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Acting as the single point of integration for business stakeholders, ensuring coordination and alignment across channels and geographies.Spearheading a multi-year strategic program as the operational sponsor, responsible for delivering the Supply Chain and Logistics strategy for Woolworths Foods. This includes workstreams to:(1) Right-size and align distribution center capacity with future sales ambitions, utilising both tactical and strategic initiatives. (2) Optimise the end-to-end supply chain through design, planning and execution-orientated initiatives driving operational savings and improved profitability. (3) Digitising supply chain processes to enhance decision-making capabilities.(4) Help formulate and build the Foods e-commerce, dark store fulfillment model.Highlight: I am proud to have been recognised for exceptional contributions and performance, receiving both a leadership and CEO awards.

Established a robust network to drive integration between the Foods Commercial and the Supply Chain and Logistics Business Units.Built and cultivated a strong supply chain management and analytics team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence to develop and test end-to-end network optimisation models, driving continuous improvement in supply chain.Developed critical project and change management skills to lead cross-functional teams to implement multiple tactical and strategic projects.Highlights: Led multiple optimisation projects from inception to completion, delivering over R300m+ in benefits over a 3-year period.

I was promoted to a senior financial analyst position within the central finance team responsible for Supply chain and logistics.Over a span of 3 years, I gained valuable insights into the financial and strategic planning cycle.Notable highlights from this period include being elected as the finance lead on a strategic value chain program. Additionally, I took on the responsibility of acting in the vacant BUFM position, demonstrating my adaptability and ability to handle key leadership roles. Throughout this time, I successfully executed numerous financial models and scenario planning exercises, contributing to enhanced decision-making across our Foods and Clothing supply chain and logistics environment.

During a span of 5 years, I successfully fulfilled the role of Finance Manager in three distinct positions within the WW Logistics BU. These positions included a Foods Distribution Centre, National Transport and Trunking and Equipment Centre business units. Throughout this period, I acquired valuable insights into the operations of WW Logistics.One of my major accomplishments during this time was my ability to leave each business unit in a stronger financial, administrative, and analytical position.