
BEng Tech Hons - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
JohannesburgBEng Tech - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
JohannesburgSkills
- Advanced Excel
- Visio
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
- RFQ Management
- Reverse Logistics
- SAP
Timeline
Senior Outbound Logistics Engineer
Nissan South Africa
2024.07 - 2026.05
Industrial Engineer
Nissan South Africa
2022.06 - 2024.06
Logistics Analyst Intern
Air Liquide
2020.12 - 2021.11
BEng Tech Hons - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
BEng Tech - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg