Asheen Harilal (Mba, Mdp, Bsc.Mech.Eng) Email and Phone Number

Executive: Board Member, Strategy [Formulation / Execution], Leadership, Kaizen & ReportingGlobal/Preferential [BBBEE] / Strategic Procurement & Purchasing + LEAN Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations Management [End-to-End: Local / Import & Export]Corporate: Governance, Policies & Procedures [Formulation/Deployment], Finance [Opex, Capex / Inventory Budget Formulation to Reduction / Optimization], Company KPI Scorecard Improvement & ESGHigh Performance Team Development… Show more Executive: Board Member, Strategy [Formulation / Execution], Leadership, Kaizen & ReportingGlobal/Preferential [BBBEE] / Strategic Procurement & Purchasing + LEAN Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations Management [End-to-End: Local / Import & Export]Corporate: Governance, Policies & Procedures [Formulation/Deployment], Finance [Opex, Capex / Inventory Budget Formulation to Reduction / Optimization], Company KPI Scorecard Improvement & ESGHigh Performance Team Development Business Segments/Streams & Customers:1. Automotive [Local & Exports]: - OEM [Toyota South Africa Motors, Ford, Nissan, BMW, VW, Isuzu, UD Trucks, Fuso, MAN, Stellantis etc.]- Independent Aftermarket [Motus/Midas, Robert Bosch, All-Parts, Goldwagen, Dunlop etc.]- Franchise First Battery Centres2. Industrial [Local & Exports]:- Standby- Surface Motive Power [SMP]- Mining Show less

Head of National Operations, Logistics, Warehousing, Distribution & LEAN SCM for: - OE Customers: Toyota South Africa Motors, TTAF, VW, Nissan, TATA, Isuzu, UD Trucks, & Scania- International Business Customers: BLNS Countries & Exports- Domestic South African Replacement Customers All via Regional Branch Distribution / Replenishment / Handling & Storage / Supply: from Ladysmith Plant / FG Base Stores to Gauteng, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London… Show more Head of National Operations, Logistics, Warehousing, Distribution & LEAN SCM for: - OE Customers: Toyota South Africa Motors, TTAF, VW, Nissan, TATA, Isuzu, UD Trucks, & Scania- International Business Customers: BLNS Countries & Exports- Domestic South African Replacement Customers All via Regional Branch Distribution / Replenishment / Handling & Storage / Supply: from Ladysmith Plant / FG Base Stores to Gauteng, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Central Distribution Center / DurbanEnd-to-End World-Class SCM, Logistics & Warehouse Management/Compliance, Handling & Optimization of Finished Tyres: Dunlop, Falken & Sumitomo Rubber Brands - Locally Manufactured from Ladysmith & Overseas Imports - In-Bound Receiving, Binning, Picking, Staging, Inter-Branch Stock-Transfers to Invoicing, Out-Bound Distribution / Customer Deliveries [OTIF].3rd Party Logistics Service Provider Selection, Performance Management & Continuous Improvement.Operating & Total Distribution Budget Formulation, Management, Reduction & Optimization: Carriage In, Carriage Out & Inter-Branching.ERP Management / Digital SCM & Operations Transformation.High Performance Senior Management Team Development, Training, Mentoring & Coaching. Show less

2IC to the Plant Manager/Director, along with full P&L responsibility & Executive reporting to Corporate HQ in USA, whilst overseeing / leading 2 plants: Bearings & Valves. Strategic procurement of raw materials from approved suppliers/vendors in India, Shanghai, Taiwan, Germany, Poland, Brazil etc., to Yearly-Monthly-Weekly Sales & Operations Planning, with strong shopfloor focus and daily management / follow-up to uptime improvements and continuous improvement level-up in the plant, for… Show more 2IC to the Plant Manager/Director, along with full P&L responsibility & Executive reporting to Corporate HQ in USA, whilst overseeing / leading 2 plants: Bearings & Valves. Strategic procurement of raw materials from approved suppliers/vendors in India, Shanghai, Taiwan, Germany, Poland, Brazil etc., to Yearly-Monthly-Weekly Sales & Operations Planning, with strong shopfloor focus and daily management / follow-up to uptime improvements and continuous improvement level-up in the plant, for reduced 'OTD lead-times and reduced inventory - Balance Sheet Optimization ++An Executive Management role, head of supply chain (in-bound, inter-plant, out-bound), from customer order book management, total plant production planning / control / management, to logistics (imports & exports), raw materials receiving/handling-to-storage to inter-plant supply, incl lean manufacturing support & customer liaison, for Federal Mogul Motorparts - a globally listed & leading blue-chip multi-national on NYSE - servicing the automotive industry, as a 1st OEM supplier to VW SA, as well as aftermarket parts manufacturer / supplier to several overseas customers in USA, UK, Hungary etc. Show less

