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Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Implemented and executed Supply Chain Strategy in a multi-location, multi-channel (including distributors and agents) Supply Chain, using own and subcontracted resources. Focused on sales growth, cost management, and regional expansion while achieving business objectives with the focus on improving P&L and cash flow. Procurement extended to international.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Reported internationally as a member of the EMEA Supply Chain Leadership Team. Joined on conclusion of the merger between Zimmer and Biomet. Designed and executed the Supply Chain strategy for the merged entity, focused on investment in new warehouse and distribution facilities and introduction of new technologies. Designed the Supply Chain strategy to.

South Africa

Determined Supply Chain strategy, provided leadership and strategic direction to Supply Chain functions and staff. Established regional distribution centers, improved service levels and reduced lead-times. Managed budgets, costs, and business plans. Partnered and outsourced selected Supply Chain activities to 3PL suppliers. Achieved net inventory reduction.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Improve and optimize Supply Chain processes in Procurement, Packaging Development, Demand Planning and Production Scheduling. Closely collaborate with Sales and Marketing, Production, Manufacturing, and Quality and.
• Supply Chain – Responsible for procurement; demand planning and forecasting and production planning functions, and inventory of finished goods, raw, and packaging materials for a large manufacturing facility.
• Procurement - Strategic sourcing of products and raw materials. Identify, manage, and mitigate supply risk. Negotiate service level agreements (SLA’s). Implement strategy on Preferential Procurement (BBEEE).
• Inventory – Reduce inventory, improve inventory availability, and stock turn. Introduce forecasting tools and processes which was judged as “best-in-class” in Process Excellence audits.
• Project Management – Initiate and manage projects to bring manufacturing of strategic products previously subcontracted, in-house. Develop new packaging, implement strategy related to packaging reduction targets.
• Quality & Regulatory - Implement and execute continuous improvement and LEAN programs.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Report to UK holding company with line report in SA. Responsible for procurement and repair of aircraft components and parts. of parts and repair services
• Supply Chain - Manage warehouse, imports and exports, counter over the counter sales, 3PL repair facilities. Fulfill workshop and production scheduling requirements.
• Procurement - International procurement and import of aircraft parts. Introduced procurement processes and inventory management controls.
• Production - Subcontract component repairs to international repair facilities and evaluated scope of work and costs.
• Finance – Measure and track performance against budget (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Quality & regulatory - Draft SOP’s and implement ISO methodologies and processes. Perform ISO audits and implement and enforce quality controls.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Procurement – Repair and source parts for aircraft maintenance internationally.
• Import and export - Liaise with Customs and freight forwarders. Manage shipping costs.
• Production Planning - Manage and schedule job cards and workshop rework.
• Finance and Sales - Issue parts to workshops, job costing, over the counter sales and billing of completed repairs.
• Warehouse and inventory - Managed parts warehouse, inventory, and stock availability.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Procurement of Services and Repairs - In-house and subcontract repair of aircraft parts and components.
• Staff Management – Responsible for team of qualified aircraft technicians.
• Finance – Profit center with own P&L. Earned significant revenue on repairing aircraft components for 3rd party customers.
• Logistics – Import and export of aircraft components. Technical support to lease aircraft operating in Greece, England, and various African countries

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, General Management With International Business Elective, Nqf Level 9

Diploma In Packaging Technology -, Packaging Technology, Nqf 5

National Diploma In Logistics:, Business Management, Logistics - Purchasing Management, Financial Accounting, International Business, Nqf 7