# Rhonda Sampson Rhonda Sampson is a remote worker on Himalayas, Logistic Co-Ordinator at Sonorex, based in South Africa. Source: https://himalayas.app/@rhondasampson ```text I coordinate cross-border logistics, shipment documentation, stock forecasting, and operational teams. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Open to opportunities | | Location | South Africa | | Authorized to work in | South Africa | | Job categories | Supply Chain Analyst, Inventory Controller, Procurement Coordinator, Production Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain Manager | | Skills | Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain Operations, Stock Control, Stock Forecasting, Import Documentation, Export Documentation, Cross Border Transportation, Shipment Tracking, Commercial Invoices, Packing List, Manifests, Pre Alerts, Certificates of Destination, Customs Documentation, SAD500, SAD550, DAP, FCA, SOP Development, Financial Reporting, Stock Reporting, Reconciliations, Supplier Records, Data Documentation, KPI Management, Team Leadership, Training, Mentorship, Procurement, Inventory Analysis, Supplier Negotiation, Warehouse operations, Microsoft Word, Excel, SAGE, Zoho, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, Power BI, Transcom | ## What I'm looking for ```text I'm looking to contribute my logistics, supply chain, stock-control, cross-border shipment, reporting, and team leadership experience in a deadline-driven operational environment. ``` ## About ```text I currently coordinate logistics at Sonorex, managing shipment documentation, pre-alerts, certificates of destination, tracking, and client queries for sulphur, coal, and copper projects. I balance active files across daily, weekly, and monthly cycles, support finance reporting, and create SOPs that clarify contacts, invoice processes, turnaround times, and deadlines. I’ve worked with DAP and FCA files, cross-border transporters, and clearing agents. At Loot.co.za, I supervised a team of 6–8 Operations Co-Ordinators while overseeing local and international shipments, stock takes, forecasting, KPIs, supplier escalations, and warehouse coordination. I also trained and mentored coordinators, managed schedules and overtime, and resolved ERP/WMS back-office queries. My background also includes procurement, inventory analysis, production scheduling, supplier negotiations, import documentation, office administration, and financial reporting across Booksite Afrika, Hyperli, Brand Name Marketing, Westcor, and Henry & Partners. ``` ## Experience ### Logistic Co-Ordinator (current) Sonorex. Apr 2023 - Present ```text Managed strategic projects, created order confirmations, prepared commercial invoices, packing lists, manifests, and pre-alerts with customs documents. Coordinated shipments, handled client queries, and created SOPs for each project. ``` Skills: SAGE, Transcom, Microsoft-Office, Data-Documentation, Export-and-Import, C-Suite-And-VP-Level-Communication, Analytical-and-Strategic-Thinking, Lead-and-Train-Operational-Team, Financial-Reporting, Operational-and-Deadline-Drive ### Senior Stock Controller Sonorex. Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 ```text Forecasted daily, weekly, and monthly stock movements, including imported stock from vessel to dispatch and local stock from loading points. Reported on stock and loadings per transporter, PO, and client, and managed vessel clearance. ``` Skills: Forecasting, Stock-Control, Reporting, Vessel-Clearance, Microsoft-Office, SAGE ### Supply Chain Supervisor Loot.co.za. Apr 2020 - Mar 2023 ```text Managed a team of 6-8 Operations Coordinators, compiled KPIs, restructured the team, planned and monitored driver schedules, and set safety procedures. Oversaw international and local shipments, handled supplier escalations, and managed procurement. ``` Skills: Team-Management, KPI-Compilation, Forecasting, Planning, International-Shipping, Customs-Documentation, ERP-WMS, Supplier-Management, Training, SOP-Development ### Office Manager Booksite Afrika (Pty) Ltd. Dec 2018 - Mar 2020 ```text Managed the MD's calendar, screened calls, prepared meeting agendas, edited contracts, and updated DC fees. Handled debtors admin, credit notes, journals, international payments, and office administration including stationery and consumables. ``` Skills: Office-Administration, Debtors-Administration, Contract-Management, Zoho, Microsoft-Office, Financial-Reporting, Supplier-Management ### Buyer – Shopping Division Hyperli. Feb 2018 - May 2018 ```text Managed key accounts, procured