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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Reporting directly to the Regional Commercial head, I am responsible for the end-to-end sourcing of raw materials. Ensuring that COGS and P&L impact to the Australian Foods business is proactively managed with the local leadership team; enable >98% Service level to customers; driving Commercially sound negotiations and contract management with suppliers.Develop and execute strategic plans for key categories to drive continuous value creation, service level security and strong… Show more Reporting directly to the Regional Commercial head, I am responsible for the end-to-end sourcing of raw materials. Ensuring that COGS and P&L impact to the Australian Foods business is proactively managed with the local leadership team; enable >98% Service level to customers; driving Commercially sound negotiations and contract management with suppliers.Develop and execute strategic plans for key categories to drive continuous value creation, service level security and strong supplier relationships. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Global Strategies and Insights lead for for Supply Chain Solutions responsible for Third Party Manufacturing. Leading the development of long-term thinking using market insights and benchmarks to deliver “fit for future” strategies across tactical buying, strategic investment programs, joint business ventures, and technologies.

Durban Area, South Africa

Leading the localized design, cost optimization, and integration strategy for third-party manufacturing in Southern Africa. Focusing on end-to-end value analysis and optimization of outsourced portfolios, and contract negotiation.

Durban Area, South Africa

Responsible for long term Capacity Planning across the Unilever Foods and Refreshments platform in South-, East- and West Africa - triggering Capacity related CAPEX investment to ensure healthy utilization levels are maintained throughout. Strategic partner to Innovation teams (Dry Savoury, Spreads, Dressings, Tea & Ice Cream) to ensure supply chain readiness for new innovations - including import sourcing and setting up of new supply routes (3PM), scenario planning and business case… Show more Responsible for long term Capacity Planning across the Unilever Foods and Refreshments platform in South-, East- and West Africa - triggering Capacity related CAPEX investment to ensure healthy utilization levels are maintained throughout. Strategic partner to Innovation teams (Dry Savoury, Spreads, Dressings, Tea & Ice Cream) to ensure supply chain readiness for new innovations - including import sourcing and setting up of new supply routes (3PM), scenario planning and business case evaluation.Supply Chain Optimization to ensure cost competitive route to market as well as unlocking Contingency capacity/supply to support short and medium term business strategies - experienced in developing and supporting business continuity and crisis management plans. Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

Supply Chain business partner to Brand Development teams (Dry Savoury, Ice Cream and Tea) across West-, East- and Southern Africa.Supported local market growth strategy through efficient development, sourcing, and launch of innovation projects across different regions in Africa.Successfully developed integrated operational framework with demand and supply planning teams across 13 manufacturing sites in Africa - taking leadership in developing brand support teams and action… Show more Supply Chain business partner to Brand Development teams (Dry Savoury, Ice Cream and Tea) across West-, East- and Southern Africa.Supported local market growth strategy through efficient development, sourcing, and launch of innovation projects across different regions in Africa.Successfully developed integrated operational framework with demand and supply planning teams across 13 manufacturing sites in Africa - taking leadership in developing brand support teams and action oriented approach to delivering value adding projects to the categories I supported. Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

Reporting directly to the VP Brand Development - this role required strong engagement and integration of Supply Chain and Procurement into the Marketing and R&D teams - ultimately crafting a respected "seat at the table" for Supply Chain's voice.Leveraging my strong cross-functional expertise, I project managed end-to-end Innovation projects through the innovation funnel (concept to launch) in the Savoury South Africa business - whilst also playing the role of Supply Chain stakeholder… Show more Reporting directly to the VP Brand Development - this role required strong engagement and integration of Supply Chain and Procurement into the Marketing and R&D teams - ultimately crafting a respected "seat at the table" for Supply Chain's voice.Leveraging my strong cross-functional expertise, I project managed end-to-end Innovation projects through the innovation funnel (concept to launch) in the Savoury South Africa business - whilst also playing the role of Supply Chain stakeholder in most of the projects.Successfully delivered 26 (margin enhancing) go-to-market innovation projects. Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

Ensured the continuous operation of production facility, delivering against production plans and managing waste and cost throughout the plant.Focused delivery of efficiency improvement (from 53% to 74%), whilst developing collaborative relationships with material and packaging suppliers to ensure minimal material related minor stops and wastage.Qualified as a JIPM (Japanese Institute for Plant Maintenance) TPM facilitator and implementation specialist.

Pietermaritzburg Area, South Africa

Multiple roles completed as part of Hulamin's graduate intake program across Supply Chain planning, change management, and systems implementation. Development of integrated factory run strategies, loading plans and link back to the automation of the order confirmation process. Ongoing bulk data analysis and process optimization to improve the order commitment and lead time and factory manufacturing sequencing.Developed strong communication skills with senior leadership due to… Show more Multiple roles completed as part of Hulamin's graduate intake program across Supply Chain planning, change management, and systems implementation. Development of integrated factory run strategies, loading plans and link back to the automation of the order confirmation process. Ongoing bulk data analysis and process optimization to improve the order commitment and lead time and factory manufacturing sequencing.Developed strong communication skills with senior leadership due to the majority of project proposal that required senior approval and funding. Show less

Mba

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Industrial Engineering

B.Eng Industrial Engineering