I am a seasoned Supply Chain, warehousing, inventory, procurement, and manufacturing manager with 28+ years of industry experience. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for manufacturing and Supply Chain leadership, as well as for creating innovative procurement solutions and programs, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company growth and expansion throughout my career. Professional focal points also include tech tools and solutions, manufacturing strategies, supplier and distributor relationships, continuous learning initiatives, P&L responsibilities, change management, and numerous facets of customer service excellence. Delivering superior administration in the latter areas of expertise requires effective communication and negotiation skills, as well as resource management to support efficiency and maximum results. I was the Logistics Director E2E for the Middle East and Africa at Aujan Coca-Cola Beverage Company. Under my leadership, I supervise 130,000 square meters of various temperature-controlled manufacturing and commercial warehouse spaces across the Middle East and Africa. I also oversee the performance of a team managing P&L valued at more than $ 79 million. My duties entail managing E2E Logistics from our suppliers, and manufacturing sites to +70k retailers via 26 DC's, and exporting to 56 countries across the world. I led various procurement initiatives and delivered OTIF order fulfillment within 24 hours of 98% B2B. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership and departmental teams to ensure the company’s support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.In summary, my profile highlights:• Visionary leadership with a focus on transformation.• Extensive FMCG sector expertise across diverse product categories.• Consistent track record of exceeding expectations and driving sustainable, profitable growth.• Specialized in organizational change and business turnaround, with proficiency in Lean practices.• Exceptional talent acquisition and team-building skills, driven by a natural "high-achiever" mentality.• Proven success in multicultural environments, crafting strategies to achieve long-term company objectives and vision.
Badael Company
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Sr. Director Of Supply ChainBadael CompanyDubai, Ae
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Sr. Head Of Supply ChainBadael Company Feb 2024 - PresentRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Logistics Director Middle East And AfricaAujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (Accbc) Jul 2022 - Jul 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesOverview:Led end-to-end logistics operations from our international supplier imports to our 4 factories, to our 26 distribution centers across Gulf, Jordan, and North Africa covering 70k retailers last mile deliveries. Strategically exported out of UAE to 56 countries across the world managing freight and sales administration.Achievements:• Negotiated and implemented cost-effective new primary transport contracts, reducing rates by $900,000 and extending payment terms to 90 days, resulting in substantial savings across middle and last mile transport lanes.• Collaborated with Coca-Cola's global procurement team to establish new direct supplier import and export routes, securing favorable vessel space, optimizing payment terms to 90 days, and achieving $700,000 in freight savings.• Revamped the Route-to-Market (RTM) strategy, to reduce our cost to serve by improving on our inventory levels, labor broker costs, and reliance on hired vehicles, yielding cost savings of $2.3 million.• Implemented logistics performance indicators aligned with customer service level agreements, achieving a 97% On-time in Full delivery rate within 24 hours.• Achieved a two-year record of zero lost-time accidents by proactively managing health and safety, including near-miss monitoring and root cause analysis.• Took ownership of a $79 million P&L and introduced an operational excellence program focused on HR, preventative maintenance, and targeted improvement initiatives, resulting in $4 million in saving. -
Factory Manager Uae At Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (AccbcAujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (Accbc) Aug 2018 - Jul 2022United Arab EmiratesOverview:Directed operations at our UAE manufacturing facility leading supply and demand planning for the facility, overseeing both glass and can production lines, achieving an impressive plant line efficiency of 85% and 64% overall equipment effectiveness, resulting in an annual production output of 28 million cases.Achievements:• Managed a 40,000 square meter manufacturing space for cold chain and ambient products, achieving an 80% facility utilization rate.• Implemented innovative manufacturing and procurement strategies, reducing manufacturing costs by $1.3 million at a cost-per-case level while maintaining a 0 loss in process approach.• Key member of the CEPG Global Coke Procurement Group, leading agile procurement initiatives that secured a 6% discount on purchases and set a global contract with Toyota's global head office for MHE and Fleet.• Oversaw critical functions, including maintenance, production, logistics, process, quality, Health and Safety, and financial management, contributing to a robust P&L performance of $25,000,000.• Meticulously aligned production plans with demand to minimize working capital and achieved a zero out-of-stock rate for A and B category items, with a minimal 1.5% out-of-stock rate for C category items.