• Effectively utilize SAP to optimize procurement processes, resulting in a 10% reduction in turnaround time for generating Purchase Orders (POs) and Purchase Requisitions (PRs).• Meticulously manage vendor payments, successfully recovering R4 million in outstanding invoices and enhancing cash flow management.• Spearhead the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for petty cash operations, achieving a 20% reduction in discrepancies and reinforcing financial accountability.• Thoroughly analyze quarterly expenditure reports, ensuring accuracy with a 99% reconciliation rate.• Oversee comprehensive travel coordination for staff members, managing appointment, repatriation, and separation travel with a 90% reduction in travel discrepancies.• Maintain meticulous inventory records of office supplies, equipment, and assets, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless availability and prevent stock-outs.• Proactively oversee mobile phone contracts, identifying and suspending inactive SIM cards, resulting in significant cost savings of ZAR 100,000.• Conduct regular inventory counts, upholding 100% accuracy and addressing any discrepancies promptly.Foster close adherence to organizational rules and policies, maintaining an impeccable compliance record in collaboration with project teams.• Streamline contract management processes for consultants, ensuring timely renewals and strict adherence to contractual obligations.• Play a pivotal role in coordinating program activities for teams, optimizing venue securing processes, and providing essential workshop starter packs to facilitate smooth operations.

• Streamlined Operations: Orchestrated the Operations Manager's daily schedule, managing up to 10 meetings and achieving a 95% adherence rate. Implemented a well-organized filing system using Trello/Meister task to enhance project flow and meet deadlines.• Project Logistics & Coordination: Managed logistics for business trips (flights, hotels, itineraries) ensuring a 95% success rate. Collaborated with event hosts to coordinate workshop logistics, achieving seamless execution and 100% participant satisfaction.• Data Management & Reporting: Managed and maintained records like sales and purchase orders in database systems, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for project reporting. Assisted in writing reports and updating risk analysis comments for the donation portfolio.• Communication & Initiative: Supported travel request initiation, managed travel claim submissions, and ensured documentation compliance. Provided administrative support for workshops and coordinated conferences, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills.Key AchievementsBRM Brands' Meat Donation Initiative: Spearheaded this project, collaborating with 17 institutions to ensure on-time completion within budget and regulatory compliance. Contributed to addressing food insecurity and minimizing waste.Improved Travel Efficiency: Achieved a 98% on-time delivery rate through support in the procurement process and reduced travel disruptions by 20%, facilitating efficient humanitarian missions and sustainable development efforts.

• Strategic Research and Analysis: Conducted comprehensive research on consumer behavior trends related to confectionery retail promotions, contributing valuable insights to program initiatives such as the "Paint Your Store Purple" project.• Data-driven Decision Making: Analyzed sales data and customer feedback gathered from field teams and merchandisers to inform strategic decisions and optimize program performance. Prepared detailed reports for stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.• Project Leadership and Execution: Led the successful implementation of program initiatives, including the "Paint Your Store Purple" campaign. Played a key role in driving sales growth and improving in-store layout optimization, resulting in a notable 15% increase in sales.• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitored program performance against key metrics and objectives, providing regular updates to stakeholders. Maintained accurate documentation of program activities, including reports, presentations, and meeting minutes.• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Collaborated closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of program activities. Facilitated effective communication and collaboration to maximize program impact and outcomes.Key Accomplishments:Sales Growth: Orchestrated initiatives that led to a significant 15% increase in sales, driving brand performance and market share in the retail sector.Store Optimization: Implemented measures to enhance in-store layout and customer experience, resulting in a 20% improvement in brand visibility and customer satisfaction.Recognition: Received accolades from stakeholders for outstanding contributions to program success, including the acquisition of campaign jackets as a symbol of team achievement.

• Negotiated a 20% reduction in farming supplies costs, saving the company over R100 000 annually.• Established strategic vendor partnerships, leading to 15% sales growth, and securing cost-effective deals on essential materials.• Cultivated strong client relationships, consistently exceeding sales quotas and generating lucrative deals.• Developed and meticulously managed project budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to budget constraints, resulting in streamlined operations, and maximized profitability.• Provided invaluable support for high-profile events, orchestrating seamless procurement and logistics to achieve project objectives with precision and efficiency.• Conducted extensive research on winter farming practices, focusing on frost prevention techniques. This initiative contributed to a 15% increase in company sales and propelled overall business growth.• Oversaw the successful cultivation and management of over 40,000 cabbage heads, generating R600,000 in revenue, utilizing a hybrid Agile-Waterfall methodology to ensure efficient planning, execution, and adaptation throughout the project lifecycle.• I facilitated capacity-building initiatives to empower farmers and agricultural stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to climate change. This included organizing training workshops, providing technical assistance, and disseminating best practices in climate resilience and adaptation.