stock, negotiated prices with suppliers, and performed supply and demand planning. Analyzed inventory, monitored stock levels, and maintained partner/supplier relationships. ``` Skills: Procurement, Negotiation, Inventory-Analysis, Supply-And-Demand-Planning, Supplier-Relationship-Management, Key-Account-Management ### Production Manager Brand Name Marketing. May 2017 - Feb 2018 ```text Sourced and procured products from local and international suppliers, negotiated pricing, placed orders, and updated production schedules. Managed import documentation, arranged freight, and liaised with clients and suppliers. ``` Skills: Procurement, Negotiation, Import-export-documentation, Freight-Coordination, Production-Scheduling, Supplier-Management, Client-Liaison ### Assistant to Brand Manager Westcor. Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 ```text Developed seasonal spreadsheets, updated catalogues, placed orders, and managed order files. Coordinated shipments, prepared costings, and QA'd samples. Managed the department during the Brand Manager's absence. ``` Skills: Spreadsheet-Management, Order-Processing, Shipping-Coordination, Costing, Quality-Assurance, Supplier-Management, Customer-Relationship-Management ### Office Administrator Henry & Partners – Quantity Surveyors. Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 ```text Collected and analyzed timesheets, calculated overtime, maintained leave records, and managed office operations. Prepared invoices, followed up on payments, and assisted with tender documentation. ``` Skills: Office-Administration, Timesheet-management, Financial-Reporting, Tender-Preparation, Database-Management, Supplier-Management ### Brand Activator Hamilton Bright (SONY Mobile). Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 ```text Activated brand promotions for SONY Mobile. ``` Skills: Brand-Promotion, Customer-Engagement ### Receptionist / Recruitment Assistant Call Force Recruitment. Dec 2013 - Apr 2014 ```text Performed receptionist duties and assisted with recruitment processes. ``` Skills: Reception, Recruitment-support, Administrative-Support ### Sales Assistant Country Road (Woolworths). Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 ```text Assisted customers and supported sales operations. ``` Skills: Customer-Service, Retail-Sales ### Operations Co-op Student TFG – Markham Head Office. Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 ```text Completed in-service training as an operations co-op student. ``` Skills: Operations, Training-And-In-Servicing ### Sales Assistant/ Cashier Markham. Aug 2009 - Sep 2010 ```text Assisted customers and handled cashier duties. ``` Skills: Customer-Service, Cash-Handling, Retail-Sales ### Sales Assistant Sportscene. Dec 2008 - Dec 2008 ```text Assisted customers in store, worked in the shoe and women's departments, and monitored fitting rooms. ``` Skills: Customer-Service, Retail-Sales ## Education ### Cape Peninsula University of Technology BTech, Retail Business Management ```text Completed a BTech/ Degree in Retail Business Management in April 2014. ``` ### The Foschini Group (TFG) Certificate, Time and Attendance. 2012 - 2012 ```text Completed Time and Attendance Training in 2012 as part of Cooperative Experiential Training. ``` ### Immaculata R.C. Secondary School Grade 12, General ```text Completed Grade 12 in 2008. ``` ## Tech stack - Slack - Microsoft Teams - Sage - Microsoft Excel - Zoom - Microsoft Word - Power BI To contact Rhonda, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Teboho Xaba](https://himalayas.app/@tebohoxaba): DynamX Trainee, AB InBev South African Breweries - [ashleigh geldenhuys](https://himalayas.app/@ashleighgeldenhuys): Freelance Designer, Freelance - [Chantal Khoza](https://himalayas.app/@chantalkhoza): Supply Chain Administrator, Hansa Flex (SA) (Pty) Ltd. - [Loyiso Dyubeni](https://himalayas.app/@loyisodyubeni): Supply Chain Intern, RCL Foods - [Sandile Tembe](https://himalayas.app/@sandiletembe): Supply Chain Planning Coordinator, Pepkor Lifestyle Logistics - [Wanda Mulwitsky](https://himalayas.app/@wandamulwitsky): Import Assistant, Assist World - [LORETTA NICOLETTE CONSTANT](https://himalayas.app/@lorettanicolettecons): Warehouse Administrator, SGX Logistics - [Melinda Van Rensburg](https://himalayas.app/@melindavanrensburg): Inventory Manager, Cash Connect - [Thobeka Dube](https://himalayas.app/@thobekadube): Foods Department Manager, Woolworths South Africa - [Ludith Mataboge](https://himalayas.app/@ludithmataboge): Logistics Coordinator, AVI National Brands