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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 and local procurement, demand and supply planning and supplier performance management. Distribution integrated own fleet and 3rd party logistic service providers with regional warehouses and distribution centres. Improved customer service levels through improved product availability, reduced lead-times, and improved OTIF. Defined strategy for demand planning, forecasting and inventory. Improved inventory-turn and reduced obsolete inventory. Participated in day-to-day business management (enabling sales, cash-flow management, debtors and managing working capital). Set, agreed, and managed budgets. Reviewed departmental performance against key metrics (OPEX, LIFR, OTIF, Inventory, Obsolescence) and reported on this as a member of the Management Team (MANCO).Provided leadership, introduced upskilling and talent development initiatives. Reviewed staff and team performance, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and guided on the implementation of corrective action.

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 maximize synergies and deliver on cost and growth objectives. Expanded regional distribution centers. Modified the replenishment model to regional warehouses. Improved import and export controls and compliance. Promoted process evaluation, continuous improvement, and the use of LEAN methodologies.Enabled significant sales growth and reduced working capital. Achieved reduction in OPEX and facilitated increased sales, impacting the P&L. Reduced in inventory positively impacted working capital and cash flow. Implemented strategies and systems improving demand planning and forecast accuracy. Determined inventory strategy, and improved inventory management culminating in inventory reduction while improving On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) and Line-Item Fill Rates (LIFR). Accelerated new technology introduction and system enhancements. Implemented new ERP system (SAP).Provided leadership and directed a team of 74 staff. Coordinated and aligned change management programs to manage the impact of the merger, relocating the business and new technology introduction.

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 while growing sales. Impacted working capital positively through reduction in inventory. Guided and directed a team responsible for local and foreign procurement. Introduced alternative sources of supply and achieved cost savings. Reduced inventory and obsolescence and improved stock turn. Improved demand planning and forecasting accuracy, positively impacted OTIF and LIFR. Guided the implementation of ISO 9001 and 13485 quality systems, controls, and process improvements. Provided team leadership to staff in decentralized environment. Managed staff performance, KPI’s and development.

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 Regulatory. • 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.• Production & Manufacturing – Manage production schedules. Accountable for the ERP system, Master Data maintenance, Bills of Materials (BOM) and product and packaging specifications.

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