An Executive Management role, heading up the supply chain (in-bound, inter-plant, out-bound), logistics, materials sourcing / procurement-to-handling/storage & total plant production planning / control - S&OP - incl lean manufacturing support & client liaison, for Custom Bulk Bags (part of Deneb Investments Limited) - the largest & leading custom bulk bag manufacturer / packaging solutions supplier, within the chemical & textile manufacturing industry in SA - servicing multiple industry… Show more An Executive Management role, heading up the supply chain (in-bound, inter-plant, out-bound), logistics, materials sourcing / procurement-to-handling/storage & total plant production planning / control - S&OP - incl lean manufacturing support & client liaison, for Custom Bulk Bags (part of Deneb Investments Limited) - the largest & leading custom bulk bag manufacturer / packaging solutions supplier, within the chemical & textile manufacturing industry in SA - servicing multiple industry sectors: FMCG, Sugar, Chemicals, Industrial, Mining, Agriculture, Petroleum etc. - with Key VIP Clientele: RCL Foods, Royal Swazi Sugar Corporation, Illovo Sugar, Tongaat Hullets, BASF, Lignotech, Idwala Industrial Holdings, Glencore, Afgri Group Holdings, Omnia Holdings, Richards Bay Minerals, Sasol etc. Show less

● Pursued a 2nd passion / community-upliftment project, with the setup of a private Futher Education & Training (FET) college, with N1-N6 accreditation

My Client, WWL SA (Pty) Ltd., formerly known as CAT-WWL (Pty) Ltd., is a global automotive shipping, supply chain / logistics, operations management & technical solutions company; with 10 vehicle processing facilities/services in SA, and remains the top / preferred service provider to the leading and largest, multi-national automotive manufacturers in SA: Toyota, BMW, Nissan & Renault; with the ff. duties:• To strategize, lead/consultant and level-up / optimise my client's total… Show more My Client, WWL SA (Pty) Ltd., formerly known as CAT-WWL (Pty) Ltd., is a global automotive shipping, supply chain / logistics, operations management & technical solutions company; with 10 vehicle processing facilities/services in SA, and remains the top / preferred service provider to the leading and largest, multi-national automotive manufacturers in SA: Toyota, BMW, Nissan & Renault; with the ff. duties:• To strategize, lead/consultant and level-up / optimise my client's total value-chain operations and management capabilities, to world-class level.• Introduce/Implement the culture of LEAN management, along with developing robust frameworks, policies, systems & KPIs for visual-performance operations management/responsiveness through to proactive client engagement & satisfaction.• Mentor, coach and develop high performing management teams; for root-cause / complex problem solving, real-time management & exceptional service delivery, self-reliance, sustainability and competitive advantage.• Strengthen/Elevate my client's brand / stakeholder relationships / market position with an optimised product-service solutions portfolio to their leading multi-national clients.• Support new business development / planning / re-structuring initiatives to ensure good governance, stability, business continuity management whilst improving overall profitability, agility and flexibility to market changes/volatility. Show less

● Pursued a passion / community-upliftment project, with the setup of an online maths tuition centre, catering to pupils from grades 4 to 12, with updated content linked to the curriculum and CAPS document

Total Plant Sales-Demand-Production & Logistics Planning-Management-Control, Supply Chain / Operations to Warehouse Management; Simultaneous Project Management & Engineering, multi-$Billion product lines: Hilux/Fortuner; Corolla/Quest; Quantum, Hino & Dyna, with the ff. duties :• Strategic to General Management duties, administration to planning, directing & controlling various depts., promoting a culture of safe-quality-stable-efficient production / operations / supply chain/logistics… Show more Total Plant Sales-Demand-Production & Logistics Planning-Management-Control, Supply Chain / Operations to Warehouse Management; Simultaneous Project Management & Engineering, multi-$Billion product lines: Hilux/Fortuner; Corolla/Quest; Quantum, Hino & Dyna, with the ff. duties :• Strategic to General Management duties, administration to planning, directing & controlling various depts., promoting a culture of safe-quality-stable-efficient production / operations / supply chain/logistics / project management; with optimally performing value chains, aligned to customer demand; for 5 main production lines, whilst reporting directly to GM/VP/SVP/EVP/CEO/Board levels.• Short-Mid-Long Term Strategy planning & budget formulation/execution and performance management, to improve efficiencies, challenge/reduce costs & ensure business continuity / risk planning-management.• Executive reporting and presentation of monthly KPI's and bi-annual strategy reviews to VP/SVP/EVP/CEO/Exco/Board Level in South Africa, & times in Japan.• Lead/Facilitate/Drive key-strategic company continuous improvement initiatives/projects, new vehicle projects & develop cross functional working groups: S&M, Manuf, Ops, Log, Eng, HR, PUR, FIN, IT; enhancing collaboration & exploring synergies.• Directly lead & develop frameworks-systems-policies; whilst recruiting, mentoring & coaching high performing-management teams, ensuring frequent performance management & regular training/skills upliftment of all engineers & staff; fostering-ensuring safety, quality, kaizen & productivity in the workplace. * Total Internal/Inter-Plant Logistics, Engineering, Operations & Projects Management (Jan'2012 - Sep'2014)* Plant Production, Logistics, Engineering, Operations & Projects Admin. Dept. (Jul'2011 - Dec'2011)* Aftermarket (Service) Parts & Component Export Parts' Sales-Demand-Production & Logistics Planning-Management-Control, Supply Chain / Operations to Warehouse Management (Jan'2011 - Jun'2011) Show less

