Ebrahim Seedat

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Logistics Process Specialist Africa at GSK @ GSK
Ebrahim Seedat's Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, South Africa
About Ebrahim Seedat

I have an overall of 21 years of successful professional experience in FMCG/ Finance and Retail Sector, as a Debtors/ Creditors controller and Supply Chain Manager, obtained at the following companies, GSK, Procter & Gamble, Gillette SA, etc. As a member of the South African Supply Chain Management team I was involved in strategic initiatives relating to Logistics and warehouse management. Example: Responsible for RFP for Warehouse and distribution contract management. My responsibilities also include Budget settings and KPI management. I was selected to join an Advance Management Program administered by WITS University. The skills acquired through this program assist me in the operational management of my teams. My computer skills are at the intermediate to advance levels relating to Microsoft packages’, SAP, Cognos & WMS.I have several years of both management and operational aspects of Warehouse management and distribution, which entails cross functional collaboration with the Sales & Marketing teams and 3PL management. My responsibilities also entails communication to the GM and Sales channel heads including KAMS and Regional Sales Managers, I also representing the CS&L team at S&OP forums.My sales experience entails the administration of orders, Customer negotiation, point of sale dispatching, Store visits, General reporting and Order to cash management process. Some of the highlights in my career relating to KPI management are OTIF at 97%, Budget savings against Warehouse and Distribution of R6M, Warehouse relocation (4 Star Audit Rating) Call Centre remobilization (In House) Consumer Complaints presentation to GSK Board and Long service award at GSK.The current economic circumstances required me to think outside the box and inspired me to motivate my team to deliver beyond their current roles and responsibilities. This has also showcased my management style and ability to deliver.

Ebrahim Seedat's Current Company Details
GSK

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Logistics Process Specialist Africa at GSK
Ebrahim Seedat Work Experience Details
  • Gsk
    Logistics Process Specialist Africa
    Gsk
  • Gsk
    Logistics Process Specialist Africa
    Gsk Oct 2015 - Present
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    The central reference point for all logistics projects and Savings Initiatives relevant to the Africa Markets, accepting responsibility for all aspects of project management relating to continuous improvement in areas of:3PL project management -Regional logistical processes -Logistical systems & software3PL management expert and auditing other Africa regions on a regular basis with the intent of identifying gaps and conducting the necessary skills transfer in order to close the gaps. Ensure that all projects are delivered within budget and as per agreed savings targets.Constantly revisit the key logistical processes in the Africa markets with the aim of identifying potential improvements, scoping these improvements for sign-off and eventually implementing each initiative on-time, within budget relating to : Order-to-cash, Replenishment, Inbound receiving, Outbound loading, Truck cube utilization, Capacity planning, LSP productivity drives, New Warehouses, Etc. Take responsibility for all warehouse audits across Africa region, whether warehouse or DC facilities are managed in-house or are outsourced to a service provider. Tasks will include appropriate audit preparation, being present while audit is conducted and debriefing all stakeholders on audit outcomes and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) management. CAPA closure will also be a key responsibility. Audits are categorized as being Environmental Health & Safety, Corporate Security Intelligence and Quality Management Systems related.Improve the Africa cross-dock facility network
  • Gsk
    Customer Services & Logistics Manager Southern Africa
    Gsk Jan 2011 - Oct 2015
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    Managed Southern Africa CS&L, comprising of the 3PL, warehousing, logistics both inbound and outbound. Management of internal metrics such as OTIF, warehouse budgets and infill. Inventory management, working capital are some of the focus area within the scope of control. GSK supply chain representative to customers and 3PL. Also responsible for the management of several teams within the CS&L umbrella. Key focus on developing next leaders via coaching and mentoring.
  • Gsk
    Customer Services Supervisor (Gsk)
    Gsk Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    Tracking of sales and communicating current sales position to senior stakeholders within the business. Management of Customer Services team, to ensure all operational task are fulfilled within specified business timelines. Eg : Order processing, Pricing, Customer complaints, Customer master maintenance, Etc. Also within my sphere of control were month end activities eg. Month end closure. tracking sales run rate., ensure gross sales achievement in line with business targets as well as recognition of revenue in the correct period and in line with audit requirements.
  • Procter & Gamble
    Junior Manager – Orders And Customer Services
    Procter & Gamble May 2004 - Jun 2008
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    Analyze of incoming orders including distribution to process clerks Management of Clients – Clicks, Shoprite, Spar, Game.Processing of orders, Booking Schedule, Out of stock reports and service level reports.Analyze Edi orders for pricing and release . Arrange urgent deliveries, liaison with customers to accept rejected orders.Run daily sales reports of invoices.Track monthly targets.Attend meetings with Customers office to improve service levels

Ebrahim Seedat Skills

Warehousing And Distribution Customer Services Project Management Budgeting Business Process Improvement Auditing Csi Contract Negotiation Business Strategy Forecasting Management

Ebrahim Seedat Education Details

  • M.H.Joosub Technical Secondary School
    M.H.Joosub Technical Secondary School
    Matriculated

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What company does Ebrahim Seedat work for?

Ebrahim Seedat works for Gsk

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Ebrahim Seedat's current role is Logistics Process Specialist Africa at GSK.

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Ebrahim Seedat attended M.h.joosub Technical Secondary School.

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Ebrahim Seedat has skills like Warehousing And Distribution, Customer Services, Project Management, Budgeting, Business Process Improvement, Auditing, Csi, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Management.

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