Ryline F.
Personal assistant / Admin
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Notable Highlight
Led and managed footwear manufacturing operations, overseeing production lines, product costing, and quality control processes. Successfully managed international imports, including supplier communication, SARS documentation, VAT returns, invoicing, and inventory management. Developed expertise in procurement, buying, debtor and creditor management, financial administration, and business reporting. Supported executive leadership through strategic administration, travel coordination, stakeholder communication, and operational decision-making. Managed a company's complete business functions, driving efficiency, maintaining profitability, and ensuring effective service delivery across multiple departments.
Experience Summary
A versatile business professional with over 13 years of experience managing operations, administration, and commercial activities within manufacturing, retail, and service environments. Progressed from Executive Assistant and operational support roles into a Director position overseeing business strategy, production, finance, procurement, and workforce management. Skilled in managing international suppliers, negotiating raw material purchases, controlling manufacturing processes, managing budgets, handling financial reporting, and ensuring smooth day-to-day business operations. Led teams, managed stakeholder relationships, and implemented efficient systems to support sustainable business growth.
Key Achievements
Progressed into a Director role after building extensive operational and administrative expertise at JSC and Xanado Trade and Invest. Managed complete business operations including manufacturing, procurement, finance, stock control, banking, administration, and staff management. Established and maintained international supplier relationships, including negotiations with Chinese manufacturers for raw materials, samples, and production requirements. Improved operational control through effective stock management, costing processes, financial administration, and production oversight. Managed payroll, employee relations, and workforce administration for a team of 40 employees while maintaining operational continuity and productivity.
Skills
Work Experience
Director
JSCXTAI3 · 2023 - Present
- Managed all company administration, banking, and operational driving.
- Oversaw stock control and international banking operations.
- Liaised with China suppliers and negotiated raw material sourcing.
- Submitted SARS SAD500 documents and VAT returns.
- Controlled CMT manufacturing operations.
- Processed EFT payments and business online transactions.
- Captured invoices and receipts in Sage Evolution and Cloud.
- Managed invoicing and receipting for all imported and exported stock.
- Oversaw footwear production and manufacturing line operations.
- Managed buying, debtors, and creditors accounts.
- Administered wages for 40 staff members.
- Calculated costing of fully manufactured products.
- Processed union deductions, new employee onboarding, and staff dispute resolution.
PA to Director / Manager
JSCXTAI3 · 2013 - 2023
- Monitored and responded to director's email correspondence.
- Prepared correspondence and communications on the director's behalf.
- Liaised with staff, clients, and freight forwarders.
- Organized travel and prepared complex travel itineraries.
- Managed stock control and international banking operations.
- Negotiated with China suppliers on raw material pricing and terms.
- Coordinated sending and receiving of samples from China.
- Submitted SARS SAD500 documentation and VAT returns.
- Controlled CMT manufacturing operations.
- Processed EFT payments and business online transactions.
- Captured invoices and receipts in Sage Evolution and Cloud.
- Managed invoicing and receipting for all imported and exported stock.
- Oversaw footwear production and manufacturing line operations.
- Administered buying, debtors, and creditors functions.
- Managed payroll for 40 staff members.
- Calculated costing of fully manufactured products.
- Processed union deductions, new employee onboarding, and staff dispute resolution.
Junior Manageress
VSD · September 2010 - April 2012
- Processed new line contracts, upgrades, and prepaid services.
- Managed SIM card swaps and service migrations.
- Handled upgrade reversals and dealer cancellations.
- Receipted invoices and conducted monthly stock takes.
- Generated daily financial reports and cash reconciliation.
- Resolved client complaints and inquiries.
- Operated cashier functions.
Customer Service Representative
EM · June 2008 - August 2010
- Liaised with customers on delivery inquiries and service requests.
- Processed Vodacom and broadband service deals.
- Handled customer disputes and processed refunds.