• Maintained rigorous inventory accuracy across 600 SKUs, boasting a 99.98% accuracy rate by leveraging a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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Head Of Logistics Middle East - Supply ChainAujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (Accbc) Apr 2013 - Jul 2018United Arab EmiratesOverview:Managed an Opex budget exceeding $35 million while overseeing Distribution, Fleet and warehouse manufacturing operations spanning 120,000 square meters across four countries to our 26 Distribution centers while managing systemic inventory levels across all our MENA facilities. Strategically exported out of UAE to 56 countries across the world managing freight, customs and sales administration.Achievements:• Implemented innovative logistics cost-to-serve strategies, including 24-hour order-to-delivery operation, achieving a 20% decrease in order returns by ensuring 24-hour on-time, in-full deliveries and deploying real-time dynamic planning and delivery AI systems.• Led the setup and design of two new manufacturing facilities in Egypt and Iraq during the COVID pandemic, establishing infrastructure, material flows, and processes, shaping a dynamic business culture, and setting high operational standards for a sustainable, profitable business.• Responsible for managing raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods across the logistics network, serving 56 export customers with key performance indicators such as OTIF, Case fill rate, days cover, demand accuracy, and OOS.• Consolidated three distribution centers into a single facility in the UAE, merging it with factory operations to reduce logistics costs and save $200,000.• Implemented a new retail sales volume geocode mapping systems to plan our daily salesman routes/volumes to smooth out our volumes and reduce spikes and plan our fleet size and mix best to fit the drop sizes and by doing this saved $350k against prior year.
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Operations ManagerAujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (Accbc) Apr 2008 - Mar 2014United Arab EmiratesOverview:Managed an Opex budget exceeding $28 million while overseeing Distribution, Fleet and warehouse manufacturing operations spanning 95,000 square meters across 3 countries to our 26 Distribution centers in Gulf while managing systemic inventory levels across all our Gulf facilities. Strategically exporting out of UAE to 45 countries across the world managing freight, customs and sales administration.Achievements:• Installed new racking systems in our 4 Distribution centers in Oman to increase our storage capacity by 20% resulting in a 0 risk on outside warehouse dependability for peak seasons.• Led and Designed a new 20k sqm Warehouse facility in Saudi, Dammam with a new high bay racking AP/AR system using our new WMS with direct barcode labeling from our mega facility with 10 production lines.• Introduced an advanced automated inventory replenishment model using the ERP system, resulting in a four-day reduction in inventory and optimized working capital costs through the automated generation of sales orders from factories to our 28 distribution centers.• Led and designed our Iran phase 2 Warehouse expansion project to accommodate our newly installed production line working with sales, procurement and demand planners on the 3 to 5-year projected forecasts.
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Distribution Manager Coca ColaAmalgamated Beverage Industries Apr 2005 - Aug 2008South AfricaOverview:Responsible for the distribution of Coca Cola products to a network of over 5,500 retailers, both directly and indirectly managing 7 direct and 200 indirect staff using 85 commercial trucks daily.Achievements:• Managed the daily dispatch of 90,000 cases to the Gauteng region, overseeing a workforce of 220 employees and more than 85 vehicles, achieving a high case per vehicle utilization of 1,058 cases/vehicle.• Pioneered the adoption of X Docking in lieu of traditional warehousing methods, resulting in a significant reduction in working capital requirements and labor costs, leading to $300,000 in savings.• Achieved a substantial 20% reduction in cost per case (CPC) by transitioning to owner drivers, enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to conventional company drivers. -
Channel Distribution Manager For DistributionAmalgamated Beverage Industries 2003 - 2005South Africa
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Resource PlannerAmalgamated Beverage Industries 2001 - 2003
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Channel Distribution Manager Of WarehouseAmalgamated Beverage Industries 2000 - 2001
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Ass Channel Distribution ManagerAmalgamated Beverage Industries 1998 - 2000South Africa
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CheckerAbi Bottling (Pty) Ltd Feb 1994 - 1998
Herman Botha, Mba Education Details
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Transportation, Finance, Marketing And Legislation
Frequently Asked Questions about Herman Botha, Mba
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Herman Botha, Mba works for Badael Company
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Herman Botha, Mba's current role is Sr. Director of Supply Chain.
What schools did Herman Botha, Mba attend?
Herman Botha, Mba attended Abertay University, University Of Johannesburg.
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