Sipho Batyi

About

Results-driven Operations Manager with over 20 years of experience across logistics, warehousing, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, inventory management, and operational leadership. Proven track record of leading multi-site operations, warehouse optimisation, inventory control, continuous improvement initiatives, and large-scale distribution environments. Extensive experience managing operational budgets, customer service delivery, SLA compliance, safety systems, quality standards, and cross-functional teams. Strong expertise in SAP, warehouse management systems, inventory accuracy, process improvement, operational excellence, and people leadership.

Experience

• Manager
  Batyi Automotive Component Supply (Pty) Ltd (BACS) · Pretoria
  May 2017 – Feb 2026

  Directed overall business operations, production, logistics, procurement, inventory, quality, maintenance, and financial management. Managed operational performance, customer service delivery, supplier relationships, production planning, and workforce management. Led a workforce of approximately 52 employees across manufacturing and support functions. Implemented operational improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. Managed procurement, inventory control, supplier performance, budgeting, compliance, and statutory reporting. Oversaw HSE programs, maintenance planning, and operational risk management.

• Line Manager – Warehouse & Maintenance
  Toyota South Africa · Sandton/Boksburg
  Nov 2011 – Apr 2017

  Managed warehouse storage planning, inventory control, and maintenance operations within a 40,000m² distribution facility. Supported distribution of over 200 million automotive parts to 252 dealerships across South Africa and Africa. Directed warehouse optimisation, inventory accuracy, cycle counting, annual stock counts, and SAP Warehouse Management activities. Led a team of 12 employees responsible for warehousing, inventory control, maintenance, and operational improvements. Managed warehouse infrastructure, forklift maintenance, racking systems, and safety compliance. Coordinated new vehicle programme launches through warehouse capacity planning and logistics readiness activities.

• Principal Engineer – Logistics Planning
  Toyota South Africa Manufacturing · Durban
  May 2008 – Oct 2011

  Led logistics planning and supply chain support for vehicle assembly operations. Project Leader for Toyota Hilux Export Programme logistics readiness. Conducted warehouse capacity analysis, material flow optimisation, and logistics infrastructure planning. Implemented Kanban and Just-In-Time systems to improve supply chain efficiency. Coordinated production, supplier, and logistics teams to support successful vehicle programme launches.

Education

• Diploma
  Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
  Mechanical Engineering · 1997–2000

Skills

• SAP Warehouse Management
• SAP Warehouse ManagementWarehouse Management Systems (WMS) Inventory Management
• Sage Accounting & Payroll
• MS Excel (Advanced), MS Word and Powerpoint
• APQP, PFMEA, SPC, OEE
• CAPEX & OPEX Management