Lynette Barnard Email & Phone Number

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

• Managing the logistics function within the region.• Area of responsibility includes managing the logistic functions for PE which includes the following departments: Distribution, Fleet, Warehouse, Admin & National UHT Logistic Warehouse, George Cross dock site and factory shop.• Implementing the successful cross docking function in George in Feb 2014.• Seek continuous improvement opportunities and embark on frequent improvement projects to drive optimization and cost-effective operations within the region• Optimizing fleet by utilizing various supporting fleet systems (Roadshow, R2MS, MixTelematics) and frequent re-view to ensure optimization are maintained throughout the region• Build business relationship with suppliers to ensure best quality service & prices - Set SLA and manage performance• Monitor and manage service levels: order vs delivery by means of forecast accuracy for both Secondary and Primary customers for the region• Ensure accurate orders are placed at the factory for re-supply purposes (fresh products on a national level)• Compile Regional budgets and set targets, evaluate progress vs budget and give feedback to Senior Management.• Control region Assets • Train, support and coach site managers and personnel in roles and responsibilities regarding regional logistics strategies and efficiencies.• Implement succession planning for the region• Ensure regional compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.• Promote a cohesive organizational culture (incl. cross-functional)• Ensure the region comply to OSHACT standards• Received above average scores on both Admin and SHE Audits

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Manage the Distribution Centres for both PE and Graaff-Reinet. (Graaff-Reinet DC closed down August 2011)• Area of responsibility includes the managing of the following departments: Distribution, Fleet, Warehouse, Admin & National UHT Logistic Warehouse• Maintaining a high level of efficiency and productivity in all departments• Seek continuous improvement opportunities and embark on frequent improvement projects to drive optimization and cost-effective operation• Optimizing fleet by means of various fleet management models (Roadshow, R2MS, MixTelematics) and frequent re-view to ensure optimization are maintained• Managing driver performance to minimize delivery costs• Manage stock, crate and pallet losses and trade returns • Build business relationship with suppliers to ensure best quality service & prices - Set SLA and manage performance• Focus on Customers satisfaction by ensuring on time delivery and supplying customers in full.• Manage service levels: order vs delivery by means of forecast accuracy for both Secondary and Primary customers• Ensure accurate orders are placed at the factory for re-supply purposes• Ensure all Inbound and outbound processes are operating effectively and efficiently• Compile budgets and set targets, evaluate progress vs budget and give feedback to Senior Management• Manage daily & monthly variable cost to ensure a cost effective operation• Control all DC Assets • Implement succession planning and people management• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed at all times.• Promote a cohesive organizational culture (incl. cross-functional)• Ensure the DC comply to OSHACT standards• Received above average scores on both Admin and SHE Audits

George Area, South Africa

Manage the George Distribution Centre- incl. the following departments: Distribution, Fleet, Warehouse, Admin & Factory shop• Maintaining a high level of efficiency and productivity in all departments• Seek continuous improvement opportunities and embark on frequent improvement projects to drive optimization and cost-effective operation• Control all DC and Factory shop assets • Manage stock, crate and pallet losses and trade returns• Ensure daily stock counts and proper stock rotation • Ensure the cold chain is maintained at all time• Build Business relationship with suppliers to ensure best quality service & prices• Focus on Customers satisfaction by ensuring on time delivery and supplying customers in full.• Manage service levels: order vs delivery by means of forecast accuracy• Manage daily and monthly variable cost to ensure a cost effective operation • Manage Profitability by increasing sales and managing costs• Focus on visibility in the trade and building relationships with customers and RAM’s to increase sales• Assist Outsourced Merchandising Company to drive sales & to focus on decreasing losses from the trade• Assist in Events planning & implementation (CSI & Marketing related)• Implementation of Route rationalization on a regular basis to ensure cost effective operation and increasing utilization of vehicles• Focus on Managing driver performance to minimize delivery costs• Compile budgets and set targets, evaluate progress vs budget and give feedback to Senior Management• Implement succession planning and people management• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed at all times.• Promote a cohesive organizational culture• Ensure the DC comply to OSHACT standards• Received above average scores on both Admin and SHE Audits

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Managing the Load Recon, Telesales, Cashier, and filing departments and their individual functions (15 Subordinates)• Handling of queries and general problem solving• Analyzing and controlling of expenses. • Managing petty Cash • Assist in Budget compilation• Approving of all credit notes• Part of general management team • Involve in problem solving and decision making, etc.• Daily and monthly reporting to Senior Management• Drafting and implementing of Ad hoc procedures• Ensuring that company procedures are followed• Relief for Regional Admin Manager

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Intercompany balancing• Balancing of transfer in & out of stock• Interco. Quality problems• Assistant to Admin Manager

Port Elizabeth

Taking ordersHandling queries & complaintsCommunication with customersGeneral computer work