The people behind the packing bench
InkX Tattoo is run by a small team that works closely with tattoo studios, travelling artists and first time studio buyers who need the right mix of inks, needles, cartridges and consumables. The job is not only about moving boxes, it is about keeping ranges sensible, matching items properly and making sure the order sent to a studio in Cape Town or Durban is packed with care.
Our team handles stock lists, grouping advice, station planning and dispatch updates in a way that suits the pace of real tattoo work. That means clear communication, steady stock control and a good eye for the details that matter when you are ordering sterile single-use supplies, storage items or replacement consumables for a busy room.
- Range support for studios ordering mixed consumables
- Help with stock grouping for inks, needles and cartridges
- Planning for storage, reorder levels and studio set-ups
Anele Mlambo keeps the operation moving
Anele Mlambo, Operations Manager, keeps the order flow steady from the moment stock is checked to the moment parcels leave the warehouse. Anele works across stock movement, packing priorities and day to day coordination, making sure the team stays on top of studio orders, urgent consumable requests and delivery groupings for different towns and suburbs.
Her work is hands on and practical. When a studio needs a mix of cartridges, needles and cleaning items grouped for a restock, Anele helps keep the process tidy and consistent. She also supports the team with dispatch planning, so the right items are together before they reach the courier queue.
Tamlyn Adams handles the online order flow
Tamlyn Adams, Online Sales Lead, works with studio buyers who need clear product grouping and straightforward ordering support. She helps clients sort through ink ranges, needle sets, cartridge groupings and general studio supplies so the final list makes sense for the way the artist works. For new studios in Stellenbosch or Bellville, that support can make a big difference when building the first supply list.
Tamlyn also keeps an eye on substitutions where stock changes from time to time. She helps make sure the alternatives are suitable for the same kind of use, and that the order still fits the studio’s plan. Her role sits at the centre of online enquiries, stock availability and product matching, with a practical tone and no wasted steps.
- Online order guidance for studio buyers
- Product grouping for inks, needles and cartridges
- Substitution support when a chosen item is unavailable
Willem Masilela keeps the warehouse in order
Willem Masilela, Warehouse Supervisor, looks after the stock on the floor and the way it is stored, picked and packed. His work matters most when orders include several small items that must stay organised, such as single-use supplies, cartridge boxes, grip accessories and storage products. A tidy warehouse means fewer mix-ups and cleaner packing for the studio at the other end.
Willem also helps manage stock rotation and shelf order, which is important when goods are handled in quantity. In a supply environment like this, the difference between a smooth dispatch and a messy one often comes down to how carefully the shelves are kept and how well grouped the stock is before packing starts.
Nokuthula Khanye answers the practical questions
Nokuthula Khanye, Customer Support Coordinator, speaks to the small questions that come up before and after an order is placed. She helps clients check stock groupings, understand what fits into a studio restock and keep track of dispatch updates. For studios in Durban, Gqeberha or Pretoria, that kind of support helps the order move without confusion.
She is often the bridge between a busy artist and the rest of the team. If a studio wants to split an order across consumables, storage items and machine related supplies, Nokuthula helps keep the details clear. Her work is calm, practical and focused on what the buyer needs in the moment.
- Support with order queries and product grouping
- Dispatch updates for local and national deliveries
- Help with split orders and restock planning
Riyaaz and Karabo handle supply and training support
Riyaaz Parker, Procurement Manager, keeps an eye on incoming stock needs and the balance between what studios use regularly and what needs to be reordered in bulk. He works with supply planning for inks, needles, cartridges and storage goods, helping the team avoid gaps that can interrupt a studio’s working rhythm. His role is especially useful when larger orders need to be matched to expected use across several weeks.
Karabo Moagi, Content and Training Coordinator, helps shape the product guidance that supports studio buyers. Karabo turns practical supplier knowledge into clear order support, from machine match help to cartridge match help and seasonal restock plans. He also helps the team explain range grouping and station planning in a way that suits busy studio life, without making the process complicated.
Together, Riyaaz and Karabo keep the supply side and the support side working close together. That balance helps studios choose well, store well and order with more confidence when they are setting up a new station or topping up an existing one.
- Procurement support for recurring studio stock
- Training and content support for product matching
- Planning for bulk reorders and seasonal restocking