Johan Ackerman Email & Phone Number

Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa

North West Province

South Africa

Kempton Park

Keep irrigation product inventory at an optimal level by ensuring master data accuracy and continuously updating and maintain inventory parametersManage supplier performance and conduct reviews with suppliersEstablish and maintain trade agreements with all suppliersOffer sales and technical support to assist in the selling prosesFormulate and execute an annual marketing plan per category for the purpose of carrying out advertising and sales programs and promotionsProject planning and implementation of stock range and brand roll outs.Perform as reference points for all requests and queries related to products and collaborate with other staff in addressing any customer queriesMaintain close relationships with the sales team to evaluate reactions to and suitability of ranges and promotional material and ensure optimal use of printed promotional materialCreate market research projects to evaluate client attitudes to the product and categories and the latest product trends and introductionsRegular supervision of housing disciplines and stock levels of inventory in the warehouse.Ensure adherence to health and safety expectations of the product range.Review replenishment proposals daily by interrogating quantities to order by using ABC class, lead times, historic data (ADC) and future growth (forecasts/growth factor, etc.)Collaborate with sales teams to discuss specific product requirements and stock levelsAssist Internal sales division with project related (non-standard) buy-outsSourcing and establishing good working relationships with local and international suppliers Expediting inventory from these suppliers to ensure customer satisfaction and timeous supplier commitmentAnalyse stock movements on a weekly basis and taking pro-active steps to avoid stock-outs, as well as excessive stock levelsAssist with all irrigation training and technical support

Kempton Park

My key responsibilities are to (1) keep irrigation product inventory at an optimal level by ensuring master data accuracy and continuously updating and maintain inventory parameters; (2) review replenishment proposals daily by interrogating quantities to order by using ABC class, lead times, historic data (ADC) and future growth (forecasts/growth factor, etc.); (3) place accurate orders on time with relevant suppliers, whilst complying with limits of authority with regards to purchase order values; (4) collaborate with product management and sales teams to discuss specific product requirements and stock levels; (5) assist internal sales division with project related (non-standard) buy-outs; (6) source and establish good working relationships with local and international suppliers; (7) expedite inventory from these suppliers to ensure customer satisfaction and timeous supplier commitment; (8) analyse stock movements on a weekly basis and taking pro-active steps to avoid stock-outs, as well as excessive stock levels; and (9) assist with all irrigation training and technical support.

Midrand

I was responsible for the purchasing of irrigation stock in line with the budget (stock include technical, micro, drip and quick-coupling irrigation; irrigation valves, filters and water meters; low-medium-high pressure fire fighter units; fertilizer pumps and tanks). I also negotiated and managed relationships with suppliers. I expanded current product ranges through market research. My objective was to maintain the GP margins of all product ranges, to test the effectiveness of product lines and forecast the expected sales for each product. I also handled all technical irrigation enquiries on products.

Potchefstroom

Purchasing of building materials, sourcing of suppliers, and maintaining supplier service level agreementsOverseeing day-to-day operations on site, including regular quality checks of buildings being constructedLiaising with clients, contractors, sub-contractors, architects and engineersDaily reports to the developer

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Introduction To Irrigation Equipment D1, Irrigation

Activities and Societies: 1. Identifying the different system components commonly used in irrigation systems - pipes, fittings, valves.

Principles Of Surveying And Mapping D2, Irrigation

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