Important note to employers – Due to operational changes following the Steinhoff scandal, I was retrenched a few days before the COVID 19 lockdown. The national state of disaster was only lifted on 5 April 2022, lasting for nearly two years. During this time our movement was restricted, and the restrictions had a profound and known, albeit forgotten, effect on business and growth in general. I was hit harder than anybody else who could just merely return to a waiting job.I am a multitalented individual, who shows survival through adverse conditions. I possess creativity, determination and integrity which are tested in this time and is paramount in my approach for anything I focus on. My skills, work experience, and values cross-pollinate and is an incubator for problem solving, emotional intelligence, and collaboration.I am seeking permanent employment opportunities as Manager/Leader in the Supply Chain and Logistics environmentProjects• Oversee manufacturing and installation projects of cabinets and bespoke furniture in conjunction with interior designers and architects. • As Consultant, manage and coordinate the implementation of a new business unit (Truck service and sales) for an existing and well-known automotive company in Worcester• Building a transport operational database for an ambulance company in MS Access.• Route and road inspections for the transportation of abnormal loads such as wind turbines, blades, transformers etc.• Business Analyst on 6 Month fixed term consulting contract with CH Logistics. (Importing (Goods)/exporting (Perishables) logistics company)- Analyzed business processes on Strategic, tactical and operational level- Tested process flows, business health and identified pain points- Incorporated suggestions and improvements into SLA’s and SOP’s- Conducted coaching sessions on lean principles and personal improvements- Assisted employees with MS Excel worksheets and formulas- Created a small CRM database in MS Access

Mid to Senior management position at Unitrans in the supply chain and logistics sector in Worcester, South Africa (Western Cape) General management; Operational management; Contract management; Supply chain and Logistics management• KPI reporting and presentation of national statistics to client on behalf of Unitrans.• Fleet and asset management with regards to age, depreciation, cleanliness.• Ensured smooth admin processes to ensure reliable figures at month and year-end.• Managed time sheets, leave and productivity of personnel.• Aligned suppliers with operational expectations and cost constraints.• Management of technical challenges and compliance with maintenance schedules. • Fuel management with focus on consumption and theft prevention.• SHEQ implementation and adherence (8.2 and 16.2 appointment).• Budget (F0; F1; F2; F3), P&L, and other financial aspects (Petty cash, creditors, debtors).• Preserved and improved industrial relations with unions.Accomplishments: • Consistently met financial expectations and exceeded PBIT budget on all contracts.• Strategic management style of people was applauded.• Designed an encrypted MS Access database to digitalize movement of tyres and tyre cost. • Automated custom reports aligned and reconciled with admin requirements.• Achieved great internal and external audit scores.• Preserved and improved industrial relations with unions.• Aligned team with strategic and financial goals, policy, and client expectations.• Managed to drive cost down while delivering results within the limits SLA’s• Oversaw all business processes.

Middle management position at Barloworld Logistics in the distribution and warehousing sector in Nigel, South Africa (Gauteng) Depot management, Supply Chain management, Warehouse management Tasked to control all inventory and related processes between factory and outbound warehouse, and accurately manage stock and distribution in a 4PL environment.• Identified and managed cost drivers such as incorrect time keeping.• Enforced policies to reduce occurrences of obsolete stock holding.• Trained staff on procedures to ensure stock rotation and proper housekeeping.• Introduced processes to avoid damage to products.• Focused on reasons for incorrect picking and stacking/packing.• Improved OTIF measurement.• Reduced stock losses.• Automated stock takes.• Streamlined and controlled distribution of goods.• Frequent interaction with client to ensure smooth and meaningful collaboration.Accomplishments:• Contributed significantly to reduce stock variation from ±150k per stock take to ±10k.• Designed and implemented secured MS Access database in a LAN environment to automate and digitalize stock take processes ensuring increased accuracy of counts.• The database not only reduced stock variances, but also: o Shortened the time and tedium of stock takes. o Improved accuracy of payments to contractors and therefore reduced cost. o Solved queries fast and accurately. o Supplied trend analysis and metrics through data mining. o Omitted tedious paperwork. o Clarified areas of responsibility, therefore further reduced risk of stock losses. o Positively influenced the efficiencies of about twenty-five people. o Strategically improved contract value for Barloworld Logistics. o Produced accurately compiled flash of financial figures to client.

• Established good commercial relationships with Vendors.• Sourced and selected new vendors in remote areas.• Ensured proper stock holding and brand representation of FESTOOL power tools.• Negotiated price structures.• Recommended stockholding per vendor in terms of capacity and demand.• Provided product training.• Demonstrated products at trade shows, in store, and at end users.• Aligned aftersales service with FESTOOL specifications and warrantee requirements.• Attended to end-user queries and training needs.

Worked with youth between ages 10 and 23. Attended to social anomalies, personal insecurities, and self-actualization. In conjunction with other professionals, addressed issues such as depression, bad self-image, spiritual insecurity, bullying, substance abuse, and broken homes. Provided programs and guidance to enable discussions and reflection.