Total Plant Aftermarket Parts Sales-Demand-Production & Logistics Planning-Management-Control, Supply Chain / Operations to Warehouse Management, Simultaneous Project Management & Engineering; multi-$Billion brands: Hilux/Fortuner; Corolla/Quest :• Returned from Tahara Plant Japan and re-assigned to turn-around business unit / dept.• Revitalised the total service parts business/value-chain, from sales/marketing, parts storage, distribution and logistics, to production in-plant;… Show more Total Plant Aftermarket Parts Sales-Demand-Production & Logistics Planning-Management-Control, Supply Chain / Operations to Warehouse Management, Simultaneous Project Management & Engineering; multi-$Billion brands: Hilux/Fortuner; Corolla/Quest :• Returned from Tahara Plant Japan and re-assigned to turn-around business unit / dept.• Revitalised the total service parts business/value-chain, from sales/marketing, parts storage, distribution and logistics, to production in-plant; spinning losses to significant profits.• Improved/Levelled-up in-process manufacturing/quality/supply from each unit plant, with massive reduction in pipeline inventory, adjusted stock policy to improved-efficient standard operating procedures, strong shop-floor management, and cash-flow. Show less

Total Plant/HQ Sales-Demand-Production & Logistics Planning-Management-Control, Supply Chain / Operations Management; Simultaneous Project Management & Engineering, multi-$Billion product lines: Landcruiser/Prado; Rav4/Vanguard; Wish; Lexus IS/GS/LS :• Nominated (out of 7000+ employees) to represent Toyota South Africa in an Inter-Company Transferee Program, hosted by Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan.• Trained/Developed on-the-job and mastered the Toyota Way / Toyota Business… Show more Total Plant/HQ Sales-Demand-Production & Logistics Planning-Management-Control, Supply Chain / Operations Management; Simultaneous Project Management & Engineering, multi-$Billion product lines: Landcruiser/Prado; Rav4/Vanguard; Wish; Lexus IS/GS/LS :• Nominated (out of 7000+ employees) to represent Toyota South Africa in an Inter-Company Transferee Program, hosted by Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan.• Trained/Developed on-the-job and mastered the Toyota Way / Toyota Business Practices / Toyota Production System / Toyota Logistics Management System / Kaizen / Corporate Strategy & KPI formulation, deployment & tracking / Strategic-Simultaneous New Vehicle Project Management.• Supported the total plant production & logistics planning, supply chain/operations management to project management for 3 current vehicle model lines at Tahara Plant: Landcruiser/Prado, Rav4/Vanguard, Lexus.• Led the new Rav4 vehicle production preparation/launch and supported the project management group as liaison to head office.• Led/Managed the No. 2 Rav4/Wish/Vanguard Line Japanese Kaizen team for value-chain optimisation, total efficiency level-up, waste elimination and cost reduction, whilst improving key stakeholder relationships and negotiations / SLA’s with 3rd party service providers. Show less

Total Plant External Logistics Planning-Management-Control, Supply Chain & Operations Management; Packaging Development & Engineering: Hilux, Corolla, Hino & Dyna :• Toyota Logistics Management System Global [TLMS(G)] & e-Kanban Implementation. Packaging Development and 3PL Service Provider Management to optimise the national local parts supply chain from 87+ OEM parts suppliers into plant.

Total Plant External Logistics Planning-Management-Control, Supply Chain & Operations Management; Packaging Development & Engineering: Hilux, Corolla, Hino & Dyna :• Packaging development and logistics engineer to optimise the national local parts supply chain from 87+ OEM parts suppliers into plant.

Total Value Chain & Plant Rotation: SHERQ, Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations & Warehouse to Project Management; Purchasing, HR, Finance & IT; multiple production lines: Hilux, Corolla, Hino, Dyna :• Toyota Way, Safety-Health-Environment-Regulations-Quality (SHERQ) & Toyota Production System (TPS) Training.• Total Quality Management (TQM) & Quality Control Circles (QCC) Training.• Engineering-Management… Show more Total Value Chain & Plant Rotation: SHERQ, Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations & Warehouse to Project Management; Purchasing, HR, Finance & IT; multiple production lines: Hilux, Corolla, Hino, Dyna :• Toyota Way, Safety-Health-Environment-Regulations-Quality (SHERQ) & Toyota Production System (TPS) Training.• Total Quality Management (TQM) & Quality Control Circles (QCC) Training.• Engineering-Management Development.• Rotated in-plant and placed as temp. principal engineer in manufacturing support division to study: total plant management to production and logistics planning-management-control; from vehicle production planning / control and daily plant management, parts forecasting to OEM suppliers, parts ordering (including Toyota Global systems), ECI (Engineering Change Instructions), logistics planning / control (external and inter-plant logistics), packaging design and development, supplier development and kaizen. Show less

Vacation Work Experience as an Engineering Trainee at:Toyota Exhaust PlantToyota Chassis Plant

• R&D in Smart Material Science for applications / commercialization in the Mining industry (Smart Mining Bolt) and Aircraft/Aeronautical industry (Smart Aircraft Bolt).