Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Education
Custom
Personal Information
Name & contact
Additional Information
Timeline
Generic

Sonile Mhlanga

Solwezi

Summary

Resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer pipeline. Consistently works to attract new business opportunities. Talent in administrative oversight, recruitment processes and customer service improvements.

Experienced with managing branch operations and driving team performance to achieve business goals. Utilizes strategic planning and effective leadership to enhance operational efficiency. Track record of fostering strong client relationships and implementing successful financial strategies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

COPPERBELT FORESTRY COMPANY
01.2018 - 04.2025
  • Managed inventory, ensured optimum stock levels at all times.
  • Drove the launch of new products, boosted brand reputation in the market.
  • Evaluated staff performance, provided feedback for improvement.
  • Managed budget effectively, ensured cost-efficient operations at the branch level.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to boost product visibility.
  • Developed monthly sales reports to monitor branch performance.
  • Supervise stock movement reports for the branch
  • Conduct spot checks and stock counts
  • Ensured compliance with company policies whilst

managing branch activities.

  • Ensue that all safety and health procedures are adhered to at all times.
  • Directed day-to-day work of 20 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
  • Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Optimized branch inventory management practices for improved product availability and reduced stock obsolescence costs.
  • Monitor all stocks received are of the same specifications as the delivery note/ inter depatmental note.


Administrative/Stores Assistant

INYATSI ROADS
01.2014 - 03.2016


  • To carry out document control and management of all documents on site
  • To procure all materials for the office and conduct all construction stock/material control as well as stock management activities
  • To prepare reports for disciplinary meetings
  • Performed bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing and expense tracking.
  • Collaborated with HR officers during recruitment process to streamline candidate screening.
  • Adhered to industry regulations regarding product storage, handling hazardous materials safely and efficiently when necessary.
  • Optimized storage space utilization, implementing strategic shelving layouts and product categorization techniques.

Procurement Assistant - Purchasing and Stores

SOLWEZI GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Getting quotations and purchasing goods and services
  • Preparing the Legal purchasing order
  • Preparing tenders
  • Receiving goods in stores and binning them in the correct order
  • Preparing the 'goods received' note
  • Issuing of goods in stores and updating inventory
  • Organizing and maintaining records of inventories up to date
  • Carrying out stock taking and updating the re-order documents
  • Receiving payments for items sold and entering the transaction in cashier register
  • Monitored payments by closely comparing purchase orders and contracts to delivered services and inputs.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of goods by closely monitoring orders and addressing any delays or discrepancies promptly.

Education

JUNIOR SEC CERTIFICATE -

Helen Kaunda Secondary School

GRADE 7 CERTIFICATE -

Rokana Primary School

PROFFESSIONAL DIPLOMA - PURCHASING & SUPPLY

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

ADVANCED DIPLOMA - PURCHASING & SUPPLY

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

Skills

  • Sales operations management
  • Cost analysis and planning
  • Crisis management
  • Sales software expertise
  • P and L accountability
  • Conflict mediation
  • Warehouse management software proficiency

Education

MERIT

Custom

  • Mrs. Mwansa, Site Engineer, Inyati Roads (Mwinilunga), 0978903340
  • Mr. Shemi, Purchasing Officer, Solwezi General Hospital, 096855510
  • Mr. Sinsya Manager. Copperbelt forestry Company 0977612141

Personal Information

Name & contact

Additional Information


Drivers license



Timeline

Branch Manager

COPPERBELT FORESTRY COMPANY
01.2018 - 04.2025

Administrative/Stores Assistant

INYATSI ROADS
01.2014 - 03.2016

Procurement Assistant - Purchasing and Stores

SOLWEZI GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2012 - 12.2013

GRADE 7 CERTIFICATE -

Rokana Primary School

ADVANCED DIPLOMA - PURCHASING & SUPPLY

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

JUNIOR SEC CERTIFICATE -

Helen Kaunda Secondary School

PROFFESSIONAL DIPLOMA - PURCHASING & SUPPLY

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Sonile Mhlanga